Roundtable 1
Investing alongside CVCs
Corporate vs. Traditional VC: Syndicating Deals Without Slowing Them Down - Managing differing expectations, timelines, and legal requirements when co-investing with institutional VCs.
Hosted by:
Lars Gehrmann - Group Chief Digital Officer of Qatar Insurance Group
Roundtable 2
Cross-Border Angel Investing: Global Perspectives, Local Impact
In a world where startups scale globally from day one, angel investors are going global too. This dynamic roundtable brings together angels from diverse regions to share how they scout, fund, and support early-stage ventures across borders. Explore the nuances of investing in emerging versus developed markets, syndicating internationally, and navigating local regulations, currencies, and founder cultures.
Hosted by:
Igor Kaloshin - CEO and Founder of AngelsDeck Global Ventures
Roundtable 3
CVCs in emerging markets: Bold bets, Big returns
Emerging markets are no longer the future they’re the now. From Africa to Southeast Asia to Latin America, Corporate Venture Capital is reshaping how innovation scales in fast growth regions. This roundtable brings together investors and visionary corporates to explore how CVC is unlocking access to untapped talent, disruptive technologies, and mission driven startups.
Hosted by:
Julien Fredonie - Strategic Investments and Venture Partnerships of Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Roundtable 4
Rise of Boutique Funds
A new generation of solo GPs and boutique fund managers who are reshaping the rules of early-stage investing. Exploring why top operators, angels, and former VCs are stepping out on their own, how they’re raising capital, building community-led brands, and outperforming in niche sectors.
Hosted by:
Sateesh Andra - Managing Director of Endiya Partners
Roundtable 5
Should Climate VCs Take Legacy Capital?
Diving into the ethical, strategic, and reputational challenge that climate investors face when partnering with legacy energy giants. Is accepting fossil fuel funding a smart way to accelerate the green transition or is it selling out the very mission we’re trying to serve? Are these partnerships accelerating sustainability, or just offering them a PR facelift?
Hosted by:
David Forsberg - Managing Partner of Ascent Energy Ventures
Roundtable 6
VC Marketing: From Capital to Credibility
Building a Standout VC Brand in a Crowded Market Tactics VCs use to develop distinct value propositions and attract top founders. Helping founders tell their stories while amplifying your firm’s brand. VS How partners and analysts use personal brand-building to boost firm visibility.
Hosted by:
Marie Fabiunke - CoFounder of Cosmyc Partners
Roundtable 7
Are Liquidity Innovations Enough to Attract Institutional Capital?
The purpose is to discuss whether technical improvements (e.g., better AMMs, RWAs) alone can overcome institutional hesitancy, or if deeper structural barriers (regulation, custody) dominate.
Hosted by:
Bozena Adamczyk - Partner of Truffle Capital
Roundtable 8
How Will AI-Driven Smart Contracts Change the Risk Profile of DeFi Investments?
How autonomous smart contracts could attract stricter oversight (e.g., if AI triggers systemic failures)
Hosted by:
Farah Kuzbari - Founder of Beam Venture
Roundtable 9
From US to China Investment Landscape: Risk, Opportunity & Strategy
The shifting dynamics between the world’s largest economies. How can investors manage geopolitical risk while identifying real opportunities in each market? What does the future of US–China capital flow and innovation exchange look like?
Hosted by:
Jessie Wu - General Partner of Altitude
Roundtable 10
How Investors Can Facilitate International Partnerships for Portfolio Growth
Explore how investors can support their portfolio companies in expanding globally. This session will discuss strategies for fostering cross-border partnerships, overcoming challenges in international collaboration, and leveraging networks to drive growth and innovation.
Hosted by:
Hosung Lee - Managing Partner of SB Partners
Roundtable 11
The Anti-Sector Table
Each attendee brings one sector to the table they refuse to invest in 2026 and defends their reason.
Hosted by:
Farhan Lalji - General Partner of LTV Capital
Roundtable 12
Getting ready for your exit: What to look for in a buyer
How to identify ideal acquisition targets (or be identified as one!) with an entrepreneurial approach. Strategies for pain-free due diligence and win-win negotiations. The art of integrating two organizations for hypergrowth success if the Founder stays in the company post-acquisition.
Hosted by:
Carlos De Torres - Head of EMEA VC of Google
Roundtable 13
Separating Signal from Noise in DeepTech Investing
As AI transforms every sector, it’s also redefining how investors evaluate startups. This roundtable explores how data science and machine learning are enhancing technical due diligence, from automating red-flag detection to assessing feasibility in complex fields like robotics, biotech, and AI itself.
Hosted by:
Gabriel Samlali - Managing Partner of Endevaar
Roundtable 14
Transforming Critical Industries Through Venture Collaboration
AI is redefining the world’s critical industries energy, health, manufacturing, and agriculture. But unlocking its full potential requires more than technology; it demands collaboration between corporates with scale and startups with speed. This roundtable brings together investors to discuss how corporate venture and early-stage funds can work together to accelerate AI transformation, de-risk adoption, and create mutual value.
Hosted by:
Deborah Magid, Founder of NextStar Venture Partners