Program

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Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30

Deep Tech Investor Day, held in collaboration with EU.VC the day before the main conference, is designed to connect investors with Gothenburg's rapidly growing tech ecosystem. The program will feature cutting-edge sectors including deep tech, biotech, climate tech, defense, and corporate venturing. With keynote speeches, fireside chats, and investor panels, this is an opportunity to explore the future of innovation alongside prominent VCs, LPs, and corporate ventures driving tomorrow’s solutions. Join us for an exciting deep dive into transformative technologies.

This is an investors-only event. The venue will be disclosed upon registration.

11:30 - 13:00

Lunch & Registration

13:00 - 14:30

Panel discussions and keynotes

The Evolution of Defense Technology
Moderator: Mimi Billing, Sifted
Panel: Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky (Partner, NATO Innovation Fund), Sebastian von Ribbentrop (Founding Partner, JOIN.CAPITAL) and David Dana (Head of Investments Deep Tech, European Investment Fund)

Blending Perspectives: The Intersection of VC and CVC
Moderator: Jeppe Høier (CVC Expert)
Panel: Ann-Sofie Ekberg (CEO, Volvo Cars Tech Fund), Rick Hao (Partner, Speedinvest), Crispin Leick (Managing Partner, EnBW New Ventures)

The Rise of TechBio: Opportunities in the Intersection of Technology and Biology
Moderator: Tej Panesar (Partner, Prism Ventures)
Panel: Max Bautin (Managing Partner / Co-founder, IQ Capital), Marko Kuisma (Partner, Innovestor), Johan Christenson (Partner, HealthCap)

The DeepTech Hardware Napkin
Andreas Fischer (Founding Partner, First Momentum Ventures)

Fueling Innovation: Investing in University Spinouts & Hard Tech
Moderator: Jonas Sandwall (Head of Comm., Chalmers Ventures)
Panel: Moritz von Klot (Investor, EARLYBIRD-X), Susan Schofer (Partner, SOSV), Andreas Fischer (Founding Partner, First Momentum Ventures)

14:30 - 15:30

Fika & Networking

15:30 - 17:00

Panel discussions and keynotes

Investing in Micro Funds For Outlier Returns
Ertan Can, (Founder, Multiple Capital)

LP-perspectives on Deep Tech
Moderator: Owen Reynolds (Principal, TEKLAS Ventures)
Panel: Magnus Skåninger (CEO, Saminvest), Chloe Dagnell (Principal, Isomer Capital), Christina Brinck, (President, Volvo Group Venture Capital)

Climate Tech in a Trump World
Moderator: August Solliv
Panel: Heidi Lindvall (Pale Blue Dot), Morgan Sheil (World Fund), Malin Carlström (Climentum Capital)

Building the Future: Tech-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development
Moderator: Rodrigo Ferreira, (Investment Director, Vinthera)
Panel: Sara Resvik (Endeit Capital), Prashant Agarwal (Serneke International Group)

Closing
Andreas Munk Holm, Peter Wolpert (CEO, Industrifonden), Maria Ljungberg (Director, HSBC Innovation Banking - Sweden)

17:00 - Dinner

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