#Connect2Capital

Datum: 14-15 nov 2019
Tid: 08.00-14.30
Plats: Clarion Hotel Post, Drottningtorget 10, Göteborg

Throughout the entire event, we will be hosting inspiring talks, discussions and interviews. #Connect2Capital keynotes speakers discuss real-life cases, stories of social impact and success. We love personal experiences, to-the-point examples and data-backed findings. Sign up now to get a chance to listen to some of the regions most influential entrepreneurs and experts.

Thursday 14/11

07.30-08.45 Check-in & Registration

08.00-08.45 One2One Meetings

09.00-09.15 Welcome to Connect2Capital 2019 and Day I

09.15-10.30 #Futuremobility presented by mobilityXlab

The need for innovation within the automotive and transportation industries is increasing, leading more and more companies to collaborate across traditional borders with external partners and build ecosystems around their offerings. In the mobilityXlab session Karolina Bjurelid talks about "Future mobility in a crowd wise world". The session continues with mobilityXlab panel; discover how established and emerging companies work together to bring future mobility closer, what is the challenges and possibilities?

10.30-10.45 Coffee break & Networking

10.45-12.00 Why cleantech is a future-proof investment

Rapid extinctions of species, extreme weathers and perhaps the fastest growing movements in modern history led by a 16 year old. Sustainability is on everyone’s lips, and for a reason. Take part in our session where you learn how to build a highly successful cleantech company, understand what the challenges within the industry and what opportunities that brings, and how a little nudge can impact behavioural change to become more sustainable.

12.00-12.45 Lunch

13.00-14.15 How to breakthrough

Meet the companies with the breakthrough stories.

13.00-14.15 One2One Meetings

14.30-15.45 Bringing Investments to Life! presented by GU Ventures

By investing in the many exciting life science fields like pharma, e-health, bio-and medtech, etc., we can bring life to new innovations and overtake global problems that effect billions of people every day. For some, it is just a small step towards commercial breakthrough, for others, it will be a huge task to make everlasting change. Join us and we will show you how investments in life will surely outshine.

15.45-16.00 Coffee break & Networking

16.00- 17.25 Startup pitches (startups will be announced soon!)

17.30-18.30 Mingle

18.30-21.00 Silicon Vikings Startup Worldcup, Sweden competition

Welcome to an evening filled with inspiration, delicious food and Silicon Vikings Startup Worldcup.

18.15-18.30 Introduction of SV och SWC

18.30-18.40 Meet the jury!

18.45-19.45 Let the pitching begin! 8 companies á 3x3 min

19.45-20.00 Interview/keynote

20.00-20.10 Price ceremony

Friday 15/11

07.30-08.45 Check-in & Registration

08.00-08.45 One2One Meetings

09.00-09.15 Welcome to Connect2Capital Day II

09.15-10.30 Tech Talk with Chalmers Ventures

What challenges does a growth company face and how do they overcome? Meet three succsessful startups and join in on a fire side chat to pick their brains on what makes entrepreneurship one of the most interesting art forms around and of course talk about their next steps and challenges ahead.

10.30-10.50 Coffee break and networking

10.45-12.00 The wonderful world of exits

An important aspect of venture capital funding is the exit strategies, as investors primarily invest with an exit in mind after a few years. Our distinguished panel will discuss the key types of exit and share their exit stories, experiences and advices. Whether they are trade sales, as per a private company is sold or merged with an acquirer for stocks, cash, or a combination of both; or IPO:s by issuing shares registered for public offering

10.45-12.00 One2One Meetings

12.00-13.00 Lunch

12.00-13.00 Startup Competition with We App Developers

Watch some of the coolest ideas compete for the grand prize of 100h of software expertise.

13.00-14.15 How to get a yes from an investor

What’s the do’s and don’ts in fundraising? Meet the entrepreneurs and investors that have the answers.

14.15-14.30 Closing Remarks

Aktiviteten arrangeras av Almi, Business Region Göteborg, Connect Väst, Näringslilvsgruppen, Västra Götalandsregionen.