Agenda

With engaging keynote addresses, insightful panel discussions, exciting startup pitches, and ample networking opportunities, the event fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth within the startup ecosystem. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, make meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities to drive their ventures forward.

Agenda: Subject to Change. Updated Live here.

NOTE: different tickets access different elements.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 19th

 

1. Startup/VIP Workshops

[Startup, VIP, & Investor Tickets]

10:00 – 13:00 –  Workshops  

Ticket-holders must do second-step of registering for specific workshops. See emailed instructions. First-come-first-served, limited space

Location will be announced to confirmed workshop participants, not public as space is limited.

10:00 Vake – The Future of Ecommerce– The AI Unlock and More– Justin Hwa, former Ebay Global Innovation

11:30 Vake –  Future of Fintech in the Age of AI, with Sheel Mohnot. A roundtable on the state of fintech, likely next steps, the history bringing us here and how AI is changing the board. 

11:30 Vake –  The Green Transition– Innovation & Finance for Sustainability

14:00-15:00 Standing Networking Lunch,  [Startups, VIP, & Investors]

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2. Startup World Cup:

[All Ticket Holders – General Admission]

 

15:00 – 15:30  – Expo, Networking, Registration 

15:30 – 15:45 – Welcome Remarks

15:45 – 16:45 – Keynote and Panels

16:45 – 17:00 – Intro to Startup World Cup, Bill Reichert

17:00 – 18:00 – Georgian National Pitch Competition, Top 10 (3 min, 2 for Questions)

18:00 – 18:30 – Break, Expo, Snacks in VIP Room

18:30 – 19:00 – Global Trends and the Path Forward for Georgia’s Startups

Speakers: Bill Reichert, Sheel Mohnot 

19:00 – 19:30 –  Closing Remarks. Announcement of Winners

19:30 – 20:00 – Final Expo Networking

3. VIP Reception

[Startup, VIP, & Investor Tickets]

20:00 – 23:00 – VIP Networking Reception 

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 20th

Investor Day!

1. Alpha in the Age of AI Investor Retreat –

[Approved Investors Only for Morning Roundtable]

10:00 – 13:00 – State of VC Roundtable

  • What does the new AI Era mean for the math and best practice of VC? How to adapt?
  • Implications of longer private holding times and move into PE by big VC players
  • How changes in exit dynamics set the stage for the next Era in VC. Deep dive with capital managers

2. Investor Community Luncheon Networking

[Approved Ticketed Investors]

13:30 – 15:00 – Investor Luncheon

  • Introductions of International & Local Investors.
  • Investing in the Startup Asset Class Panel (Bill Reichert, Sheel)
  • Optional tour

3. Investor-Founder Networking

[Startup, VIP, and Investor Ticketholders]

15:00 – 16:30 – Founder/Investor Garden Party [Startups, VIP, & Investors]