GoBeyond talk series: Innovate, Build, Scale

At this time the full extent of COVID-19’s impact on human life, the global economy, and enterprises is not yet known. But it has already become an extraordinary catalyst for change, amplifying innovation and opening up new opportunities.

Join the launch event of our brand new talk series to hear fresh insights into technology trends like 5G, AI and Blockchain, that are behind the future solutions. Become part of the discussion on how we can build a better normal and leverage emerging opportunities together with leading industry experts, investors and entrepreneurs.

Agenda

15:00 - 15:10

Welcome

15:10 - 15:30

Fireside Chat on what to expect from 5G

• Ronan Dunne, Executive Vice President & Group CEO Verizon Consumer - At Verizon Ronan leads the teams responsible for providing wireline voice, data and TV products and services and wireless connected experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. In addition, his teams are helping to build the first 5G technology network that will redefine how customers live, work and play.
• Ramona Liberoff, Impact investor, advisor, founder - Ramona works at the intersection of investment, innovation, and emerging markets. She is the former COO of the Innogy Innovation Hub and former CEO of SPRING Accelerator in East Africa and South Asia.

15:30 - 16:15

Two panel discussions running in parallel

• AI, becoming central to every aspect of our life (panel) - It’s predicted that most companies will be using it within their operations within five years. Hear how AI will make your business more efficient and better able to serve your customers. Panelists: Terry Canning, CEO of CattleEye, Penny Schiffer, Co-Founder & CEO of Raized.ai, Volker Hirsch, Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners.

• Blockchain, critical infrastructure or nice to have? (panel) - During the pandemic, different solutions based on blockchain technologies have emerged to help deal with the global crisis. We will look at how blockchain technology can offer opportunities to increase trust & transparency. Panelists: Troy Norcross, Co-Founder of Blockchain Rookies, Flavia Popescu-Richardson, Vice President of Silicon Valley Bank.

16:15- 16:30

Mini networking break

16:35 - 17:20

Two panel discussions running in parallel

• Impact and profitable growth go hand in hand (panel) - Impact investing means investing in companies that aim to deliver meaningful societal outcomes by addressing the world’s major social and environmental challenges, while at the same time producing a financial return. Panelists: Paolo Pio, Managing Director Europe of Joyance Partners and Social Starts, Elena Corchero, Director of Emerging Technologies.

• Now is not the time for complacency -Building a More Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (panel) - How a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fosters the advancement of ground-breaking ideas and can accelerate change at these challenging times? Panelists: Azahara Espejo, Head of Business Development of Crowdcube South Europe, Furkan Karayel, CEO of Diversein.com.

17:20- 17:35

Mini networking break

17:35- 17:45

Closing remarks