CES Unveiled in Amsterdam
10:00 - 10:15 |
Opening Remarks Join Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA (the producers of CES) as he kicks off CES Unveiled and delivers the state of the industry address.
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association |
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10:15 - 10:45 |
Tech Trends Report CES Tech Trends report will explore the global impact of technology and how the latest innovations are shaping a better tomorrow. The presentation will delve into the human-centric nature of tech innovation, by exploring the key trends that allow technology to effectively coexist alongside consumers and enterprises, improve our lives, build our communities, and provide key human securities.
Brian Comiskey, Sr Director of Research for Consumer Technology Association |
10:45 - 11:15 |
Beyond Our Wildest Dreams: Exponential Innovation and the Future of Humanity Join futurist, Jason Silva, as he takes the audience on a journey through the history of innovation from huge triumphs to radical ideas. Get inspired by the future of innovation to come and be pushed to the limits of your imagination through his inspiring keynote.
Jason Silva, Futurist |
11:15 - 11:50 |
Minting a Unicorn: The Journey to Unicorn Status Learn about the odyssey from startup to unicorn, exploring the critical challenges founders face along the way. The session will uncover the key factors that define a unicorn and discuss the role of deep tech investment from both a founder's and an institutional investor's perspective.
Hamed Sadeghian, President & CEO of Nearfield Instruments
Moderator: Victoria Slivkoff, Head of Ecosystem, Walden Catalyst Ventures & Extreme Tech Challenge |
11:50 - 11:55 |
Welcome Remarks by Techleap Join us as Techleap kicks off with a warm welcome.
Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy at Techleap |
11:55 - 12:00 |
Welcome Remarks by the European Innovation Council Jean-David Malo, EISMEA Director |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Fireside Chat with Belgium Unicorn, Robovision Sit down with Belgium’s AI Unicorn founder and futurist, Jonathan Berte, as he explores the future of AI, founder challenges, and what is next to come in technology.
Jonathan Berte, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Robovision
Moderator: Jean-David Malo, EISMEA Director |
12:30 |
Expo Floor Opens |
12:30 - 14:30 |
Content Break Take a break from the incredible insights, eat some lunch, and explore the expo floor where you can meet the selected companies, many that will represent the best of European technology at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. |
12:30 - 14:30 |
Mentor Sessions Partake in exclusive, 30-minute mentoring sessions with industry leaders. This is an opportunity to get insights into their experiences and ask questions in small, intimate groups to maximize the value of their advice. |
14:00 - 15:00 |
"Pivot or Die" Book Signing with Gary Shapiro "Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes," by CTA’s CEO and New York Times bestselling author, is now available! Come by his table at CES Unveiled to meet him and get your book signed.
Gary Shapiro |
14:30 - 15:00 |
Unlocking AI's Potential In this keynote, Hanah-Marie Darley, Director of Product Relations at Darktrace, explores the transformative power of AI in cybersecurity. Drawing from her extensive background in psychology, intelligence analysis, and threat research, Darley unveils how AI is reshaping the cyber defence landscape. She delves into AI's unique ability to adapt to evolving threats, offering unparalleled protection in an increasingly complex digital ecosystem. Darley examines the symbiosis between human expertise and AI capabilities, showcasing how this partnership enhances organisational cyber resilience. This talk provides crucial insights for technology leaders seeking to harness AI's full potential in safeguarding their digital assets against sophisticated cyber threats.
Hanah-Marie Darley, Director of Product at Darktrace |
15:00 - 15:40 |
From Trend to Hype: How to Invest in the Right Hype The latest technology craze can lead founders and investors down a wild goose chase. Learn from seasoned investors and serial entrepreneurs as they share their successes and failures in navigating the changing terrain of new technologies.
Hans Nikol, VP of Open Innovation at Signify
Moderator: Ivana Nikolik, Director BD EMEA at IWConnect and Forbes Council Member |
15:40 - 16:20 |
Ramp Up: Challenges to Scaling Explore the hurdles and opportunities that come with scaling a business internationally. Panelists will share strategies for navigating diverse markets, cultures, and regulatory environments, drawing from case studies of successful European and U.S. companies that have expanded globally. Join industry leaders as they discuss practical insights and lessons learned in the journey to global growth.
Roope Vahahyyppa, Investment Director at Slingshot Ventures
Moderator: Denitsa Nenkova, Manager of the EIC Scaling Club Group Next Gen |
16:20 - 16:30 |
Closing Remarks |
16:30 - 17:45 |
Pitch Battle Meet the next generation of startups to attend CES in Las Vegas. This year, CES Unveiled in partnership with the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC), has selected 10 companies to showcase the best of European tech, with one walking away with the title of “Best of European Tech”.
Emma Riemer, Associate at Deeptech Equity NL
Host: Michael Koenka, Managing Partner, Koenka & Partners |
18:00 - 20:30 |
Closing Party and Pitch Battle Winner Announced |