the EU CVC summit

Where European Corporate & European Tech Meets.

August 26 - 28, 2025 | copenhagen

what is the EU CVC summit?

Join top voices from the world of corporate innovation at the Corporates in Venture Capital Summit — a full-day gathering of European corporate leaders, startup ecosystem builders, and corporate venture investors.

Chatham House Rules – Honest, off-the-record insights
Exclusive Network – Top-tier executives & corporate investors
Real Discussions – Centered around corporate innovation through engagement with startups

Tickets give access to both the EU CVC Summit and all of TechBBQ!

Attending Corporates & investors

speaker highlights

Agenda

  • Brian Mikkelsen

    CEO, the Danish Chamber of Commerce and former minister of Industry, Business & Financial Affairs

    Securing EU Tech Development
    Brian will chart the path to securing EU Tech development, how we can win and the role of corporate innovation and startups.

  • Christian Tang-Jespersen

    General Partner, ACME, a San Francisco-based VC fund & Board member at DenmarkBridge

    Tapping into Silicon Valley
    Christian will share unique insights into how you can tap into the global venture and tech system with a specific focus on Silicon Valley.

  • Gina Domanig

    Managing Partner, Emerald

    Strategic Venturing for Sustainable Innovation
    Gina will reveal how corporations can drive impactful innovation by integrating venture capital into their core strategy.

  • Nicolas Sauvage

    President, TDK Ventures

    Building a World-Class CVC from Scratch
    Nicolas will share how he built TDK Ventures into a global benchmark for successful corporate venture capital.

  • Hermann Haraldsson

    CEO, Boozt Fashion

    Keeping the Startup Spirit Alive Post-IPO
    Hermann will share how he’s kept Boozt.com’s entrepreneurial mindset thriving after going public, blending innovation with corporate structure.

  • Anne Fleicher

    Global Vice President of Consumer Engagement and New Business Models, Novo Nordisk

    Reimagining Healthcare Through Innovation
    Anne will share how consumer engagement and bold new business models are transforming the future of healthcare.

  • James Mawson

    Founder, Global Corporate Venturing
    Inside the World of Corporate Venture Capital

    James brings a global lens to the fast-moving world of CVC, from emerging market trends to major strategic shifts.

  • Petr Mikovec

    Managing Director and Chairman of the Board, INVEN CAPITAL

    The Power of Culture in Corporate Venturing
    Petr will explore how a strong innovation culture drives smarter CVC strategies and unlocks long-term startup success.

  • Hampus Jakobsson

    General Partner, Pale Blue Dot

    Climate Innovation in a Shifting Political Landscape
    Hampus will unpack how changing politics are impacting climate policy, investment, and the future of sustainable innovation.

  • Mona Alsubaei

    Partner, Transition Global

    Navigating the Global Climate Tech Movement
    Mona will share transatlantic insights on accelerating climate innovation and turning the climate transition into tangible progress.

  • Mike Smeed

    Managing Director, InMotion Ventures

    Rebooting Corporate Venture Capital for Resilience and Growth
    Mike will share how he revitalized InMotion Ventures, turning challenges into a powerful catalyst for innovation and strategic renewal.

  • Katharina Poehlmann

    Chief Strategy Officer, A.P. Moller - Maersk

    Transforming Corporate Venturing into Strategic Power
    Katharina will share how she evolved Maersk Growth into a key driver of corporate strategy through bold innovation and alignment.

  • Henrik Werdelin

    Founder, The incubator Prehype & Creator, Bark

    Incubating Ideas into Impactful Ventures
    Henrik will share how creative incubation, entrepreneurial grit, and sustainable thinking can turn bold ideas into lasting businesses.

  • Michael Smith

    General Partner at Regeneration.VC

    Redefining Corporate Sustainability in a Changing World
    Michael will explore how evolving policies, corporate commitments, and regenerative innovation are reshaping the future of sustainable business.

  • Bodil Sidén

    General Partner, Kost Capital

    Fixing Our Broken Food System Through Innovation
    Bodil will dive into how bold innovation and investment can transform the global food system for a healthier, more sustainable future.

  • Crispin Leick

    Director, EnBW New Ventures

    Investing in the Future of Energy
    Crispin will explore how startups are powering the energy transition through electrification, decentralization, and digital innovation.

  • Jesper Bang-Olsen

    Head of Venture Development, BEAM, part of the BEUMER Group

    Driving Innovation Through Corporate Incubation
    Jesper will share how strategic incubation can spark innovation, scale startups, and fuel sustainable growth within corporates.

  • Marika (Forsberg) King

    Head, PINC

    Venturing for a Sustainable Food Future
    Marika will reveal how strategic investments through PINC are driving innovation toward a healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food system.

  • Samuli Sirén

    Group CEO & Managing Partner, Redstone

    Unlocking Startup Success Through Data-Driven Venture Capital
    Samuli will share how deep sector expertise and advanced analytics are transforming how we identify and invest in high-potential startups.

  • Alokik Advani

    Managing Partner, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures

    Building CVCs for Long-Term Impact
    Alokik will share how fintech focus, strategic vision, and cultural alignment can shape a corporate venture unit that lasts.

  • Mette Hoberg Tønnesen

    CEO, The Link & Startup Aarhus

    Powering Innovation Through Strategic Ecosystems
    Mette will share how building vibrant, cross-sector networks can drive sustainable growth and transform corporate innovation.

  • Bjarke Ruse Sejersen

    Founder, Go Autonomous

    Revolutionizing B2B Commerce with AI
    Bjarke will share how AI-powered autonomy is transforming B2B interactions, slashing inefficiencies and unlocking fully digital commerce.

  • Sead Bajrovic

    Founding Partner, Water Impact Partners

    Innovating to Solve the Global Water Crisis
    Sead will explore how tech, investment, and purpose-driven partnerships are reshaping the future of water sustainability

  • Thijs Povel

    Founder, dealflow.eu & Managing Partner, ventures.eu

    Bridging Startups and Corporates for Impactful Innovation
    Thijs will share proven strategies for fostering strong, effective partnerships between startups and corporates across Europe.

  • Francesco Di Lorenzo

    Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School

    Inside the Nordic CVC Landscape
    Francesco will reveal research-driven insights into how corporate venture capital is shaping innovation and startup success across the Nordics.

  • Bjarne Corydon

    CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Dagbladet Børsen and former Minister of Finance for Denmark

    Defending Europe in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
    Bjarne will explore how Europe can safeguard its strategic interests amid rising global tensions and accelerating power shifts.

  • Kasper Hulthin

    Serial founder, Podio

    Rethinking Startup Acquisitions from a Founder’s Perspective
    Kasper will share what corporates need to get right—and avoid—when acquiring startups, drawing from his own journey through two successful exits.

  • Heini Zachariassen

    Founder and Chairman, Vivino

    Getting Startup Acquisitions Right—The Honest Truth
    Heini will share a founder’s unfiltered take on what corporates must do to build trust, respect culture, and create real value in acquisitions.

  • Simon Boas Hoffmeyer

    Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability & ESG at Carlsberg

    Beyond Beer: Leading Sustainability at Global Scale
    Simon will share how Carlsberg is driving bold sustainability efforts that go far beyond brewing—shaping a greener future for the planet.

  • Marcus Behrendt

    Managing Partner, BMW i Ventures

    Driving the Future of Mobility
    Marcus will share how Europe’s automotive industry can lead the next wave of innovation through electrification, autonomy, and cutting-edge technology.

  • Claus Gregersen

    CEO, Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker.

    Bridging Innovation Across Borders
    Claus will explore how Denmark—and Europe more broadly—can strengthen its global role by connecting innovation ecosystems across continents.