Expon Capital is hosting an exclusive breakfast as it unveils its groundbreaking 10x AI Strategy, designed to reshape industries through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. This exclusive event is designed for forward-thinking investors, visionary partners, and innovators seeking to be at the forefront of AI’s next big leap. We’ll dive into the strategies behind scaling AI-driven innovation, real-world success stories from our portfolio, and a roadmap for navigating the next wave of AI disruption.

Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage. Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.

Investors in the EU and the U.S. possess some fundamentally different approaches to investing. One is not better than the other, however there is always room for expansive thinking in investing. As U.S Venture Advisor to the EIC, Jillian has learned a lot from EU investors and now wants to share some of her own. As Managing Partner of a Silicon Valley Venture fund, Jillian will provide valuable insight to serve the entire start-up ecosystem more effectively and increase our ROIs across the board.

Join us as GP Bullhound presents the latest edition of its Titans of Tech report, marking the tenth consecutive year of highlighting and analysing key growth trends in Europe's tech ecosystem. This year’s report delves into the resilience and innovation driving European tech, offering insights from leading founders and CEOs of companies like Synthesia, Quantexa, SEON, Flo Health, Zappi, and CoverManager. Discover what it takes to build a billion-dollar company, critical success factors, and how tech companies can thrive even in challenging economic climates.

How does term sheet negotiation with an investor unfold during a fundraising round? This session offers a unique opportunity to witness the dynamics of term sheet negotiation. An entrepreneur will take the stage to discuss with a business angel and a venture capitalist. This interactive session will provide insights into the strategies, challenges, and nuances involved in negotiating term sheets. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives from both sides of the table, featuring an honest and transparent discussion.

Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage. Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.

“If you can’t say it, you can’t sell it. If you can’t convey why your company needs to exist, what is the big problem is that you are solving and why you are uniquely qualified to win... then investor’s doors will remain closed.” This is what Jillian Manus explains to founders daily. Investors require a compelling Pitch Deck and an equally powerful in person pitch. Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, Jillian Manus has been teaching the unique formula of The Perfect Pitch to founders globally for decades in classrooms, conference rooms, on her podcast. Now she will be teaching it at the Luxembourg Venture Days. Open to all

Six European startups, at the forefront of innovation in Autonomous Driving and Supply Chain Management, will pitch their solutions to leading Luxembourg companies and investors in these sectors. The pitching event will be followed by a networking session. This event is organised by the Cluster for Logistics, CorpPearls and EY Luxembourg, in partnership with the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.

The session will explore support services available to startups and scaleups. EU and national entities will have five minutes to showcase how they help businesses grow and thrive. Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session, allowing entrepreneurs to interact directly with the representatives and get their questions answered.

Dealroom, in partnership with Dealflow and the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), will present key insights from its first-ever report on EU-backed startup ecosystem, titled Accelerating European Innovation. The report explores the impact of EU funding schemes, thanks to a deep analysis of over 15,000 EU-backed startups and scaleups. This report presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with leading investors and policymakers to outline upcoming EU actions and initiatives to support the ecosystem's development.

Five of Luxembourg’s leading innovative companies will present their unique challenges to startups through concise 5-minute pitches. Each company will outline specific problems they are facing related to customer journeys or operational efficiency, seeking fresh and creative solutions from the startup community. Following these pitches, there will be a dedicated networking session where startups can engage directly with the presenting companies. This provides a valuable opportunity for startups to identify potential collaboration partners, discuss their ideas in more detail, and explore avenues for partnership and innovation.

Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage. Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.

Tomorrow Street is an innovation centre that accelerates cutting-edge technology by scaling late-stage startups. It is a joint venture between Vodafone and Technoport. The Scaleup X programme, run by Tomorrow Street, firstly connects innovative tech scaleups with decision-makers from Vodafone to foster collaboration and create new business opportunities. The programme also introduces scaleups to Luxembourg to digitally transform the local ecosystem and access the wider European market. Companies from the Scaleup X programme and members of Tomorrow Street innovation centre are hosting a networking breakfast with investors and corporate leaders, to introduce the companies to influencers in Luxembourg technology ecosystem.

MORNING SESSIONS 9:30 - Welcome 9:45 - Operational Excellence in Fund Management 10:20 - Operational Excellence in Portfolio Management 11:00 - Break 11:20 - GP Consolidation: The Race for Scale 11:45 - How to build and nurture investor confidence 12:15 - The Macro Driving Draghi 12:30 - Lunch Break AFTERNOON SESSIONS 13:30 - Scaling New Heights: Is There a Ceiling for the Secondaries Market? 14:00 - ESG: From Regulation to Value Creation 14:30 - Break 14:45 - EU vs. US Private Markets: What Draghi Couldn't Say 15:00 - Perpetual Funds: the Next Frontier? 15:30 - How is PE Addressing the Needs of FOs and HNWIs? 16:00 - Break followed by the Closing Ceremony

MORNING SESSIONS 10:20 - M&A Transactions - Anti-trust Regulation 10:45 - Semi Liquid Secondary ELTIFs: not for Everyone 11:00 - Break 11:20 - Delegation Oversight on Asset AML 12:00 - Empowering Growth: Private Equity Fund Financing Solutions 12:30 - Lunch Break AFTERNOON SESSIONS 13:30 - Business Case: the Acquisition of Alter Domus by Cinven 14:00 - Short Case Studies from the Board Room – Good Governance in Action 14:30 - Break 14:45 - VC How to Set Up your VC Fund in Luxembourg 15:10 - VC Fundraising Strategies 15:35 - VC & BA: Due Diligence KPIs 16:00 - Break 16:30 - The Value of Decarbonation 17:10 - Private Equity for Women (PE4W)

MORNING SESSIONS 11:20 - How to Embrace Technology? 11:40 - Survey on PE Technology on Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency 12:00 - PE Tech Due Diligence AFTERNOON SESSIONS 13:30 - Cybersecurity, How to Secure your PE Operations 13:50 - DORA 14:10 - Ecosystem Integrations 14:30 - Break 14:45 - Insourcing / Outsourcing Technology Impact 15:10 - ELTIF 2.0/ Retailisation 15:35 - Combining Technology for a Smooth Investor Onboarding 15:50 - Break 16:30 - DATA & AI Look Alike but Differ 16:50 - Tech in HR 17:10 - Optimising the relationship with your Depositary partner 17:30 - Tokenisation

The Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) is set to host an exclusive gathering of business angels from across Europe inviting business angels from various European business angel groups and EBAN. This get together at LBAN Coffee Booth, located at LPEA Insights area, will provide a unique platform for business angels to network, share insights, and explore potential investment opportunities within a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Join a discussion with representatives of five venture capital firms who explain why they choose to invest in startups led by women. Look at real-world examples, learn about the importance of diversity in founding teams, gain insights into how to adapt different and new criteria in the fundraising and implementation process and how to share a vision that generates value and drives growth.

Enjoy an informal lunch with eight promising startups and scaleups in Luxembourg. During this session, you will listen to eight pitches by these innovative companies. This is an ideal opportunity to discover these gems early who are shaping the future of our ecosystem with innovative approaches and solutions in their respective fields.

Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage. Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.

Registration required. A distinguished member of the Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) will explain what its members look for when investing in promising start-ups and their investment strategies. This session will provide valuable insights into the added value and impact of business angels for founders. It will be followed by pitches from five Luxembourg start-ups.

The gener8tor Luxembourg Startup Showcase will feature four innovative European startups from the second cohort of gener8tor Luxembourg’s accelerator program. These startups, selected for their potential to drive systemic change and embrace sustainability, will present their cutting-edge solutions to an audience of investors from the US and Europe, along with key figures from Luxembourg's dynamic startup ecosystem. The event highlights the culmination of the 12-week gener8tor Luxembourg accelerator, designed to provide startups with seed capital, mentorship, and the resources needed to scale. With a combination of in-person and virtual programming, the accelerator supports founders focused on transforming industries at the corporate, government, and community levels.

- 16h30-16h40 : Introduction words | Stéphane Pesch, CEO of Luxembourg Private Equity and VC Association (LPEA), and Michel Rzonzef, President of Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) - 16h40-16h50: Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism - 16h50-17h20: The current state of venture capital, in Luxembourg, Europe, and elsewhere | round table moderated by Yannick Oswald, Partner at Mangrove Capital Partners - 17h20-17h30: Marjut Falkstedt, CEO of European Investment Fund (EIF) - 17h30-17h55: "Investing in Values Not just Valuations" | keynote by Jillian Manus, Managing partner at Structure Capital - 17h55-18h05: Announcement of start-ups selected for Fit 4 Start #15 - 18h05-18h15: Closing words | Sasha Baillie, CEO of Luxinnovation - 18h15 - 21h00: Closing ceremony cocktail.