2024 Agenda
2024 Summit
@Station F, Paris
2024 Agenda
DAY 0
7th October, 2024
DAY 1
8th October, 2024
DAY 0
Philanthro-lab
TIME
LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
Day 0 MC
Alice Groth
3:00pm
Plenary Room
Arrival
3:15pm - 3:30pm
Plenary Room
Welcome
Kick off Day 0 with WVC:E’s Co-Founder and Chair Ruth Foxe Blader. She will set the scene for the afternoon, and get you excited for the rest of the Summit.
Speakers
Ruth Foxe Blader
3:30pm - 4:10pm
Plenary Room
ESG: Why your fund should care
As ESG factors gain traction, VC funds must adapt to meet growing expectations from investors, LPs and stakeholders. This panel will explore why ESG integration is crucial for mitigating risks, enhancing returns, and driving sustainable growth. Hear from experts on how to implement ESG strategies, navigate evolving regulations, and leverage ESG as a competitive advantage in venture capital.
Speakers
Annelise Sauter, Elodie Broad, Zoe Peden
Moderator
Hannah Leach
Rotonde
Emerging Managers: What do LPs actually look for?
For emerging managers, the multi-million dollar question for LPs, institutional and private, is what attracts their capital and their partnership. Hear first-hand how the changing environment in venture capital is impacting LP outlook and appetite.
Speakers
Elodie Donjon, Sabrina Senzel, Savitri Tan, Berg De Bleecker
Moderator
Chloe Brown
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room
GPs &Partners [Invite only]: Fundraising Strategies
4:15pm - 4:30pm
Break
4:30pm - 5:10pm
Plenary Room
Exits Update: What's in store?
M&A and IPO is the venture capital end-game, but these markets are sound asleep! Experts explore the exit outlook, notable exceptions and liquidity hacks for every vintage.
Speakers
Sabina Pasha, Hélène Falchier, Melanie Spurway
Moderator
Rachel Proffitt
Rotonde
Emerging Managers: How to manage your energy?
Playing every instrument in the one-woman band, emerging managers juggle portfolio management, fundraising, LP relations and the demands of high-needs entrepreneurs. Learn how they, nevertheless, make beautiful music.
Speakers
Sarah Drinkwater, Maria Rotilu
Moderator
Ruth Foxe Blader
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room
Rising stars [Invite only]: Career paths
5:15pm - 5:50pm
Plenary Room
LP perspective: Tell us how you really feel about VC
Downturns inevitably invoke a referendum. Get some perspective from allocators on the outlook for the asset class and its place in their future strategies.
Speakers
Rebekah Brady, Chloe Dagnell, Malene Enø, Paulina Banszerus
Moderator
Folake Shasanya
6:00pm - 7:00pm