PARIS, 13-15th OCTOBER
AGENDA
DAY 01
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13 OCT
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DAY 01 ▼ 13 OCT ▼
MONDAY 13th OCTOBER
Specialised Vertical Sessions
Dive deep into the areas that matter most to you across multiple locations in central Paris. Connect with like-minded investors in deeptech, fintech, climatetech and more — building the relationships that lead to your next co-investment opportunity.
Session 1: Consumer with Five Seasons Ventures
Session 2: DeepTech with XAnge
Session 3: AI with Elaia
Session 4: HealthTech with Serena
Session 5: ClimateTech with Revaia
Session 6: B2B Software with Octopus Ventures
Session 7: AgTech & Food with The Yield Lab and Clay Capital
Session 8: FinTech with Breega
Session 9: AI with Ventech
Session 10: ClimateTech with The Table & Planet First Partner
DAY 02
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14 OCT
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DAY 02 ▼ 14 OCT ▼
TUESDAY 14th OCTOBER
Where Our Community Thrives
Join 400+ women in VC for a day of unparalleled venture capital content where 40% of previous attendees rated it as "their favourite event of the year." With the most topical panels, workshops and keynotes from 70+ industry leaders, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Experience our legendary lunch — the largest gathering of women in VC in Europe — creating the connections that will shape your career.
Opening
Sophie Winwood - CEO, unlock VC
Ventures New Era: Where are the bright spots?
Reshma Sohoni • Anisah Osman Britton • Leyla Holterud • Alice Albizzati
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Engineering FOMO: Helping Your Companies Raise at Speed
Chloe Timsit • Iynna Halilou • Marie Outtier • Natalie Otwoma • Kariel Parian
Beyond Capital: The VC Brand Advantage
Celine Roger • Danielle Le Toullec • Keji Mustapha
Europe’s VC Moment: Hype or hope?
Roxanne Varza • Maya Dharampal-Hornby • Kitty Mayo • Rita Sobral
unlock VC Board Training: Learning from when Governance goes wrong
Janhavi Dadarkar
Investing in AI: Identifying the Next Generation of Winners
Hosted by Microsoft for Startups • Lora Anis-Hanna • Julia Barry
Request to joinMust-Know Compliance and Risk Insights for Launching a VC Fund
Hosted by Khepri • Charlene Fletcher • Phoebe Davies
Request to joinDefense Tech: Is Khaki the new Green?
Evelyn Paris • Tanja Emmerling
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How to Spot the Real Winners in AI
Luna Schmid • Judith Dada • Lauren Jackson • Suzanne Ashman • Rebecka Löthman Rydå
Rethinking how VCs engage with LPs
Hannah Gubbins • Katie Marrache • Elsa Deseilligny • Theresa Bardubitzki • Colette Ballou
Crafting Your Personal Brand in Venture Capital
Milly Tamati • Anisah Osman Britton • Cathy White
Bridging the Gender Gap in Investments
Vera Baker • Sonia Fernandez • Marta Wysoczynska • Kasia Piasecki
Inclusive Capital: Catalysing 10,000 Female Investors Across Europe
Hosted by Innovate UK • June Angelides MBE • Toni Thorne
Request to joinThe Endgame: Navigating Successful Exits
Hosted by Deloitte • Sana Nazir
Request to joinWinning the Talent Game: How You Can Help Your Portfolio Companies Build High-Performing Teams
Hosted by Erevena • Maria Josife • Miia Laukkarinen
Request to joinHow VCs and Strategics Can Create Value Together
Maxine Smith • Filipa Neto • Tatiana Jama
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From Champion to Changemaker: The Power of Transition
Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell • Sophie Winwood
Thought Burst: Your Government is costing you 100x. Why Fund Regulation Needs to Change in Europe
Sarah Kunst
The Barriers to Progression: And How To Overcome Them (or not)
Katherine Spooner • Natasha Lytton • Monik Pham • Kadi-Ingrid Lilles • Danielle Jassal
The Politics of Capital: How US Policy and Global Trends Are Reshaping Venture
Ruth Foxe Blader • Helga Valfells • Jyoti Hirani-Driver • Sarah Kunst • Enni Rautio
Beyond Words: How AI Is Redefining Communication, Creativity, and Connection
Sally Shin • Katie Stanton • Isabelle O'Keeffe • Evelyn Rusli • Anna Jones
Navigating Childcare: Stories from the Front Line
June Angelides • Judith Dada
Request to joinVenture Debt Uncovered: Risks, Rewards & Red Flags
Hosted by Cooley • Megan Mojabi
Request to joinWhat to Know When Entering the Partnership
Mina Mutafchieva • Alison Imbert
Request to joinEngaging LPs in a Digital, Always-Fundraising World
Hosted by Fundcraft •Hannah Gubbins • Olga Porro
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The DPI Dilemma: Delivering Real Returns in Venture
Omolade Adebisi • Claudia Rowe • Mina Mutafchieva Van Ingelgem • Dr. Tanja Emmerling • Zoe Peden
VC Hot Topics
Laura Connell • Rania Belkahia • Chiara Cairelli • Amy Lewin
Term Sheets 101 with Cooley
The Midlife Reset: Tackling the Taboo of Menopause
Reshma Sohoni
Request to joinFinding Your Edge: Standing Out as a Junior Investor
Ugne Musneckyte • Ghita Targhi
Request to joinBehind the Scenes: Understanding Venture Partners
Anieke Lamers • Isabelle O'Keeffe
Request to joinunlock+ Member Session
Emerging Managers Happy Hour with HSBC Innovation Banking: Practical Tips to Navigating Fundraising in 2025
Sasha Trower• Charlotte Palmer• Marisa Nzekwe• Nadya Petrova• Caroline English
Media Training for Women in VC
Building with Lovable
Hold Your Space with Confidence (RADA Business)
DAY 03
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15 OCT
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DAY 03 ▼ 15 OCT ▼
WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER
Turn Inspiration into Action
Founders Connect
New to the unlock VC Summit 2025: Founders Connect. On Day 3 we bring together 20 exceptional early stage female founders and hundreds of top-tier investors for targeted, high-impact connections. Our selection committee (featuring investors from Northzone, Alven, and Wayra) have done the heavy lifting, vetting applications to bring you founders with proven traction, innovative solutions, and the resilience needed to thrive. With a thoughtfully designed format, Founders Connect is a catalyst for funding relationships that extend far beyond the summit.
GP/LP Connect
Invite only
For GPs at established and emerging managers: Direct access to institutional LPs, government bodies, and family offices actively looking to diversify their portfolios. These invite-only roundtable sessions are designed to foster candid dialogue, build trusted relationships, and create actionable opportunities for capital alignment.
From Vision to Unicorn: The Lovable Story
Sara Rywe • Sophia Nabil • Olivia Jacobsson
Founders Connect
Discover 20 stand out early stage female founded businesses, building in sectors like AI, ClimateTech, DeepTech, HealthTech and more.
Shaping a Venture Future We Can All Back
Itxaso Del Palacio • Eileen Burbidge • Mary Lin • Jessica Rameau