October 22, 2 pm - 5 pm, Zenwork, Prague
How can startups become an engine to economic growth? How do states become cheerleaders to innovation and not blockers? How do states attract capital and talent to create a global startup landscape? How to ensure that startups are not viewed as hype? Those are pressing questions for many policymakers and ecosystem builders.
Join us for focused panel discussions and an afternoon filled with actionable insights and best practices from the CEE region as well as the whole of Europe. This event is intended for policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts passionate about fostering thriving startup ecosystems.
13:30 - Open Door / Registration
14.00 - Welcome
14.05 - 14.15 Keynote Speech - Arthur Jordão - ESNA
14.15 - 15.15 States: From Blockers to Cheerleaders: Understanding the role of policymakers in fostering innovation and creating an environment where startups can thrive. Lessons from leading startup hubs on creating vibrant and globally recognized startup landscapes.
Hosted by Clark Parsons, European Startup Network
Insights
15.15. - 15.30 Coffee Break
15.30 - 16.30 Attracting Capital and Investments: Strategies for making your region an attractive destination for venture capital and investments. How to increase institutional investments into venture capital? What are the concrete policies that are needed for financial and human capital inflow?
Hosted by Karel Obluk, Evolution Equity Partners and Czech Business Angels Association
Insights
16.30- 17.00 Networking
* Due to limited space, the organizers reserve the right to select participants based on their relevance to the topics being discussed.
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