The Investor event taking place in the context of Technology Forum 2022 in Thessaloniki comprises two panels featuring distinguished speakers who have been invited to share their views on the following topics:   Panel Discussion 1: Startups: The journey from inception to exit and how it can impact an ecosystem It is generally known that the journey that tech entrepreneurs have to make from the inception of an (innovative) idea to founding a start-up, funding it, managing it, and ultimately finding a suitable exit, is far from trivial, paved with numerous challenges that need to be tackled along the way if the venture is to have an impact on its ecosystem. This panel focuses on sharing tips and secrets that can help new tech entrepreneurs tackle these challenges. Its expected outcomes are: To provide advice on how to raise funding from angels and VCs. To offer tips on how tech start-ups can be managed effectively. To discuss viable exit options for start-ups and investors.   Panel Discussion 2: Transition to Impact Investing and Responsible Start-ups for a Sustainable Future   Recently we are witnessing a global movement towards sustainability and moral accountability of organizations, that increasingly pushes investors away from exclusively profit-oriented investees and towards investment strategies that consider social good alongside financial return; the term “socially responsible investment” (SRI) is often used to stand for such strategies. Impact investing is understood as the subset of SRI devoted to conscious creation of social impact. Indicators and metrics have been employed for quite some time to guide impact investment; however, these indicators and metrics are typically designed for relatively mature businesses, failing to consider the specific traits of start-ups.   This panel focuses on impact investing in STEM start-ups. Its expected outcomes are: To share views on the importance of impact investing in STEM start-ups. To discuss how STEM start-ups can transition to more responsible forms of innovation.  To share views on the practicality of screening STEM start-ups for responsibility in the pre-investment stage.   Find out more about the event.  

INNOVATIONS | FOOD, FEED, NUTRITION & HEALTH | ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS | INVESTMENT NutrEvent is the first European partnering event dedicated to innovation in Food, Feed, Nutrition and Health. It aims at identifying industrial, scientific, commercial and financial partners for your innovation projects and innovations. NutrEvent gathers 650+ international actors: Food, feed, clinical nutrition, food supplement, pharmaceutical industries and distributors, innovative ingredient and process suppliers, academic institutions, technology transfer organisations, research institutes, R&D services and consulting firms and investors. KEY FIGURES:  650+ participants  25+ countries represented  60 high level speakers  35+ meetings per participants INSIDE THE EVENT:  A business convention with pre-qualified one-on-one meetings  Conferences and roundtable discussions  An exhibition area  Start-up Slams Website: www.nutrevent.com Registration : https://www.nutrevent.com/registration/registration-fees/ Contact: nlechevallier@eurasante.com   EBAN members can contact us for their special discount code! 

The next IMPACT FESTIVAL is almost there! Want to be part of it? Apply to join the Impact Festival on the 5. - 6. 10. 2022 in Frankfurt/ Offenbach. For Startups: The festival is looking for highly innovative European Start-ups & Scale-ups with focus on sustainable business solutions for B2B clients. After concluding the form, the festival will be contacting you for feedback and sending concrete information about participation possibilities and general conditions. Apply here! For Speakers: Impact Festival is looking for innovators, sustainability experts and visionaries as well as well-known politicians and researchers, who share their thoughts about relevant topics in keynote speeches, panel discussions or participative masterclasses. Apply here! For Partners: Participate as sponsoring partner and share the festival's vision on the impact stage, take part in a panel discussion, lead a workshop and most importantly drive the green transformation. Apply here! Registration for the event will be available soon here! If you are an EBAN member, contact our partners at Enterprise Europe Network for a 25% ticket discount

The Global Innovation Forum (GIF) on “Life Altering Technologies” is set to explore the impact of novel technologies on human life. It is FAST's flagship global event that creates bridges between academia, industry, investment community, governments, and multinational organizations. GIF 2022 is a leading AI forum that will explore the most disruptive areas of science and technology with a focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts human life on Earth. DAY 1 Opening Ceremony Keynote Presentation: Breakthrough innovations and their impact on human life Panel Discussion: The disruptive influence of AI on Industry Keynote Presentation: Thinking machines Panel Discussion: Towards artificial general intelligence Fishbowl sessions: • EdTech • Energy • FinTech DAY PROGRAM Evening Program Gala Dinner Gala Dinner is exclusive invite-only private reception. 200 guests, including: • High-level Government Representatives • Leaders of International Organizations • Industry Leaders • Partners and Sponsors • GIF Speakers • FAST Founders, Board and Close Network DAY 2 Debate Session: • Can AI be ethical? • Will AI help provide food for all or increase the environmental crisis? Panel Discussion: Tectonic changes in AI investment world Keynote Presentation: How AI is changing Agriculture Panel Discussion: The AI revolution in AgriTech Keynote Presentation: How AI accelerates precision medicine Panel Discussion: Future of Precision Medicine Panel Discussion: Innovative Armenia in making Panel Discussion: Propelling AI strategies on a global arena DAY PROGRAM Evening Program Impact NightOut Impact NightOut is a smart social engagement event. The evening is entertained by an internationally recognized DJ & session dedicated to the impact of the innovation on a society. 1,500 guests: • Tech community • Scientists • Startups • Policy makers • Investors About FAST Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is a non-profit non-governmental organization established in 2017 with the vision of Armenia’s transformation into a Top 10 Global Innovator nation, and Top 5 Artificial Intelligence innovator by 2041

Be where real tech disruptors in CEE are The annual Infoshare conference is coming to Gdańsk on 6-7 October! Meet hundreds of startups and scaleups at Virtual Startup Expo as well as innovators competing in the Startup Contest. Network during matchmaking sessions and our exclusive side events, like the Great Networking Party with the VIP area or the Sunset Leaders’ Boat Trip. Get inspired and listen to keynotes such as Seth Bannon and Ela Madej of the Fifty Years VC, Aman Ghei of Finch Capital, and Marcin Kurek of Market One Capital, and talk to them in the VIP area at the venue. .   EBAN members can contact us for their 15% discount code!

Are you an aspiring business angel with tons of questions? Do you want to know more about high growth potential startups and how to invest in them? Or are you an accomplished business angel with answers, looking for investment opportunities? Or are you a startup with a great project, looking for investors? Or do you simply want to learn more about business angels, angel investments and how they work? You have just found the right event! Hungarian Business Angel Network is inviting you to a great series of events including The Angel Fest, The Scaleup Fest both on the 6th of October, and the Hungarian Venture Capital Association Conference on the 7th! The Angel Fest will take place at Budapest Music Centre on the 6th of October from 9.00-12.30.  Highlights: Angel funding trends in 2022 How to get investment in times of crises Risk sharing with co-investments How to be interesting for angels Legal, taxation and financial tips Pitch of selected startups Registration and more info soon! 

Join Engaged Investments Conference organised on the 10th of October in Prague! This conference aims to connect business angels, LPs, and VCs from the whole Central and Eastern Europe and Baltic regions. The event has 20 confirmed speakers from these countries to bring a powerful and useful agenda. You can expect panel discussions, round tables, workshops, reverse pitches, speed dating, networking dinner, and lots of experienced and inspiring people. Another reason you should come The event also cooperates with the Disraptors Summit – the biggest startup focused event in the region. It is great for scouting and networking. If you buy COMBO Ticket you can attend both events at an even bigger discount. Additional information about the event will be updated on the website engaged.investment and sent by email to all registered attendees. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask the main organizer Jan Krahulík (jan.krahulik@depoventures.com).

Back in Person in San Fransisco on 17-20 October! The Impact Movement's Flagship Event SOCAP is the largest and most diverse impact investing community in the world- and it is back in-person again! The SOCAP flagship is the vanguard of the emerging global impact economy – convening ideas and capital to catalyze world change. The largest gathering of investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders come together to accelerate progress against the world’s toughest challenges through market-based solutions. The event convenes a global ecosystem and marketplace – social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics and beyond –through live and digital content experiences that educate, spur collaboration, and inspire investment in positive impact. Join now!

Invest Austria is the leading event to connect Angel Investors, Venture Capital and Private Equity covering the entire funding lifecycle of innovative companies. On October 19th 2022 Invest Austria will take place for the second time. This year the event aims to become even bigger and even more international! Don't miss out on a day packed with interesting panels, eye-opening keynotes and exciting fireside chats. Get your ticket here!  What is Invest Austria? Austrian Angel Investors Association (aaia) and Austrian Private Equity and Venture Capital Organisation (AVCO) are merging their strengths and their main events AVCO Annual Conference and aaia Investors Day. United they host the flagship event for Angel Investing, Venture Capital & Private Equity! The organisers want to connect the entire private funding life cycle and promote investments in innovative companies, together. The conference is held in English in order to reach a broad audience from DACH, CEE and beyond. What to expect from Invest Austria? Invest Austria 2022 takes place at the gorgeous Hotel Andaz Vienna. The morning sessions from 9 am to 1 pm are accessible online via live stream. The afternoon program will be exclusively for participants attending the event in person. Following an extended lunch networking break there are panel discussions, breakout sessions as well as roundtable discussions on specific topics. Throughout the day industry experts share their knowledge on the following issues: fixing risks in the current crises | measuring purpose | new investment drivers benefits of Austria – CEE interactions | create a continuous financing life-cycle Get your ticket here!  EBAN Members can contact us for their 30% discount code!