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! 

EstBAN10 Angel Summit is a get-together for business angels, VC’s and partners to dig deep in investing strategies, stay tuned with the startup ecosystem and enjoy each other’s company.  This time EstBAN is celebrating 10 years of successful synergy between BAN’s, investors and partners. The speakers include the region's foremost business experts, leaders, thinkers, researchers, and influencers. They’ll be welcoming everyone who’s interested in startup investing world as well as getting to know the most active and experienced angel investors in the neighborhood. At the event, you will be part of an cross-border investor community - we hope that all participants are there to build a strong network and aspire to learn from each other.  What to expect? Amazing speakers highly renowned for their expertise in the field with Louis Zezeran and Kristel Kruustük hosting the day; Practical workshops to hash out the details of angel investing as a high risk investment; Great company of fellow investors; War stories on some of the best and worst investments; A glimpse into the deal flow EstBAN angels are facing every day; Enjoy an All-Inclusive Event - food and beverage will be served in the venue; And a glittering gala dinner with EstBAN 10 awarding ceremony, charity auction. Tickets are available here https://events.ekspressmeedia.ee/estban10 Prices increase on August 15, so get yours at the discounted price now. EBAN members can contact us for their discount. 

The European Space Agency (ESA) Investor Forum is a high-profile event for space-related investment opportunities and connects companies from the ESA network with European investors. The international get-together takes place on a regular basis and aims to boost large-scale investments into space technologies. The upcoming event takes place in Tallinn on 25th of October and will focus on cybersecurity. Cutting edge technology will meet Europe’s investment ecosystem while institutional thought leaders will give key notes and panel discussions on space-related topics will be held. ESA Investor Forum is an official pre-event to the Software Defined Space Conference (https://estonia.ee/sdsc/) Join us on October 25th at 15:30 pm EET, at the Hotel L’Embitu in Tallinn.   Participation is free but places are limited. Registration is required: REGISTER NOW Agenda 15:30 – 16:00 Welcome and Gathering 16:05 – 16:10 Opening words from ESA – Maud Moullec 16:10 – 16:15 Opening words from Estonian Space Delegation – Paul Liias 16:15 – 16:30 Keynote – Baldur Kubo, Cybernetica 16:30 – 17:00 Start-up pitches 17:00 – 17:30 Panel discussion – Attracting investment in deep-tech Moderated by Paul Liias. Panelists: Maud Moullec (ESA), Lightcode Photonics, Riivo Anton (Specialist VC) 17:30 – 18:00 Start-up pitches 18:00 – …      Closing words and networking

This is a Bantaba event to help ambitious international angels tap into the exclusive deal flow of the best African VCs. In addition, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the high-growth markets on the African Continent. Speakers include Zachariah George - managing partner at Africa's most active VC, Launch Africa; Fatou Diagne - Managing partner at Bootstrap Europe and other key ecosystem leaders. The session will also be attended by innovative African startups and established Angel investors who are already investing in Africa. IT'S TIME TO DISCOVER THE REAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA As technology continues to play a pivotal role in national development and wealth creation. Investing in tech startups has become an excellent opportunity to maximise returns and diversify one’s portfolio. However, market saturation and high competition for deals in developed markets have shrunken access to good opportunities for Angel Investors. Enter the African continent, a diverse mix of 54 countries touted as the last frontier for high growth. The continent’s rising population is expected to account for 25% of the world's population in 2050. It's also estimated that its combined business and consumer spending will hit a record USD 16.12 trillion in the same year. That's not all, the continent is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world with its active tech hubs doubling to over 640 in just 3 years. These megatrends are perfect for successful investments, which recognised investors in Africa have generally taken advantage of. Boasting of the world’s most attractive lower ticket sizes and a very positive exit environment with new and bigger Africa-focused funds like Norrsken’s $200M fund and DFIs; Africa is truly irresistible. However, for investors outside the African continent, the playing field is not level due to a lack of proper local market understanding, coupled with a high due-diligence cost, and no access to attractive deal flow. This is the impetus for the Bantaba event. An opportunity to bridge the gap in market understanding and provide access to attractive deal flow.   Speakers Lamin k. Darboe CEO & Co-founder Bantaba Pierre Jallow Market Entry Specialist Huseyin R Demirhisar CEO - BiD Capital Partners Fatou Diagne Managing Partner - Bootstrap Europe Zacharias George Managing Partner at Launch Africa Hosted by Bantaba AB An invite-only platform for exclusive deal-flow to African tech-startups.