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CEEcosystem Summit
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
08:30-09:30 - arrival, registration, coffee
Expo: startups & players
09:15-09:25 - Opening remarks
Organizers inaugural
Balázs Horváth (Startup Grind)
09:25-09:40 - Keynote (1) The importance of building a startup ecosystem - Research presentation
Kitti Jakab (Lunar Incubator) HU
09:40-09:55 - Keynote (2) Lessons learned: Building the UK's tech ecosystem
Samantha Evans (FCx) UK
09:55-10:30 - Panel (1) Introduction: About the structure of an innovation ecosystem. Actors, players, vision, mission, interconnectivity
Moderator: Imre Hild (Óbuda University Venture Capital) HU
Zoltán Ács (Hungarian Fintech Association) HU
István Fetter (CIB Bank) HU
Dudu Gencel (Vienna Business Agency) AT
Krisztián Kölkedi (Innovation Expert) HU
Kitti Timár (Startup Hungary) HU
5 minute Q&A
10:30-10:55 - Keynote (3) Lessons learned: Gods vs Frauds: What separates legendary founders from notorious ones
Zoltán Várdy (The Launch Code) HU
5 minute Q&A
10:55-11:50 - Fundraising Masterclass - Fundraising in a Tech Winter
Denes Ban (OurCrowd) ISR
30 minute Coffee Break
12:20-12:40 - Keynote (4) Lessons learned building the UK startup ecosystem
Jeff Lynn (Seedrs) UK
12:40-12:50 - Crowdfunding kicks off
Gábor Kövesdi (Brancs) HU
Nora Szeles (TokePortal.com) HU
12:50-13:15 - Panel (2) Actors: Incubators, accelerators, event organisers – „gamified”
Moderator: Milos Milicsevics (VCLeaders, Corvinus University) HR
Laviniu Chis (Inno Accelerator) RO
Gergő Gulyás (OUVC) HU
Mark Kalin (ABC Accelerator) SLO
Végvári-Gerencsér Dorka (MVM Smart Future Lab) HU
Péter Mogyorósi dr. (Creative Accelerator) HU
Baiba Rozenberga (MBH Fintechlab) LV
13:15-13:35 - Keynote (5)
Lasma Ivaska (MOME Innovation Center) LV
5 minute Q&A
13:35-13:55 - Keynote (6) Ecosystem Compass - Poland
Milos Milicsevics (VCLeaders, Corvinus University) HR
5 minute Q&A
45 minute Lunch & Expo
14:40-15:05 - Keynote (7) Key features of a successful fintech ecosystem & lessons learned of building it.
Tal Sharon (The Israeli FinTech Association) ISR
5 minute Q&A
15:05-15:40 - Panel (3) Actors: Universities and launchpads as key drivers of a startup ecosystem
Moderator: Imre Hild (OUVC) HU
Viktor Borbély (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) HU
József Gyarmati (Future Founders) HU
Craig V. Johnson (MOME Innovation Center) ZA
László Korányi (MIT Venture Lab, HSUP) HU
Andrea Kozma dr. (STRT) HU
Milos Milicsevics (VCLeaders, Corvinus University) HR
Tamás Müller (pozi.io) HU
5 minute Q&A
15:40-16:00 - Keynote (8) Lessons learned and goals to be set from the point of view of a VC
Tunya Irkad (500VC) TR
5 minute Q&A
16:00-16:30 - Panel (4) Actors: Ecosystem builders as role models
Moderator: László Czirják (Interactive Venture Partners) HU
Zoltán Györkő (Startup Hungary) HU
Jared Schrieber (Investor) USA
Peter Schuszter (Univerz Invest) HU
Szabolcs Szakacsits (HunBAN, Startup Hungary) HU
16:30-16:55 - Keynote (9) The OXO journey: From the Treasury, Across Venture Capital, onto the Parquet.
Peter Oszkó (OXO Technologies Holding NyRt.) HU
5 minute Q&A
30 minute Coffee Break
17:25-17:45 - Keynote (10) Exit strategies, IPO’s
Richárd Végh, (Budapest Stock Exchange) HU
5 minute Q&A
17:45-18:05 - Keynote (11) Key Fintech Ecosystem Performance Indicators, state strategies
Péter Fáykiss (National Bank of Hungary) HU
5 minute Q&A
18:05-18:40 - Panel (5) Actors: VC and Family office Panel – „gamified”
Moderator: Mary Alcantara (Interactive Venture Partners) USA
Balázs Gödrösy (GFS) HU
Miklós Kovacs (Antavo) HU
Bence Langár (TLF Capital) HU
Péter Oszkó (OXO Technologies Holding NyRt.) HU
Gergely Szűcs dr. (Cashline) HU
5 minutes Q&A
18:40-19:00 - Keynote (12) Exit strategies: M&A's, IPO's
Kálmán Nagy (Concorde MBP) HU
5 minutes Q&A
19:00-19:30 - Fireside chat
Moderator: Kamilla Strausz (InnoMaker Partners) HU
Péter Csillag (HunBAN)
Imre Hild (OUVC) HU
Tunya Irkad (500VC) TR
Barbara Verő (Future Proof Consulting) HU
Dinner Party until 22:00
Event Host: Kata Pál
ORGANISERS AND SPONSORS
SPEAKERS
Zoltan Acs
HFA (Hungarian Fintech Association)
Denes Ban
OurCrowd
Peter Csillag
ex-Founder at Starschema, angel investor, El Presidente of HunBAN
Peter Faykiss
National Bank of Hungary, Innovation HUB
Istvan Fetter
CIB Bank
Imre Hild
Óbuda Uni VC
Miklos Kovacs
Antavo
Bence Langar
TLF Capital
Jeff Lynn
Seedrs
Tamas Muller
pozi.io
Peter Oszko
OXO Technologies Holding NyRt.
Jared Schrieber
Investor
Szabolcs Szakacsits
Investor, HunBAN, Startup Hungary
Zoltan Vardy
The Launch Code
Richard Vegh
Budapest Stock Exchange
FAQ
What is the theme of the conference?
The conference addresses the current problems of the CEE region, especially of course that of Hungary, and draws a picture of its SWOT in order to bring the participants to a common platform and thus initiate action.
Who should attend this conference?
Startups, scaleups, future startups, institutional and crowd investors, policymakers, regulators, media, students.
How much does it cost to attend, and what do I get with my ticket?
With early bird offers starting on the 9th of October for the first 50 tickets, it starts at EUR 25,5 and then rises to EUR 65. For your ticket, you are offered full catering all through the day, and participation.
How can I contact the event organizers if I have further questions?
Do not hesitate to contact us at ecosystem@tokeportal.com
Do you help me in finding a hotel?
Certainly, hotel packages will be announced here soon. If it is more urgent, drop us a line.
What side events are there?
We are planning to have a welcome drink on the evening before, that is, on the 9th of November, in downtown Budapest, and, for the 11th of November, we are planning a 3-hour program including participants’ pitches/intros.
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE? LET US KNOW!
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