BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 5.0.18//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:Summits NAME:Summits BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Startup Summit Lisbon 2025 | Where Innovation Meets Investme nt DTSTAMP:20250602T121833Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:113-5-c368f9afb9c12b3ba84349ba85243e78@www.startupnetworks.co.uk ORGANIZER;CN="James":hello@startupnetworks.co.uk DESCRIPTION:Startup Summit Lisbon 202518–19 September 2025 | Lisbon\, Portugal\nWhere Bold Ideas Meet Big OpportunitiesGet ready for two days of powerful connection\, cutting-edge innovation\, and the future of entrepr eneurship at Startup Summit Lisbon 2025. This isn’t just another startup conference — it’s where the brightest minds in tech\, investment\, an d business come together to build what's next.With 150+ speakers\, 5\,000+ attendees\, pitch competitions\, exclusive workshops\, and legendary afte rparties\, this is the ultimate European event for founders\, investors\, creatives\, and ecosystem builders.Why Attend?Unparalleled Networking: Mee t and mingle with VCs\, angel investors\, startup founders\, and innovatio n leaders from across the globe.Expert-Led Content: Gain insights from top speakers in AI\, Web3\, ClimateTech\, FinTech\, FoodTech\, and beyond.Fun ding &\; Investment Opportunities: Pitch live on stage\, attend investo r roundtables\, and get real feedback from top-tier investors.Exclusive Ex periences: Take part in startup safaris\, rooftop parties\, fireside chats \, and curated VIP lounges.Hands-On Learning: Join masterclasses covering go-to-market strategies\, financial modelling\, pitching\, PR\, and buildi ng your first user funnel.Who Should Attend?Early-stage founders looking f or inspiration\, guidance\, and growth strategiesStartups ready to pitch\, scale\, and raise investmentInvestors &\; VCs on the hunt for the next unicornCorporate innovators &\; industry experts shaping the futureStu dents\, developers\, and creators curious about the startup journeyEvent H ighlights:2 full days of keynotes\, panels &\; practical workshopsStart up Pitch Competition with live deal flow4+ Afterparties including the excl usive Rooftop VC PartyInvestor lounges and matchmaking sessionsWomen in Ve nture\, AI &\; Web3 Ethics\, Climate Innovation tracksNetworking breaks \, Night Summit parties\, and even a Sunset CruiseTicket Options:Whether y ou're just getting started or ready to pitch on stage\, there's a pass for you:Attendee Pass (€99): Full access to talks\, networking\, and partie sStartup Pitching Pass (€199): Pitch your idea\, join workshops\, and me et investorsStartup with Booth (€299): Showcase your product to thousand sVIP Access Pass (€399): All-access with exclusive investor perks\, priv ate lounges\, and deal-making opportunitiesLocation:📍 Startup Summit Li sbon 2025\nAv. Infante Dom Henrique 143\, 1950-406 Lisboa\, PortugalReady to Shape the Future?Book your ticket now and join thousands of changemaker s in this startup event Lisbon. This is your chance to pitch\, partner\, a nd build global relationships that last a lifetime. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference 2025 DTSTAMP:20250528T175732Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:107-5-c368f9afb9c12b3ba84349ba85243e78@www.startupnetworks.co.uk ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolas Chea":hello@startupnetworks.co.uk DESCRIPTION:\n https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-uk-black-business-entr epreneurs-conference-2025-tickets-1034821507987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\n\n \ n\n The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference is an opportunity for y ou to gain insights from the latest research\, network with other professi onals in your field\, and learn how best practices can be applied in your business.\n\n\n\n The theme for 2025 is ‘Empowering Business Growth.'\n\ n\n\n This event will provide a snapshot into entrepreneurship across diff erent demographics including race and will involve interactive panel discu ssions on diverse issues relevant today\, including:\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n Keynote Speakers\n \n \n Panel discussions\n \n \n Networking opportun ities\n \n \n Developing a resilient mindset\n \n\n\n\n all delivered by industry experts who have been there done that so they know what works!\n\ n\n\n The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference will be a thought-pro voking and insightful experience for anyone looking to expand their horizo ns. The conference seeks not only to address tough questions but also to e ndeavour to understand recommendations made by Dr Carlton Brown's \"Race P aradox\" as well as explore opportunities for change - both structural or personal- choices that might help marginalised groups succeed in the UK.\n \n\n\n The conference will strive to empower\, engage\, educate\, and shar e stories of black businesses that have succeeded\, as well as provide a m eaningful space for audiences and policymakers to interact and learn how t o find a way into the commercial world by navigating the obstacles in thei r paths.\n\n\n\n The data shows that companies that connect with Black and minority businesses improve in performance\, productivity\, and profitabi lity. If you want to grow your business\, establish a new network\, and di scover how to get access to chances\, this conference will aim at you.\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n This conference is for you if:\n\n\n\n \n You are looking to diversify your business and learn from Black Business Owners who have dealt with similar challenges\n \n \n If you are a multinational business and would like to meet and engage with black entrepreneurs\n \n \n If yo u are a policymaker and wish to understand and implement change across pri vate and public sector\n \n\n\n\n You will gain insights into the latest r esearch\, learn about best practices that can be applied in your business\ , and establish new relationships with other professionals. The conference will also provide an opportunity for you to gain access to buyers and pro curement departments.\n\n\n\n If you are looking to develop new networks a nd build your social capital\, this conference will give you access.\n\n\n \n We have a great line-up of speakers and panellists. Register now and jo in us in this enlightening and empowering experience! Tickets are limited. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Speakers\n\n\n\n Lydia Amoah\, CEO of BACKLIGHT\, Foun der of the Black Pound Report\n\n\n\n Henry Bonsu\, British African Broadc aster\, International Presenter &\; Journalist\, Times Radio Financial\ , Panel of Experts\, The World of Business\n\n\n\n Valerie Brandes\, CEO F ounder of Jacaranda Books Art Music\n\n\n\n Dr. Carlton Brown\, Author of the Black Entrepreneur Report \, Entrepreneur &\; Academic\n\n\n\n Yola nda Brown OBE DL\, Saxophonist\, Broadcaster\, Composer\, Philanthropist\, Chancellor of the University of Kent\n\n\n\n Brenda Emmanus OBE\, Televis ion &\; Radio Broadcaster\, Journalist\n\n\n\n Jumoké Fashola\, award- winning Radio &\; Television Broadcast Journalist\, Actress\, Jazz Sing er\n\n\n\n Angie Greaves\, Radio Presenter on Smooth Radio\, Broadcaster\, Voice-over Artist\n\n\n\n Lord Michael Hastings\, Chair of SOAS Universit y\, Chancellor of Regent's University London\, Chair of the Pathway Fund\n \n\n\n Afua Hirsch\, Author\, Journalist and Founder of Born In Me Product ions\n\n\n\n Thomas Robson-Kanu\, Co-Founder of The Turmeric Co\, football pundit\, former Premier League and international footballer\n\n\n\n Mike Williams\, Co-Founder of Flake Bake Ltd\, winner of Channel 4’s Aldi’ s Next Big Thing\n\n\n\n More speakers to be announced\n\n\n\n Media Partn ers\n\n\n\n FP Comms\n\n\n\n Mi-Soul\n\n\n\n Find out more information at conferenceteams@aspire-consultancy.com\n\n DTSTART:20250527T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FOUNDERS CAMP DTSTAMP:20240209T135905Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:13-5-c368f9afb9c12b3ba84349ba85243e78@www.startupnetworks.co.uk ORGANIZER;CN="Perdie Alder":hello@startupnetworks.co.uk DESCRIPTION:\n  \n\n\n\n A One-Day Summit For 100 Pre-Seed &\; Seed Stage Founders\n 1.3.24\n Techspace\, Shoreditch\n\n\n\n Apply Now: Click Here to Apply\n\n\n\n Learn from the best. Get inspired. Connect with fell ow founders.\n\n\n\n During Founders Camp\, you'll spend the day surrounde d by a curated group of exceptional peers\, hear scaled and exited founder s share their biggest lessons\, learn what all-star investors are looking for and get inspired from key thought leaders.\n\n\n\n Apply Here: I'm in terested in Hotbed Expand (airtable.com)\n\n\n\n THE SPEAKERS:\n\n\n\n  \ n\n\n\n \n \n MIGUEL MCKELVEY\, CO-FOUNDER @ WEWORK\n \n Miguel is th e co-founder of WeWork\, and served as the Chief Culture Officer. He left the company in 2020 following the IPO and is now building NAYAH\, a global network of social clubs.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n SIDDHI MITTAL\, CO-FOUNDE R @ YHANGRY\n \n Siddhi is the co-founder of yhangry (YC W22)\, a privat e chef marketplace\, where you can book a chef whenever you want to social ise at home. Siddhi won Dragon’s Den with her yhangry pitch\, is a Googl e for Startups Top 30 alumni and is passionate about problem solving and s peaking to customers. She’s also a Bollywood dancer\, and coffee enthusi ast.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n OLAMIDE OGUNRINOLA\, OCTOPUS VC\n \n Olamide is an early-stage investor at Octopus VC. With £1.9 billion under manage ment and investing over £100m a year\, Octopus Ventures is one of the la rgest and most active venture investors in Europe. Previously\, she was a n investor at Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund and worked at KPMG.\n \n \n\n\n\ n \n \n STELLA SMITH\, FOUNDER @ PIRKX \n \n Stella Smith founded fi ntech start-up pirkx in 2018\, disrupting the UK's employee benefits indus try by offering comprehensive wellbeing benefits for all\, regardless of e mployment type. Egalitarian and socially conscious\, pirkx has a significa nt impact on the 'gig' economy and beyond.\n \n Stella's early career wa s in private banking and included roles at C. Hoare &\; Co.\, where she worked as an FX &\; Money Market Dealer\; Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets and HBOS\, where she built their financial markets wealth proposition. In 2008\, she retired from banking to work on various smaller projects and t his is where she realised her inspiration for pirkx.\n \n Stella joined The Ingenious Group in 2010 and became CIO at Clarkson Wayman Ball Group i n 2019. Stella then transitioned to pirkx's full-time CEO role in response to its growing demand and continues to hold numerous board positions in o rganisations such as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK\, Cascade Cash Mana gement\, and The Awen Project.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n TESH SRIVASTAVA\, FO UNDER @ DAEDALUS\n \n Tesh is the CEO of Daedalus and is a not yet jaded startup founder with a background in FinTech and Product. He’s worked f or folks with money and has founded his own startups and as an exec for ot hers - some have gone very well\, some not all.\n  \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n BETH CARTER\, HEAD OF GROWTH @ FLEXA\n \n Beth is the Head of Growth at Flexa\, and a growth coach and advisor. She’s an experienced angel in vestor and is one of our most loved speakers.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n DANIE L LANCIONI\, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EMEA &\; APAC PARTNERSHIPS @ DEEL\n \n Daniel Lancioni is the Senior Director of EMEA &\; APAC Partnerships at Deel. Dan has over a decade of experience in hiring and retaining talen t - both on the SaaS and Services side - at companies like WPP\, Braze and Quantum Metric.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n ROSIE HOGGMASCALL\, HEAD OF GROWTH @ PERCEPTYCS\n \n Rosie is a Fractional Head of Growth specialising in subscription apps\, product-led growth and monetisation. Last year\, she w on App Leader 2023\, Top Testing Influencers 2023 and Top Writers in UX on Medium.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n SAM MARCHANT\, ASSOCIATE @ HAMBRO PERKS\n \n Sam is an Associate at Hambro Perks focused on early stage\, primary investments. Sam is a founder turned investor. Prior to joining Hambro Per ks\, Sam co-founded a low sugar cereal bar brand and scaled this business from a university startup to an internationally recognised challenger bran d. He then moved into early-stage investing at Ascension Ventures where he focused on pre-seed and seed stage investment opportunities across a rang e of sectors. Sam is the founder of Forward Pursuit\, a podcast focused on providing insights and practical learnings from exited founders\, angel i nvestors and innovators.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n MAEVE CROWLEY\, INVESTOR @ SMEDVIG VENTURES\n \n Maeve is a investor associate at Smedvig Ventures \, focusing on Series A and B rounds. Smedvig Ventures helps B2B tech team s scale more confidently from early traction to inspiring success stories\ n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n DAN BOWER\, PARTNER @ SUPERSEED VC\n \n Dan is th e co-founder and partner at SuperSeed VC\, a £50m seed fund focused on su pporting technical founders who are building B2B AI/SaaS startups. He is a  4x exited entrepreneur\, and fun fact\, was also in a Boy Band in the 90 s. \n \n \n\n\n\n \n About the Day\n \n\n \n \n \n \n WHO IS T HIS FOR?\n \n Founders who are raising\, or just closed their round. Sector agnostic ❤️\n \n \n\n \n \n \n DOES THIS COST ANY THING?\n \n There's a small fee just so we can ensure attendance. It doesn't cover how much it costs to run the event\, it's just to make sure we have accurate numbers for the day. If you can't cover it\, just messag e us and we'll see what we can do.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n IS IT A FORMAL CONFERENCE?\n \n No\, no\, no. This in what we refer to as a n \"anti-conference conference.\" Wear what you want. Just come prepared t o connect with interesting people\, and learn.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n WHAT'S THE TIME COMMITMENT?\n \n\n \n It's all day.\n \n \n \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n Past Speakers Who Joi ned Us\n \n \n\n \n We are regularly joined by the peopl e shaping the startup ecosystem.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n  \n \n Seb Wallace\, Investor @ Triple Point Ventures &\; Founder @ further\n \n\n \n \n  \n \n Antho ny Rose\, Founder @ SeedLegals\n \n\n \n \n  \n \ n Beth Carter\, Head of Growth at Flexa\n \n\n \n \n  \n \n Tom Foster-Carter\, ex-COO @ Monzo\, founder @ Curve\ , founder @ Cherrypick\n \n \n\n \n \n \n  \n \n Andy Ayim MBE\, founder @ Angel Investment School\, investor\n \n\n \n \n  \n \n Bianca Cefalo\, founder @ SpaceDOTS\n \n\n \n \n  \n \n\n \n Nic Carey\, founder @ blockchain.com\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n Sponsors &\; Partners\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Zendesk\n \n Zendesk makes it eas ier to support your customers using our customer service\, engagement and sales CRM solutions. Qualifying early-stage startups get Zendesk free for six months.\n \n\n \n \n Deel\n \n Deel helps thousands of companies expand globally with unmatched s peed and flexibility. It's global hiring\, HR and payroll in just one syst em.\n \n\n \n \n Techspace\n \n Techspace is the flexible office provider where innovative and ambiti ous tech companies thrive.\n \n\n \n \n Dae dalus\n \n Daedalus is a Venture Studio and Data / AI Cons ultancy which specialises in generating revenue from tech in record-breaki ng time.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR