Creating value and resilience in venture

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MAY 10-12, 2027 • LONDON, UK

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Europe’s leading corporate venturing and innovation event

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Now in its 16th year, GCV Symposium brings together corporate leaders, investors, and innovators from across Europe and beyond. Join us in London for two days of insight, connection, and practical learning — designed to help you navigate change, identify opportunity, and build lasting partnerships.

From curated networking and expert-led sessions to specialist workshops and council discussions, the programme is built to deliver real value at every stage of your venturing journey.

Europe’s premier gathering for corporate innovation and investment

  • 25+ Countries

    Represented at our previous event

  • 300+ Delegates

    Attend the annual event each year

  • 1500+ Meetings

    Are facilitated throughout the 3 days

  • 80 + Speakers

    Discuss and moderate exciting topics

  • 65% of attendees

    are from a Corporate / CVC

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Who attended in 2026?

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WHO WILL YOU MEET?
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Plus many more…

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Why attend

  • Connect with corporate investors, venture capitalists, founders, and innovation leaders

  • Build relationships that drive co-investment, deal flow, and venture creation

  • Learn from industry pioneers through keynote sessions and technical workshops

  • Explore emerging trends through focused breakouts and council-led forums

  • Develop your skills with tailored GCV Institute programmes

Beyond the agenda, experience London through exclusive networking activities - from River Thames tours to cultural and social events.

2027 AGENDA COMING SOON
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2026 speakers included

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Merete Clausen

Deputy Chief Executive of European Investment Fund

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Agnieszka Stasiakowska

Head of Sector, EIC Business Acceleration Services at EISMEA

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Steven Kan

Other Bets Director of Alphabet

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Matt Ridley

Director of Sustainability and Innovation at oneworld Alliance

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Priyanka Agarwal Chopra

CEO and Managing Partner of IIMA Ventures

Gabriele Papievyte

Head of Ventures at XTX Markets

Thank you to our 2026 partners

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"I loved the UK leaders breakfast. That was just so fantastic. I am steadily becoming a believer in how valuable and useful this community could be."

Vinay Solanki, Channel 4 Ventures

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"A unique opportunity to connect with peers and learn about the highlights and challenges of CVC units on the market."

Aureliee Schwartzmann, ALIAD - Air Liquide Ventures Capital