Through the years

GCV Symposium

  • Powerlist Award Celebrations

  • Best Practice Advice

  • Networking Reception

  • Women in Venture

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Emerging Technology Showcase

  • Cultural Tours

  • Interactive Q&As

  • Networking Activities

  • Industry Roundtables

  • Development Workshops

  • Spectacular Gala Dinners

  • Stunning Locations

2023 Highlights

An overview of 2023 and looking forward to 2024

Keynote speech from UK Minister of Science, Research and Innovation

  • “Great opportunities to network quickly with a wide range of like-minded corporates. Did a month of meetings in 2 days!”

    A 2023 Delegate

  • “As a medtech startup with a solution set to transform the global detection of hypertension simply by looking at your smartphone, GCV provided us with a unique opportunity to connect with relevant investors from around the world. Not only through pitching but more importantly through vital face-to-face meetings and networking. Highly recommended!”

    Laurence Pearce, Xim Limited / LifeLight

  • "One of the best networking events I have been to this year!"

    A 2023 Delegate

  • "Provided a good platform for meeting potential investors (the food was also great!)"

    Zeke Steer, Milbotix

  • "(Enjoyed) Connecting with people from across multiple sectors within the venture world."

    Laura Powell, University of Southampton

Previous Speakers Include

  • President Alar Karis

    President of Estonia

  • Rt Hon George Freeman

    Minister of State (Minister for Science, Research and Innovation) for the UK Government

  • Shiva Dustdar

    Head and Dean of the European Investment Bank (EIB)

  • Stephane Ouaki

    Head of Department of the European Innovation Council (EIC) in the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

  • Saul Klein

    Non-Executive Director of the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

  • Al Gore

    45th Vice President of the United States

  • Sir George Buckley

    Former CEO of 3M

  • Jacqueline LeSage

    Head of Munich Re Ventures and Chair of GCV Leadership Society Advisory Board

  • Nicolas Sauvage

    President of TDK Ventures

  • Kathryn Scheckel

    Managing Director and Head of Global Ventures at Hines

  • Angie Grimm

    Head of IBM Ventures & VP and Corporate Development at IBM