Through the years
GCV Symposium
Big ideas,
real impact.
The 10th annual Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit takes place across March 24-26, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency Resort, Monterey.
This global event has proven to be the biggest dedicated gathering of corporate venture capital and C-suite innovation leadership and is regularly quoted as ‘‘the CVC event’’.
Giving over 800 attendees three days of unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge transfer sessions and as many 1-to-1 private meetings as your diary will allow - the Summit is not to be missed if you’re looking to develop your venture unit, build one, or do business with those who do. It’s the place where capital meets innovation and it’s the place to be if you’re a corporate investor.
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Women On Boards
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Incredible Locations
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Celebrating Success
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Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders
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Industry Experts
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Building Connections
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Keynote Speakers
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Interactive Sessions
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Startup Showcases
Beyond an event, it’s a global meeting point.
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GCV is, at it’s heart, a community of the leading minds in venture. We bring together leaders from different countries, industries and all stakeholder groups of the ecosystem such as corporate innovators and investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, academics, accelerators and venture builders
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Keynote speeches and C-level panels always give you a chance to hear from the top, but our agendas are more interactive than ever now. Alongside the above, you can immerse yourself in sector-specific roundtables, technical workshops, portfolio showcases and breakout breakfasts and lunches
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Who says business can’t be fun? We always offer you activities such as food tours, cultural site visits, sports, even whale watching when we can, to help you relax, unwind and have fun while at the same time, extend those crucial networking opportunities
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Our previous attendees always say it, ‘‘I have more meetings in two days than I do in two months’’. Our event app lets you connect with other attendees, message them directly, schedule 1-1 meetings and let the AI-driven match-making tool suggest new connections for you
Demand for the GCVI Summit remains exceptionally high, as industry leaders continue to prioritise it year after year. We recommend securing your places as early as possible.
2025 highlights
Get right into the excitement of Day 1 of The Eras Tour — CV&I Edition with our Chairman’s session featuring William Taranto, Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, Arvind Purushotham, Citi Ventures, and moderated by Ian Goldstein, Fenwick
Get a glimpse into the energy, innovation, and impact of the 2025 GCVI Summit. From powerful conversations to standout moments with industry leaders, it captures why GCVI is a must-attend event for the venture and innovation community.
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