Located in Congress Square (CS700), the Pitching Stage is a dynamic and engaging space where attendees that will host talks on different aspects of innovation and investment, from startups as well as big industry names.
The Pitching Stage is located just next to ISE's new Innovation Park, where dozens of exciting startups, at the forefront of innovation, are exhibiting. Many of these forward-thinking companies will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions on stage. It's a chance to see the future in action, right before your eyes.
There will also be a series of impactful keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats from experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. These sessions explore the latest trends, emerging technologies, and forward-thinking strategies that are shaping the landscape of investment and innovation. Attendees gain valuable insights into the key drivers of success and innovation in today's rapidly evolving business environment.
The Pitching Stage is programmed by Plug and Play.
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, it's present in 50+ locations. It offers corporate innovation programs and helps its corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution across 20+ industries. It also organises startup acceleration programmes and has built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries, where it has invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.
For more information, visit Plug and Play Tech Center.
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