INPHO Venture Summit

Investing in DeepTech with Impact

24-25 October 2024

Palais de la Bourse – Bordeaux

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Edition 2022 
Schedule

13 OCTOBER,2022 – DAY 1
Palais de la Bourse
12:00 PM
Networking
networking lunch
Attendees are welcomed to enjoy a local buffet in the famous Hall de la Bourse of Bordeaux (Palais de la Bourse).
Palais de la Bourse
2:00 PM
Keynote
Welcome Address
George Ugras, Chairman INPHO Venture Summit
Palais de la Bourse
2:05 PM
Keynote
opening keynote discussion
What are LP expectations in DeepTech-focused venture funds?

David Dana, head of the VC ICT Team at the European Investment Fund

Chris Wade, co-founder and partner at ISOMER Capital

George Ugras, managing director at AV8 Ventures

Palais de la Bourse
2:25 PM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

how can Space technologies address sustainability challenges?
François Tison (360 Capital), Mathieu Costes (Airbus Ventures), Gianluca Dettori (Primo Ventures), Charles Beigbeder (Geodesic)
Palais de la Bourse
2:45 PM
Pitch
TOP vcs selected start-ups
Start-ups will be invited to pitch – 5 mn. Each pitch will be followed by a 5 min Q&A session to make the session highly interactive.

Pangea Aersopace, fircell, PONE Biometrics, Xsensio, Mecabotix

Palais de la Bourse
3:20 PM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

investing in recycling: what is the impact and where will it go?
Dieter Kraft (TRUMPF Ventures), Denis Bortzmeyer (Arkema), Peter Lukassen (Robert Bosch), Olivier Tridon (Veolia)
Palais de la Bourse
3:40 PM
Networking
break
Palais de la Bourse
4:10 PM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

how is AI transforming Healthcare?
How to integrate it into physiologists day-to-day work and patients daily life? What to learn from other industries?

Eileen Tanghal (Black Opal Ventures), Iñaki Gutiérrez -Ibarluzea (BIOEF), Nicolas Celier (Ring Capital), Thierry Colin (SOPHiA GENETICS)

Palais de la Bourse
4:30 PM
Pitch
TOP vcs selected start-ups
Start-ups will be invited to pitch – 5 mn. Each pitch will be followed by a 5 min Q&A session to make the session highly interactive.

Full Speed Automation, Equal1, Geminus, innolith, Nvision Imaging

Palais de la Bourse
5:05 PM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

can automation and AI solve supply chain and workforce challenges?
Aymerik Renard (Hardware Club), Ali Muhammad (European Dynamics), Daniel Emersleben (Eurazeo), Jan Westerhues (Robert Bosch Venture Capital)
Palais de la Bourse
5:25 PM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

How can Europe reinforce its competitiveness in the semiconductor industry in a sustainable way?
Christian Reitberger (Matterwave Ventures), Faran Nouri (LAM Capital), Hind Beaujon (Pfeiffer Vacuum), David Dana (EIF) with the contribution of Laurent Malier and Louis Champseix (ST Microelectronics)
Palais de la Bourse
5:45 PM
Keynote
concluding remarks for day 1
T.M. Ravi (The Hive), Charles Beigbeder (Audacia), George Ugras (AV8 Ventures)
Palais de la Bourse
6:00 PM
Networking
Networking
Meetings, 1-on-1s, hand-screened or free
Palais Rohan
7:00 PM
Networking
cocktail
Attendees are welcomed to enjoy a cocktail reception in the town hall of Bordeaux at the Palais Rohan (5min by walk from the Palais de la Bourse).

14 OCTOBER,2022 – DAY 2
Palais de la Bourse
8:30 AM
Keynote
Welcome Back
George Ugras, Chairman INPHO Venture Summit
Palais de la Bourse
8:35 AM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

Is AgTech the answer to resource shortageS (food, water, energy, materials...)?
In the current economical context, Agtech is rising strong interest. How to deal with energy, water, and carbon footprint while solving both resource shortage and sustainability challenges?

Simon Maechling (Bayer Crop Science), Geoffroy Dubus (Demeter), Jan Westerhues (RBVC), Luc Ozanne (Sofiproteol)

Palais de la Bourse
8:55 AM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

Where to invest to accelerate the energy and decarbonization transition?
The energy transition and decarbonization are on all roadmaps? Who will win the race? Are we expecting new players to disrupt this market? How to embrace all different energy sources?

François Tison (360 Capital), Nicolas Leterrier (Schneider Electric), Lyès Bounemer (EDF)

Palais de la Bourse
9:15 AM
Pitch & Networking
TOP VCs selected start-ups
Start-ups will be invited to pitch – 5 mn. Each pitch will be followed by a 5 min Q&A session to make the session highly interactive.

EH Group, cloudbackend, meDDea, Jungle, Light Code Photonics

Palais de la Bourse
9:50 AM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

can ai build a more inclusive society?
Could AI contribute to the S in ESG?

Eric Benhamou (Benhamou Global ventures), Gemma Garriga (Google)

Palais de la Bourse
10:10 AM
Networking
break
Palais de la Bourse
10:40 AM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

How can companies deploy data privacy, security, and transparency requirements?
Are blockchain, NFT, and web3.0 opening a new paradigm, and how could it impact industries?

T.M. Ravi (The Hive), Juri Stricker (Signature Ventures), Benoît Foubert (Schlumberger Digital)

Palais de la Bourse
11 AM
Pitch & Networking
TOP VCs selected start-ups
Start-ups will be invited to pitch – 5 mn. Each pitch will be followed by a 5 min Q&A session to make the session highly interactive.

DCM, Innatera, Gataca, UPMEM

Palais de la Bourse
11:35 AM
Panel discussions

15 min series on what’s next to invest in…

Are we entering into a new age of Insurtech opportunities?
Is the digitalization and transformation of all industries calling for a new insurance model?

Kamesh Raghavendra (The Hive), Dieter Kraft (TRUMPF Venture), Jags Rao (Swiss Re)

Palais de la Bourse
11:55 AM
braindates
Breakdown in networking workshops and discussions series
Before and during INPHO, attendees will select the topics they would like to deep dive in among the following, through dedicated sessions gathering smaller number of people.

1_ Quantum Computing: from roadmap to scalability & welcome in the post-quantum world with Robert Hays (Atom Computing), Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni (Quantonation), Jason Lynch (Equal 1), Richard Murray (Orca Computing), Philippe Gaborit (Université de Limoges), Mathieu Costes (Airbus Venture), Maksym Sich (Aegiq), Michel Koskas (Ravel Tech)

or

2_Industrial production: Financing CAPEX intensive projects in production and industries with specific cases of materials for circularity and decarbonization challenges with Daniel Emersleben (Eurazeo), Ali Muhammad (European Dynamics), (Canonical Robotics), Faran Nourri (Lam Capital), Luc Leroy (Full Speed Automation), Lars Boehnish (Evonik VC), Denis Bortzmeyer (Arkema)

or

3_Data Manangement with Kamesh Raghavendra (The Hive), Juri Stricker (Signature Ventures), EssifLab supported companies

Choose your braindate
Palais de la Bourse
12:40 PM
Ceremony & closing remarks
INPHO 2022 Award Ceremony & Concluding remarks
The INPHO 2022 Prize will be awarded to the most promising startup (5000 euros), followed by closing remarks with George Ugras (AV8 Ventures) and Eric Benhamou (BGV), Chris Wade (ISOMER Capital).
Palais de la Bourse
1:00 PM
Networking
networking lunch
Attendees are welcomed to enjoy a local buffet in the famous Hall de la Bourse of Bordeaux (Palais de la Bourse).

Investing in early-stage startups is not about addressing today’s issues, it is about fixing tomorrow’s problems.

The next two years will surely look very different than the past two years.

George Ugras

Managing Director of AV8 Ventures and Chairman of INPHO Venture Summit

THE EVENT

Since 2008, INPHO Venture Summit is a high-end space where LPs, private investors, and large corporations meet to invest in promising solutions to shape the future. The event aims to tackle our world’s most pressing challenges through disruptive technologies.

INPHO Venture Summit is a unique biennial where top-notch investors challenge deep tech investment opportunities to address today but especially tomorrow’s challenges in the current tumultuous macro environment. INPHO is deeply appreciated by top decision-makers looking to meet their peers, share knowledge and analysis, and identify investment opportunities through intensive exchange of views in condensed and efficient sessions.

In order to maintain a great experience for all our attendees, we have an invite-only format.

Guests

hand-picked decision-makers interested in transformative technology investment

Speakers

World-known and forward-thinking

Countries

from Europe, USA, China, Japan, Israel

Millions

Euros Capital raised

Private investors’ Editorial Committee

Our committee has designed the Summit for you to tackle our world’s biggest challenges through unconventional discussions and breakthrough technologies.
AymeriK Renard

AymeriK Renard

General Partner at Hardware Club

Gemma Garriga

Gemma Garriga

Technical Director, Applied AI at Google

Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni

Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni

Principal at Quantonation

Live conversations from feb to july 2022 
February 28
5:00 PM CET
Editorial committee
What’s next to invest in Deeptech?
The hot topics to invest in according to INPHO Venture Summit Editorial Committee

  • Christian Reitberger, Matterwave Ventures
  • Dieter Kraft, TRUMPF Ventures
  • Aymerik Renard, Hardware Club
  • Eric Benhamou, Benhamou Global Ventures
April 28
5:00 PM CEST
Round table
What’s next to invest in AI?
How will AI’s future be impacted by Ethical AI and other trends like web 3.0.

The digital transformation is accelerating in all industries. The predominance of data in the economy raises awareness about the need for ethical AI and algorithms.

Key experts will share their own analysis of the expected impact of 2 major trends: web 3.0 and Ethical AI. Could it converge toward new businesses?

  • Eric Benhamou, Benhamou Global Ventures
  • T.M. Ravi, The Hive

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May 2
5:30 PM CEST
Round table
What’s next to invest in Quantum Technologies?
What actual economic value lies behind quantum technologies?

This session will be dedicated to Could and How Quantum technologies could contribute to a better world?

We will challenge the applications and use cases for which quantum supremacy will make it possible to impose new businesses.

Investors will share their expectations to further invest in this field.

  • Mathieu Costes, Airbus Ventures
  • Christian Reitberger, Materwave Ventures
  • Philippe Bouyer, Naquidis Center
  • Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni, Quantonation
  • Jan Westerhues, Robert Bosch Venture Capital

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May 19
5:30 PM CEST
Round table
What’s next to invest in semiconductor and photonics?
Can Europe leverage its strength and reduce its weakness with the Chip Act?

The live conversation will be dedicated to deep diving in EC’s ambition to reinforce European leadership on semiconductors and photonics by injecting more than €43 billons of public and private investments.

Key actions and investments will be discussed with leading investors in semiconductors and photonics.

How to growth new European Champions in this industry?

  • Christian Reitberger, Materwave Ventures
  • François Tison, 360 Capital
  • Yves Paindaveine, European Commission

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June 2
5:30 PM CEST
Round table
What’s next to invest in Supply chain?
The last 2 years demonstrated the negative interdependency of the global supply chain leading to shortages, delays, and supply risen prices.

It is calling for a new organization of value chain with new business models. Agile supply chains are expected to reach decentralization of production with local supply and affordable automation.

This session will discuss potential solutions and their expected ROI as well as the time frame for implementation.

  • Aymerik Renard, Hardware Club
  • John Suh, HYUNDAI Motor Group
  • Ali Muhammad, European Dynamics

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July 7
5:30 PM CEST
Round table
What’s next to invest in New Space?
Is Space the key to Human future? In a world driven by data, access to resources, and telecommunications, Space offers key assets to be exploited. New technologies are disrupting the existing supply and value chain from downstream to upstream. Is New Space the new field to invest in? During this session, our guest will challenge drivers, markets, and expected IRR for investors in New Space.

  • John Suh, HYUNDAI Motor Group
  • Mathieu Costes, Airbus Venture
  • Piera Di Vito, ESA

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They experimented it. This is why they are coming back.

This was the first time I had been to INPHO, but was very impressed by it: the quality of the presenting companies, the calibre of the VCs, the excellent meetings and interactions. I look forward to attending in future, or other related events.
Rupert Baines

CEO, Ultrasoc

This was my first experience with such a scenario business meetings setup. I found both investors, startups and corporations really involved and open for new contacts and new opportunities. The event itself was worked through with a nice focused atmosphere, yet easy going‎ and open. Special thanks to the Blumorpho organizers and hosts.
Serguei Tsarev

CEO, Astrum Lasers

Inpho Venture Summit it is one the best network and business contact points for strategic partnerships and seed stage VCs for emerging disruptive start-ups in Europe.
Juan Izeta

Growth Manager, Gogoa Mobility

During the INPHO meeting I could meet not only investors in the field of hardware, but also top level entrepreneurs in a wide range of fields of expertise akin to mine. This resulted in quite interesting discussions and potentially new business perspectives.
Giacomo Benvenuti

CEO, 3D-OXIDES

For deeptech technologies such as Neta’s one, Inpho was a great opportunity to meet key players and investors. This conference dedicated, especially, to hardware had a unique panel of speakers and was really inspiring.
Julien Michelon

CEO, NETA Technologies

I found the INPHO Venture Summit to keep a good balance between pitching and business meetings, presentations were of excellent quality and the brisk pace of the whole event was in tune with the high level of enterprising spirit.
Antoine Kevorkian

CEO and Founder, Teem Photonics

VocalZoom is a disruptive industry 4.0 startup from Israel. We came to INPHO Venture summit in Bordeaux France as part of our fund raising process. The venue took place in a great location, the one on one meetings were well organized and easy to manage, and the networking environment around, including the food were really good and gave incentive for investors to participate. We got at least 3 good leads from the event which is good for a 2 day event.
Tal Bakish

CEO, Vocalzoom

BLUMORPHO did a great job organising the INPHO Venture Summit in Bordeaux. They were of great help organizing relevant meetings and interesting discussions during this event. A good balance of companies and investors.
Philippe Rousseau

CEO, Glowee

For us, the InPho event was an excellent opportunity to meet investors with a clear focus on the latest and greatest in photonics and hard tech. Plenty of pitches and networking opportunities.
Christain Brändli

CEO, Insightness

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This year again the conferences will take place at Place de la Bourse, an idyllic situation in a cultural environment and close from the historic center.

This place offers a perfect setting because of its unique position along the Garonne River and its proximity to the largest hotels and shops.

More informations

17 Place de la Bourse
33076 Bordeaux Cedex

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