The Innovation Trinity: How Startups, Corporates, and Investors Can Win Together

Innovation happens when bold startups, visionary corporates, and smart investors align, but collaboration isn’t easy. The corporate innovator theme keynote brings together leaders from all three worlds to explore what truly works in corporate innovation today. From CVCs and venture client to AI-driven partnerships, the session will explore how to bridge speed gaps, foster entrepreneurial culture, and turn pilots into scalable growth. Where is the smart capital flowing? How is AI reshaping corporate business? Join us to uncover practical strategies for building winning, sustainable corporate innovation ecosystems that deliver real impact.

Agenda and Speakers:

10.00- 10.20 Fireside Chat

• Jesse Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO, Decagon AI
• Karine Peters, T.Capital, VC Investor

10.20- 11.00 Panel Discussion

• Nicolai Schättgen, Founder & CEO, Match-Maker Ventures
• Nicolas Sauvage, President & Founder, TDK Ventures
• Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, CISO/CAIO, Globe Telecom
• Benji Coetzee, CSO, KPN
• Pierre-Antoine Beaudoin, Regional Lead NVIDIA Startup Ecosystem, NVIDIA