AWS Startup Theatre Programme - Sky Stage

Join us at the AWS Startup Theatre where you’ll hear from Europe’s top investors, founders, and startup experts as they discuss the latest technological innovations VCs are investing in, the biggest mistakes founders are making, and their predictions for where AI is heading in 2026

9:30 - 10:00 -- The Unfiltered Founder Experience: What It Really Takes to Succeed

Learn the unfiltered truth about building a startup from three seasoned founders who've been through it all. Hear firsthand stories of failures, pivots, and triumphs as they share what it really takes to succeed. From navigating tough challenges to making critical sacrifices, these founders will reveal the lessons that shaped their journeys. This is your chance to gain practical insights, ask your most pressing questions, and accelerate your own path forward. Register now to secure your spot!

10:15 - 11:00 -- Building Different: The GenAI Startup Revolution

Ready to elevate your startup? Discover the transformative power of Generative AI with our exclusive panel featuring visionary GenAI startups. Learn directly from tech trailblazers who are leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate idea validation and scale their ventures. These founders will share proven strategies, real-world insights, and the secrets behind their success. This is your opportunity to gain actionable knowledge that could reshape your entrepreneurial journey. Register now to secure your seat!

11:15 - 12:00 -- The Investor Perspective: Building a Winning Fundraising Strategy

Unlock the secrets to successful fundraising in the current funding environment. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with seasoned investors who will share the strategies that set winning startups apart. These experts will reveal how to capture investor attention, navigate risk with confidence, and choose the right partners to accelerate your venture's growth. Gain actionable insights that could transform your startup's financial future. Reserve your spot now.

12:15 - 12:45 -- Building production ready Generative AI applications

This comprehensive session explores critical best practices and lessons learned when building and deploying generative AI applications at scale. The presentation is structured in four key blocks:

Cost Efficiency: Strategies for optimizing model usage and managing inference costs
Observability: Implementing effective monitoring, logging, and tracing for GenAI applications
Reliability: Ensuring high availability, managing model availability and implementing proper error handling.
Security: Recommendations to protect from OWASP top 10 LLMs risks.

Attendees will learn practical approaches and real-world examples for each area, enabling them to build more robust and production-ready generative AI applications.