Recap of the last Years

A Decade of Transformation

Recap of WVF 2024

The World Venture Forum 2024 marked a monumental celebration under the theme „A Decade of Transformation.“ Over the past ten years, this theme embodied the relentless journey of innovation that has continuously reshaped industries and our everyday lives.

From the explosive surge of digitalization to the unstoppable rise of AI, machine learning, and big data, the global landscape experienced radical shifts. Corporate innovation redefined industries, while the Internet of Things seamlessly integrated technology into our daily routines. Cloud computing revolutionized data storage and access, and blockchain technology disrupted traditional systems like never before.

The forum was the ultimate convergence of these transformative forces, where pioneers and visionaries gathered to pave the way for a future brimming with limitless potential. Attendees were captivated by thought-provoking keynotes, visionary discussions, and the exploration of groundbreaking technologies setting the stage for the next decade of innovation.

The spirit of transformation was palpable as participants immersed themselves in the unfolding narrative at #wvf2024. This extraordinary event not only celebrated a decade of unparalleled progress but also inspired a future of boundless possibilities.

Speakers from WVF of 2024

Stefan Ebner

Stefan Ebner

Partner

base4asset-advisory

Moritz Weinhofer

Moritz Weinhofer

Project Manager

Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Ukyo Ogasawara

Ukyo Ogasawara

Representative Director, CEO

Sales Marker Co., Ltd.

Zaid Al-Qaimi

Zaid Al-Qaimi

Managing Partner

Patrimium

Stefan Bollhalder

Stefan Bollhalder

Founder & CEO

St. Gotthard Wealth / Aury Crypto

Alex v. Frankenberg

Alex v. Frankenberg

Managing Director

High-Tech Gründerfonds

Dusica Lukac

Dusica Lukac

Partner, Managing Director

DL Capital Partners

Carolin Wais

Carolin Wais

Partner

Plug and Play

Martin Linke

Martin Linke

Finalist

Alone - Überlebe die Wildnis RTL+

Takahisa Ohira

Takahisa Ohira

Head of Asia Region

Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support

Yvonne Winter

Yvonne Winter

COO & Co-Founder

FlyNow Aviation

Berthold Baurek-Karlic

Berthold Baurek-Karlic

CEO

Venionaire Capital

Nikita Yuriev

Nikita Yuriev

Investment Director

ULTRA.VC

Dennis Lotter

Dennis Lotter

Academic Director

Hochschule Fresenius

Marjorie Margolies

Marjorie Margolies

President

Women’s Campaign International

Jourdan Younis

Jourdan Younis

General Partner

Presidio

Gerald Diglas

Gerald Diglas

Director Institutional Banking

Liechtensteinische Landesbank (Österreich)

Sebastian Fradinger

Sebastian Fradinger

Leitung SevenVentures Austria

ProSiebenSat.1 PULS 4 GmbH

Martin Beranek

Martin Beranek

Commercial Director

Bitpanda

Alexander Rapatz

Alexander Rapatz

Managing Partner

Black Manta Capital Partners

Per Ståhl

Per Ståhl

Chief Investment Officer

Jäderberg & Cie

Günther Dobrauz-Saldapenna

Günther Dobrauz-Saldapenna

Partner

exelixis capital

Olaf Hannemann

Olaf Hannemann

Co-Founder

CV VC

Johannes Edlbacher

Johannes Edlbacher

Partner Financial Services Tax

PwC Österreich

Dusan Todorovic

Dusan Todorovic

Head of Program

aws i2 Business Angels

Benjamin Jentzsch

Benjamin Jentzsch

Owner and Managing Director

Linde Verlag

Frank Floessel

Frank Floessel

Head of ETH Entrepreneurship

ETH Zürich

Martin Mössler

Martin Mössler

Managing Director

Science Park Graz

Ben Ruschin

Ben Ruschin

Managing Partner

Big Cheese Ventures

Mimi Ishio

Mimi Ishio

Founder

Pina & Co.

Florian Wimmer

Florian Wimmer

Co-Founder & CEO

Blockpit

Ryusei Abe

Ryusei Abe

Group Manager

Canon Marketing Japan Inc

Beata Mangelberger

Beata Mangelberger

Founder

Lexetdata

Chiara Witzemann

Chiara Witzemann

Program Manager

Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) / Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Ed Prinz

Ed Prinz

Co-Founder

DLT Germany

Bernhard Wenger

Bernhard Wenger

Head of Northern Europe

21 Shares

Ken Komatsu

Ken Komatsu

CEO

Golfin

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Boom & Bust

Recap of WVF 2023

The World Venture Forum 2023, themed „Boom & Bust,“ was an electrifying gathering of the brightest minds in investing, entrepreneurship, and industry innovation. This premier event was a dynamic convergence of visionaries, offering unparalleled insights into the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of the global markets. Attendees were captivated by thought-provoking keynotes from legendary business leaders and engaging panel discussions on cutting-edge technology, sustainable investment strategies, and navigating market volatility.

The forum’s interactive panel discussions and exclusive networking sessions provided invaluable opportunities for forging powerful connections and crafting innovative strategies to thrive in any economic climate. The World Venture Forum 2023 wasn’t just an event; it was a launchpad for future success, equipping participants with the knowledge and inspiration to excel in an ever-evolving economic landscape.

Speakers from WVF of 2023

Naoki Kamimaeda

Naoki Kamimaeda

Partner & Europe Division Head

Global Brain Corporation

Peter Augustin

Peter Augustin

Chief Executive Officer

Tigris Beratungs- und Beteiligungs GmbH

Maha Al-Saadi

Maha Al-Saadi

Head of Recycling & Services

tradias / Bankhaus Scheich

Johann Steszgal

Johann Steszgal

entrepreneur | business angel | AI-expert

Steszgal IT GmbH

Arnold Scherabon

Arnold Scherabon

Managing Partner (CEO)

IURIO - Legal Tech Services GmbH

Josef Lenhart

Josef Lenhart

Founder & Director

sporteo Int. Sportmanagement AG

Max Bernt

Max Bernt

Chief Legal Officer

Blockpit

Stefan Bollhalder

Stefan Bollhalder

Chairman & CEO

St. Gotthard Wealth

Gerald Diglas

Gerald Diglas

Director

Liechtensteinische Landesbank (Österreich)

Nena Dokuzov

Nena Dokuzov

Head of Project Group

Ministry of Economic Development and technology Slovenia

Guenther	Dobrauz-Saldapenna

Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna

Partner & Founder

PwC & exelixis capital

Mag. Berthold Baurek-Karlic

Mag. Berthold Baurek-Karlic

Managing Partner (CEO)

Venionaire Capital Ges.m.b.H

Lisa Egerer

Lisa Egerer

Chief Operating Officer

ViraTherapeutics GmbH

Kilian Graulich

Kilian Graulich

Partner

infinitas Capital

Cyril	Klepek

Cyril Klepek

Founder & Chairman of the Board

Cyrkl

Kambis Kohansal Vajargah

Kambis Kohansal Vajargah

Head of Startup-Services

Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

Rudolf Krickl

Rudolf Krickl

Chairman of the Management Board

PwC Austria

Peter Llewellyn-Davies

Peter Llewellyn-Davies

CEO

APEIRON Biologics

Karin Meier-Martetschläger

Karin Meier-Martetschläger

CEO

Erika Martetschläger GesmbH

Christian	Oehner

Christian Oehner

Managing Partner

PwC Legal

Felix Oldenburg

Felix Oldenburg

Co-Founder

project bcause & gut.org invest

Alejandro	Plater

Alejandro Plater

COO

Telekom Austria AG

Svetlana Sailer

Svetlana Sailer

Institutional Relations and Solution Manager - EMEA

Kraken

Eva	Schlintl

Eva Schlintl

Investment Manager

Austria Wirtschaftsservice

Keita Shimomura

Keita Shimomura

Founder

F.MED Co.,Ltd.

Erwin Smole

Erwin Smole

Board Member

Energie Klagenfurt GmbH

Oliver Szolar

Oliver Szolar

CEO

a:head bio AG

Timur Topalgoekceli

Timur Topalgoekceli

Co-Founder

Abundance Gate

Ekke van Vliet

Ekke van Vliet

Investment Coordinator

European Commission - EIC - EIC Fund

Klaus Weinberger

Klaus Weinberger

CEO

Health Hub Tirol

Corinna Wilken

Corinna Wilken

Program Leader

Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)

Beate Wolf

Beate Wolf

Member of the Board

APK Pensionskasse AG

Astrid Woollard

Astrid Woollard

Associate Partner

Venionaire Capital (Life Sciences)

Markus Zeilinger

Markus Zeilinger

CEO

Sinnova Group