THE STARTUP GORILLA – ANNUAL GLOBAL SUMMIT

The Global Stage
for Startup &
Innovation
Excellence

Join top founders, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers to explore emerging trends, unlock capital, and scale innovation at the Annual Startup Gorilla Global Summit.

Insert Dates City, Country In-person + hybrid streaming options

Delegates: Founders, VCs, corporates, accelerators, policymakers, universities

Global

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

VC

CAPITAL ACCESS

AI

INNOVATION TRACKS

Hybrid

PARTICIPATION

Awards

RECOGNITION

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

A Flagship Startup
Event with Global
Impact

This conference focuses on helping startups raise capital effectively while enabling investors to access curated deal flow. Participants gain insights into fundraising strategies, valuation, term sheets, due diligence, and post-investment scaling.

AGENDA

SUMMIT DAY SCHEDULE

A carefully curated day of keynotes, panels, fireside chats, networking, and The STARTUP Gorilla Awards ceremony.

08:30 – 08:50

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Arrive, check in, collect your delegate materials, and connect with fellow founders, VCs, and innovators over coffee.

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Remarks — The State of Global Startups

A data-driven overview of the macroeconomic forces reshaping venture capital, AI scaling velocity, cross-border regulation, and unicorn creation.

KEYNOTE

09:30 – 10:30

The Future of Venture Capital & Startup Valuation in an AI-Driven World

A keynote exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming cap table math, unit economics, seed-to-growth multiples, and investment theses.

KEYNOTE

10:30 – 11:00

Panel I — Accelerating Scale: From Seed to Unicorn in Record Time

Leading operators and growth VCs discuss hyper-scaling playbooks, customer acquisition loops, capital allocation, and maintaining culture during rapid expansion.

STARTUP SCALING PANEL

11:00 – 12:00

Networking Lunch & Curated Deal Flow

Structured networking tables organized by vertical and stage — connect with peer founders, angel syndicates, and institutional partners.

12:00 – 12:30

Panel II — Global Regulatory Convergence: One Product, Multiple Markets

Former regulatory officials, cross-border legal strategists, and founders explore compliance frameworks, international patent defense, and trade harmonization.

POLICY & IP PANEL

12:30 – 01:00

Panel III — The Deep Tech Revolution: Lessons for the Next Wave of Disruptors

What recent commercial breakthroughs in robotics, clean energy, and quantum compute teach us about long R&D cycles, patient capital, and market readiness.

DEEP TECH PANEL

01:30 – 02:00

Panel IV — Product-Led Growth and Retention: What is Actually Working

Practical evidence and telemetry from high-growth SaaS and consumer tech founders on switching costs, engagement loops, churn reduction, and data moats.

PRODUCT GROWTH PANEL

02:00 – 02:30

Fireside Chat — Venture Funding: Navigating the New Investor Landscape

A candid conversation between a tier-one serial founder and a prominent early-stage VC partner on what it really takes to secure lead checks in today's market.

FIRESIDE CHAT

03:00 – 03:30

Closing Remarks & The STARTUP Gorilla Awards Ceremony

Recognizing excellence across every dimension of the startup ecosystem. The summit closes with an honorary celebration of our annual award winners.

AWARDS

WHY ATTEND

Built around the opportunities that matter.

Founder-focused insights

Founder-focused insights on scaling, fundraising, and global expansion.

Investor access

Direct access to venture capital, angels, and strategic investors.

Corporate innovation

Corporate innovation, partnerships, and pilot opportunities.

Policy dialogue

Startup policy and regulatory dialogue with governments.

Global networking

Global networking across ecosystems and industries.

Startup Gorilla Awards

Recognition of excellence through the Startup Gorilla Awards.

SUMMIT THEMES

Curated Tracks for
Maximum Relevance

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Startup Funding & Venture Capital

Seed to growth-stage funding strategies

Scaling Startups Globally

Market entry, localization, and expansion

Corporate–Startup Collaboration

Innovation partnerships & pilots

Technology & Innovation Trends

AI, deep tech, SaaS, climate tech, health tech

Founder Playbooks

Product, growth, hiring, and culture

Startup Policy & Ecosystem Development

Government and regulatory frameworks

University & Research Spin-offs

From lab to startup

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

For the people building, funding and
shaping the next economy.

Funding strategies and pitch perfection

Growth hacking and market expansion

Tech innovation and product disruption

Talent acquisition and team building

Regulatory navigation and policy influence

Sustainability, diversity, and social impact in startups

Emerging trends like AI, blockchain, and biotech

GLOBAL INNOVATORS & DISRUPTORS

On the Startup Gorilla stage.

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Dr. Lorenz Kaiser

Senior Legal Counsel , GE Aviation

Ana Catarina De Alencar

Senior Legal Officer , EIT Manufacturing

Gareth Benson

IP and Commercial Lawyer , IP Assist

Phoebe Whitlock

Legal Counsel , The Barrister Group

Chris Buntel

Co-Founder and CIPO , Tangibly Inc

Louisa Xu

Senior Counsel , Treasury Wine Estates

Andrew Samm

Director of Business Development , Patently

David Palmer

Co-Founder ,

Alfredo Esposito

Business Legal Counsel , Difesa d'Autore

Christine Maury

General Counsel , Orange Group

Adriana De Moura

Global IP Manager , Nidec Appliances, Comercial & Industrial Motors

Jim W. Ko

Founder & Executive Director , Ko IP & AI Law

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

Ideas, capital
and
connections —
in one room.

From main-stage conversations to practical sessions and closed-door meetings, the agenda is designed to create insight and opportunity.

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SESSION 01

Keynotes & fireside chats

Hear directly from startup leaders, investors and ecosystem voices.

SESSION 02

Founder pitch sessions & demo days

Discover emerging companies and product innovation.

SESSION 03

Investor roundtables and closed-door meetings

Curated conversations for capital and strategic relationships.

SESSION 04

Corporate innovation showcases

Explore partnership, pilot and innovation opportunities.

SESSION 05

Workshops and masterclasses

Practical sessions built for founders and operators.

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Deliver deal access, ecosystem influence,
and measurable ROI.

Our sponsorships are designed to deliver deal access, ecosystem influence, and measurable ROI.

EPIC MOMENTS

Where startup magic happens.

ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

Stay engaged year-round through insights.

Business & Startups

The Future of Entrepreneurship in a Digital-First World and building a Resilient Startup Culture

Technology & Innovation

How AI Is Reshaping Everyday Business Decisions the Rise of Automation Across Industries

Law, IP & Policy

Understanding Trademarks in the Digital Economy legal Challenges Facing Tech-Driven Startups

Marketing & Branding

Building a Brand That People Trust and The Power of Storytelling in Digital Marketing

REGISTRATION & TICKETS

Secure Your Spot at the Premier Startup
Event of the Year

EARLY BIRD PASS

USD 500

Deadline: 3 March 2026 Get Sponsorship

STANDARD PASS

USD 500

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STARTUP & INVESTOR

USD 500

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The Global Stage for Startup & Innovation Excellence

Annual Startup Gorilla Global Summit

Global

VC

AI

Hybrid

Awards

A Flagship Startup Event with Global Impact

SUMMIT DAY SCHEDULE

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Opening Remarks — The State of Global Startups

The Future of Venture Capital & Startup Valuation in an AI-Driven World

Panel I — Accelerating Scale: From Seed to Unicorn in Record Time

Networking Lunch & Curated Deal Flow

Panel II — Global Regulatory Convergence: One Product, Multiple Markets

Panel III — The Deep Tech Revolution: Lessons for the Next Wave of Disruptors

Panel IV — Product-Led Growth and Retention: What is Actually Working

Fireside Chat — Venture Funding: Navigating the New Investor Landscape

Closing Remarks & The STARTUP Gorilla Awards Ceremony

Built around the opportunities that matter.

Founder-focused insights

Investor access

Corporate innovation

Policy dialogue

Global networking

Startup Gorilla Awards

Curated Tracks for Maximum Relevance

Startup Funding & Venture Capital

Scaling Startups Globally

Corporate–Startup Collaboration

Technology & Innovation Trends

Founder Playbooks

Startup Policy & Ecosystem Development

University & Research Spin-offs

For the people building, funding and shaping the next economy.

On the Startup Gorilla stage.

Dr. Lorenz Kaiser

Ana Catarina De Alencar

Gareth Benson

Phoebe Whitlock

Chris Buntel

Louisa Xu

Andrew Samm

David Palmer

Alfredo Esposito

Christine Maury

Adriana De Moura

Jim W. Ko

Ideas, capital and connections — in one room.

Keynotes & fireside chats

Founder pitch sessions & demo days

Investor roundtables and closed-door meetings

Corporate innovation showcases

Workshops and masterclasses

Deliver deal access, ecosystem influence, and measurable ROI.

Where startup magic happens.

Stay engaged year-round through insights.

Business & Startups

Technology & Innovation

Law, IP & Policy

Marketing & Branding

Secure Your Spot at the Premier Startup Event of the Year

USD 500

USD 500

USD 500

Registration

The Global Stage
for Startup &
Innovation
Excellence

A Flagship Startup
Event with Global
Impact

Curated Tracks for
Maximum Relevance

For the people building, funding and
shaping the next economy.

Ideas, capital
and
connections —
in one room.

Deliver deal access, ecosystem influence,
and measurable ROI.

Secure Your Spot at the Premier Startup
Event of the Year