10th Edition
31 May 2023
PROGRAM
Wednesday, May 31st
Invite-only sessions and special networking
Secret Location:
Mannerheimintie 7
09:15
Doors open for LPs only
09:30
LPs only Networking and Breakfast
10:00
Welcome words
Jan Ameri – Executive Chairman, ArcticStartup
Sarah Chen-Spellings – co-Founder & Managing PartnerBeyond The Billion
Markus Räikkönen – Investor, Yes VC
10:10
Patience – Long term investing in Venture Capital asset class
Panel
Lisa Edgar – Independent Advisor
Joe Schorge – co-Founder & Managing Partner, Isomer Capital
Host: Tom Henriksson – General Partner, OpenOcean
10:50
Deployment – Building a Robust Private Equity Allocation Strategy
Panel
Tomi Viia – Chief Investment Officer, OP Financial Group
Marko Hara – Independent Advisor
Host: Sarah Chen-Spellings – co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond the Billion
11:20
Networking break – Doors open for GPs
11:45
Moment in Time – Global trends reshaping the investment opportunities landscape
Keynote
Markus Räikkönen – Investor, Yes VC
Panel
Alex Cuppage – Partner, Silverstripe Investment Management
Eric Trusiewicz – Fellow, Standford University
Stefan Lindström – Ambassador – Digitalization & Technology
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland
Host: Markus Räikkönen – Investor, Yes VC
12:15
Cross-border Investing – Where things work and where they don’t?
Panel
Catherine Shiang – Managing Director, Asia Capital Advisor
Paul Bragiel – VC, Bragiel Bros VC
Chris Rynning – Managing Partner, AMYP Ventures
Host: Jan Ameri – Executive Chairman, ArcticStartup
13:00
Lunch & Networking break
13:30
Emerging Managers
Keynote – Emerging opportunities in VC
Panu Maulaheimo – Helsinki Partners
Panel
Gregor von dem Knesebeck – Managing Partner, Blue Future Partners
Stanislaw Kastory – Partner, Firlej Kastory
Host: Lizanne Atherly – CFA and Founder, Minds2Capital
14:15
Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR)
Keynote & Open Discussion
Imran Akram – General Parnter, AXA Venture Partners
14:45
Networking break
15:00
Diversity
Panel – Game Changers: How Investors into Women-Led Companies Have Transformed the Landscape
Jehangir Raja – CEO, JR Dallas Wealth Management
Saemundor Finnbogason – Fund Manager, Kría Iceland Venture Initiative
Host: Shelly Porges – Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Beyond the Billion
Keynote – How to find women Founders and Funders – Faster!
Anne Ravanona – Founder and CEO, Global Invest Her
15:40
Nordics & Finland, Happy People, Great Opportunities
Host: Jan Ameri – Executive Chairman, ArcticStartup
16:00
Networking
16:30
LP-GP Culinary Experience
18:30
LP Summit program ends
Thursday, June 1st
Arctic15 Main Conference sessions and networking
Cable Factory
10:50
Emerging Managers
Keynote – A Day in a Life of a Venture Capitalist
Adeo Ressi – CEO, VC Lab
11:15
Driving Returns Through Diversity
Panel
Mohadeseh Abdullahi – Investor, Molten
Ramzi Rafih – Founder and General Partner, No Label Ventures
Sarah Chen-Spellings – Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Beyond the Billion
Host: Jan Ameri- Executive Chairman, ArcticStartup
11:50
End of LP Summit Stage Program
Program is subject to change
10th EDITION
LP SUMMIT HELSINKI
Arctic15 LP Summit gathers the most influential minds from around the world to discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges for the Venture Capital industry. It’s the best place to learn about the latest developments in hot industry topics, connect with peers, and make new contacts that can help you grow your business.
Arctic15 LP Summit’s goal is to provide highly curated, unparalleled networking opportunities, in-depth insights from industry leaders, and experiences designed to ensure attendees get the most out of their experience and build new relationships for future collaborations. The event hosts a mix of high-level content, including keynote speeches, and panel discussions.
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