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Event Date |
Tue Jun 19 BST (over 6 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue Jun 19 12:00am - Tue Jun 19 12:00am |
Location |
International Business Festival, Liverpool
10th Floor, Capital Building, 39 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9PP, UK |
Region | EMEA |
Reflecting on the festival’s spirit of international connectivity, the Global Investment Summit will be showcasing the latest trends and opportunities in the UK and global markets. Providing leadership on creating a connected finance ecosystem for scale-up and growth, the summit will act as the central investment focal point at the Ibf.
• We will welcome major Keynote Speakers providing insight on current and future trends
• Hear from Esteemed Panelists from across the United Kingdom and international investment communities
• Host Fireside Chats reflecting on entrepreneurial success stories
• Provide opportunities for discussions on innovation, investing and the transforming investment landscape
Comprised of an elite audience of 500 delegates from the UK and international markets, the Summit will bring together investors and industry experts offering opportunities for lively debates, networking and sharing experiences across borders.
Who Should Attend?
• Private investors
• Angel groups and syndicates
• Growth entrepreneurs
• Banks
• Incubators and accelerators
• Vcs
• Private equity
• Crowdfunders
• Professional intermediaries
• Leps
• National and regional policy stakeholders
• Growth hubs and entrepreneur support networks
2018 Speakers
Paul Misener
Vice President Global Innovation Policy and Communications, Amazon
Catherine Lewis La Torre
Chief Executive Officer, British Business Bank
Piers Linney
Non-Executive Director, British Business Bank
Henri Murison
Director, Northern Powerhouse Partnership
David Ovens
Chief Operating Officer, Archangels
Caroline Norbury
Chief Executive Officer, Creative England
Michael Blakey
Ukbaa Angel of the year 2015
Dr Ian Campbell
Interim Executive Chair, Ukri Innovate UK
Meganne Houghton Berry
Ukbaa Angel of the year 2017
Peter Cowley
Ukbaa Angel of the Year 2014
Candace Johnson
President, Eban
Tomi Davies
President, African Business Angels & Lagos Angels
John Zai
Chief Executive Officer, Cocoon Networks
Jenny Tooth Obe
Chief Executive Officer United Kingdom, Business Angels Association
Tim Mills
Investment Director, Angel Co Fund
Riku Asikainen
President, Finnish Business Angel Network
Yuri Navaro
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Naco
Henry Whorwood
Senior Consultancy Associate, Beauhurst
Suse Reynolds
Executive Director, of Angel Association Nz
Steve Cordiner
Head of Growth, Livingbridge
Manhong Mannie Liu
Chair, China National Vc Research Committee
Alex Sleigh
Investment Director, Newable Ventures
Matt Adey
Director and Senior Economist, British Business Bank
2018 Sponsors
HEADLINE:
• Lloyds Bank
SUMMIT EXHIBITORS & AWARDS SPONSORS:
• AngelCoFund
• Beauhurst
• British Business Bank
• Cocoon Networks
• LivingBridge Growth
• Deepbridge
• Nvm
• Newable
• Innovate Uk