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At A Glance
27 May
Funding the Future
Half-day Investor only event with networking
28 May
Dublin Tech Summit
9am – 6pm
29 May
Dublin Tech Summit
9am – 6pm
Final of pitch competition (3pm)
23 – 30 May
Dublin Tech Week
We are happy to arrange tickets/access to events of your choice
Overview
Funding the Future:
Investor only invite event
27 May 2025
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Minerva, RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge
This half day invite only investor event will bring together some of the leading VC’s from around Europe. This is a great opportunity for any VC’s looking to build connections and explore co-investment and funding opportunities. Featuring dynamic pitches, panel discussions, and networking, the event provides a platform to spark partnerships and accelerate the next wave of tech success stories.
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14:00 – 14:20 |
Arrival & Welcome Coffee
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14:20 – 14:35 |
Opening Remarks & Keynote:
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Barry Downes |
Sorcha Mulligan |
14:35 – 15:15
Panel:
Europe’s $10 Billion Question: Can We Build and Keep the Next Generation of Global Decacorns?
While Europe has proven it can produce unicorns, the next challenge is scale, building $10 billion+ companies that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Silicon Valley’s giants. Yet as capital, talent, and ambition often drift westward, Europe faces a critical moment: does the continent have the ecosystem, risk appetite, and regulatory clarity to grow decacorns at home, or will its best bets keep crossing the Atlantic?
This strategic panel gathers leading investors, founders, and LPs to tackle the hard questions:
- What will it take for Europe to stop seeding America’s next tech success stories?
- Can European VCs break out of conservative funding cycles to fuel genuine hypergrowth?
- How do we unlock cross-border collaboration, tap sovereign capital, and create deeptech and AI powerhouses that stay and scale here?
- Is the regulatory environment evolving fast enough or stifling ambition?
Join us as we explore how Europe turns bold bets into global wins and what it means for the next phase of capital deployment.
Bart Becks |
Dylan Scully |
Amy Neale |
Gerry Maguire |
Moderator |
15:15 – 15:45
Facilitated Networking Break
15:45 – 16:45
Thematic Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable Topics led by an expert investor/operator:
- AI and Machine Learning in VC Investments and Operations
- Sustainability and Impact Investing
- Global Expansion and Cross-Border Investments
- Due Diligence in a Digital Age
- Exit Strategies in a Volatile Market
- Diversity and Inclusion in VC
- Technology Trends Shaping the Future of VC
16:45 – 16:55
Closing Remarks
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Barry Downes |
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14:00 – 14:20 |
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Arrival & Welcome Coffee
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14:20 – 14:35 |
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Opening Remarks:
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14:35 – 15:15 |
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Panel: Europe’s $10 Billion Question: Can We Build and Keep the Next Generation of Global Decacorns?While Europe has proven it can produce unicorns, the next challenge is scale, building $10 billion+ companies that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Silicon Valley’s giants. Yet as capital, talent, and ambition often drift westward, Europe faces a critical moment: does the continent have the ecosystem, risk appetite, and regulatory clarity to grow decacorns at home, or will its best bets keep crossing the Atlantic? This strategic panel gathers leading investors, founders, and LPs to tackle the hard questions:
Join us as we explore how Europe turns bold bets into global wins and what it means for the next phase of capital deployment.
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15:15 – 15:45 |
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Facilitated Networking Break |
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15:45 – 16:45 |
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Thematic Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtable Topics led by an expert investor/operator:
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16:45 – 16:55 |
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Closing Remarks |
Overview
Dublin Tech Summit 2025
28-29 May 2025
Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: RDS, Dublin 4, Ireland
Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) 2025 is one of Europe’s most influential tech events, offering a refined alternative to the chaotic sprawl of other global conferences. With over 8,000 attendees, 200 international speakers, and 150 exhibitors from 75+ countries, DTS ensures you’ll discover high-potential startups, scaleups, and disruptors in an environment designed for meaningful connections and impactful business discussions.
Renowned for initiatives like the Accelerate Startup Programme and as a host of the Startup World Cup semi-finals, DTS attracts top-tier talent and fosters peer-to-peer networking among investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders. Join us to connect with the next wave of innovators in a polished, focused setting that maximises opportunities without wasting a moment.
As the largest event within Dublin Tech Week, Dublin Tech Summit will be a cornerstone of this exciting initiative, attracting global innovators and showcasing Dublin as a thriving global tech hub.
Our role as a founding partner positions us to connect you with enhanced networking opportunities and meaningful introductions, throughout the week outside of the core Dublin Tech Summit programme.
For further information please contact [email protected]
Overview
Introducing Dublin Tech Week 2025: The Best Time to Do Business in Dublin
This 23 – 30 May, Dublin will host the inaugural Dublin Tech Week, a week-long celebration of innovation, collaboration, and community. This exciting new initiative, organised by a voluntary committee of stakeholders including Dublin Tech Summit, Dublin City Council, LEO, Smart Dublin, Tech Ireland, Trinity ADAPT Centre, Nova UCD, Blockchain Ireland, Eth Dublin, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Furthr, and others, aims to unite the city’s tech leaders, educators, creatives, and public through a vibrant catalogue of events.
