Introduction
The World Startup Festival’s (WSF) annual event takes on a unique approach. It is neither a full-fledged conference nor a conventional festival. Crystallizing our tagline “Celebrating Entrepreneurship”, WSF annual event is a curious blend of panel and masterclass sessions, intimate networking pods, soundscape fusion of emerging creative artists and public display of street art, all in one place.
The WSF annual event convenes in different parts of the world. It comprises interesting features such as the LaunchPad, IdeaPad, Collaboratorium, Chat Pods, Startup Expo and an exclusive lounge area called Angels and Unicorns.
Festival Features
LaunchPad
Platorm for the launch of new initiatives by corporations and international organisations and new products by financial companies, catered for the startup ecosystem.
IdeaPad
Stage for discussions, workshops and keynote seminars on startup news, business developments, new technologies, tax landscapes in different countries and many more!!
Collaboratorium
A space for collaborative argument, ideas and matchmaking between startup peers, programmers and corporates. Connect and collaborate!!
ChatPods
A cluster of pods where delegates get to pre-book me to meet with other people at the Festival. Book your meetings here!!
Startup Expo
This is the startup exhibition space where interesting startups from across the globe get to feature their business and network with peers.
Angels and Unicorns
Exclusive investor lounge only to Premium Pass holders and startups from the D’Academy/ MaGIC accelerator programme.
WSF Paris Programme | June 2018
Getting to Know
5 June 2018
- 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Business Speed Dating
- 8.00pm – 9.30pm
Networking Cocktail
Day One
6 June 2018
IDEA HACKS
- 8.00am – 9.00am
Registration & Morning Drinks
- 9.00am – 9.15am
WSF Opening Musical Piece
- 9.15am – 9.30am
Introduction to WSF by Freda Miriklis, President, WSF
- 9.30am – 10.15am
IdeaPad: Will the Sun Shine Tomorrow?
LaunchPad: French Government and the Startup Project
- 10.45am – 11.30am
IdeaPad: What Can EU Do For Your Business?
LaunchPad: World Bank’s Innovative Startup Fund Project
- 11.30am – 11.45am
Coffee Break & WSF Soundscapes
- 11.45am – 12.15pm
IdeaPad: The Future of Financing and Fintech Options
LaunchPad: ASEAN, SEARP and its impact on SMEs and Startups
- 12.15pm – 1.00pm
IdeaPad: Angels and Unicorns
LaunchPad: The Family and the European Funnel
- 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Lunch Break
- 2.30pm – 3.15pm
IdeaPad: Corporations Doing Business with Startups
LaunchPad: IFRC’s One Billion Coalition Campaign
- 3.15pm – 4.00pm
IdeaPad: Understanding Equity Investments and Should You Take It
LaunchPad: Company Offering
- 4.00pm – 4.45pm
IdeaPad: What are Today’s Blue Ocean Sectors?
LaunchPad: Company Offering
- 4.45pm – 5.00pm
Coffee Break & WSF Soundscapes
- 5.00pm – 5.45pm
IdeaPad: Creating a Support System for your Business
Day Two
7 June 2018
PEER-TO-PEER
- 10.00am – 10.30am
WSF Music Jam
- 10.30am – 11.30am
Collaboratorium: Startup War Stories
- 11.30am – 12.30pm
Collaboratorium: What Do Corporations Need?
- 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Lunch Break
- 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Collaboratorium: Founders and Coders
- 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Collaboratorium: The Scaling Challenge
- 4.00pm – 4.15pm
Coffee break & WSF Soundscapes
- 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Collaboratorium: Managing Conflict between Partners
- 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Preparatory break
- 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Booze and Juice – Final Party
Day Three
8 June 2018
NETWORKING AND PARTY
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This day is dedicated to selected meetings between startups and interested investors and corporations.