A trusted, non-commercial space for senior leaders to align capital, innovation and strategy around the future.
Built by corporates, for corporates. The CVC | Open Innovation Summit is a curated, invitation-only gathering of senior decision-makers from leading global corporations. U-Path is its Founding Operating Partner.
The first Summit took place in Miami. Four editions have followed, in Miami and Berlin.
The Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East & Africa form one continuous dialogue.
Senior participants take part in each Summit, at SVP, CxO and board level.
Of participants rated the Summits excellent and would recommend them to a peer.
Built by corporates.
The Summit was founded by practitioners who have allocated corporate capital themselves.
Governs the direction of the platform: its vision, the architecture of every agenda, and the standard for who is invited.
- Daniel KennelSecretary
- Paul FarrellBorgWarner
- Raymond ZhengHonda Innovations
- Wolfgang LehmacherSupply chain and global trade
Participation is by invitation.
Every request is reviewed before it is confirmed. Corporations can also shape a Summit as a co-host, or support the platform as a partner.