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.
Philipp Willigmann
Founder and Managing Partner of U-Path and former interim Chief Strategy Officer at Vontier, Philipp brings together corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers to align capital, innovation and strategy, strengthen competitiveness and advance human progress. He is the Co-Initiator of the platform & Chair of the Global Advisory Board
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Daniel Kennel
Global Director, Industrial Power Solutions at BorgWarner and previously led its global Corporate Strategy & Ventures function. He brings experience in corporate strategy, venture investing, M&A and industrial operations to help translate innovation into business growth.
LinkedInGoverns 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.