Location: University of Miami, The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Center
1201 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Welcome Address
Opening remarks, introduction by hosts, and overview of the event's focus on connecting corporate venture capital with startups and innovation.
Speaker: James Kohnstamm, Director of Economic Development, Miami Dade County
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Presentation
Topic: "Global Economic Outlook and the Role of CVC in Driving Innovation in 2025.” Are overvalued deals from 2021 and 2022 primed for secondary investments and when is the right time to enter emerging markets?
Speaker: Shawn Hoyer - Global Head of Venture Capital, Bank of America
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "The Role of CSOs, CFOs, and CTOs in Shaping Corporate Venture Capital Strategy"
Speakers:
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "Accelerating Innovation: The Venture Client Model: Synergies, Challenges, and Best Practices"
Speakers:
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Working Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "AI’s Role in Corporate Innovation: From Hype to High-Impact Solutions"
A discussion on how corporations are implementing AI-driven innovations in their portfolios.
Speakers:
Bryan McCann - Introduction presentation: AI for Enterprises
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Working Groups - Round 1
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Coffee Break & Working Group Collaboration
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "What is a good investor and/or board member?"
A discussion on how to unlock strategic impact as a CVC by being an effective investor and board member.
Speakers:
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "Emerging Ecosystems: How to tap into new and growing regional hubs Africa, India, SEA, South America
A discussion with experts from these regions and VC Fund who work with corporates to help them get access.
Speakers:
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing, Recap and Outlook
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Reception and Dinner
Location: University of Miami, The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Center
1201 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Coffee and Networking
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Welcome Address + Panel Discussion
Topic: How Corporate Venture Capital/Venture Capital fits in the Florida ecosystem, what are the key innovation industries in Florida.
Speakers:
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Fireside Chat
Topic: "Futureproofing Humanity: CVCs Driving Security in Food, Water, and Energy"
While ESG and sustainability have left many board rooms, what responsibility do we as CVC and Innovation leaders have and how can we ensure our asset class is pushing for the transformation to ensure humanity can thrive?
Speakers:
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Working Groups - Round 2
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break & Working Group Collaboration
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "How geopolitics affect investment strategies"
An interactive session on how to navigate the global VC world with changing International Affairs/Relations.
Speakers:
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Working Group Report-Out and Discussion
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Networking Lunch
Welcome by Paul A. Pavlou, Ph.D., Dean of the Miami Herbert Business School
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: KeyNote Speaker: Kaihan Krippendorff
Topic: Venture Partnerships
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Closing Panel Discussion
Topic: "The Future of Corporate Venture Capital: Corporate Casino: The Best Strategy for CVC"
Speakers:
Dileep Rao - Introduction presentation: Corporate Casino: The Best Strategy for CVC
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Event Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
Final closing remarks from the event organizers, summarizing the outcomes and next steps for participants to continue driving innovation in their corporate venture capital efforts.
5:00 PM - 6:30 Networking
Location: University of Miami, The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Center
1201 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Welcome Address
Opening remarks, introduction by hosts, and overview of the event's focus on connecting corporate venture capital with startups and innovation.
Speaker: James Kohnstamm, Director of Economic Development, Miami Dade County
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Presentation
Topic: "Global Economic Outlook and the Role of CVC in Driving Innovation in 2025.” Are overvalued deals from 2021 and 2022 primed for secondary investments and when is the right time to enter emerging markets?
Speaker: Shawn Hoyer - Global Head of Venture Capital, Bank of America
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "The Role of CSOs, CFOs, and CTOs in Shaping Corporate Venture Capital Strategy"
Speakers:
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "Accelerating Innovation: The Venture Client Model: Synergies, Challenges, and Best Practices"
Speakers:
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Working Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "AI’s Role in Corporate Innovation: From Hype to High-Impact Solutions"
A discussion on how corporations are implementing AI-driven innovations in their portfolios.
Speakers:
Bryan McCann - Introduction presentation: AI for Enterprises
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Working Groups - Round 1
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Coffee Break & Working Group Collaboration
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "What is a good investor and/or board member?"
A discussion on how to unlock strategic impact as a CVC by being an effective investor and board member.
Speakers:
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "Emerging Ecosystems: How to tap into new and growing regional hubs Africa, India, SEA, South America
A discussion with experts from these regions and VC Fund who work with corporates to help them get access.
Speakers:
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing, Recap and Outlook
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Reception and Dinner
Location: University of Miami, The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Center
1201 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Coffee and Networking
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Welcome Address + Panel Discussion
Topic: How Corporate Venture Capital/Venture Capital fits in the Florida ecosystem, what are the key innovation industries in Florida.
Speakers:
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Fireside Chat
Topic: "Futureproofing Humanity: CVCs Driving Security in Food, Water, and Energy"
While ESG and sustainability have left many board rooms, what responsibility do we as CVC and Innovation leaders have and how can we ensure our asset class is pushing for the transformation to ensure humanity can thrive?
Speakers:
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Working Groups - Round 2
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break & Working Group Collaboration
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion
Topic: "How geopolitics affect investment strategies"
An interactive session on how to navigate the global VC world with changing International Affairs/Relations.
Speakers:
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Working Group Report-Out and Discussion
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Networking Lunch
Welcome by Paul A. Pavlou, Ph.D., Dean of the Miami Herbert Business School
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: KeyNote Speaker: Kaihan Krippendorff
Topic: Venture Partnerships
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Closing Panel Discussion
Topic: "The Future of Corporate Venture Capital: Corporate Casino: The Best Strategy for CVC"
Speakers:
Dileep Rao - Introduction presentation: Corporate Casino: The Best Strategy for CVC
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Event Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
Final closing remarks from the event organizers, summarizing the outcomes and next steps for participants to continue driving innovation in their corporate venture capital efforts.
5:00 PM - 6:30 Networking