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What we stand for

 

A trusted space for senior corporate venture and innovation leaders to align on the future.

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Our Partners

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Mission

The CVC / Open Innovation Summit is a curated, invitation-only gathering of senior decision-makers from leading global corporations.

Our mission is to tackle systemic global challenges by aligning corporate innovation, venture activity, and strategic capital — moving beyond individual deals toward solutions that strengthen the systems our economies depend on.

Vision

Our vision is to connect and strengthen the innovation systems of the USA, Europe, and Asia, and to activate corporate capital as a coordinated force for long-term, systemic impact — across technology, infrastructure, industry, and society.

 

 

 

Senior Leaders have joined the movement:

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Core Principles

Not more than 80 senior participants per edition (SVP / CxO level)

No PR or public panels — all sessions are off-the-record

Peer-led content and discussion, not vendor-driven

Balanced focus on tech, capital, policy, and ecosystem


Themes We Explore

At the CVC / Open Innovation Summit, we bring together senior corporate leaders to align on topics that matter — not just for quarterly returns, but for long-term impact. Across our summits and working groups, we explore questions at the intersection of capital, innovation, and humanity.

Our evolving agenda includes:

AI & Industrial Transformation

How intelligent systems, robotics, and next-generation software are redefining how we produce, operate, and compete — and how corporate innovators can lead responsibly.

Energy, Infrastructure & Climate

How strategic capital can support the transition to resilient, sustainable, and interconnected systems — from grid modernization to climate adaptation.

Geopolitics & Strategic Risk

How companies are adapting to global fragmentation, regulatory uncertainty, and shifting alliances — and how innovation can drive resilience.

Competitiveness & Sovereignty

How organizations and ecosystems can strengthen core capabilities, protect strategic assets, and remain future-ready amid accelerating change.

The Future of Strategic Capital

How corporations are evolving their investment and M&A strategies — from venture arms to joint ventures to incubation — and what’s next.

Human Potential & Inclusive Innovation

How innovation can unlock opportunity for underserved communities, aging populations, and people with disabilities — and why inclusive tech is a frontier for business and impact.

The Organizing Team

Philipp Willigmann

Founder of u-path, former CSO Vontier Ventures,
Board Member at Innovation and CVC Board by Fortune 500

Daniel Kennel

Global Director,
Corporate Strategy & Corporate Venture Capital
BorgWarner

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    What we stand for

     

    A trusted space for senior corporate venture and innovation leaders to align on the future.

    Start About CVC/OI Europe CVC/OI USA Inside CVC Podcast

    Our Partners

    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path
    U-Path

    Mission

    The CVC / Open Innovation Summit is a curated, invitation-only gathering of senior decision-makers from leading global corporations.

    Our mission is to tackle systemic global challenges by aligning corporate innovation, venture activity, and strategic capital — moving beyond individual deals toward solutions that strengthen the systems our economies depend on.

    Vision

    To build stronger bridges between the innovation systems of the USA, Europe, and Asia — and activate corporate capital as a force for long-term, systemic impact.

    Senior Leaders have joined the movement:

    U-Path
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    Core Principles

    Not more than 80 senior participants per edition (SVP / CxO level)

    No PR or public panels — all sessions are off-the-record

    Peer-led content and discussion, not vendor-driven

    Balanced focus on tech, capital, policy, and ecosystem


    Themes We Explore

    At the CVC / Open Innovation Summit, we bring together senior corporate leaders to align on topics that matter — not just for quarterly returns, but for long-term impact. Across our summits and working groups, we explore questions at the intersection of capital, innovation, and humanity.

    Our evolving agenda includes:

    AI & Industrial Transformation

    How intelligent systems, robotics, and next-generation software are redefining how we produce, operate, and compete — and how corporate innovators can lead responsibly.

    Energy, Infrastructure & Climate

    How strategic capital can support the transition to resilient, sustainable, and interconnected systems — from grid modernization to climate adaptation.

    Geopolitics & Strategic Risk

    How companies are adapting to global fragmentation, regulatory uncertainty, and shifting alliances — and how innovation can drive resilience.

    Competitiveness & Sovereignty

    How organizations and ecosystems can strengthen core capabilities, protect strategic assets, and remain future-ready amid accelerating change.

    The Future of Strategic Capital

    How corporations are evolving their investment and M&A strategies — from venture arms to joint ventures to incubation — and what’s next.

    Human Potential & Inclusive Innovation

    How innovation can unlock opportunity for underserved communities, aging populations, and people with disabilities — and why inclusive tech is a frontier for business and impact.

    The Organizing Team

    Philipp Willigmann

    Founder of u-path, former CSO Vontier Ventures,
    Board Member at Innovation and CVC Board by Fortune 500

    Daniel Kennel

    Global Director,
    Corporate Strategy & Corporate Venture Capital
    BorgWarner

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