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Our keynote speakers are global changemakers — founders who scaled across borders, policymakers who shaped international trade, and executives who built empires from vision to reality.

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Keynote · Europe Summit

Alexander König

Chief Executive Officer

EuroVentures Capital Group · Berlin, Germany

Alexander is a serial entrepreneur and cross-border investment strategist who has led over €800M in European market entry transactions. He brings deep expertise in scaling technology ventures across 14+ European markets and champions data-driven approaches to international expansion.

Market Entry Venture Capital Tech Scaling EU Innovation
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Keynote · India Summit

Priya Sharma

Managing Director & Co-Founder

InnoScale Ventures · Mumbai & Amsterdam

Priya bridges the India–Europe innovation corridor with a track record of enabling 30+ Indian tech companies to establish their European headquarters. Her work spans fintech, healthtech, and SaaS — and her advocacy for women-led global startups has been recognised by the European Commission.

India–Europe Fintech Women Leaders SaaS
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Keynote · UAE Summit

Mohammed Al-Rashidi

Director General

Gulf Innovation Council · Dubai, UAE

Mohammed drives the UAE's vision for global economic diversification, leading frameworks that have attracted over 200 international businesses to establish GCC regional headquarters in Dubai. A recognised voice in government-to-business innovation partnerships and global trade policy.

UAE Policy GCC Trade Gov-to-Biz FDI

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Expert Voices & Panellists

Confirmed Europe Summit speakers from our official roster (Europe Speaker spreadsheet): names, roles, organisations, bios, and expertise exactly as provided.

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Maud Vermeulen
Venture Capital Investor · Golden Egg Check
The Netherlands
Expertise: Early-Stage Venture Investing, Startup Deal Sourcing, European Tech Ecosystems, Investor Network Development
Maud Vermeulen is a venture capital investor at Golden Egg Check, focused on early-stage tech startups, deal sourcing, and ecosystem building. She supports founders and connects investors across European innovation hubs.
Vinay Gandhok
Global Growth Director · Wingrox AI
Singapore
Expertise: AI, Partnerships, Market Entry, Sales Growth, Internationalization
Vinay Gandhok is a global growth executive with 16+ years across Google, IBM, and Lenovo, specializing in partnerships, market entry, revenue growth, and AI-led business expansion.
Raj Kapoor
Founder & CEO · India Blockchain Alliance
Dubai
Expertise: Blockchain, AI, Tokenization, Digital Assets, Web3
Raj Kapoor is a global blockchain and AI leader, founder of India Blockchain Alliance and chairman of multiple AI alliances, advising enterprises on tokenization, digital assets, and ethical AI adoption worldwide.
Ruben Brave
Founder · Dutch New Narrative Lab (DNNL)
The Netherlands
Expertise: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Strategy, Startup Ecosystem Development, Diversity & Innovation Leadership, Venture Building & Investment
Ruben Brave is a serial tech entrepreneur and investor, founder of DNNL, driving inclusive entrepreneurship by enabling underrepresented founders and shaping innovation ecosystems across the Netherlands and Europe.
Menno van Dijk
Co-Founder · ScaleUpNation
The Netherlands
Expertise: Scale-Up Strategy & Execution, Venture Growth Leadership, Impact-Driven Innovation, Global Startup Ecosystems
Menno van Dijk is Co-Founder of ScaleUpNation, focused on scaling high-impact ventures globally. He is an entrepreneurial leader driving social and environmental impact through scale-up methodologies and ecosystem dev…
Aman Lamba
Global Strategic Advisor & Director · Aman Lamba Advisory
India
Expertise: AI, Investment, Innovation, Strategy, Global Growth
Aman Lamba is a global advisor focused on AI, investment, and innovation, supporting organizations through ecosystem building, strategic growth, and international business opportunities.
Martin Verebes
Founder & Executive Advisor · MV Consulting
Germany
Expertise: Commercial Excellence, Pricing, B2B Manufacturing, Growth Strategy, M&A
Martin Verebes is a commercial transformation expert helping industrial firms accelerate EBITDA growth through pricing strategy, sales excellence, post-merger integration, and scalable revenue operations.
Michael Dooijes
Strategic & Investment Advisor; Member of Supervisory Board · InnovationQuarter
United States
Expertise: Global Startup Expansion, Venture & Investment Strategy, Innovation Ecosystem Development, Public-Private Partnerships
Michael Dooijes is a strategic and investment advisor with 25+ years in innovation, venture ecosystems, and international expansion. He played a key role in ScaleNL and supports high-growth startups and funds globally.
Robin Goudappel
CEO · Venture Strategy Studio
The Netherlands
Expertise: Growth Hacking, Deeptech, Venture Strategy, Startup Scaling, Investment Readiness
Robin Goudappel helps startups and deeptech ventures scale through actionable growth plans, venture strategy, commercialization, and investor readiness programs.
Marc Wesselink
Founding Partner · Venturerock
The Netherlands
Expertise: Venture Studio Development, Deep Tech Investment Strategy, Startup Scaling & Execution, Innovation Ecosystem Leadership
Marc Wesselink is a serial entrepreneur and founding partner at Venturerock, focused on building and scaling deep tech ventures through venture studio models, driving innovation and impact across global startup ecosys…
Eva de Mol
Founding Partner · CapitalT
The Netherlands
Expertise: Early-Stage Venture Investing, AI & Data-Driven Startups, Founder Team Dynamics Research, Diversity-Focused Investment Strategy
Eva de Mol is Founding Partner at CapitalT, a venture capital firm investing in diverse early-stage teams using AI and data. With a PhD in entrepreneurship, she combines academic research with venture investing to bac…
Abo Rassa
Program Lead / Innovation Professional · NXTGEN Hightech
The Netherlands
Expertise: Energy Transition Strategy, Public-Private Partnerships, Innovation Program Leadership, Sustainable Technology Development
Abo Rassa is an innovation professional driving high-tech and energy transition initiatives in the Netherlands. He contributes to national programs, funding strategies, and public-private collaboration to accelerate s…
Eyüp Karso
Banking Professional · Rabobank A.Ş.
The Netherlands
Expertise: Corporate Banking Operations, Financial Services Strategy, Client Relationship Management, Institutional Financing
Eyüp Karso is a banking professional at Rabobank A.Ş., contributing to financial services operations within an international banking environment, supporting institutional clients and sector-focused financing initiatives.
Nihal Surve
Founder & CEO · Assets Access
India
Expertise: Investor Outreach, Growth Strategy, Market Expansion, Advisory, Networking
Nihal Surve is a growth-focused founder helping businesses scale through strategic advisory, asset acquisition, investor outreach, and market expansion with strong execution across startup ecosystems.
Sumeet Khokhani
CSVP & CISO · WNS
India
Expertise: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Information Security, Governance, Digital Trust
Sumeet Khokhani is a senior cybersecurity leader driving enterprise resilience, risk governance, information security strategy, and digital trust for global organizations operating in complex environments.
Hirotaka Mizutani
Founder & CEO · One Step Beyond Inc.
Japan
Expertise: Japan Market Entry, Cross-Border Trade, SME Growth, Localization, Partnerships
Hirotaka Mizutani supports cross-border business growth between Japan and global markets, helping SMEs with localization, partnerships, subsidies, and market entry execution.
Tamara Obradov
Investment Director · Rubio Impact Ventures
The Netherlands
Expertise: Impact Investing Strategy, Climate & Energy Ventures, Venture Capital Deployment, Sustainable Innovation Scaling
Tamara Obradov is an Investment Director at Rubio Impact Ventures, leading investments in high-growth impact startups across climate, energy, and social innovation, with a strong focus on scalable solutions addressing…
Lorenzo van der Struik
Director · Gini Capital
The Netherlands
Expertise: Thematic Investment Strategy, Fund Management & Portfolio Structuring, Capital Markets Advisory, Alternative Asset Investments
Lorenzo van der Struik is Director at Gini Capital, leading thematic investment funds focused on technology, energy, and capital markets. He advises investors on long-term strategies aligned with global economic and i…
René Reijtenbagh
Founder & CEO · Business Angels Connect
The Netherlands
Expertise: Angel Investment Networks, Cross-Border Deal Flow, Green & Circular Economy Investments, Startup Funding Strategy
René Reijtenbagh is Founder & CEO of Business Angels Connect, a Benelux investor network focused on green chemistry, circularity, and biotech. He brings 25+ years in private investment, supporting startups with fundin…

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