Join us in Brussels for a two-day deep dive into the future of angel investing in Europe.
Opt to attend one or both days and the chance to build your networks and learn more about angel investing.
Conference & Networking
Kicking off the event, join us for an in-person Networking Day: a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange insights, and explore potential collaborations, all the while learning more about angel investing on a pan-European level.
The day will wrap up with a networking cocktail.
Agenda
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
Welcome coffee and Registration
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| 15:45 - 16:00 |
Welcome and introduction
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| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Panel 1
Building Bridges in Biotech and Medtech: Successful Collaborations Between research teams and Innnovation Actors
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| 17:00 - 18:00 |
Panel 2
Advancing Deeptech Collaboration: Challenges and Future Directions for research teams and Innnovation Actors
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| 18:00 - 19:30 |
Networking Cocktail
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Conference & Workshop
The main conference day brings together top speakers and actors from the EIC, Business Angel networks, innovation actors, incubators, accelerators, early-stage investors and deep tech leaders. The event will:
- Present the latest results of the ESIL initiative,
- Discuss key trends and future actions,
- Host interactive breakout workshop sessions
Themes will include how to nurture a next gen of Business Angels, pan-European investment and collaboration tools and opportunities, deep tech engagement, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
Agenda
| 8:30 - 9:00 |
Registration
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| 9:00 - 9:15 |
Welcome words
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| 9:15 - 10:00 |
Building a Stronger Angel Community: Why Europe Needs Both Diversity and Capacity in Business Investing
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| 10:00 - 10:45 |
From Lab to Launch: Why Early Collaboration Between Angels/Innovation actors and Research Teams Is Key
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| 10:45 - 11:15 |
Coffee break
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| 11:15 - 12:00 |
Exploring the Current Landscape of Sector-Focused Angel Investing: Mapping today’s trends and the symbiosis of the vertical and geography based clubs
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| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Unlocking Cross-Border Capital: National Angels Co-Investment schemes should scale up at Pan-European Level?
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| 12:45 - 13:30 |
Looking at the future "What is next for ESIL?"
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Lunch break
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| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Parallel sessions
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Parallel session A
Shaping the Future of Sector-Focused Angel Investing: Pan-European investing in Defence, Lifescience & Biotech; the symbiosis of the vertical and geography based clubs.
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Parallel session B
Designing Pan-European Funds: Enabling Cross-Border Co-Investment for Angels backed Scaleups
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Parallel session C
From Research Proposals to Investment-Ready Projects: How Research Support Structures Can Enable Bas and Innovation Actors Engagement from Day One
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| 15:40 - 16:00 |
Concluding the Day: Key Takeaways and Next Steps for Europe’s Angel Investing Community
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European Commission Covent Garden Building
Place Rogier 16
Brussels 1210
Belgium - 2 to 3 December 2025
Looking for accommodation near the event venue?
If your application is approved, you will receive a link for a direct special discounted rate at the Indigo BXL hotel. The discount is valid until 2 November 2025.
Day 1 | 2 December 2025
Networking Day
Open to all
Kicking off the event, join us for an in-person Networking Day: a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange insights, and explore potential collaborations, all the while learning more about angel investing on a pan-European level.
The day will wrap up with a networking cocktail.
Day 2 | 3 December 2025
ESIL Annual Conference
Panel Discussions and Workshop
The main conference day brings together top speakers and actors from the EIC, Business Angel networks, innovation actors, incubators, accelerators, early-stage investors and deep tech leaders. The event will:
- Present the latest results of the ESIL initiative,
- Discuss key trends and future actions,
- Host interactive breakout workshop sessions
Themes will include how to nurture a next gen of Business Angels, pan-European investment and collaboration tools and opportunities, deep tech engagement, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Dates: 2 - 3 December 2025
Looking for accommodation near the event venue?
If your application is approved, you will receive a link for a direct special discounted rate at the Indigo BXL hotel. The discount is valid until 2 November 2025.
Apply