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Rivia raises €13M to bring agentic AI to clinical trials
4 min

Rivia raises €13M to bring agentic AI to clinical trials

The application of AI in clinical trials is rapidly reshaping the pharmaceutical development landscape, as biotech companies and contract research organisations grapple with spiralling data complexity and mounting pressure to…

Stéphane Paillard · 26 Mar 2026
Beyond fancy speaking slots: what VCs actually want from conferences
News 7 min

Beyond fancy speaking slots: what VCs actually want from conferences

When I started working in VC, conferences were treated as a nice extra. Something you sprinkled on top of a sourcing strategy that lived elsewhere, often in a partner’s address…

Vincent Touati-Tomas · 25 Feb 2026
The hidden costs of events: Why founders get the math wrong
News 6 min

The hidden costs of events: Why founders get the math wrong

Most startup founders treat events like they’re going travelling: count the days, block the calendar, done. But event tickets don’t come cheap, and the actual affair can eat into your…

Ben Costantini · 27 Oct 2025
Why hyper-focused events are a startup’s secret weapon
News 6 min

Why hyper-focused events are a startup’s secret weapon

For startup founders, events offer a spectrum of opportunities. On one end, you have the mega-conferences, bustling hubs of innovation that bring together tens of thousands of people. They’re fantastic…

Sophie Marquet · 20 Oct 2025
Why events still matter in the age of AI
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Why events still matter in the age of AI

AI is reshaping how people discover information. Search traffic, once the lifeblood of websites, is plummeting as AI tools provide answers and context immediately, eliminating the need to browse to…

Mauro Battellini · 14 Oct 2025
JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials
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JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials

After a successful first edition, JEC Investor Day 2026 is now returning for its second year with expanded ambitions.

Anna Heim · 13 Oct 2025
10 min

Maximize Your Leads and Product Feedback During the Launch at Specialized B2B Events

You’ve secured booth space at a specialized B2B event for your product launch. Now what? Most founders waste this opportunity with generic tactics that generate tire-kickers instead of qualified leads.…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
9 min

Leverage Your Fundraising to Attract International Distributors and Investors in the Foodtech Sector

In the competitive foodtech landscape, a successful funding round offers far more than capital-it creates momentum that can unlock international distribution partnerships and attract additional investors. Smart foodtech companies leverage…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
8 min

Generate Early Adopters for Your Product at Specialized B2B Events

Finding your first customers is one of the most challenging phases of building a B2B product. While digital marketing can create awareness, specialized B2B events offer direct access to early…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
6 min

Boost the Credibility of Your Fundraising in the Tech Ecosystem Through B2B Events

For tech startups seeking investment, credibility is currency. Tech fundraising credibility B2B events have emerged as critical platforms where founders can demonstrate traction, build investor relationships, and establish legitimacy in…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
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