AV Innovation Circle

🇵🇹 Lisbon 25.-27.06.2025
Tech Executive Event

Join our 2,5 days executive program designed for CIOs, CTOs and digital executives to participate in an inspiring learning and leadership experience. 

Hosted in Europe's most vibrant tech hub Lisbon, the event will foster knowledge and best practices sharing among an exclusive collective of digital leaders.

Our program blends visionary keynotes with interactive workshops and visits to Lisbon´s go-to-places for innovation culture, startups and emerging technology.

Inspire.

Innovate.

Transform.

Masterclasses

  • Innovation

    How can companies drive innovation in uncertain times? In this masterclass, we explore the role of CIOs and CTOs in adopting emerging technologies like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. We discuss strategies for effective innovation and lifecycle management to keep pace with fast changing environments.

    Keywords: Emerging Technologies, AI & Robotics, Innovation Management, Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture

  • Automation

    How much impact do emerging technologies have on the bottom line of European companies? How to accelerate the automation of core business and IT processes based on GenAI, RPA and other technologies? How can CIOs and CTOs leverage efficiency potential over the next 3-5 years?

    Keywords: Process Automation, GenAI, RPA, CloudOps, FinOps, AIOps, Efficiency, Day2Ops

  • Transformation & Resilience

    Many industries face strong transformation pressure from regulators, investors, and customers. This masterclass explores how companies can rethink tech strategy, leverage new technologies, and adapt to market and policy shifts. We will understand the importance of data-driven organizations, digital resiliency and sovereignty.

    Keywords: Transformation 2.0, Digital Sovereignty, Digital, Resilience

  • Impact & Inspiration

    How can innovation and sustainability be successfully combined? In this masterclass, we explore how sustainability can be embedded as a core element of the business model while maintaining economic viability. We’ll discuss how companies can drive sustainable innovation, create positive impact, and achieve long-term profitability.

    Keywords: Sustainability, Impact, Change, Inspiration

Venues

Located in the heart of Lisbon, this exceptional hotel breathes new life into the former Convent of Santa Joana, a 17th century landmark rich in history and charm. Once home to the Order of Preachers, the convent has been beautifully transformed by renowned design studios Lázaro Rosa-Violán and Post Company, combining centuries-old architecture with contemporary elegance.

Original features - such as the protected convent structure and Santa Marta façade - stand proudly alongside modern, luxurious interiors. The result is a vibrant fusion of past and present, offering guests an unforgettable stay in a place where history meets refined design.

Uniquely sited in Lisbon's Innovation District, the Unicorn Factory Lisboa is a dynamic hub designed to support the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem - from bold startups to emerging scaleups and future unicorns. A flagship initiative of the Lisbon City Council, it brings together world-class programmes and spaces that support innovation, business growth and global ambition.

With a strong focus on nurturing talent and scaling visionary ideas, Unicorn Factory Lisboa is transforming the city into one of Europe's leading innovation hubs. This inspiring space is also home to our Lisbon office - and the venue for our upcoming event.

Program

Arrival is late afternoon on the 25th of June. The evening begins with a welcome dinner, drinks and networking.

  • 09:30 a.m. - Shuttle to Unicorn Factory

    10:00 a.m. - Welcome Address
    Dr. Carlo Velten, Atlantic Ventures

    10:30 a.m. - Keynote 1
    Daniel Eichten,  adidas

    11:00 a.m. - Masterclass  - Innovation
    Tech Adoption & Lifecycle, GenAI, DeepTech, Robotics

    1 p.m. - Networking Lunch 
    @Unicorn

    2 p.m. - Keynote 2 - Ecosystem Portugal
    Thorsten Kötschau, AHK

    3 p.m. - Keynote 3
    Kirill Smorchkov, Apleona

    3:30 p.m. - Masterclass  - Automation
    Process Automation, Effiency, AI, RPA, CloudOps, AIOps, FinOps

    5 p.m. Summary of Day 1

    6 p.m. Meet & Greet
    @Rooftop Bar

    8 p.m. - Dinner & Fado

    This is a preliminary program. Changes to the program will be announced via e-mail.

  • 09:30 a.m. - Shuttle to Unicorn Factory

    10 a.m. - Keynote 4
    Zafer Nalbant, Gerresheimer

    10:30 a.m. - Masterclass  - Transf.& Resilience  Transformation 2.0, Digital Sovereignty, Digital, Resilience

    12 p.m. - Summary of Day 2

    1 p.m. - Networking Lunch
    @Unicorn

    2 p.m. Shuttle Airport or Afternoon Program

    2:30 p.m. - Lisbon Visit  (optional)
    LX Factory & MAAT

    4:30 p.m. - Shuttle

    5 p.m. - Keynote 4 - Impact & Inspiration
    @Estoril (optional) 

    6 p.m. - Leisure Time
    @Estoril optional) 

    8 p.m. - Drinks & Dinner (optional)

    This is a preliminary program. Changes to the program will be announced via e-mail.

Hosts & Contact

Dr. Carlo Velten

Managing Partner
carlo.velten@atlantic-ventures.com

Gregory Axmann

General Manager AV Portugal
gregory.axmann@atlantic-ventures.com

Luiza Negretto Gehrke

Marketing & Research
luiza.gehrke@atlantic-ventures.com

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