International Office Hours 3.0
International Office Hours 3.0
Join us on July 18, 2024, at Central London to celebrate the completion of the International Office Hours 3.0. International Office Hours (IOH) builds a bridge linking early-stage startups, either based in or relocating to the UK, with leading investors within the local ecosystem.
We will be opening our doors to international founders in the UK and the investor community for a full day of expert workshops, panel discussions and networking Whether you're looking for feedback on your product, advice on specific issues, or just want to expand your network, this event is for you!
IMPORTANT: Those startups who have applied and have been pre-selected will be matched for live 1-2-1 meetings with attending VCs. If you would like to be considered please make sure to study the information and fill out the application form here: www.internationalfounders.co.uk
Highlights from previous International Office Hours:
500+ One-on-One Meetings Organised
£35M+ Funding Raised Through Office Hours
Schedule for International Office Hours 3.0:
10:00 - 11:00: Registration & Networking
Kick off the day by meeting fellow attendees and making initial connections.
11:00 - 11:25: Introduction
Get an overview of the day’s agenda and meet the organisers.
11:30 - 12:30: Expert Panel Discussion
Gain insights from leading industry experts on Early-stage fundraising for international founders in the UK
Christina Caljé, Exited founder, Investor (Moderator)
Jose M. Puga, CEO and Co-Founder at Imaginario AI
Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Associate Dean, Global Engagement, and Reader in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability at King’s Business School
Fiona Dent, General Partner at Edge
Nick Slater, Partner at Twin Path Ventures
12:30 - 13:00: Networking Break
Enjoy a break with refreshments and continue networking with peers and investors.
13:00 - 15:30: Speed Dating / 1:1 Matching [Selected Offline Startups with 1:1 invites]
Selected startups will have exclusive one-on-one sessions with top VCs.
13:00 - 15:30: Workshops for Startups
Participate in multiple workshops designed to help you scale and succeed.
13.30 - 14.00 Mishcon De Reya: "The good the bad and the ugly from across Corporate and Employment Law"
14.00 - 14.30 Kreston Reeves: "EIS/SEIS & taxation for Dummies"
14.30 - 15.00 Fragomen: "Making Sense of UK’s Visa Schemes"
15.00 - 15.30 Wilson Sonsini: "USA First Steps"
15:30 - 16:30: Final Networking Session
Wrap up the event by solidifying new connections and discussing the day’s experiences.
Location:
King's College London
Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK
(Strand campus, 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG). Please use the main entrance on Aldwych.
For more details check out our Official Website. See you there! 🎊
International Office Hours 3.0 is organised by Blue Lake VC in partnership with Global Entrepreneur Programme and TechNation, with the support of our partners Wilson Sonsini, Fragomen, Mishcon De Reya, Kreston Reeves