Zebracorns, Davos, Autonomy & Resilience - Bits & Pretzels 2025
Ready to kick off Bits & Pretzels 2025 with a bang?
Join us high above Munich at the iconic o2 Tower on the 34th floor for Zebracorns, Davos, Autonomy & Resilience - A gathering of the Estonian government, World Economic Forum Global Shapers, Forbes 30 under 30, accomplished investors, exited founders, deep tech builders, among many more.
If you’re building the next big thing (or already have), explore the Davos market, or meet the best people in town, this is where you’ll want to be.
Expect lively conversations, bold ideas, and a few surprises as we toast to the next generation of Zebracorns - visionaries who blend purpose, capital and ambition.
Agenda
🎤 Opening Remarks by Beatriz Rodríguez-Ventosa, Venture Development, Wayra & Kevin Varend - 凯文, MD & Founder J3D.AI (Jedi)
Sep 28, 17:30 - 17:35
🎤 Davos: Why is this Relevant for Zebracorns? By Yip Thy Diep Ta, CEO & Founder J3D.AI (Jedi) & Kevin Varend - 凯文
Sep 28, 17:35 - 17:45
🎤 Presentation: e-Residency, Republic of Estonia, by Mats Kuuskemaa, Diplomat and Head of e-Residency DACH, Republic of Estonia
Sep 28, 17:45 – 18:00
🎤 Keynote: More than Laptops, Dirndls & Lederhosen: The strengths of the Munich startup cluster, by Martin Giese, Startup Investor and Coach, Stanford Lecturer, with Q&A moderated by Beatriz Rodríguez-Ventosa
Sep 28, 18:00 – 18:25
🎤 Panel featuring experts from security, intelligence, and civil society: #Autonomy & #Resilience in Times of Geopolitical Tensions
Sep 28, 18:25 – 19:15
Florin Badita – Founder of the award-winning human rights project Corruption Kills, Forbes 30u30, J3D.AI Data Systems
Mats Kuuskemaa – Diplomat and Head of e-Residency DACH, Republic of Estonia
Silvia Reischer – Founder SiReFocus, former Head of Departments at the Federal Intelligence Service of Germany
Yip Thy Diep Ta – CEO and Founder, J3D.AI Labs
Julian W. – First Lieutenant, Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS), University of the Armed Forces Germany
Moderated by Fritz Espenlaub, Journalist and Host of the ARD KI Podcast & BR.
🎤 Networking
Sep 28, 19:15
Networking with a 360° view over Munich, where speakers and guests connect on ideas that matter!
Drinks and light dinner snacks provided.
Mingle with prize-winning pioneers, swap stories, and discover how Davos energy can fuel your next leap!
Apply to join, and let’s make some magic happen as the sun sets over Munich!
Note: this gathering needs a filled form for acceptance.
About J3D.AI Labs
J3D.AI Labs is a global advisory firm working at the intersection of health, technology, and sustainability. Guided by the mission to make peace more profitable than war, we help organizations and governments navigate complexity, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and design strategies for a resilient and flourishing future.
About Wayra Germany
Wayra Germany is the open innovation hub of o2 Telefónica and connects start-ups with one of the largest telecommunications networks in the world. Through the venture client model, start-ups gain o2 Telefónica as a customer, while o2 Telefónica benefits from innovative solutions – a true win-win situation. With its programme, Wayra supports start-ups in scaling, process optimisation and market access. At the same time, Wayra invests in technology-oriented start-ups and promotes seed to growth investments with over £25 million.
About e-Residency Estonia
E-Residency is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Estonia that enables global citizens to become digital residents of Estonia. Through secure digital identities, e-residents can establish and manage EU-based companies entirely online.