CarryON (private LP-GP event)
An Invitation-Only Investor Gathering
On the eve of Doers Summit Limassol 2026
About
CarryON (private LP-GP event) is an invitation-only gathering of 150 leading investors exploring the next frontier of global capital formation. This curated forum focuses on the emerging investment corridors linking Emerging Europe, the GCC region, and the Global South—regions increasingly shaping the future of venture and private markets.
Designed for depth over scale, the event creates space for conviction-led dialogue, strategic alignment, and relationship-building among decision-makers who are actively deploying capital across these markets. It is where perspectives turn into partnerships—and where early insight becomes investment advantage.
The Format
Half-day program on the afternoon of 20th May
Concise panels & fireside chats with distinguished guests
Interactive roundtables on the most current topics
Followed by a private networking
Hosted in a hand-picked, exclusive venue
CarryON Limassol 2026 is designed as a high-density, investor-focused gathering centered on the intersection of:
Cross-regional capital flows (Europe–GCC–Global South)
Venture capital evolution (LP–GP dynamics)
Next-generation sectors (AI & Deep Tech)
The agenda reflects a deliberate shift away from generic startup content toward institutional-grade conversations, targeting: LPs; Established GPs from all over Europe & GCC region; scaling founders (with unicorn exposure)
Limassol is framed not just as a host city, but as a strategic node in emerging capital corridors.
Who You’ll Meet
A highly selective group of senior investors and institutional decision-makers from across the venture and private markets ecosystem, including:
General Partners and senior leaders from leading regional and global VC funds
Principals and CIOs from Gulf-based and European family offices
Representatives from sovereign-backed funds, innovation authorities, and economic development institutions
Limited Partners actively investing in regional VC funds
Prominent founders and entrepreneurial leaders
The room brings together perspectives spanning Dubai, Limassol, Prague, Berlin, New York, and Mumbai—united by a shared conviction: that the most compelling opportunities of the next decade will emerge not within traditional hubs, but across the corridors connecting Emerging Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South.
AGENDA
13:30 Registration
14:10 Welcome Note & Opening Remarks
14:20 - 15:00 Opening Panel: “Navigating Cross-Regional Capital and Geopolitics: Europe–GCC Investment Perspectives”
In a world where the old assumptions of stable institutions and frictionless capital flow no longer hold, geopolitical fluency has become the defining edge of the world's most forward-thinking investors — and for those operating between Emerging Europe and the GCC, the redrawing of global capital corridors is not a crisis, but an opportunity.
15:00-15:15 Fireside chat/Keynote: “Backing the Outliers: What Unicorn Builders Actually Get Right”
Dive into the mindset, strategies, and unconventional decisions that separate the rare “unicorn” founders from the rest. In this session, leading investors and seasoned entrepreneurs unpack what truly drives exponential growth, why outliers succeed where most fail, and how smart investors identify opportunities others overlook. Expect candid stories, practical takeaways, and insights that challenge conventional wisdom about building and backing the next generation of category-defining companies.
15:15-15:30 Fireside chat: “Inside the Shifting VC Fundraising Landscape: GP & LP Perspectives”
As the fundraising bar rises and private markets consolidate, this session cuts to the heart of two defining tensions of 2026: what it genuinely takes to close a fund when LP scrutiny has never been higher, and whether the independent GP is an endangered species — or the most compelling bet in the room.
15:30-16:00 Panel Discussion: “Investing in Healthtech & Life Sciences: Navigating the Next Wave of VC Innovation”
This session explores how VC firms are adapting their strategies in a rapidly shifting landscape marked by regulatory challenges, longer development cycles, and increasing demand for clinical validation. We’ll discuss where smart capital is flowing, how founders can stand out in a more disciplined funding environment, and what emerging trends will define the next generation of category leaders.
16:00 - 16:15 Networking Coffee Break
16:15-17:00 Panel Discussion: “Sector Focus: Deep Tech and AI. Where Are the Durable Returns?”
In the surge of AI and deep tech investing, venture fund managers must distinguish hype from lasting value. This analysis highlights the segments with true venture-scale potential—where technical defensibility, capital efficiency, and data moats create durable returns. It offers a concise lens on where to deploy capital for repeatable, outsized outcomes across cycles.
16:15-17:00 Roundtable Discussions
17:00 Networking
18:00 Closing
Get a feel for the energy of CarryON from our last edition's aftermovie on this link.
Partners of the event:
0100 Conferences has been connecting private equity and venture capital professionals for over 9 years across 50+ exclusive events. Their regular attendees include a16z, Accel, Index Ventures, Atomico, Sequoia, BlackRock, Generali Investments, the European Investment Fund, and many more.