Reviving Europe: Capital. Resilience. Renaissance
Europe is at the Crossroads: Irrelevance or Renaissance?
The 15th century Renaissance was sparked by influential families like the Medicis whose patronage of scientists, artists and merchants ignited an exponential era of scientific innovation, cultural renewal and early forms of global (venture) capitalism.
During the World Economic Forum 2026, Paloneo and Antler convene 90 influential voices shaping the 21st century Renaissance — venture capitalists, family business leaders, sovereign wealth funds, cultural figures, and policy-makers — to confront Europe's most urgent challenges, form cross-border partnerships and unlock catalytic capital.
This event is part of the Davos-accredited program held at the TPC House on Promenade 40 and aligned with the Draghi Report to address the key question — how can we come together as global leaders to shape Europe's next Renaissance?
AGENDA
16:30 — Europe's Crossroads towards a New Renaissance.
Magnus Grimeland, CEO & Founder of Antler, the world's most active VC investor
Nicolas Brusson, CEO of BlaBlaCar (Europe’s next tech IPO)
Aloe Blacc, Singer/Songwriter ("I need a Dollar")
Ulrike Hoffmann-Burcardi — Chief Investment Officer Americas, UBS Global Wealth Management
17:15 — How capital will be allocated to drive European Resilience & Innovation.
Michiel Scheffer, President of the European Innovation Council
Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky, Partner at NATO Innovation Fund
Michael Jackson — Deeptech VC, LP & Blogger
Kateryna Filippi, Principal at Impact Venture, SFO
18:00 — Reception at the Members Lounge — dedicated to fostering pan-European cooperation and capital formation.
Our Speakers
Community Partners
Global Conversations — Gold & Black wristband holders receive privileged access to Paloneo events.
Illuminem — the world's most-read Sustainability information and data platform.
Boardy — an AI superconnector that helps founders connect with the right people at the right time. As a portfolio company and strategic partner pf Paloneo, Boardy makes introductions between our members.
Investors 4 Climate — global community of 400+ family offices, sovereign wealth funds, venture capitalists, angel investors, and public sector leaders driving climate investments across 40 cities worldwide.
Get in touch to partner with us or apply to join our delegation to join our table at the Swedish Lunch (Wednesday) & Avicii Concert (Thursday).