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We help tradeshows create vibrant startups villages, managing booth sales, competitions, and speaker curation. Our goal is to make the village a buzzing hub of innovation, connecting startups with key opportunities and stakeholders.

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Customer use case

SIAL STARTUPS 2024

We’ve successfully managed the Startups Village at SIAL Paris, one of the world’s leading food innovation events. Our team creates an engaging environment that draws top startups, investors, and industry leaders. Here’s what we’ve accomplished:

 

  • 100+ startups showcasing food innovations
  • 20,000+ visitors engaging with startups
  • 30+ VC with a 1B$ investment power
  • 10M€+ in business opportunities

 

Our expertise in managing the Startups Village has helped make SIAL Paris a hub of innovation, turning it into a must-attend event for startups in the food industry.

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Why Choose Us?

A well-curated startups village draws high-quality startups, making your event more appealing to investors and attendees. This boosts the overall value and profile of your event.

A dynamic startups village keeps attendees engaged with lively interactions between startups, investors, and industry leaders, enhancing the overall event experience.

We manage all the details—from booth sales to competitions and speakers—ensuring your event runs smoothly so you can focus on the big picture.

Our startups village increases your event’s visibility and creates networking opportunities that position your event as a leader in innovation.

By connecting startups with investors and corporates, the startups village fosters collaboration and drives industry growth, adding value to your event.

Our services are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose the right mix of support for your specific event goals.

With years of experience in managing startups villages, we bring expert knowledge to ensure smooth execution and a valuable experience for all participants.

We create opportunities for valuable partnerships, increasing sponsorships and revenue streams, and maximizing the return on investment for your event.

What we do

  • Booth Sales & Management: We handle all aspects of booth sales, ensuring you attract high-quality startups that align with your event’s theme and objectives.

  • Startup Competitions: We organize engaging competitions that highlight innovative startups, drawing attention from investors, media, and attendees.

  • Speaker Curation: We curate industry leaders and thought-provoking speakers to enhance the startups village experience and add value to your event’s content.

  • On-Site Management: Our team ensures smooth operations throughout the event, from setup to execution, taking care of logistics, scheduling, and coordination.

  • Investor & Corporate Networking: We facilitate meaningful connections between startups, investors, and corporate partners to foster growth and collaboration.

  • Tailored Event Strategy: We work closely with your team to design a customized approach that aligns with your specific goals, ensuring a seamless integration of the startups village within your event.
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Book a Free Consultation

Book a free consultation with Stéphane, partner & chief business officer at Sesamers, who’s deeply experienced in the startup ecosystem. 


During this call, we’ll take the time to get to know your event, understand where you’re at right now, and discuss any challenges you’re facing. 


Stéphane will listen to your goals and help you explore how a startups village can make your event stand out, connect the right people, and bring real value. The aim is to understand your unique needs and figure out how we can support you in creating something amazing at your next tradeshow.

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