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Top 10 Tech Events and Conferences in 2020 – Selected

Julia Ciaciek Julia Ciaciek
November 2, 2020

While the sector does have a number of  inherent technical risks, the outcomes and potential impact to society are driving more and more startups towards these lofty goals.

Our collection of the Top 10 DeepTech Events serves not only as a resource, but further proof that the sector is on the rise. We’ve sifted through a number of meetings, conferences, events, and everything in between to provide you with the best of the best.

And … they’re all happening before year’s end. So, let’s add at least one of these to the (rather short) good things that happened in 2020?

Top 10 DeepTech Events – November & December

GrowingIL Investor and Startup  Exhibitions 2020

9-11 November

GrowingIL and Start-Up Nation Central are pleased to invite you to the Annual AgriFood-Tech Global Investors Summit, taking place virtually from November 9-11, 2020. The Summit will bring together hundreds of leading entrepreneurs, investors, senior executives, corporate leaders, and experts from around the world.

Topics Include:

  • AgriFood-tech in the Age of the Remote Economy
  • Investor AgriFood-tech Trends in the Age of COVID-19
  • Investor Perspectives in Foodtech
  • Prospects for Animal Agriculture
  • Alternative Foods Panel

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1e9 The_Conference 2020

11-12 November

Whether it’s artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, the internet, robots, 3D printers or virtual reality: Technology concerns developers and scientists, nerds and artists, founders and investors, students and managers. And everyone else, too. That’s why 1E9 THE_CONFERENCE is the gathering of a colorful community that wants to develop ideas for a sustainable future together.

Agenda Includes:

  • Keynotes
  • Panels
  • Q&A-sessions
  • Virtual Reality Networking
  • Art

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Frontiers Health 2020

12-13 November

Frontiers Health is a global hybrid conference on digital health innovation with a strong focus on digital therapies, breakthrough technologies, healthcare transformation, investments and ecosystem development.

Topics and Agenda Include:

  • Latest Digital Health Trends
  • How Technologies are transforming Healthcare
  • Workshops, Panels and Keynotes
  • Network with Digital Health Companies, Startups and Investors
  • Learn how Health Innovation is transforming Risk Management

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MedCity INVEST Pop Health 2020

16-18 November

For the second year, MedCity News is partnering with the New Orleans Business Alliance to host an executive summit that zeroes in on population health and highlights where innovation and investment are occurring in the field. Join venture capitalists, payers, hospital transformation leaders, life science companies and tech startups presenting on population health and chronic disease management.

Topics and Agenda Include:

  • Diabetes, Covid-19 and the Importance of Social Determinants of Health
  • Chronic Disease and Population Health Startup Presentations
  • Reimagining Population Health
  • Networking Reception + Population Health Leader Announcement

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Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2020

16-20 November

Hello Tomorrow Global Summit is unlocking the power of deep tech to solve our toughest global challenges, and building a collaborative ecosystem that leverages the power of deep technologies to tackle world challenges.

Themes Include:

  • Healthcare
  • Robotics
  • AI
  • Mobility
  • Aerospace
  • Smart Cities
  • New Energy
  • Society

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Rise of AI Summit 2020 (Hybrid)

17-18 November

Rise of AI started with 10 people discussing the Singularity in 2014. Today Rise of AI is Europe’s most influential platform for the growing Artificial Intelligence industry.

Topics Include:

  • State of Global AI Industry in 2020
  • AI Strategies for Public & Society
  • Building National AI Ecosystems
  • AI Business Models
  • AI Infrastructure and Data
  • AI Integration and Scaling
  • AI Use Cases & Demo
  • Edge AI

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AI & Big Data Expo Europe Virtual 2020

23-24 November

The AI & Big Data Expo Europe, the leading Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Conference & Exhibition is a showcase of next generation technologies and strategies from the world of Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, an opportunity to explore and discover the practical and successful implementation of AI & Big Data in driving forward your business in 2020 and beyond.

Topics Include:

  • Demystifying AI
  • Creating an AI powered Organization
  • Machine Learning
  • Big Data
  • Data Analytics

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Impact finance’20 Beyond Live

25-26 November

Impact finance’20 – first online event for experts in banking, payments, tech and commerce in the CEE region.

Topics Include:

  • Global Reset & Banking
  • Cloud Solutions, Emerging Tech & Security
  • Payments & Future Commerce
  • Sustainable Finance & Social Impact
  • Tech Talent, Innovation & Investment

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Web Summit 2020

2-4 December

Web Summit brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry.

Topics Include:

  • Marketing and Media
  • Developers and Data
  • Society
  • Commerce
  • Lifestyle
  • Business Development

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Advanced Materials Show 2020

1-4 December

The Advanced Materials Show provides a truly unique, free-to-attend exhibition and conference that brings together a highly focused audience, all involved in the research, production, purchasing or integration of advanced materials technology including Graphene & 2D Materials, Composites, Polymers, Coatings, and Ceramics.

Themes Include:

  • Chemicals
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Defence

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Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2020

9-10 December

Paris Blockchain Week Summit will gather the most prominent blockchain and digital asset organizations from all around the world for two days of insightful talks about blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Agenda Includes:

  • Workshops
  • Demos
  • Startup Pitches
  • Panels
  • Keynotes
  • Virtual Exhibition Hall
  • Side Events

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