DeepTech Ripples: Debating Europe’s Breakthrough Future

DeepTech Ripples bring an interactive, discussion-driven format to the Festival der Zukunft, focused on the future of European deeptech. In small, curated conversation circles, up to 20 participants – from founders and investors to corporates, policymakers, and research institutions – come together for a high-quality exchange.

Rather than presentations or pitches, each session centers on a clear, debate-worthy question, creating space to explore challenges, share insights, and co-create solutions. Guided by experienced hosts, these conversations aim to foster learning, new perspectives, and actionable takeaways across the deeptech ecosystem.

Set against the backdrop of Europe’s strong research and industrial base, alongside ongoing challenges in scaling breakthrough technologies, DeepTech Ripples invite participants to engage openly and constructively with the key tensions shaping the field today.

+++ In collaboration with World Fund, Vsquared Ventures, Pale blue dot and DeepTech & Climate Fonds +++