Austin, TX, March 12, 2024

EU Innovation Summit

Discover the meaningful dialogue on economic collaboration and innovation between Texas and Europe

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Leveraging Intercontinental Synergy for World-Wide Progress
The Global Accelerator for Technology Exchange, aims to transform the competitive tech industry into an inclusive movement for the greater good. Its vision is to become an open-minded hub for young entrepreneurs and curious tech enthusiasts who are passionate about travel and bridging cultural divides. The mission is to establish a robust channel for open knowledge sharing between the EU and the USA, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and technological heritage. The institute is a collaborative space, encouraging global idea exchange and fostering technological advancement with a sustainable approach.
Using the hype of we hope to meet like-minded people that share are values. If that person is you, please register. GATE is informal, fresh and just shaping up.
Keynote
SPEAKER
Thom Singer, CSP
CEO
Austin Technology Council
Austin Technology Council is the leading unifying voice of technology in Central Texas. Since 1992, ATC has been the informed opinion leader, providing our member companies with the insights, resources and connections they need to grow and thrive. Thom's role is to coordinate important conversations and look to the future of our tech ecosystem. Additionally looking to support local economic development efforts and community relations for local tech companies and initiatives.
TX, United States
Let’s unlock new business potential together!
Let's join forces:
EU/Texas Economical Growth
Collaboration between Texas and Europe in economical growth fosters innovation by merging Texas's entrepreneurial and tech strengths with Europe's focus on sustainable practices. This partnership can advance renewable energy, green technologies, and sustainable development, benefiting both economies and the environment, while enhancing cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation.
Economical Growth Panelists
Deputy Governor of Finance and Economics
Zlin Region, CZ
David Vychytil
Senior Vice President
Invest Northern Ireland
Americas
Danielle Glassner
Community Manager
Switzerland Innovation
Zurich, CH
Fabienne Kiener
Houston Bureau Chief
Polish Investment and Trade Agency, US
Zuzanna Kobrzyński
Let's discuss:
Product Innovation
Texas and Europe both exhibit vibrant tech cultures, driven by a spirit of innovation. Texas, known for its entrepreneurial mindset, focuses on disruptive technologies and rapid growth, often in fields like energy and computing. Europe, while also valuing entrepreneurship, places greater emphasis on sustainable and socially responsible innovation, often supported by robust public-private partnerships. Both regions share a commitment to advancing technology, though their approaches reflect distinct cultural and economic backgrounds.
Innovation Panelists
Kamiński Foundation
Marek Kamiński
HÖRMANN Digital
Friedrich Arnold
Le Polish Bureau

Maciej Zasada
Future Institute for Sustainable Transportation
Joern Soyke
Agenda
The event is expected to last 3 hours.
Bring Your Own Beer (BYOB) and be part of this collaborative gathering.

 March 12 | 2:30 PM

Arrivals
2:30 - 3:00
Why We Love Austin?
3:00 - 3:30
Tom Brunarski
CodersPeak
Paul Mydlo
Scalo
Matt Romanów
Kyotu
Economical Growth
3:30 - 4:00
Danielle Glassner
Invest Northernd Ireland
Fabiene Kiener
Switzerland Innovation Zurich
David Vychtil
iBridge
Networkig
4:00 - 4:20
Innovation
4:20 - 4:50
Marek Kamiński
Kamiński Foundation
Friedrich Arnold
HÖRMANN Digital
Maciej Zasada
Le Polish Bureau
Joern Soyke
Future
Keynote
5:00 - 5:30
Tom Singer, CSP
Austin Technology Council
Reception: Polish Networking Night
6:00 - 02:00
506 San Jacinto Blvd entrance via East 5th St Austin, TX 78701 United States
Venue at Opportunity Austin
Opportunity Austin exists to boost economic diversification to proactively strengthen the economy, deepen the talent pool through development and attraction, and helping to keep the Austin region attractive to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and site selectors. For the past 20 years, Opportunity Austin has changed the game in Austin, helping to create more opportunities for people living and working in the region. These new opportunities do not happen overnight. They take years of discussion and planning that our organization helps to foster for the region.
200 W 6th St. | Austin, TX | 78701
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Organizers
SVP of Global Investment
Opportunity Austin
Roland Peña
Houston Bureau Chief
PAIH
Zuzanna Kobrzyński
Expert
PAIH
Urszula Czuba
CodersPeak
CEO
Tom Brunarski
Business Development
SCALO
Paul Mydlo
Managing Partner
Webchefs | Authentic Digital
Kamil Zawadzki
Managing Partner
Webchefs
Kuba Olech
Co-owner
Designallies
Gabi Czesak
CEO
KYOTU
Matt Romanow
Sponsors
Why was GATE created?
The journey to global markets is fraught with challenges, including navigating regulatory barriers, managing cultural differences, and absorbing high entry costs. GATE was created to ease these burdens, helping tech companies expand internationally while maintaining their competitive edge.
Collaboration
Innovation
Inclusion