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Innovation tastes better when it’s good for you. We’re excited to announce our partnership with Vitafoods Europe 2026 - the ultimate gathering for nutraceuticals, functional food, and wellness innovation. Together, we’re on a mission to bring Europe’s most innovative foodtech and health startups to Geneva - and connect them with investors, corporates, and R&D leaders shaping the next generation of wellness.

🌊 It’s Sesame Summit Friday! Say hello to our 5th speaker - Kai Hattendorf, Founder of htf consulting and former CEO of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. With two decades of experience in the global trade show and business events industry, Kai has led major transformations - from steering UFI through the pandemic to launching the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative and expanding collaboration with institutions like the United Nations and OECD - OCDE. Now, he’s joining Sesame Summit 2026 in Biarritz to share his perspective on what the next decade of gatherings will look like. This year, only 100 leaders will join us in Biarritz for two days of curated discussions, 1-on-1 meetings, and sunset dinners by the ocean in Biarritz. ✨ In previous editions, participants included leaders from VivaTech, Web Summit, SXSW, TechBBQ, Partech, Northzone, Elaia, Hello Tomorrow, and many more (ssh… several of them are coming back this year too). 👉 Apply now: sesamers.com/sesame-summit #SesameSummit2026 #TechEvents #EventLeaders #Community #Innovation #Biarritz #KaiHattendorf

We’re sending one European startup to SXSW 2026 - for free. The deadline is in 2 weeks, and we need to tell you about something. Twitter gained massive traction at SXSW 2007. Airbnb made its early debut there in 2008.  These aren't coincidences. SXSW brings together 38,000+ investors, media, and industry leaders all looking for breakthrough startups. And we're giving one European startup a free booth there. Here's what you get: - Free exhibition booth at SXSW 2026 (valued at $5,000+) - Direct access to VCs and investors - Showcase alongside the most promising companies - The platform where early-stage startups get discovered Who can apply? - European startups (HQ + founding team in Europe) - Pre-seed to Series A - Any sector: tech, healthcare, fintech, climate, consumer, etc. Timeline: Applications close: October 31, 2025 (14 days left) Winner will be announced: November 5, 2025 If you're building something meaningful and want to take it global, this is your chance. SXSW has proven itself as a launchpad time and time again. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dq639Syt Tag a founder who should apply! Want to see what SXSW looks like? Watch the video below. 👇 #SXSW2026 #EuropeanStartups #StartupCompetition

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 💡 JEC Investor Day is back for year two — and it's scaled up. Last year, investors realized how underrated the composites industry is. This year, we're going bigger: 70+ one-to-one meetings, curated startup tours, and the Startup Booster awards. Startups: Meet VCs hunting for innovations in sustainability, defense, and advanced materials. Investors: Get fresh market data and direct access to startups with real traction. Composites are transforming aerospace, automotive, renewables, and defense. If you're building or funding tomorrow's materials, be there. 📅 March 10-12, 2026 | Paris Read the full interview with Benjamin Debusschère (Head of Events' Programs at JEC Group) on what's new, what investors want, and how to stand out: https://lnkd.in/dU84j_GV ⏰ Last Day to apply: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpxiV49h #JECWorld #InvestorDay #Composites #DeepTech

A lot happening at Sesamers lately! 🚀 First up – we just launched our new SaaS landing page and we’re pretty excited about how it turned out. Check out the video below to see what we've been building. And yes, it's available on mobile too! And here's something you didn't hear from us... 👀 We're gearing up for a Product Hunt launch soon. Can't share all the details just yet, but if you want to follow along with the journey, stay tuned. It's going to be fun. What do you think of the landing page? Would love to hear your thoughts!

60 days until apidays Paris. December 9-11 at CNIT La Défense. Theme: APIs Meet AI. Who should attend ❓ : - If you’re a startup building in SaaS, fintech, AI, or developer tooling - this is your crowd. APIDays gathers the exact people who can become your next customer, partner, or investor. Whether you’re early-stage testing your product or scaling your integrations, it’s the best place to get real feedback and real traction. Who's on stage ❓ : - Engineers and leaders from JPMorganChase , AXA en France, BMW Group, Gartner, Carrefour, Tesla, Meta - plus 300+ experts sharing how they actually build with APIs and AI. The real opportunity: - 4,000+ CTOs, product leads, and API practitioners in one place - Lead lists and speaking slots included with booth packages - Perfect timing - attendees are making 2026 tech decisions right now Premium spots are filling up fast. Want to learn more about the event? Book a call with us 👉 https://lnkd.in/dk_eubTR Or simply check out all ticket and booth options directly here (ssh..., we have early bird tickets, don't tell anyone) 👀 https://lnkd.in/ds9tytUh Want to see what apidays Paris 2024 looks like? Watch the video below. 👇 See you there? #APIDaysParis #Startups #TechEvents #Innovation #APIs #AI #DeveloperTools #SaaS #Fintech #Scaleup #BusinessGrowth #Networking #ParisTech #Sesamers

The jury is set. 10 Days left to apply. ⏰ We're excited to announce the finalists who will evaluate the next generation of composites innovators at the JEC World Booster 2026: Meet Your Jury: Jelle Bloemhof - Head of Composite Manufacturing Technologies, Airbus Aline Rotzetter - Senior Investment Manager, Advanced Materials & Sustainability, Emerald Technology Ventures Michael Salciccioli - Proxxima Market Development Manager, ExxonMobil Chris Skinner - VP Strategic Marketing & R&D, Owens Corning Uday Vaidya - CTO, IACMI – The Composites Institute These industry leaders bring decades of experience from manufacturing floors to investment boardrooms. Why this matters for your startup ❓ - Direct access to decision-makers at Airbus, ExxonMobil, Owens Corning and many more. - Real conversations with investors actively deploying capital in advanced materials. - Visibility in front of the global composites community at JEC World. Application closes October 20! Ready to sign up? https://lnkd.in/dFyD2Muv Want to see what the competition looks like? Watch the video below. 👇 #JECWorld #Composites #Startups #Innovation

We are excited to welcome Ari Stein, Founder & CEO of 52 INSIGHTS LIMITED, to Sesame Summit 2026 in Biarritz. Ari founded 52 Insights in 2015 to explore change-makers and cultural shifts across the world, from media to innovation. He currently directs keynotes for MWC Barcelona and previously programmed CogX Festival, the largest AI celebration in the UK. His work includes curating programs, conversations, and content that illuminate how we live now and where we're headed. He also created the "Blique Talks" series in Stockholm, a space where artists, thinkers, and leaders gather to surface new perspectives and share meaningful storytelling. Join Ari and 99 other decision-makers on April 16-17, 2026 in Biarritz for this invite-only summit featuring speakers from Index Ventures, Web Summit, VivaTech and many more. What's included: Pre-arranged 1-on-1 meetings, sunset dinner, workshops, and curated networking - all at the historic Le Bellevue venue. Limited to 100 attendees. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUD9u4W8 #SesameSummit2026 #TechEvents #Community #Storytelling #Innovation #52Insights #Biarritz

Our team at Bits & Pretzels 2025! 🥨 Sophie Marquet recently represented Sesamers at Bits & Pretzels in Munich, and what an experience it was! The energy of the startup ecosystem was incredible - complete with authentic Bavarian atmosphere. Key takeaway for founders heading to major industry events: - The real challenge isn't finding the event - it's finding the right connections once you're there. With thousands of attendees, meaningful networking requires strategy, not just showing up. Our advice for maximizing events like this: - Reach out to key contacts weeks in advance - tables and key meetings book up fast - Use event platforms as a starting point, but don't rely on them alone - Double down: platform intro + LinkedIn connection = actual conversations - For investor speed rounds: keep your pitch crisp, natural, and human - Events like Bits & Pretzels remind us why building the right network matters. It's not just about being in the room - it's about connecting with people who move your business forward. Thank you for the great conversations! goodBytz Emqopter Multiverse Computing Quests Inc askLio RESTLOS Industrieverwertungen & Service #BitsAndPretzels #StartupEcosystem #NetworkingStrategy #Sesamers

From Startup Competition to Space Agency Collaboration 🚀 In 2018, Lios Group won the JEC Composites Startup Booster. Today, they're working with the European Space Agency and have a pipeline of 70+ companies worldwide. Their acoustic material, SoundBounce, delivers 4× better noise reduction in 4× less space - solving problems from rocket launches to construction sites. CEO Rhona Togher on winning JEC: "It gave us credibility at a global level and opened doors to customers actively searching for disruptive solutions. Since then, we've secured €6.25M in funding and expanded across aerospace, automotive, and construction." Her advice? "Adoption cycles take time. We engaged multiple industries in parallel so we could grow while sectors moved through their qualification processes." Read their full journey: https://lnkd.in/dnn9nyTV Don't miss your chance to be the next success story. Applications for JEC Startup Competition 2025 close in two weeks : https://lnkd.in/dFyD2Muv #JECWorld #Composites #Startups #Innovation