How can AI be deployed to benefit people and planet? Join this talk with Anna Koivuniemi, head of the Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator, an organization set up to accelerate the social impact of Google DeepMind's technologies and expertise to benefit humanity.

Africa is home to the world’s youngest population. By 2050, 1 in 4 people in the world will be in Africa. This conversation will explore how tail winds of increasing connectivity and innovative tech solutions are solving real problems on the continent. Hear directly from Tyme Bank, one of the fastest growing digital banks in the world, on how they are executing at scale.

We are in for two days of inspiration, networking, and knowledge-sharing at an unforgettable venue – Europe’s largest hub for tech and impact, Norrsken House Barcelona!

What will it take to make logistics net zero and cost effective, so that green transport does not come at a premium? Join this conversation with Tristan Thomas, CEO and co-founder of Packfleet, and Matthew Blain, principal at Voyager VC.

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The biggest challenges in the world = the biggest investment opportunities.Join co-hosts Norrsken VC, Seaya Andromeda and Obvious Ventures for an exclusive day of conversations and debate with the world's leading institutional LPs and top tier GPs.

The topic? The outsized alpha potential in impact companies that are good for people and planet.

Rick Doblin has pursued legal pathways for psychedelic therapies since 1986, when he founded the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. In this session, Rick shares his journey to globalize access to MDMA-assisted therapy, offering new possibilities in the treatment of PTSD and beyond.

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To build a society that thrives within the planetary boundaries, a massive re-allocation of capital is needed. Join this workshop, hosted by Alessa Berg of Top Tier Impact, on the challenges faced by capital allocators, and the obstacles and fears that must be adressed for funds to shift at scale.

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To stop and reverse nature loss, and to drive global prosperity for the long-term, a new asset class is needed: Nature equity. Join this talk by professor Martin Stuchtey, co-founder of the Landbanking Group, about putting nature on the balance sheet.

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A panel discussion/workshop that challenges the status quo of corporate ownership and governance. This session, hosted by Sabine Flechet of Masawa Fund, delves into groundbreaking alternatives to conventional models, emphasizing long-term purpose over short-term profits.

Now is probably a good time to grab some lunch. Here are some options:

Inside the building:

Fika Cantina: Enjoy grab-and-go bowls and fresh salads.
Honest Greens: A selection of healthy, quick meals to fuel your day.

Just across the street, by the "W" hotel, you'll find several full-service restaurants.

Don't worry, you're in Barcelona. Everything will be tasty :)

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Join this conversation with three early-stage investment firms on how AI can be leveraged for environmental and social impact.

To combat climate change we need more circular business models, where the world and its resources are not depleted, but (re-)used in a circular way. But is the VC world ready to fund these models? This conversation, hosted by Fair Capital, explores how circular business models can become successful and outperform the competition.

A conversation between Josep Sanfeliu, co-founder Asabys Partners and Jose Garrido, vice director at Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and co-founder of Inbrain Neuroelectronics, on how the application of graphene can drive breakthroughs in neuroelectronic therapy.

Here's an uncomfortable truth: Unless we act fast, antimicrobial resistance is on track to kill us all before climate change does. Join this conversation between Zoe Peden, partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, Dr Windi Musiazari, founder of Resistomap, and Adele James, co-founder of Phagos.

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Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik, has pivoted one of northern Europe’s most renowned investors away from e-commerce and internet services, towards sustainability, healthcare and climate tech.

What gets measured gets done - but current sustainability frameworks are missing the target. The Stockholm Resilience Centre, known for its groundbreaking work on the planetary boundaries framework, is proud to present new science on doing business within the planetary boundaries.

What is the best way to scale deep tech impact startups? The panel has helped build some of Europe's leading deep tech impact companies, and some of it's newest champions. We will dive into strategies for financing, offtakes, partnerships and hyper growth.

An Oxford-style debate, moderated by Alessa Berg of Top Tier Impact, about how (if at all) the value of nature can be translated to a balance sheet.

TomTom, a trailblazer in satellite navigation, became one of Europe’s early tech successes, culminating in a highly successful IPO in 2005. In this fireside chat, co-founder Corinne Vigreux shares the journey of one of Europe’s first tech unicorns, while exploring her commitment to philanthropy and supporting a new generation of impact-driven founders.

Barcelona is home to a fast-growing ecosystem of impact-driven entrepreneurs. In this session, Rocio Alcocer, COO of Norrsken Barcelona, talks to two prominent startup CEOs about their experience of building scalable, tech-enabled companies in Catalonia.

While scaling Climate Hardware is incredibly challenging, the number of founder resources out there is thin. Hence, Planet A, Speedinvest and Norrsken VC teamed up to speak to founders, investors, scientists and experts to make sense of it all: The Climate Hardware Playbook!

Psychedelic therapy shows promise for a wide range of mental health disorders. What sets it apart from existing treatments, and can it be integrated into current healthcare systems? Join this conversation with psychiatrist Robert Schoevers, who leads the first EU-funded multi-site trial on psychedelic therapy.

Since 2014, nearly 1,000 patients in Switzerland have been treated with LSD, MDMA, or psilocybin under special authorizations granted by Swiss health authorities. Helena Aicher, a psychedelic therapist and researcher, explores learnings from this unique patient access model.

The pressure of growing a business often leads to mental and physical strain. Yet the VC industry struggles to openly address this. Join this conversation on how to make building companies a healthier and happier experience.

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The answer to all the problems is all the solutions. This conversation, with Keely Anson of Collab Fund and Alex Bakir of Norrsken Accelerator, will explore ways of deploying early-stage, catalytic capital at scale.

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In 2023, Australia became the first country in the world to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances. Paul Liknaitzky, Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University, discusses this groundbreaking regulatory move and its implications for the future.

A fireside chat between Christian Kroll, founder Ecosia, and Daria Saharova, general partner at World Fund. Ecosia, a Berlin-based search engine, now has 100 employees and millions of users, enabling the company to plant a tree every second.

Approximately 57% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa remain unbanked. This panel explores a multifaceted approach to closing this $500 billion financial access gap, enabling strides towards financial inclusion, poverty reduction and improved quality of life for millions across the continent.

AI affects all aspects of venture investing, and the first "full quant" VCs have arrived. How will AI impact the role of the investor? Join this roundtable discussion to explore how AI models and data will reshape everyday operations for VCs.

Each year, the Norrsken Accelerator accepts 20 early-stage impact startups - out of more than 3000 applications - for an intense 8-week growth sprint, designed to supercharge their growth and impact. Come listen to and connect with the impact unicorn founders of tomorrow.

Climate change has a complex and significant impact on the water cycle: How do we build and scale for the future?

What is your real impact on the planet, beyond carbon emissions? How can you avoid the risk of greenwashing? Bring your laptop and sustainability reporting spreadsheets and get exclusive science advice from professor Beatrice Crona at Stockholm Resilience Centre, along with researchers Emmy Wasseníus and Giorgio Parlato.

A conversation with Gunhild A. Stordalen, founder and executive chair of EAT, a non-profit dedicated to transforming our global food system through sound science, impatient disruption and novel partnerships.

What are viable pathways to reaching Net Zero by 2050 and what’s the role of decarbonisation vs carbon dioxide removal? This panel dives deep into the opportunities and challenges of scaling a new gigaton industry.

Join this conversation with founders Mazen Rizk (Infinite Roots) and Zac Austin (Pacifico Biolabs), moderated by Till Hoelzer of Foodlabs, exploring new breakthroughs in fermentation and food science.

Now is probably a good time to grab some lunch. Here are some options:

Inside the building:

Fika Cantina: Enjoy grab-and-go bowls and fresh salads.
Honest Greens: A selection of healthy, quick meals to fuel your day.

Just across the street, by the "W" hotel, you'll find several full-service restaurants.

Don't worry, you're in Barcelona. Everything will be tasty :)

The transformation of the global agri-food sector offers huge opportunities for investors to drive both impact and return. Join us for a walk-through of our new report, Food is Investable, designed to guide investors through its diverse and promising landscape.

Join this panel, hosted by Mat Penneycard, partner at Ada Ventures, to delve into different perspectives on how to clearly define social impact, and what effects this has on businesses and funds.

A conversation with three impact founders, hosted by James Greenfield of Koto, exploring how to build brands that cut through the noise and resonate with customers as well as investors.

How can you be more systems-savvy and become more open for real sustainable change? Leave your tech behind for this deep conversation on transforming your business thinking with docent Per Olsson.

Kristian Rönn, founder of Normative, is a global governance advocate with a background at Oxford’s Future of Humanity institute. His book The Darwinian Trap examines the evolutionary dynamics behind existential risks like AI, pandemics, and climate change. It has been praised as "essential reading" by Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, and "eye-opening" by Will MacAskill, author of What We Owe the Future.

A conversation with Susanna Campbell, who has played a leading role in some of the most ambitious climate tech bets of the past decade. She is currently chairman and co-founder of Syre, a textile impact company that aims to decarbonize the industry at hyperscale.

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Join this conversation with Adam Hearne, CEO and co-founder of Carbonchain, and Matthew Blain, principal at Voyager VC, exploring moves towards a more carbon-transparent economy.

Africa contributes only a small share of greenhouse gas emissions but suffers disproportionately from climate change. In this discussion, Kate Kallot, founder of Amini and named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in AI, will explore how AI can mitigate these impacts and promote sustainability.

Current hype on AI investing is off the charts, as are valuations and VC raises. This session will explore and propose a three-part framework for balancing impact, responsibility, and returns in the AI stack and its consequences. Additionally, it will examine how a consortium of constructivist investors in Anthropic is bringing a novel approach to address this complex problem.

How can we accelerate to a thriving post-plastic economy?
A 30 min fast-track on what you need to know - the scale of the plastics crisis; its direct link to climate; the known science on human health impact; risk and responsibility and - most importantly - our exciting future of scalable solutions that are already possible today.

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The Pulitzer Prize-awarded OCCRP is one of the largest investigative journalism organizations in the world. Its work has contributed to the recovery of more than $10 billion from organized crime, corrupt politicians and their enablers. In this session, co-founder Paul Radu explains how leveraging AI and data can shed light on business- and financial connections to crime.

Is sustainable fashion a pipedream? Join this conversation with Nicolaj Reffstrup, founder of danish fashion brand GANNI, widely regarded as a pioneer in the space. It has committed to a 50% absolute carbon reduction by 2027, three years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

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Join this conversation with David Lindberg, creator of Nakâya, for a deep-dive into how AI is upsetting the power dynamics of the creative industry, empowering individual creators to reach farther and wider with their work.

Hosted by Norrsken and Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact. It's time to get excited about the future.

To wrap up Impact/Week 2024, we are transforming Norrsken House Barcelona into a party like no other. We'll be levelling up the music, calibrating the strobe and warming up the smoke machine. Glitter, spandex pants, neon jackets, silver hats...ANYTHING that puts a smile in your heart is welcome.

Can't wait to see you there!

Each year, the Smart City Expo trade show convenes a diverse crowd of industry executives, government leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to move cities towards a better future. Tomorrow Mobility is SCEWC’s mobility-focused vertical, a platform to discuss more efficient ways to move around.

This event takes place from November 5th to 7th.

For this edition of the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, our friends at Barcelona Activa have joined forces with the Smart City Expo trade show to build a platform for the Deep Tech community to explore new opportunities and create a critical mass to boost the Deep Tech industry.

This event takes place from November 5th to 7th.

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Join ImpactVC for a 'high impact' breakfast in Barcelona!

Let's connect for an (optional) stand up paddle boarding session, followed by breakfast with fellow VCs interested in impact.

Space is limited so sign up early! Please note that this event is for investors only.

To kick off Impact/Week, come together with climate and impact enthusiasts from around the world. Watch the sunrise with us in front of Norrsken House Barcelona, swim in the sea and have a coffee before heading to the main conference together.

Space is limited so sign up early!

During Impact/Week, HearstLab is creating a space for women founders to get together, share opportunities and explore potential synergies.

This event will take place at Monday Barceloneta, right next to Norrsken House, where we will enjoy breakfast with fantastic views.

Our friends at the Ship2B Foundation will host once again their annual gathering of business, financial, and philanthropic leaders. This event takes place on November 6th and 7th.

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‍More information on the agenda & timeline coming soon. Note that this event may have multiple sessions in Spanish.

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A Barcelona highlight - don’t miss it!

An active, guided meditation that disrupts traditional fitness and meditation to provide an all-in-one immersive experience.

Space is limited - sign up in advance.

An interactive experience combining elements of rhythm, music, deep discussions, and meditation. Hosted by Johannes Weber and Felix Ferstl of Ananda Impact Ventures.

Get ready for a fun, energizing, and valuable time with us in Barcelona! Nordic Edge, Stockholm Business Region and Katapult VC are thrilled to invite you to unwind, relax, and expand your network in the best way possible—by connecting with people who care about making a real difference.

Picture this: you’re mingling with fellow investors who share your vision for creating a greener future. You’re talking opportunities with companies that are making positive changes in the world. The vibe is relaxed, but the connections you’ll make? Priceless.

Sifted is co-hosting an intimate breakfast meetup in central Barcelona. Sifted's senior reporter Freya Pratty, will be joined by a panel of climate risk experts and a local VC, to discuss which areas of impact tech Spain can excel at.

An event intended to welcome and support early-stage founders, the breakfast will host around 40 attendees and provide coffee and a light breakfast.

A Barcelona highlight - don’t miss it!

An active, guided meditation that disrupts traditional fitness and meditation to provide an all-in-one immersive experience.

Space is limited - sign up in advance.

Please join Keely Anson, partner at Collab Fund, for a 45 minute total body workout using no equipment. Intended for all levels of fitness. Be sure to bring some water and a towel!

Join Alessa Berg, founder of Top Tier Impact, for a guided meditation experience on the beach just in front of Norrsken House. Bring comfortable clothes!

Join us to recover from Impact/Week at sunrise, with a cold dip in the ocean and a nice coffee and breakfast.

We'll have some blankets and towels ready for you. Spaces are limited so please register in advance!