The 2026 VC Platform European Summit
October 15–16, 2026 / Amsterdam, Netherlands
About The Summit
The annual VC Platform European Summit is here.
The VC Platform European Summit brings together world-class operators from Europe and beyond
Designed by and for practitioners, the event creates space for operators to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore the evolving role of platform.
125
Attendees
2
Days • Oct 15-16
20+
Sessions
& Workshops
18+
Countries
Represented
Last year, we welcomed speakers and participants from top-tier venture funds:
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WHO Summit is For
Built for platform leaders.
The Summit is designed exclusively for VC Platform members — operators working across talent, GTM, portfolio support, community, marketing, AI enablement, LP relations, and firm operations at venture firms.
Not a member yet? Learn more about VC Platform membership here.
Agenda
Where platform leaders compare notes.
Practical discussions. Stronger relationships.
Platform AI Build Lab
Roll up your sleeves for a collaborative build session where you’ll work alongside peers to design and prototype practical AI solutions for real platform challenges across sourcing, portfolio support, operations, and network intelligence.
- Workshop
Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour
Experience Amsterdam by boat while connecting with peers before an evening of curated small-group dinners.
- social
Curated Small-Group Dinners
Intentionally small dinners designed for deeper conversation and relationship-building among peers.
- dinner
Agenda subject to change.
Coffee, croissants, and badge pickup
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
State of European Platform 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
First-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Long lunch on the IJ
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Hiring Platform in 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Second-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Welcome dinner & canal tour
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Final agenda confirmed by mid-September. Roundtable topics shaped with attendees in advance.
Breakfast: Powered by Affinity
Ease into the day with breakfast, informal networking, and time to reconnect before programming begins.
- breakfast
Welcome Remarks
- Roundtable
From AI Experiments to an Agentic Fund: A Framework for What Comes Next
Lucia Cerchlan • Head of Product & Portfolio Management, Backed VC
Explore a practical framework for how VC firms can move from individual AI experiments to shared workflows, agentic operations, and a fundamentally different way of working.
- keynote
The New Expectations of Platform: Leading Through AI-Driven Change
Keji Mustapha • Chief Marketing Officer, Partech
Jane Reddin • Partner, AlbionVC
Carolina Küng • VP Platform & Community, Bessemer Venture Partners
AI is changing not only how platform teams work, but what firms expect from them. A candid conversation about navigating new mandates, driving adoption, managing expectations, and figuring out where AI expands the platform role—and where it shouldn't.
- panel
Peer Breakout Discussions
Talent: What Portfolio Leaders Need From Talent Teams Now
Leah Sutton • Chief Portfolio Talent Officer, Balderton Capital
Myron Lising • Sr. Compensation Advisor, Sequoia
GTM: Building a Buyer Network That Actually Drives GTM
Abhishek Lahoti • Head of Platform, Highland Europe
Marketing: Breaking Through the Noise: What’s Actually Working in VC Marketing Right Now?
Aurelie van Peteghem • Chief Marketing Officer, Daphni
Heba Hitti • Chief Communications Officer, Serena
Community: Building Platform That Scales Without Losing the Human Touch
Oana Botez • Head of Community, Revent
Events: Beyond the Event: Designing Experiences That Build Lasting Impact
Sophie Louise Rowe • Brand & Communications Lead, Atlantic
Kadi-Ingrid Lilles • Partner, Iron Wolf Capital
- breakout
Lightning Talks
Build a Brand Bigger Than Your Job Title
Cliff Worley • Founder, Automate First
What Changes When Platform Becomes a Team, Not a Person
Dale Chang • Operating Partner, Scale Venture Partners
How AI Is Changing the Leadership Teams Companies Need
Frankie Greenwell • Talent Lead, EQT
Win the Next Deal by Delivering on the Last One
Ayala Ples • Head of Platform, Crane Ventures
Your LP Pipeline Should Measure Conviction, Not Activity
Vienna Poiesz • Director of Investor Relations, Strut Consulting
US Expansion: 10 Key Principles
Avalon Lee-Bacon • Director of Talent, Dawn Capital
The VC Marketing Accountability Gap
Laurie Owen • Founder, Refinery Media
- presentations
Community Lunch: Powered by Zendesk
A shared lunch designed to continue conversations and create space for informal peer connection.
Breakout Presentations
How AI is Reshaping Portco Org Structure
Michelle Coventry • VP Talent, Creandum
Elena Pantazi • Partner, Talent & Portfolio Development, Northzone
One Portfolio, Many Markets: Building Community Across Borders
Camille Venot • Head of Communications, Armilar
From Events to Intelligence: Building a Platform Function That Compounds
Keji Mustapha • Chief Marketing Officer, Partech
- breakout
AI Under the Hood
20 Months of AI-Run Ops: What Broke & the Stack I Trust Today
Sointu Karjalainen • Operating Partner, FOV Ventures
Build, Buy, Wait, or Hack It Together? How to Choose the Right AI Tools for Your Platform
Cory Bolotsky • Founder, Synchronize
AI for Deal Sourcing: Automate the Sorting, Not the Decision
Florent Thomas • Co-Founder & GP, Varsity
Automate the Table Stakes: Using AI to Create Capacity for Higher-Value Platform Work
Ben Newsome • VP Portfolio Talent & People, Cherry Ventures
- breakout
Leadership Breakouts
Getting Out of the Weeds: Designing Your Role for Higher-Leverage Work
Pauline Paquet Le Malefan • Partner, Operations, XAnge
Jenn Sammarco • CEO, Everest
Leading From Inner Authority: Building Influence Across the Firm
Yakun Wang • Head of Marketing & Communications, Ventech
Sandy Taylor • Executive Coach, Heartwood Collective
Your Network Needs Maintenance: Building & Maintaining Relationships Before You Need Them
Marianne Bulger • Partner, True Search
AI-Proof Your Career: Moving from Fear to Flow
Anna Ott • VP People, HV Capital
Edward Sullivan • CEO & Managing Partner, Velocity Coaching
Going Out On Your Own: Taking the Leap
Sonia Maciuszewicz • Fractional Head of Platform
- breakout
Closing Rooftop Reception: Powered by Sequoia
Wrap up the Summit with drinks, conversation, and panoramic views overlooking Amsterdam.
- networking
Agenda subject to change.
Coffee, croissants, and badge pickup
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
State of European Platform 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
First-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Long lunch on the IJ
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Hiring Platform in 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Second-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Welcome dinner & canal tour
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Final agenda confirmed by mid-September. Roundtable topics shaped with attendees in advance.
Speakers
Voices from the VC Platform stage
European Summit speakers have officially been announced. Here’s a look at this year's lineup.
Venue
Capital C, on the edge of the Plantage
a premier creative hub
Capital C Amsterdam
Weesperplein 4B
1018 XA Amsterdam
Netherlands
from schiphol
25 minutes by train
Nearest Metro
Weesperplein (M51/53/54)
from Centraal
18 minutes by foot
Nearby hotels
5-15 minutes by foot
FAQs
Everything you need to know before joining us in Amsterdam.
Some frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a member of the community to attend?
Yes, this is a members-only event. Apply here to be considered. Membership is only available to individuals who meet our community criteria and are current full-time members of a venture capital firm in a platform-focused role. Interns, part-time employees, and investment-focused professionals are not eligible for membership in the community or to attend the Summit.
What is the cost of attending the Summit?
The cost of attending the Summit is €149. Dinner on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2 are included.
What is your cancellation or refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable; if your employment circumstances change after registering (i.e. you no longer meet membership eligibility), we reserve the right to revoke your ticket.
Is there a hotel block available?
No, but we have hotel options nearby our venue.
Can I be a speaker at the Summit?
The number of speaker requests we receive always exceeds the number of available speaking slots. In the registration process, you can highlight your area of expertise. We will reach out to you if we see alignment between your area of expertise and demand from attendees.
My colleague wants to attend instead of me, can I transfer my ticket?
The Summit is open to anyone who is a current member of the VC Platform community. If your colleague is not a member, please have them first apply to join the community. Membership is only available to individuals who meet our community criteria.
Can I host a side event at the Summit?
If you're interested in hosting a side event or informal gathering during the Summit, we ask that you please inform us first by email. Events hosted in partnership with or by external companies or service providers are strictly prohibited. Individually or firm-hosted events are acceptable, but we ask that you seek approval first. This helps us avoid conflicts with other events already planned and with our community's sponsor commitments.
Are there discounts or scholarships available for tickets?
Our goal is that all attendees will have the ticket cost covered by your firm given the value of the content, learning, and networking you'll receive at the Summit and the return it will produce for your firm. If your firm is unable or unwilling to cover your ticket, please reach out. There are highly limited scholarships available to ensure that as many people can participate as possible, regardless of cost.
I have other questions that weren't answered.
Email us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Register
Two days. One room. Bring the questions you can’t ask anywhere else.
Join platform leaders from across Europe for two days of tactical conversations, honest peer exchange, and meaningful relationship-building in Amsterdam.
Dates
October 15-16, 2026
Venue
Capital C, Amsterdam
Questions
summit@vcplatform.com
