Plug and Play is a proud sponsor in the upcoming 4YFN 2024

We're proud sponsors of 4YFN 2024– the event partner of MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event.

This collaboration is all about synergizing efforts and seizing opportunities. The aim of the partnership between 4YFN and Plug and Play is bring entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators together. Aside from being a proud sponsor of this year’s Investor Summit, Plug and Play will also bring knowledge and expertise on stage.

Activities organized by Plug and Play at 4YFN 2024:

Investment in AI and AI in Investment

AI, including generative AI has been a key theme in investment so far in 2023. With its power to further unlock new business models, transform industries, reshape people’s jobs and boost economic productivity, AI investment is forecast to approach $200 billion globally by 2025, according to Goldman Sachs. On the other hand, AI has also emerged as a game-changer for VC firms, revolutionizing the way they conduct due diligence, investment management and make investment decisions. Gartner has estimated that AI and data analytics will inform more than three-quarters of venture capital and early-stage investments by 2025. 

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 2024

Time: 12.00-12.30

Location/Stage: Beta Lab Stage 

Session link: here

Panelists

• MODERATOR: Jose Haslam 
• Javier Megias, Managing Partner Pioneer AI Fund, Plug and Play
• Seena Amidi, Managing Partner & Director, Plug and Play
• Clara Gutierrez from BrainVC 
• Audrey Handem, Saas & Infra Associate, SpeedInvest

UN TOURISM Global Startup Competition - Accelerating the sustainable development goals through deep technologies

Date: Tuesday, Feb 27th, 2024

Time: 16:30-17:00

Session link: here

Speakers: 

• Peter Janech, Coordinator, Innovation, Education and Investments, UN Tourism
• Plug and Play representative - Paolo La Sorda
• And two speakers (Visa - Eva Ruiz / Montse Guardia)

Innovation plays a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the tourism sector can significantly contribute to this endeavour through innovative approaches. The competition becomes a rallying point for the reinvigoration of tourism along of People, Planet, and Prosperity, while aligning with its economic, sociocultural and environmental dimension. The UN TOURISM’s SDGs startup competitions present a unique opportunity to harness innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship as drivers of sustainable development. On the occasion of the 1st SGDs startup competition more than 1.400 applications were received from 138 countries. By leveraging the transformative potential of deep technologies, stakeholders can address complex challenges, unlock new opportunities and to accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs. The Second SDGs Global Startup Competition stands as a testament to the belief that through innovative solutions, the tourism sector can not only recover but become a formidable force in achieving the global goals outlined in the Agenda 2030. It is a call to action, an opportunity for startups to be architects of change, steering tourism towards a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with the aspirations of a better world.”

The 4YFN x MWC collaboration elevates Plug and Play's role, turning the event into more than just a tech meetup—it becomes a summit where people exchange ideas, make deals, and create opportunities. With a track record of investing in successful companies like Dropbox and PayPal, Plug and Play brings a wealth of experience to the table, and creates a hub of collaboration. By providing startups with what they need to make a big splash in the competitive tech scene and boosting corporate innovation, Plug and Play continues to be a driving force in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship.