We're getting down to the wire, folks. Disrupt 2020 officially opens its virtual doors on September 14th for five days super loaded with everything the early stage startup community needs to build better, faster, stronger. The move to virtual translates into global reach, making this our biggest Disrupt ever. Yowza!
There is plenty to do during this Disrupt - speak for a broad euphemism - including a busy schedule (with time zone compatible scheduling for attendees in Europe and Asia), a virtual venue, new events and a multitude of other moving parts. We have created this user guide to help you navigate Disrupt 2020 with maximum efficiency and minimum frustration.
Buckle up for a logistical look at Disrupt 2020.
First, Disrupt will be hosted on the platform of the virtual place, Hopin, where all the action will take place: the Disrupt Stage with the Startup Battlefield competition, the Extra Crunch stage and the network with CrunchMatch, access the Expo with hundreds of startups in phase initial.
For Disrupt Digital Pro pass holders, be sure to log into CrunchMatch, hosted on Grip, to access a list of recommended connections with other Disrupt participants. CrunchMatch is offered by All Raise, Bizzabo, Invest in Canada, MongoDB, TTA, TechStars and Western Digital. Your Disrupt ticket number on Bizzabo's registration confirmation email is the key to access the platform.
Interactive presentation sessions
In addition to the famous Startup Battlefield, we like to give startups the microphone to attract the spotlight for their fledgling startups. Tune in to these 5 breakout sessions.
Monday
12PM - Pitch-Off Taiwan Pavilion pt 1
Tuesday
10:00: Pitch-Off Belgian Pavilion
12PM: Pitch-Off Taiwan Pavilion pt 2
Wednesday
10:00: Pitch-Off Japan Pavilion
11 IN THE MORNING: Pitch-Off Korean Pavilion
Breakout sessions
Exit the content of the Disrupt phase with a special session:
Monday 11: am: How to invest in infrastructure to deliver experience with Adobe
Tuesday 9:00: Diversity as a Revolution: Create a more diverse ecosystem now, with SVB
Tuesday 9:00: Welcome to Taiwan: innovations and investment opportunities amid the COVID19 pandemics with Christine Tsai (500 startups), Allan May (Life Science Angels)
Wednesday 9:00: Learn from Canadian founders who will talk about their start-ups and how Canada has helped them grow and succeed globally, with the Consulate of Canada
Wednesday at 12:00: Making data meaningful to the FinTech ecosystem, with Yodlee
Thursday at 10:00: Discontinued Advertising: What User Privacy Means for Marketers with Appsflyer
Thursday at 12:00: It takes an ecosystem to innovate: startups, companies and connectors that unite them with KITE
Notable events
Legal advice for startup
Perkins Coie offers free startup legal advice to Disrupt attendees. Drop by their booth or register here to book some time with one of their industry-renowned startup attorneys.
Recent events continue to show that change is not happening fast enough. How can we ensure that the current momentum of social justice is more than just words? Guided by SVB's recent research on the "fourth wave of venture capital," learn how three industry leaders are tackling the problem with real stocks. By the end of the session, start with the tangible steps you can take today, as an individual or as a company, to make a meaningful and dynamic impact in your organization
Speed of Thought Documentary: Early 5G VisionariesTuesday, September 15 at 1:40 pm PST
Watch the premiere of Speed of Thought on the DIsrupt stage, a documentary on the first wave of 5G visionaries, and hear industry leaders discuss how the need for 5G technology and solutions is more urgent than ever. Stay after the documentary to hear directly from some of the featured innovators talk about how they are using the power of 5G to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today.
Bahrain: your gateway to the Middle East and beyond
Wednesday, September 16th from 10am to 11am PST
With its supporting ecosystem, advanced digital infrastructure, flexible and pioneering regulations; Rapidly growing funding opportunities and a liberal market, Bahrain is the ideal test bed for startups and scaleups to test their products and solutions before growing and expanding across the Middle East.
TC Include kicks off this year's cohort of founders with organizational partners Black Female Founders, Female Founders Alliance, Latinx Startup Alliance, and StartOut with remarks from Sootchy's founder and CEO, David Adefeso.
Take a break
We are taking advantage of Wave technology to introduce Lindsey Stirling, an American violinist, composer and dancer. He has amassed tens of millions of followers around the world and over 3 billion total views on YouTube. Stirling is a performing powerhouse and the latest album "Artemis" debuted at # 1 on the Billboard's Dance / Electronic Albums Chart. Watch two of her YouTube videos here and here.
TeaTime, the creators of Trivia Royale, is giving Disrupt attendees a break from all the serious teachings by hosting TC trivia. Win a ProWellTech gift bag and serious bragging rights.
Close Disrupt on Friday at 1:30 pm with a live virtual cocktail party on Run the World. Rule the world is the first video event platform built specifically for social interaction.
Transcripts
ProWellTech Disrupt uses Otter.ai to transcribe all the events that occur in our Disrupt Stage and Extra Crunch Stage. Check out for real-time transcripts of the show.
Damn ... now that you have your logistics guide to everything Disrupt 2020, all you have to do is roll up your sleeves, dive in and discover the opportunities that can help you take your business to the next level and beyond. Go get them!
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