Saeed Amidi
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expo2025: STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play | Full Live Stream Recording
Missed the cutting-edge insights of STARTUP AUTOBAHN expo2025? Or eager to relive the experience? Immerse yourself in the future of mobility, production, enterprise, and sustainability! Catch up on the visionary discussions, witness groundbreaking startups, and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and DXC Technology. Hear from esteemed speakers including Sascha Karimpour, Katrin Lehmann, Andreas Haffner, Saeed Amidi, and Kaveri Camire as they delve into the transformative power of AI, the evolving talent landscape, the importance of collaboration, and the future of the automotive industry. Explore how major corporations are seamlessly integrating with innovative startups, driving unparalleled innovation, and addressing critical challenges such as circularity and data utilization. Discover the latest AI applications, from accelerating software development to optimizing factory automation and enhancing customer assistance. This is your exclusive opportunity to reconnect with Europe's most successful open innovation platform. Access the full event recording now and be inspired by the pioneering spirit that is shaping tomorrow's world!
Welcome
Welcome Words by Plug and Play
Join Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play, as he shares insights from his 20-year journey in startup investment and ecosystem building. Discover personal stories of early investments, the evolution of Plug and Play, and the strategic expansion into universities and smart city initiatives. Learn about the crucial role of collaboration between corporations, governments, and academic institutions in accelerating innovation and driving the future of technology, particularly in AI.
Fireside Chat
Talent and Startups: The Engine of Future Growth
Andreas Haffner and Saeed Amidi discuss the collaboration between large corporations and startups, using the automotive industry as an example. They highlight how corporations offer scalability, large markets, infrastructure, and financial strength, while startups provide agility, flexibility, and innovation. The discussion also covers the impact of AI and automation on jobs, with a focus on how AI can increase productivity and create new opportunities, even if some jobs are replaced. The speakers emphasize the importance of embracing technology and change for future growth and competitiveness, especially in the face of global economic pressures. They also touch upon key skills for the future, such as execution and relationship-building.
Panel
Designing the AI Experiences of the Future
Kaveri Camire, Gürcan Karakas and Saeed Amidi explore the dynamic collaboration between large corporations and nimble startups, particularly within the automotive sector. It highlights the mutual benefits, where corporations provide scalability and market access, while startups bring innovation and agility. The discussion delves into the transformative impact of AI and automation on the workforce, emphasizing AI's potential to boost productivity and create new job opportunities. The speakers advocate for embracing technological advancements and adapting to change to ensure future growth and competitiveness in a globally shifting economic landscape. They also identify crucial future-proof skills such as execution and relationship building.
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02:00PM
12:00 PM (UTC)
10 min
Welcome Words by Plug and Play
hosted with Plug and Play Tech Center
02:10PM
12:10 PM (UTC)
15 min
Fireside Chat "Talent and Startups: The Engine of Future Growth"
hosted with Porsche and Plug and Play Tech Center
02:25PM
12:25 PM (UTC)
15 min
Panel Discussion "Designing the AI Experiences of the Future"
hosted with DXC Technology and Plug and Play Tech Center
04:00PM
02:00 PM (UTC)
45 min
Investor Side Event — invite only
This is an invite-only side event hosted by STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play. Access only with confirmed invite. Please reach out to us, if you want to join.