Lumus annual gathering 2025
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LUMUS ANNUAL GATHERING 2025 15–16 May 2025, Prague, Czech Republic
PROGRAMME:
LUMUS ANNUAL GATHERING CONSISTS OF 3 PARTS:
● Angel Dinner: Thursday, May 15th, 6:30–10 PM at SOHO Restaurant | Podolské nábřeží 1, 147 00 Praha 4
● She Invests Conference: From Finding the Opportunities to Exits – Friday, May 16th, 9 AM–4:30 PM at NEXT Zone, Preslova 5, Anděl
● Big (LUMUS) Party – Friday, May 16th, 6:30–10 PM at NEXT Zone, Preslova 5, Anděl
Angel Dinner Programme
Thursday, May 15th, 6:30–10 PM
Invitees: Members of LUMUS from all around the world, Slovak investors, and members of the Slovak startup ecosystem (Slovak diaspora) based in Prague and worldwide – this is an international meetup of our community.
Moderators: Lucia Cerchlan, Vladimíra Činčurová, Terézia Jacová, Zuzana Zamborská – Co-Founders, LUMUS Investment Collective
Speakers: Slovak professionals living abroad
● Andrea Žitná, Speedinvest
● Lucia Desmarquest, Private Health Advisor
PROGRAMME:
18:30–19:00 – Networking 19:00–19:05 – Opening Note (Terézia Jacová)
● Welcome to the event, introduction to the LUMUS Investment Collective – mission, purpose, biggest achievements
● Purpose of this event
● Acknowledgement of partners (VAIA)
● Introduction of new community/event manager (Zuzana Gergeľová)
19:05–19:20 – Matchmaking & Networking Activity (Zuzana Gergeľová, Head of Community) Participants will introduce themselves with:
● Name
● Profession/job/fi eld of expertise
● What they are looking for
● How they can help Presented in a fun, engaging way
19:20–19:35 – Presentation of LUMUS (Zuzana Zamborská)
● Community and diaspora focus
● Benefi ts of LUMUS for the Slovak diaspora at home and abroad
● Real-life examples of collective achievements (investments, career growth, diaspora–entrepreneur connections)
● Introduction of new community members
● Overview of current career and investment opportunities
19:35–19:40 – Presentation of the LUMUS Diaspora Project (Lucia Cerchlan)
● Importance of building bridges between Slovak diaspora and startups
● Plans for fostering exchange of know-how, investments, and careers
● Introduction of new Diaspora members
● Overview of open opportunities
19:40–20:10 – Informal Discussion: Best Practices in Angel Investing (Moderated by Vladimíra Činčurová) With Andrea Žitná & Lucia Desmarquest
● Personal journeys as entrepreneurs and investors
● Impact of meaningful networks and connections
● Hands-on, immersive discussion format
20:10–20:20 – Q&A with the Guests (Moderated by Vladimíra Činčurová)
20:20–20:25 – Closing Speech (Lucia Cerchlan)
● Understanding the Diaspora as a community
● Our values, mission, activities under the Diaspora project
● Outlook for the upcoming year and how to get involved
20:25–22:00 – Networking
2/ She Invests Conference: From Finding the Opportunities to Exits
Friday, May 16th, 9 AM–4:30 PM | NEXT Zone, Preslova 5, Anděl
Invitees: Members of LUMUS worldwide, Slovak investors, diaspora members, media, and the broader startup and innovation ecosystem
Moderators: Lucia Cerchlan, Vladimíra Činčurová, Terézia Jacová, Zuzana Zamborská – Co-Founders, LUMUS
AGENDA:
9:00 – Gates Open: Coff ee, snacks & networking
9:30–10:00 – Opening Circle
● Welcome, LUMUS introduction, key milestones
● Purpose of the conference
● Partner acknowledgments (VAIA)
● Introduction of new event/community manager (Zuzana Gergeľová)
● Community highlights and impact stories
10:00–11:00 – Dealfl ow Sourcing Strategies – Panel Discussion Speakers:
● Andrea Žitná, Lead Partner, Health & TechBio at Speedinvest
● Jana Sedláková, Founder of Sedlakova Legal, GP at StartGuide VC Moderator: Michala Gregorová, Investment Manager & Podcast Host at Miton
11:00–11:15 – Coff ee Break
11:15–12:00 – She Supports: What Founders Look for in Angels – Panel Discussion Speakers:
● Honza Široký, CTO, United Founders (ex-Mews)
● Katarína Šimková, CEO, CloseRocket
● Jan Sláma, CEO & Co-Founder, FaceUp & JinejFond Moderator: Zuzana Zamborská
12:00–12:45 – She Maps: Finding Your Role in the Angel Ecosystem – Workshop Interactive session with startup–investor matchmaking and real-time evaluation Facilitators: LUMUS Co-Founders
12:45–13:45 – Lunch Break
13:45–14:45 – Navigating Exits – Panel Discussion Speakers:
● Silke Horáková, GP, Tilia Impact Ventures
● Jaroslav Zubák, ex-CPTO of MINIT (acquired by Microsoft)
● Petr Ulvr, Co-Founder, Tensor Ventures Moderator: Lucia Cerchlan
14:45–15:00 – Coff ee Break
15:00–16:00 – Wealth by Design, Not Default – Keynote Speech Speaker: Lucia Desmarquest Exploration of asset classes and women’s wealth-building journeys
16:00–16:30 – She Closes the Day, Opens the Future Final refl ections from LUMUS Co-Founders
● Reaffi rming the importance of diaspora–startup networks
● Future plans and engagement opportunities
3/ Big Networking Party Programme
Friday, May 16th, 7 PM–12 AM | NEXT Zone, Preslova 5, Anděl
Moderators: Lucia Cerchlan, Vladimíra Činčurová, Terézia Jacová, Zuzana Zamborská – Co-Founders, LUMUS
Speaker: Sonia Slavtcheva
PROGRAMME:
18:30–19:00 – Networking
19:00–19:05 – Opening Note (Terézia Jacová)
● Welcome and vision for the future
● Purpose of the event
● Acknowledgment of partners (VAIA)
19:05–19:30 – Matchmaking Networking Activity (Zuzana Gergeľová) Interactive introductions with fun prompts:
● Name, profession, what you're looking for, how you can help
19:30–19:40 – Presentation of the LUMUS Diaspora Project (Lucia Cerchlan)
19:40–20:10 – Keynote: What Do Period Underwear and Drones Have in Common Through the Eyes of an Investor? Speaker: Sonia Slavtcheva A keynote on shared challenges of founders and how diaspora support can be critical
20:10–20:25 – Closing Speech (Lucia Cerchlan)
● Understanding Diaspora as a community
● Activities and future direction of the project
● Presentation of the next Diaspora event
20:25–22:00 – Networking
This event is funded by the European Union NextGenerationEU, Component 10: Attracting and Retaining Talent, Investment 2: Strengthening Relations with the Diaspora, Supporting Civic Initiatives. Call for Support Code: 10I02-03-V01.
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