Events

Boardwave VIP Dinner: Building Europe's Next Generation of Champions

We are delighted to host our largest VIP dinner outside the UK, bringing together some of Europe’s most ambitious founders and CEOs for an evening that reflects both the scale of the opportunity ahead and the power of coming together as a community.
Apr 29, 2026 6:30 PM
Pavillion Royal, Paris

About the event

Hosts:
Kath Easthope, CEO and Co-Founder, Boardwave
Phill Robinson, Co-Founder and Chair, Boardwave

Speakers:
Béatrice de Clermont-Tonnerre, NED & Investor, Kayrros

Léo Apotheker, Chair, Syncron, Harvest

Patrice Berbedette, CEO, EasyVista,

Vincent Huguet, Co-Founder, Malt

Sponsors: Heidrick and Struggles, Hg Capital

We are delighted to host our largest VIP dinner outside the UK, bringing together some of Europe’s most ambitious founders and CEOs for an evening that reflects both the scale of the opportunity ahead and the power of coming together as a community.

Across the continent, a new generation of technology leaders is building globally relevant companies at pace. From AI innovators redefining industries to scale-ups expanding across borders, Europe is entering a defining period, one where collaboration, shared insight, and collective ambition will shape what comes next. This dinner is about recognising that moment and exploring how we seize it together.

The evening will focus on what it takes to build and scale enduring technology businesses in today’s environment, from navigating international growth and unlocking new markets, to strengthening Europe’s position in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving global landscape. We’ll explore how leaders can learn from each other, connect across ecosystems, and play a role in building a more connected, resilient European tech economy.

Above all, this is an opportunity to connect with peers who are facing similar challenges and opportunities, share perspectives openly, and build relationships that extend far beyond a single evening. Together, we’ll celebrate the momentum building across Europe and the role each of us can play in shaping the next generation of global technology leaders.

Exclusive 1:1 Mentoring:

Ahead of the dinner, guests will have the opportunity for one-on-one mentoring with experienced leaders, gaining practical guidance to navigate international challenges, refine strategies, and accelerate growth.

Time: 6:30pm to 10pm CEST

Presented by:

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Ready to scale faster with Europe's best

Boardwave is open to European tech founders and CEOs scaling to €100M ARR and beyond.
Membership is curated.
Tell us your stage. Tell us your ambition. We'll show you what's possible.
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Trusted and supported by Europe's leading investors and advisors

STRATEGIC Partners
Hg
McKinsey & Company
Alliance Partners
A&O Shearman
ASSOSoftware
Alantra
Albertine
Alpha Advisory
Amazon Web Services
Arma Partners
Bank of America
Berenberg
Canaccord Genuity Partners
Crosslake
Deloitte
Egon
Farringford Legal
GP Bullhound
Gazelle Law
H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C)
HSBC Innovation Banking
Heidrick & Struggles
IBM
Jamieson
Jefferies
La Fosse
LegalEdge
Liberty Corporate Finance
London Stock Exchange
Mindstone
OC&C
Portolano
Propel
Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co Wealth Management
Russell Reynolds Associates
Snowball
Solano Partners
Stifel
SuperScalers
Techspace
Teneo
Travers Smith
UBS
VenturePath
West Peak
Wilson Sonsini
Xoriant
INVESTOR Partners
A3c
Advent International
Apax Partners
Ares Management
AshGrove Capital
August Equity
Axiom Equity
BC Partners
BGF
Bain Capital
Beringea
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
CINVEN
Carlyle
Dawn Capital
FPE
FirstPartyCapital
Five Arrows
Francisco Partners
Frog Capital
GCP - Growth Capital Partners
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
H.I.G. Capital
Hellman & Friedman
Highland Europe
KKR
Livingbridge
Mercia Ventures
Oakley Capital
Osprey
Oxx
Permira
Rivean Capital
Sixth Street
Skøyen Software
Smedvig Capital
TA Associates
Thoma Bravo
Upliift
Verdane
Warburg Pincus
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