The Co-Founders of Assembly Ventures will welcome the attendees to Detroit and discuss the meaning behind the day's "The Geopolitics of Movement" theme.

In an era defined by technological innovation, shifting alliances, and heightened industrial policy, the movement of goods, people, and capital has become a strategic asset and liability for nations. Panelists will discuss the interplay of war, international alliances, emerging technologies, and the increasingly critical role of industrial policy in shaping national strategies.

Over the last decade, the global ecommerce market has experienced unprecedented growth, reshaping the landscape of retail and consumer behavior. This presentation will highlight a solution for one of the largest obstacles in the sector, returns.

This portfolio presentation will demonstrate how Metropolis is harnessing AI to solve real-world challenges, driving innovation in urban infrastructure and transforming everyday experiences with cutting-edge technology. The presentation will also discuss the recent acquisition of SP+.

This presentation will highlight an innovative approach to software-defined connectivity, showcasing how this solution is transforming global IoT infrastructure and enabling seamless communication across industries.

This portfolio presentation will highlight how Sortera is driving the growth of a circular economy through innovative recycling technologies, enabling scalable solutions for sustainable materials management.

This presentation will explore the future of robotics and human augmentation for customers across consumer, medical, and defense.

This presentation will showcase how a corporate mobility benefits platform is transforming employee transportation solutions, enhancing flexibility, and optimizing cost-efficiency for businesses.

This portfolio presentation will discuss SMB manufacturers’ answer to legacy complex ERP software systems which are highly customizable but lack an intuitive user interface and simple, off-the-shelf, implementable features that can be rapidly deployed.

This presentation will explore Our Next Energy's innovative approach to energy storage solutions, focusing on how their cutting-edge technologies are transforming renewable energy integration and driving the future of sustainable power systems.

Current satellite design and manufacturing solutions are bespoke, expensive, and inefficient in their ability to deliver connectivity to end users. This presentation will highlight software-defined phased array technology and the benefits it offers over traditional design.

This portfolio presentation will showcase Apptronik's advancements in humanoid robotics, their robot Apollo, and highlight how their cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing human-robot collaboration across industries.

This panel will examine how emerging technologies, evolving economic policies, and market dynamics are shaping the future of capital markets and driving innovation heading into 2025.

To close the day's content, we will take a closer look at the current state of Europe and its venture market.