Playground Stage
Jun 4, 2026
4:55 PM5:25 PM
Ecosystem Growth
Building Relevant Ecosystems: Collaboration, Growth, and Global Positioning
Markus FacklamLondon & PartnersDirector Europe & Middle EastJalal AlhadhramiTerminal 11General Manager
Description
The most competitive startup ecosystems are built through long-term collaboration between founders, investors, institutions, and corporations. This session will explore what it takes for an ecosystem to move from emerging to globally relevant, examining the role of coordination, shared ambition, and strategic positioning in driving sustainable growth. It will highlight how serious entrepreneurial ecosystems are created, strengthened, and differentiated in an increasingly competitive global innovation landscape.