Connecting Tomorrow
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | London
For the third year in a row, MyConnectivity G.I.E. is hosting a side event during Nexus Luxembourg. This year, the second edition of Connecting Tomorrow explores a new frontier: 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 (𝙚)𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨.
Connectivity shapes every aspect of modern life. Sports, e-sports, and gaming are no exception. From individual performance to the infrastructure powering global events, we’ll uncover how connectivity is driving a new era for these domains.
Connecting tomorrow will take place in the SIGMA ROOM, during Nexus Luxembourg
AGENDA
09:00-9:30 – Connecting Tomorrow 2026 – Doors open
09:30-10:30 – Live Esports Duel: Pro Connectivity vs. Everyday Play
– Lena Rocca, Former Luxembourgish Professional Gamer, Science Communicator
– Luka Trenz, Esports & Event Communicator
– Loïc Cordeiro Fonseca, Head of Finance & Administration at RIFT SARL
Watch Lena Rocca, Former Luxembourgish Pro-Gamer, take on audience challenges live using a pro-player setup versus an everyday one. The game of choice? Rocket League! Do you believe you’re up to the challenge? Join us at 9:30 to find out!
Luka Trenz will moderate the session. During the duel, he will welcome Loïc Fonseca, Head of Finance & Administration at Rift Entertainment to comment on the match, interact with Lena, and discuss how connectivity is a real game changer in the industry.
10:30 – 11:00 – Pocket Networking
Pocket Networking is a 30-minute informal session designed to foster quick, meaningful connections among attendees and speakers in an intimate setting.
11:00 – 12:00 – Live immersive gaming experience (Operation Poseidon)
– Matthieu Bracchetti, Founder and CEO, Virtual Rangers
Operation Poseidon is an immersive cyber crisis management simulation. This experience is designed to test and strengthen team collaboration, communication under pressure, and collective decision-making. This memorable experience will transport you into a high-stakes underwater mission to thwart Poseidon’s cyber-attacks and reach the lost city of Atlantis.
Limited spots available
12:00- 14:00 – Lunch break
14:00 – Welcome words, by Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity
14:10-14:30 Keynote: The Race to Full Connectivity
– Julien Larios, CEO, MyConnectivity
In The Race to Full Connectivity, Julien Larios, CEO of MyConnectivity, examines how Luxembourg competes in a global race where the conditions and rules constantly evolve. He’ll highlight the country’s pioneering achievements and robust infrastructure that have placed it in pole position, while addressing the key challenges that must be navigated to maintain momentum in this dynamic landscape.
14:30 – 15:10 – Keynote: Exclusive insights by Mark Gallagher, Formula 1 Industry Executive and Founder of Performance Insights
– Mark Gallagher, Formula 1 Industry Executive and Founder of Performance Insights
With exclusive insights, Mark Gallagher, Formula 1 industry Executive and Founder of Performance Insights Ltd, will take the stage at 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, our side event at Nexus Luxembourg, taking place on 10 June 2026 in the Sigma Room (LUXEXPO THE BOX).
Mark brings four decades of experience at the highest level of Formula 1, having held senior leadership roles across teams and operations. As an accomplished author, broadcaster, and analyst, he offers practical insights into building winning teams, managing risk, and competing in relentlessly competitive environments.
15:10-15:40 – Pocket Networking
Pocket Networking is a 30-minute informal session designed to foster quick, meaningful connections among attendees and speakers in an intimate setting.
15:40-15:50 – Exclusive video interview with Wolfgang Reip, Ex GT Racing Champion / GT Academy Winner /Full Stack Engineer, Track Titan
– Wolfgang Reip, Ex GT Racing Champion / GT Academy Winner /Full Stack Engineer, Track Titan
Wolfgang Reip gave MyConnectivity an exclusive interview to be presented at Connecting Tomorrow, sharing his unique journey!
Wolfgang Reip is a former professional racing driver and standout winner of the GT Academy, the groundbreaking program that turned gamers into real-world motorsport champions. Today, he works as a Machine Learning Engineer at Track Titan, applying his analytical and performance-driven mindset to innovate in motorsport data and AI.
15:50 – Firechat: 24 Hours of Le Mans, the World’s Greatest Lab for Automotive Innovation
– Sarah Bovy, Race driver, Grand Marshal of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 (live transmission from Le Mans)
– Lenny Kieffer, 2026 winner of Volant ELF Sim Racing Series by THE GRID
– Marc Lis, Head of Marketing and Communication, MyConnectivity
Sarah Bovy joins us for a fireside chat in a live transmission from Le Mans, where the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans will be taking place.
Sara competes in the world’s biggest racing events, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times. With the Iron Dames, she made history in 2023 as part of the first female line-up to win in a worldwide championship, earning them the title of Vice World Champion.
She is also the only female racing driver to have clinched a pole position in a worldwide championship, for seven times. In 2026, she was nominated Grand Marshal of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an honorary role reserved for motorsport legends
Finally, Lenny Kieffer, a 16-year-old racing prodigy, will share his fascinating journey from sim racing to real-life tracks. Starting with karting at age 8, he competed in the FIA Karting Academy in 2021 before transitioning to sim racing with elite teams. This year, he claimed victory in the 2026 Volant Elf by THE GRID.
16:10 – Panel Discussion: The Rise of the Ultra-Connected Competitor: Can You Win Without Tech?
– Raymond Conzemius, Director of Sport, Luxembourg Olympic & Sports Committee (COSL)
– Prof. Olga Barrera, Scientific Director of LHSSRI (Luxembourg Health Sport Science Research Institute)
– Alwin de Prins, Director of Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports (LIHPS)
– Mika Da Silva, Marketing and Partnership Manager, PULSE Luxembourg Startups Association asbl.
Our panelists will bring their expertise and unique experiences to the table to explore how connectivity is reshaping elite sports, the balance between technology and human intuition, and the future of athletic performance.
16:40 – Pocket Networking
Pocket Networking is a 30-minute informal session designed to foster quick, meaningful connections among attendees and speakers in an intimate setting.
17:05 – Fire chat: Designing Iconic Sports Event from Remote Deserts to Crowded Cities
– Claude Rach, former Head of Strategy & Business Development at A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation)
In Designing Iconic Sports Events from Remote Deserts to Crowded Cities, Claude Rach explores the unseen layers of connectivity that power modern sporting events. He’ll discuss how technology and data are transforming event design and fan engagement, the balance between innovation and fairness in elite sports, and the human challenges that even the most advanced tech can’t solve. From the future of sports to the biggest blind spots in connectivity today, this fireside chat will uncover the hidden forces shaping the next generation of iconic sporting experiences.
17:15 – Panel discussion: Competing for Connectivity: Behind the Scenes of Global Sports Events
– Lt. Colonel Gérard Carmona
– Yann Figuet, Founder and General Manager, FreeLens TV
– Bertrand Rojat, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, Orange Events
– Ben Klein, Programme Manager Next Generation PPDR Network, Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy (SMC)
In Competing for Connectivity: Behind the Scenes of Global Sports Events, the panelists will explore the invisible battles that power the world’s most iconic sporting moments. From the evolution of fan and media experiences to the hidden connectivity competitions happening behind the scenes, this panel will uncover how technology, data, and innovation are reshaping what we watch and how we watch it, while addressing the challenges of keeping sports both cutting-edge and captivating.
17:45 – Panel discussion: Connecting Tomorrow Through Today’s Stadiums: The Passion Fuelling the Smart City Revolution
– Sébastian Faye, Head of DISCO Research Group, LIST
– Michel Vandaele, Director EU Sales and Marketing at NGIS
– Bruno Cavaleiro, Alderman at Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette
– Stefan Heldens, Head of Business Management for Optical LAN at Nokia
– Karim Habib, Telecom Specialist, MyConnectivity
In Connecting Tomorrow Through Today’s Stadiums: The Passion Fuelling the Smart City Revolution, experts explore how the innovations powering modern smart stadiums are paving the way for the cities of the future. From the technical and ethical challenges of scaling stadium technologies to city-wide systems, to the role of 5G/6G and IoT in creating connected urban spaces, this panel will uncover how the lessons learned from smart venues, where connectivity, resilience, and fan experience converge can transform hospitals, schools, and beyond, while addressing the pressures and opportunities of building the infrastructure that makes it all possible.
18:10 – 19:00 – Networking Drink, hosted by MyConnectivity – end of Connecting Tomorrow
End the day with our networking drink, the perfect opportunity to continue conversations, share insights, and build connections with the Connecting Tomorrow community.
19:00 – Doors close

Nexus Luxembourg 2026
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-11 | London
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HELLO TOMORROW SUMMIT
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Building a global deep tech ecosystem: Connecting startups, corporations, investors, researchers, and universities worldwide through conferences, networking events, and online programs.
Empowering deep tech startups: Organizing pitch competitions, acceleration programs, and offering direct funding to promising ventures.
Consulting and thought leadership: Providing innovation consulting, analyzing deep tech trends, and helping companies identify new market opportunities and strategies for venture-building.
Founded in 2011, Hello Tomorrow is headquartered in Paris and has local offices and representatives in numerous countries. Over the past decade, it has become a key reference and network in deep tech innovation, supporting thousands of startups and facilitating substantial investments and partnerships globally.

HLTH Europe 2026
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Critical Communication World 2026 (TCCA)
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | London, United Kingdom
Delivering the Future of Critical Communications
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TNW Conference 2026
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DTW Ignite
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-25 | Bella Center Copenhagen Center Blvd. 5, 2300 København, Denmark, Denmark

BLACK HAT USA 2026
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TSAIR 2026
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Broadband Communities Summit Days
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The Business Show Asia 2026
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TechBBQ 2026
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52nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VERY LARGE DATABASES
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-04 | Boston, MA, USA, Boston, MA, USA, MA, United States
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Key areas of interest for PVLDB include, but are not limited to, data mining and analytics, data privacy and security, database engines, database performance and manageability, distributed database systems, graph and network data, information integration and data quality, languages, machine learning, ai, and databases, novel database architectures, provenance and workflows, specialized and domain-specific data management, text and semi-structured data, and user interfaces. These thematic pillars represent the foundational elements underpinning the technological landscape of the emerging applications of the 21st century.
The VLDB 2026 conference will take place from Aug 31st to 4th September, 2026 in Boston, MA, USA.

API World 2026
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-03 | London
Sep 1-3, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA & Sept 8-10, 2026 · Online
Join thousands of global technical leaders, engineers, software architects, and executives at the world’s largest API conference and expo. Discover and learn the best practices at the convergence of AI, Cloud, and Data.
Santa Clara, CA
Conferences · Sept 1-3, 2026
Workshops · Sept 1-3, 2026
Expo · Sept 2-3, 2026

SHIFT Developer Conference
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-15 | The Kresimir Cosic Hall, Splitska ul. 3, 23000 Zadar, Croatia, The Kresimir Cosic Hall, Splitska ul. 3, 23000 Zadar, Croatia, Zadar, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Infobip Shift is a conference that gathers the global developer community, delivering interactive, engaging, and exciting content in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. With a strong focus on providing a unique, enjoyable, and beneficial experience for all attendees, Shift has grown into one of the biggest and most attended developer events in Europe, with one goal in mind: bringing developers together. All of them.

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Bits & Pretzels 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-09-30 | Private: Münich, Germany

Bits & Pretzels 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-09-30 | Private: Münich, Germany
HOME OF FOUNDERS
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networking & doing business during Munich Oktoberfest.

SecTor 2026
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How to Web Conference
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Founders, entrepreneurs, and startup-minded professionals will find their community at How to Web, learning the best practices for building businesses in the startup world.
Leading investors and business executives will also join the conference, seeking out the next wave of entrepreneurial talent and groundbreaking innovations. Great business becomes more achievable when innovators from all sectors come together in one place.

Sifted Summit
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Join founders, startup and scaleup operators and investors to celebrate the resilience of the ecosystem and how its leading players are preparing for the long-haul.

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2026-10-13 - 2026-10-16 | InterContinental London – The O2, United Kingdom

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Luxembourg Venture Days is a one-stop-shop event where:
investors explore new investment horizons and discover exceptional startups and scaleups selected and curated by Luxembourg’s reputable experts and institutions
pioneering entrepreneurs from different sectors present their ventures and endeavors, enhance their pitch expertise and exchange and liaise with investors.
The conference, as first of its kind, caters to the needs of both, early-stage and late-stage ventures as well as investors from diverse backgrounds, including venture capitalists, business angel, and institutional investors.

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Cybersecurity & Cloud Expo
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-21 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands

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FITCE MOBILE CONGRESS 2025
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