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🌍 Join the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Global Startup Competition! 🚀 Drive sustainable tourism! Apply now https://pnptc.in/3Xx1ZQN 📆 Deadline July 31st Early to Series A startups wanted Pitch at UN Tourism Demo Day 2-month acceleration at SPARK, Les Roches Enter Plug and Play’s Playbook platform, and join us at the Silicon Valley Summit Curated mentorship, scholarships, and more! #callforstartups #SustainableTourism #AIinTourism #TravelTech UN Tourism Academy

Last week, Plug and Play Tech Center #France 🇫🇷 hosted the Brand & Retail Tech Showcase 2024, spotlighting the future of #commerce. We featured 15 top tech startups presenting their innovative solutions. 💡 This year's goal was to explore the latest innovations impacting the entire brand #valuechain, from R&D to the purchase experience. 🛍️ Highlights included: •In-store 2.0: Reinvent the Physical Store panel with Lacoste, Graffiti, and #Five. •Maximizing AI Impact panel with Enephtys, Meta, Lacoste, and Crop.photo. •Case Study: Rembrand x L'Oréal With over 50+ attendees, including startups and leading corporations, the event fostered valuable insights and connections. Thank you to all who participated. Stay connected for future events and join us in driving innovation forward! 🚀 Joséphine Deresse Zoë Chrysostom eyva - The OS for Consumer Products Lifecycle Optimization Pattern Project Voidless Trudenty EALYX getinside 📦 Pruna AI Fluent Actionable Rapidata creaition Localista

🌍 Calling all startup visionaries! The UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Global Startup Competition is open for applications! 🕐 The deadline for applications is July 31st. Apply here: https://pnptc.in/3Xx1ZQN 🎯 We're looking for AI-driven solutions that have the potential to reshape the tourism landscape and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 🚀 What's in it for you? Get ready to pitch at the UN Tourism Demo Day, enjoy a 2-month acceleration program at SPARK, join the UN Tourism Innovation Network, and become part of the Plug and Play ecosystem by entering the Playbook platform and joining our Silicon Valley Summit. Plus, potential pilot project collaborations and networking opportunities await! 🤝Program benefits include curated mentorship, scholarships, travel and accommodation to pitch at the UN Tourism Demo Day, and access to the TUI Female Future Shaper Bootcamp (if applicable). Check the website for more information on benefits. 🔎 We're looking for early-stage or Series A startups focusing on sustainability and scalability with a tested pilot and solid business plan. Open to all industries and geographies. 💡 Your contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, potential business impact, maturity of the product/technology and team, and partnership readiness are key evaluation criteria. 💼 Steer tourism towards a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with the aspirations of a better world. #callforstartups #SustainableTourism #AIinTourism #TravelTech UN Tourism Academy

🗣Another successful Summit under our belt! Over the course of three days, we hosted over 3,500 Corporate Partners, VCs, and Startups from more than 20 industry verticals. It was amazing to see how together, we are able to push the boundaries of innovation forward. Brand & Retail Expo Highlights: We were honored to have Jenny Oh, General Manager of PepsiCo Labs, Tech Venture & Innovation, as our keynote speaker. Her discussion on innovation governance, structure, and process best practices resonated deeply with the audience. Ten startups from our Retail Batch 21 headlined our show. A big thank you to the teams from Vectara Huski.ai AI Paramark.com Site Bionics VNTANA Coframe Rwazi Hark Hue. Kintsugi Archetype AI AI for presenting their innovative solutions on stage! Congratulations to Costco Wholesale, represented by Troy Ness, Director of IT Innovation, for taking home the Partner Award for their innovation excellence. Thank you to our fantastic team and partners for their tireless efforts in making our sessions possible: Miranda Yuan An, Benjamin Brand, Chandler Sinclair, MBA, Roza Amrollah, Ignacio Miranda, Kayvon Moshiri, and Jamie Lipman. Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for our next EXPO in November! #plugandplaytechcenter #PNPTCSiliconValley

🚀 Do you have a customer-centric solution that will contribute to a more seamless passenger journey? Through its Hangar 51 Accelerator, the International Airlines Group (IAG) is looking to collaborate with start-ups and scale-ups on topics such as ancillary travel services, customer service assistants, flexible ticketing & dynamic pricing, trip planning & integrated travel, loyalty as well as the on-board experience. The selected innovators will benefit from the following: 🔸 Working closely with senior business sponsors of the Group 🔸 Developing a fast-tracked PoC with commercial opportunities following a successful PoC 🔸 Potential investment by IAG Ventures, the VC fund of IAG 🔸 Opportunities to access the IAG offices in London and Madrid for certain milestones of the programme 🔸 Benefit from introductions across the Group and the industry 🔸 Access to deep insights and expertise in aviation operations The application submission for the program will close on June 16, 2024. Learn more about the program and apply through the following link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5SksKvg #IAG #Hangar51 #OpenCall #traveltech #PNPTC #corporateinnovation #openinnovation #customerexperience #seamlesstraveljourney

📰 Our newest article is online! This time, we dive deep into the world of App Clips, exploring how they are revolutionizing the mobile commerce landscape 📱 Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and future outlook of this innovative technology! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dEMAPcfn ✍️ Written by our ventures team: Philipp Hodl Hofheinz, Daria Pelini & Zoë Chrysostom #PNPTC #BrandandRetail #AppClips

 🎙 Workshop Leader Shoutout! ❉ CJ Terral is a seasoned entrepreneur and prominent speaker in the field of marketing. With over a decade of experience, his written content and campaigns have successfully connected his teams and clients, leading to the acquisition of accounts online in over 80 countries. Presently, he extends his expertise to tech executives, assisting them in effectively communicating to expedite market traction. Additionally, CJ conducts marketing workshops for our batch startups and alumni. We are truly grateful for the invaluable mentorship that CJ offers. #mentorship #marketing #communication

Join us for an exclusive in-person event in Paris, hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, focusing on Innovation in #Beauty!🚀 📅 Date & Time: May 30th, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM CET At this event, we'll explore cutting-edge topics such as: •Innovation in advertising & #media: Discover how new media channels and gaming platforms are reshaping beauty marketing. •Innovation in #ingredients: Learn how innovation is tackling biodiversity challenges in the beauty industry. Featuring presentations from startups like MutualMarkets and Interstellar Lab, and insights from expert panelists from L'Oréal and Eclo, this event promises to be an engaging and enlightening experience.💄 👇For more details and to register, click the link below. https://lu.ma/svkheibe Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate in the world of beauty! We can't wait to see you there!💡 Yoobin Jung Clémence Pfister Camilla Rizzi Zoë Chrysostom Estelle Ngo Charles Hambro Pete Basgen Jonas Heuer Priscille Charton #BeautyInnovation #PlugandPlay #Sustainability #BeautyTech #pnptc

 ⭐ Exciting Announcement! ⭐ Join us for an engaging Commerce x AI Meetup, where we'll explore the intersection of commerce and artificial intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the innovative potential of AI in commerce.  📅 Date: May 16th  ⏰ Time: 04:00 - 06:00 PM PST  📍 Location: Plug and Play Event Highlights: Insightful Talks: Hear from industry experts as they discuss the latest trends and advancements in AI within the commerce landscape. Interactive Discussions: Engage in lively discussions with fellow attendees, share your experiences, and exchange ideas on how AI is transforming commerce. Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from various backgrounds and industries who share a passion for AI and commerce. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of commerce and AI. Save your spot now and join us for an enlightening evening of learning and networking! For more questions, please contact  b.brand@pnptc.com Please RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gR93snNN #Commerce #AI #Meetup #Innovation #Networking

We were happy to have Prof. Valérie Moatti at our recent Plug and Play Tech Center webinar "On-demand Production in Fashion" In her recent The Conversation France article she questioned "Is the fashion world doomed to waste and overproduction?" The answer is On-demand #manufacturing. Unlike traditional mass-production methods, on-demand manufacturing tailors production to actual demand, eliminating #excess inventory and #waste. During the webinar, innovative startups showcased disruptive solutions reshaping fashion production: 🔹 unspun™: pioneers micro-batch production with 3D weaving technology. 🔹 silana: introduces robotics to automate garment sewing, reducing reliance on manual labor. 🔹 Pattern Project: utilizes AI-powered software for agile and responsive micro-batch manufacturing. Let's embrace these innovations for a greener future! 🌿 👇Click below to read the full The Conversation France article by Valérie Moatti https://lnkd.in/eSxfPqeA Zoë Chrysostom Yoobin Jung Shruti Grover Michael Hofmannrichter Jess Zhu Patricia Ahufinger Yassin Shaker #OnDemandManufacturing #Sustainability Plug and Play Sustainability