The two-part discussion spanned yesterday and today, and featured speakers from BP, Schlumberger and Emerald Technology Ventures among others.

Representatives from ABB Technology Ventures and Magna International were among the speakers discussing the trends in advanced manufacturing.

A panel hosted by editor-in-chief James Mawson asked what investors can bring to the table when money is available in abundance.

Francois Auque of Airbus Ventures went head to head with Jason Ball of Qualcomm Ventures Europe to discuss the relative prospects of each technology.

George Ugras, managing director at IBM Ventures, and Stanford professor Ilya Strebulaev discussed the business models of corporate venturing units and what drives their success.

Analysis by Winter Mead, vice-president, Sapphire Ventures

Andrew Gaule talks to Rob van Leen, chief innovation officer at Royal DSM

Foreword by Douglas Hansen-Luke Managing Partner, Future Planet Capital