Overview | Past Forums
H2 Forums bring together founders and experienced leaders from the H2 network for trusted discussions and idea exchange around industry sectors and leadership themes. Held throughout the year in every H2 Chapter, these unique sessions facilitate valuable industry connections, learning, and support opportunities across H2's global network.
Forum Model
- Partner (Host): leading local, regional or global VC; supports event logistics (e.g. space, food/drinks, etc.) and planning inputs working with Session Lead
- Session Lead (H2 Member): serves as the overall lead on behalf of H2 for a session; includes participation as a Speaker for relevant segments
- Discussion Segment: Speakers are invited Founder/CEOs (see below for target Speaker profiles) who are asked to cover sector insights and company journeys; 2 Speakers @ 30 min each including Q&A
- Participants: H2 Members, Partner organization participants and invited Guests; group size cap at 20
Target Speaker profiles are Founder/CEOs of regional or global scale ups in target industry sectors (see below) with recent Series A or B raise from prominent investor(s). Session Lead supports the selection of Partner (Host VC), Speakers and planning in coordination with Partner and Global for a particular Forum. Forum participation is on an invitation only basis and designed for participants affiliated with Partners and the H2 community. H2 Forums follow Chatham House Rule to promote trusted and open conversations.
Session Lead
Designed as rotational role, Session Leads will team with Global for a single Chapter event across the following elements:
- Session Design: supports the selection of Partner (Host VC) and core session elements in coordination with Partner and Global for a particular Forum
- Forum Participation: serves as the overall lead on behalf of H2 for a session; includes participation as a Speaker for relevant segments
Forum Agenda
The default agenda for Chapter Forums (normally 2 hours in length) is attached below.
- Reception - 30 min
- Kickoff (H2, Partner) - 10 min; includes brief H2 and Partner overviews + participant intros
- Discussion Segment- 50 min; 2 Speakers @ 25 min each including Q&A
- Networking - 30 min
Industry Sectors
![]() AGRICULTURE |
![]() ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
![]() AR/VR |
![]() BLOCKCHAIN |
![]() CLIMATE |
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![]() COMMUNICATIONS |
![]() CONNECTED DEVICES |
![]() CONSUMER |
![]() DATA & ANALYTICS |
![]() ECOMMERCE |
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![]() EDUCATION |
![]() ENTERPRISE |
![]() FINANCIAL SERVICES |
![]() HARDWARE |
![]() HEALTH |
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![]() MARKETING |
![]() MARKETPLACES |
![]() MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT |
![]() MOBILITY |
![]() ON DEMAND |
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![]() PRODUCTIVITY |
![]() REAL ESTATE |
![]() SAAS |
![]() SECURITY |
![]() SMART CITIES |
Chapter Socials
In addition to Forums, Socials are hosted at a Chapter level from time to time (e.g. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) giving H2 members the opportunity to connect locally on an informal basis. These events are organized through collaborations between H2 Global, designated Social Hosts and any partner/sponsor organizations.