
Gil Horsky is the Founding Managing Partner of FLORA Ventures an early-stage fund partnering with the best purpose-driven entrepreneurs redefining the $8T Food, Sustainability & Nutrition industries, to make food that is good for people and kind to the planet. The investment thesis is focused on the intersection of the Food industry with Planetary & Human Health, all underpinned by deep-tech. Gil is an early backer of some of the industry’s leading & most successful ventures: Lembas, OlsAro, Bluewhite (exited), Kencko, Chunk, Hu Kitchen (exited) & others, and his portfolio had raised +$300mm as follow-on investments. Gil was previously the co-founder of SnackFutures, the Venture Capital Investment (CVC) arm from Mondelēz, the largest snacking company in the world. He led the company’s venture capital investments into disruptive AgriFood-Tech startups and emerging consumer food-brands. Throughout his career, Gil had the privilege to work in a variety of commercial roles on some of the most iconic global food brands: Milka, Pepsi, Quaker Oats, Toblerone, Cadbury, Oreo, Tropicana & Nestle Purina. Gil Horsky leveraged strong business & consumer insights to identify, develop and launch over $800mm of new food products, FoodTech technologies and businesses around the world. His professional career has taken him around the world gaining strong international experience in both developing & emerging markets. Gil is a member of leading investment and global communities for thought-leadership & internationally minded investors, such as: Toniic& World.Minds , and a regular contributor and speaker in leading industry journals and international conferences.
Briefings
In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.
Your Agenda
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- Mention any fellow speaker/table captains who are also attending
- Mention what companies/people you are excited to meet at Bits
Your Ticket
Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.
Your Presentation - deadline 24.09.2025
1. Presentation File:
- Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
- Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.
2. PDF File:
- A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.
3. Fonts:
- Any custom fonts used in your presentation (please include the font files).
4. Videos:
- All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
- Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
- File type: MP4 or .m4v.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.
More for You
Hotel
We’ve taken care of your accomodation — enjoy a comfortable stay at one of our selected partner hotels near the venue.
Shuttle
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service between the conference and event venues — reserved for our VIP guests.
Tracht
We’ve got your traditional bavarian attire covered — find all details here about your Dirndl or Lederhosen.
Your Contact Person

Maria Laura Valdivieso Vélez

Christine Bruckschlögl

Ann-Kathrin Kühnle

Teresa Hähnlein

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