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The Scale Up CXO Series

The Scale up CXO Series at Sifted Summit is designed for c-suite executives who are navigating hyper-growth, tackling operational complexities and striving for sustainable success.

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What to expect

Information and location

The Scale up CXO Series is an invite only event and part of Sifted Summit 2025 on October 8-9 at Magazine, London. Open only to c-suite leaders from companies with 50+ employees and have secured series A and above.
A ticket to any of the sessions in the Scale up CXO Series also gives access to the full two day event.

Exclusive event spaces

As part of the invite only programme, attendees will gain access to private networking sessions, the CXO lounge, breakfast, lunch or drinks and exclusive social events—giving attendees the space to build meaningful connections in a relaxed, high-value setting.

Unfiltered founder and CXO stories

Hear directly from the leaders behind Europe’s most exciting scaleups as they share their mistakes, pivots and breakthroughs. Get an inside look at the decisions that shaped their growth and the lessons they wish they’d known earlier — all under strict Chatham House Rules. 

Access the inner circle

Meet and exchange ideas with other CEOs, CFOs, CHROs and senior leaders from European tech who are facing the same high-stakes decisions—whether it’s expanding internationally, managing rapid hiring or preparing for an exit.

Agenda 
Wednesday October 8 

Scaling a European startup isn't for the faint hearted. With founders facing funding shortages, talent struggles, and tough decisions that can make or break their company, the hard truths of scaling are clearer than ever. So, how do you keep momentum when resources are tight, competition is fierce, and your team is looking to you for answers?

Today’s CFOs aren’t just keeping track of numbers – they’re navigating AI disruption, economic uncertainty, and aggressive growth targets. How are CFOs balancing innovation without disrupting operational stability? What’s the secret to keeping the board onside? How can you make sure your lean, mean finance team is built for growth?

Thursday October 9

For chief people officers, balancing profitability with growth is a constant challenge. While cutting costs can be tempting, long-term success depends on retaining top talent and scaling culture – not just headcount. How can scaleups continue to rapidly grow without burning out their people? How can CPOs protect work culture amid change? Can AI drive growth while keeping the human touch?

Scaleup CMOs are not just building brands – they're firefighting, pivoting, and getting results despite low resources and shifting markets. So, at a time when you need to stay competitive and drive business growth, how can you balance creativity with AI innovation and commercial impact? What’s the key to managing investor and board expectations when navigating a strategic pivot? How do you protect your brand when things go wrong?

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