The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Summerfest - Networking & Pitch Extravaganza
IN PERSON - Tysons Corner, VA
June 13, 2024
"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."
Who said Summer is slow and quiet in the DMV? NO WAY!!
Come out and CELEBRATE innovation, get INSPIRED, and MAKE DEALS at this fun, high-energy Summer Festival of entrepreneurship and early stage investing!
Over 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the "Number One" tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region!
This unique event is like none other, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters.
And YES, the networking is unprecedented!
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 350 business leaders, including 130+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 100+ angels & VCs
- ROCKET PITCH SHOWCASE of 12 promising Emerging tech companies
- Panel of All Star VCs and investors
- Heavy NETWORKING throughout
- Music provided by the Halley Shoenberg Trio, one of the nation's top jazz ensembles
All attendees must be pre-registered due to strict building security. We expect another SOLD OUT crowd, so there will be no on-site registration.
For more information on previous CONNECTpreneur events, presenters, speakers, etc. or to download program books from our previous events, please visit our website at connectpreneur.org.
DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2024
AGENDA:
5:00 - 6:10 pm - REGISTRATION / NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium
6:10 - 6:25 pm - WELCOME REMARKS - Valo Park Auditorium
6:25 - 7:00pm - Panel of All-Star Investors
7:00 - 7:45 pm - COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Valo Park Auditorium
Companies will be introduced by:
7:45 - 8:30 pm - EXPO AND NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium
Wine & Cheese Reception in the Atrium
EVENT PARTNERS
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Refraction
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Northern Virginia Technology Council
FORVIS
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG - Association for Enterprise Growth
New York Life
BuzzyRocket
Startup Grind
Keiretsu Forum
Founder Institute
MIT Alumni Angels
Dingman Center Angels
Blu Venture Investors
Citrine Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Ryan & Wetmore
Click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA
Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)
