June 4, 2026 - IN PERSON
"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."
About this Event
Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
Tysons Corner, VA - IN PERSON
June 4, 2026
CONNECTpreneur Forum returns to Tysons Corner on June 4 for a morning of high-impact networking, investor connections, and emerging tech innovation.
This curated, in-person event brings together active investors, founders, CEOs, and business leaders for meaningful conversations and real opportunities.
The event will feature:
- Investor Spotlight with leading early-stage VCs
- Showcase of emerging tech companies
- Networking before, during, and after the program
Attendance is limited to maintain a high-quality experience, and this event is expected to sell out in advance.
Beverages and light fare will be provided.
Special Guests and Speakers:
TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur; CEO, Opus8, Inc.
RAE STOTT, CEO, Refraction
JOHN NEWBY, CEO, Virginia Bio
ANNA NISSINEN, Senior Vice President, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
JENNIFER TAYLOR , CEO, The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
Investor Spotlight:
MAURICE BOISSIERE, Partner & Chief Customer Officer, DataTribe
DEBORAH HEMINGWAY, Managing Partner, Ecphora Capital
TOM WEITHMAN, Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners
INVITED: Blu Venture Investors
Companies will be introduced by:
ANTHONY MILLIN, NEXT Chair, Partner, Shulman Rogers
DEBBIE CLINE, Founder and Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket
EVENT PARTNERS
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Refraction
Forvis Mazars
Northern Virginia Chamber
Northern Virginia Technology Council
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
BuzzyRocket
NFP
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
CIM Securities
StartupGrind
BioBuzz
Blu Venture
Cybersecurity Association
Keiretsu Forum
Dingman Center Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Founder Institute
Annual Wharton DC Summit
Center for Advancing Innovation
Ryan & Wetmore
Join us on Social!
Please "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur
And visit our Website at connectpreneur.org
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:20 AM
REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT: DataTribe, Ecphora Capital, Virginia Venture Partners
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH
🕑: 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM
NETWORKING
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Valo Park Conference Center, 7950 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, United States
USD 84.74 to USD 3112.79
