CONNECTpreneur Summerfest - Networking Extravaganza - June 13, IN PERSON

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

BYOND

DeGross Consulting

Baltimore Angels

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Valo Park Conference Center, 7950 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, United States