CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking & Pitch Extravaganza - IN PERSON at Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner, VA
Refund Policy
No Refunds
Agenda
5:00 PM - 6:30 PMREGISTRATION / NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium
6:30 PM - 6:50 PM
WELCOME REMARKS - Valo Park Auditorium
6:50 PM - 7:40 PM
COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Valo Park Auditorium
Promising, Early-Stage Companies will present
7:40 PM - 9:00 PMEXPO AND NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium
Wine & Cheese Reception in the Atrium featuring the music of the Halley Shoenberg Trio
About this event
Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
IN-PERSON
December 16th, 2024
Come join us in Tysons Corner, VA for a CONNECTpreneur Forum Event like you've never seen before!CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years and Is cited as "The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic" by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.
Space is very limited at this venue, and we expect another Sold Out crowd, so there will be no on-site registration.
All attendees must be pre-registered.
Program Highlights:
- Showcase of emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.- We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders, including 75+ angels and private investors, family offices, etc.
- Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region.
- Heavy networking before, during, and after the event
Special Guests and Speakers:
TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneurVICTOR HOSKINS, CEO, FCEDA
JENNIFER TAYLOR, CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council
JULIE COONS, CEO, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
TOM WEITHMAN, VIPC Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners
PAT SHERIDAN, CEO, Modus Create
RAE STOTT, CEO, Refraction
WILL CHOI, Assurance Partner, Forvis Mazars
Event Partners:
Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityRefraction
Modus Create
Forvis Mazars
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Northern Virginia Technology Council
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG - Association for Enterprise Growth
Buzzy Rocket
New York Life
Startup Grind
Keiretsu Forum
Founder Institute
MIT Alumni Angels
Dingman Center Angels
Blu Venture Investors
Citrine Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Ryan & Wetmore