Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 21st IN PERSON in DC

CONNECTpreneur is an affiliate of Opus8, Inc. We facilitate high-end C-level connections, dealmaking, capital formation, and education. CONNECTpreneur is a community of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. Since 2011, over 40,000 business leaders from around the world have attended our bi-monthly Forums and monthly virtual "Rocket Pitch + Power Networking" events. The conferences are widely considered to be among the best early investment networking events in the country. More info at CONNECTpreneur.org

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Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington DC
September 21, 2023 - IN PERSON

"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."

International Square - 8th Floor

<h2>Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington DC - IN PERSON</h2><h3>Thursday, Sep 21, 2023, 8:00am EDT</h3><h3>A﻿bout this Event:</h3>CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World&#x27;s Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 12 years and Is cited as &quot;The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic&quot; by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.This will be our 55th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 12 years!*Continental breakfast and unlimited coffee will be provided.*All attendees must be pre-registered.<h3>Program Highlights:</h3>- Updates from Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia; George Washington University, and the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District- We expect 300+ business leaders, including 100+ CEOs &amp; Founders, as well as dozens of angels &amp; VCs- Showcase of Emerging tech companies - Heavy networking before, during, and after the event<h3>DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023</h3><h3>AGENDA</h3>8:00 - 9:00 am - REGISTRATION / NETWORKING9:00 - 9:30 am - WELCOME REMARKSS. TIEN WONG - CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur ForumS﻿KYLAR RALLISON - Community Manager, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur ForumLEONA AGOURIDIS - Executive Director, Golden Triangle Business Improvement DistrictDAN DOOLEY - Managing Director, Tishman SpeyerDAVID MARSHALL, Associate Dean, College of Professional Studies, The George Washington UniversityKEITH ANDERSON - Interim Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia9:30 - 10:45 am - COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - 12 Promising Early Stage CompaniesCompanies will be introduced by:ANTHONY MILLIN - Founder and Co-Chair, NEXT, powered by Shulman RogersMARK HAAS, CEO, Association for Enterprise GrowthP﻿RESENTING COMPANIES:Avstera Therapeutics Corp.Heudia HealthImmortaINSEER, Inc.Liquet TechnologiesNovel MicrodevicesOspreyBioPixelRainSonoStikTRAVELADVANCES.COMWildcardXero Thera, Inc.10:45 am - Noon - INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY + NETWORKINGELIZABETH PACKER, Associate Director of Economic Development, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District<h3>EVENT PARTNERS</h3>Golden Triangle Business Improvement DistrictDMPED - Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of ColumbiaTishman SpeyerGWU Technology Commercialization OfficeGWU Office of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipNEXT, powered by Shulman RogersAssociation for Enterprise GrowthNFPNew York LifeBaltimore AngelsMaryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring ServicesStartup Grind Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)Keiretsu ForumAsian American Chamber of CommerceB﻿YONDB﻿luVenturesGeorgetown Entrepreneurship InitiativeInstitute for Excellence in SalesWharton DC Innovation SummitFounder InstituteRyan &amp; WetmoreKoBEU.S. International Development Center (USIDC)National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE)<a href="https://connectpreneur.org/testimonials" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA</a><a href="https://connectpreneur.org/attendees" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)</a>J﻿oin us on Social!Please &quot;Like&quot; us on Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur</a>Follow us on Twitter and Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/Connectpreneur" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@connectpreneur</a>And visit our Website at <a href="https://connectpreneur.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">connectpreneur.org</a><a href="https://connectpreneur.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><h3>FAQs</h3>What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? The International Square venue (1825 I Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006) is located one block from the Farragut West Metro station and 3 blocks from the Farragut North Metro station. There are several parking garages and on-street parking around the building.How can I contact the organizer with any questions?You can e-mail CONNECTpreneur Community Manager Skylar Rallison at srallison@opus8.com.What&#x27;s the refund policy?All sales are final and there are no refunds. Any cancellations received before October 1, 2022 may be credited towards a future CONNECTpreneur Forum.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No. Once you register on Eventbrite, you are good to go! We will send you a couple of confirmation email s in the days leading up to the event.Can I update my registration information?YesIs my registration fee or ticket transferrable?The “Service Provider” ticket is fully transferable. The Investor/Entrepreneur/CEO ticket is transferable only to another investor, founder or CEO. It is not transferrable to a service provider.How can I apply to present?If you have a promising early stage company that is raising capital or wanting to make a product announcement, please contact presenters@opus8.com. We have a Committee review process for prospective presenting companies.

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