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 12 years and Is cited as "The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic" by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.

This will be our 57th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 12 years!

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 10 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

DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 2023 @ 5:00pm

AGENDA

5:00 - 6:30 pm - REGISTRATION / NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium

6:30 - 6:50 pm - WELCOME REMARKS - Valo Park Auditorium

TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur

ESTHER LEE, President and CEO, REFRACTION

VICTOR HOSKINS, President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

JENNIFER TAYLOR, CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council

6:50 - 7:40 pm - COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Valo Park Auditorium

Companies will be introduced by:

ANTHONY MILLIN, Founder and Chair, NEXT, Powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner, Third Sphere

LING ZHANG, Managing Director, FORVIS

7:40 - 8:45 pm - EXPO AND NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium

Wine & Cheese Reception in the Atrium featuring the music of the Halley Shoenberg Trio

8:45 - 10:30pm - AFTER PARTY - Refraction, 8th Floor