Event Type : Event

Peer networks make us stronger.  We all know that the journey of launching and scaling a high-growth venture is demanding. Investing time to connect with those who are on a similar journey can improve your mental health, create clarity around the challenges you are facing, and unlock resources that help you grow.

CED is creating a space for you to build your peer network without distraction, and this time, bringing back a morning coffee event based on feedback (we really do read your survey responses!). This private event is for startup founders/CEOs and is invite only. If you would like to be considered for the list, please email Preet at pmankad@cendc.org or JP at jmaloney@cednc.org.

There is no cost to attend, but we will have a 50/50 raffle to help us pay the coffee tab.

Join us in the spring of 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina for Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo. Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We offer the most comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. We deliver premium networking and educational opportunities with a keen focus on city leaders and their priorities. Working closely with the technology community, we bring together the largest collection of intelligent systems providers for energy, infrastructure, networks, data management, urban mobility, citizen engagement and governance solutions.

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with over 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe.

Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profits, and government or are a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships. Our proprietary BIO One-on-One Partnering™ match-making platform—included in the Premier Access registration package—allows you to find potential partners, schedule and accept meetings.

Generations attendees can expect a rich and engaging two-day experience that combines thought-provoking keynote discussions, hands-on workshops and roundtables, and ample opportunities for networking. Throughout the conference, hear from leading experts, innovators, and changemakers, who will share their insights and perspectives on pressing global challenges and emerging solutions.

In addition to the formal programming, attendees will have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow attendees, explore the conference venue, and attend a special 10-year anniversary reception to celebrate the conference’s impact and progress over the past decade.

Who Should Attend?

Generations is designed for a wide range of stakeholders interested in building a more sustainable and equitable future through intergenerational collaboration and innovation. This includes policymakers, business leaders, startup founders, investors, and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, focused on the Fintech and Insurtech sectors.

Whether you are a young changemaker looking to make a difference in your community, a seasoned executive seeking to stay ahead of the curve, an impact investor interested in supporting solutions to pressing global challenges, or an ESO, this conference will provide valuable insights, connections, and opportunities for collaboration.