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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Human Health — Biotech & Medtech
DESCRIPTION:From ENT care to oncology\, the companies in this session are redefining how medicine is practiced\, delivered\, and experienced. Whether through novel device engineering\, AI-powered diagnostics\, or breakthrough therapeutics\, these innovators are tackling some of healthcare’s most persistent challenges.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-humanhealth-day2-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:The Science Leading NC's Next Biotech Wave
DESCRIPTION:The Triangle’s next biotech companies are already taking shape in university labs. This session brings six faculty scientists to the stage to present discoveries at the frontier of venture formation — giving investors an early look at the human health innovations poised to anchor the Triangle’s next wave of biotech companies.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/dave-ousterout-vc26/
LOCATION:NanaSteak\, 345 Blackwell St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Hear from our area’s youngest entrepreneurs out of the NC School of Science and Mathematics who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges: \n\nJulianna Jones\nAnne Boafo\nCaroline Wang\nLucas Rodriguez Chiappetta
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-ncssm-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Science for a Healthier Planet
DESCRIPTION:The companies in this session are confronting some of the most pressing environmental and agricultural challenges of our time. From climate-resilient crops to next-generation water treatment and sustainable seafood\, these innovators are using science to build a more resilient and sustainable world. \nThank you\, NCBiotech\, for sponsoring this event. \n \n 
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-healthier-planet-vc26-day2/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:From Lean Startup to the One Person Unicorn
DESCRIPTION:Most founders think “lean” means hiring slowly and using ChatGPT on the side. That’s outdated. \nAt Ariso\, Erkang Zheng works with two “teammates” every day: Ari\, an AI operating partner who handles the busywork and helps them grow\, and Ivan\, an AI engineering partner that ships code while we sleep. Together\, they let them do what used to require multiple managers\, analysts\, and engineers—without the overhead\, politics\, or burnout. \nIn this talk\, he’ll share how we’re redefining the lean startup: running like a future unicorn with a tiny team by treating AI not as a tool\, but as real operating leverage.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/erkang-zheng-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Signal or Noise: What AI in Biotech is Actually Worth
DESCRIPTION:This session looks at how AI is actually being evaluated in life science today. Rather than focusing on hype or predictions\, the conversation will explore what makes the technology credible\, where it is genuinely useful\, and why the companies gaining traction tend to be solving fundamental problems in ways that fit real scientific and industry workflows. \n\nPae Wu\, General Partner – SOSV\nMarcel Frenkel\, CEO – Ten63 Therapeutics\nJason Burke\, Chief AI & StrategyOfficer – Creo\nReed Few\, Director\, Data Science External Innovation\, R&D – Johnson & Johnson\nDave Ousterhout\, Partner – Cape Fear Bio\, will help guide the discussion.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/signal-or-noise-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Go-To-Market
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Breslin Wright returns to the stage for a live GTM Ask Me Anything following her Supercharge GTM session. This open Q&A gives founders and operators the chance to go deeper on go to market strategy\, hiring\, culture\, scaling revenue\, and the real impact of AI on sales. Bring your toughest questions.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/kelly-wright-gtm-qa-vc26-day2/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Hear from a few of our most engaged life sciences investors about their investment focus. These firms provide much needed funding and expertise to life sciences companies\, propelling their missions to improve global healthcare outcomes. \nThank you\, Deloitte\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/biotech-investor-reverse-pitch-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
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SUMMARY:Early-Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Early-stage startups navigate some of the most uncertain waters\, in search of their true north star of innovation. Let’s hear it from a few of the best groups to see if they’d be a great partner for startups building in these early innings. \nThank you\, Deloitte\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/early-stage-investor-reverse-pitch-vc26-2/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Don’t rush out just yet! Join us in the lobby for a celebration honoring our Venture Connect speakers and presenters. Enjoy beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic drinks as we toast to Venture Connect 2026.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/celebration-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Floor 2 Lobby\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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