Events
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Venture Connect 2026
FeaturedDPAC 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin CED for Venture Connect 2026, the leading conference in the Southeast for scaling startups. Spotlight on: Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech, Software Innovation, Human Health: Biotech, Tools & Therapeutics, and Science for a Healthier Planet.
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Pendominium
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States -
Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome
DPAC Floor 1 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesStart your second day at VC26 with registration and a light continental breakfast. Grab a coffee, reconnect with fellow attendees, and get ready for another day of impactful conversations and […]
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Partnering & Investor Meetings
DPAC Floor 3 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesLooking to accelerate your business growth? Bookable meeting spaces are available for one-on-one conversations with investors, partners, and key ecosystem resources. Whether you’re seeking capital, strategic guidance, or industry connections, this is your chance to forge valuable relationships that drive your startup forward. Schedule your meetings and make every moment count!
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Sponsor Connection
DPAC Floor 2 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesSpend time connecting with our Venture Connect sponsors! Visit their booths, learn about their work, and explore ways to collaborate and build meaningful relationships.
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Day 2 Kickoff | Dealroom Sizes Up the Triangle Ecosystem
DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesHow does the Triangle stack up against the leading startup ecosystems in the world? Dealroom CEO Yoram Wijngaarde opens with a global snapshot of venture activity, highlighting trends across capital, sectors, and emerging innovation hubs. Drawing on insights from the Triangle’s Dealroom initiative with CED, Yoram then joins Bill Spruill for a candid discussion on […]
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Presentation Session | Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech
DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesThe companies in this session are operating at the frontier of what hardware and deep technology can do. From advanced robotics and satellite systems to novel materials and semiconductor architecture, these innovators are building the physical and computational infrastructure of tomorrow.
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Student & Startup Talent Meet-Up
DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesAn informal, high-energy meet-up designed to connect students, startups, and university partners in one room. Whether you're a founder looking for sharp summer talent or a student seeking a hands-on […]
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Collaborative Intelligence: Designing the Human x AI Workforce for Maximum Value
NanaSteak 345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC, United StatesThe question is no longer whether AI will reshape your workforce. It already has. The harder question, and one most organizations have yet to solve is: how do you intentionally […]
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Presentation Session | Software Innovation
DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesThis session showcases software companies using artificial intelligence, automation, and modern cloud platforms to solve real-world problems across healthcare, construction, education, finance, and beyond. What unites them is a commitment […]
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How Fundraising Actually Works
DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesMost founders think fundraising is a pitch contest. It isn’t. It’s a structured process driven by preparation, evidence, and investor psychology. In this talk, Lesley Ross shares the playbook founders […]