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  • All Things AI

    The Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, United States

  • Strength in Numbers Mixer

    Pine and Poplar 307 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC, United States

    We're excited to see our Strength in Numbers members at Venture Connect! We'll be kicking off the summit with an invite-only Strength in Numbers Mixer on Monday, March 23th, the afternoon before Venture Connect begins. The private gathering is your chance to build connections with fellow female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and key ecosystem partners in […]

  • Kickoff Party

    Join us as we officially kick off Venture Connect 2026 with an evening designed to energize, connect, and celebrate the entrepreneurial community. Thank you to our sponsors Baker Donelson and Xyzagen for this event! How do you get your invite? By purchasing your Venture Connect ticket! Register Here.

  • Venture Connect 2026

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    DPAC 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Join 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.

  • Pendominium

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States

  • Doors Open | Registration, Check-In & Breakfast

    DPAC Floor 1 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Kick off your VC26 experience with registration and a light continental breakfast. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee, fuel up for an inspiring day ahead, and get ready to dive into the conversations that will shape the future of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Doors open early—see you there! Special thanks to our Breakfast Sponsor, Edward […]

  • Partnering & Investor Meetings

    DPAC Floor 3 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Looking 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!

  • Sponsor Connection

    DPAC Floor 2 Lobby 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Spend time connecting with our Venture Connect sponsors! Visit their booths, learn about their work, and explore ways to collaborate and build meaningful relationships.

  • Opening Session | Dematerialization and Rematerialization

    DPAC Stage
    DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Venture Connect 2026 opens with a bold framing of the venture landscape amid sweeping technological and societal change. Robert Tercek, co-founder of The Futurists Network and Nura Studios AI, explores the defining force of the 21st century: dematerialization—the ongoing shift of physical products, infrastructure, and entire industries into software. For more than three decades, software […]