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 […]
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Bay 7 324 Blackwell St #700, Durham, NC, United States
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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, […]
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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 StatesKick 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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Opening Session | Dematerialization and Rematerialization
DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesVenture 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 […]
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Presentation Session | Human Health — Biotech & Medtech
DPAC Stage 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesFrom 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 […]
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Presentation Session | Early-Stage Technology Companies
DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesIn addition to the DPAC Stage presentations, Venture Connect features a dynamic lightning round where emerging technology companies present rapid-fire pitches.
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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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Presentation Session | Early-Stage Life Science Companies
DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United StatesIn addition to the DPAC Stage presentations, Venture Connect features a dynamic lightning round where emerging life science companies present rapid-fire pitches.
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Biotech Investor Lunch
NanaSteak 345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC, United StatesWe are excited to host an invite-only Biotech Investor Lunch during Venture Connect. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow biotech investors over lunch and engage in insightful […]