• Presentation Session | Human Health — Biotech & Medtech

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

    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 […]

  • KPMG & Launch Chapel Hill Showcase

    DPAC President’s Club
    DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Launch Chapel Hill Powered by KPMG presents a live showcase of its inaugural cohort, featuring ten early stage AI and deeptech startups building technical, high impact solutions. Founders take the […]

  • The Science Leading NC’s Next Biotech Wave

    NanaSteak
    NanaSteak 345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Presentation Session | Science for a Healthier Planet

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

    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. Thank you, NCBiotech, for sponsoring this event.  

  • From Lean Startup to the One Person Unicorn

    DPAC President’s Club
    DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    Most founders think “lean” means hiring slowly and using ChatGPT on the side. That’s outdated. At 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 […]

  • Signal or Noise: What AI in Biotech is Actually Worth

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

    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 […]

  • Ask Me Anything: Go-To-Market

    DPAC President’s Club
    DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    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.

  • Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch

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

    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. Thank you, Deloitte, for sponsoring this event.

  • Early-Stage Investor Reverse Pitch

    DPAC President’s Club
    DPAC President's Club 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Celebration

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

    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 […]