• All Things AI

    The Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, United States
  • Strength in Numbers Mixer (RSVP Required)

    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 […]

  • RevUp Capital & Capacity Capital’s Founder & Investor Happy Hour

    The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge 119 Orange St 3rd Floor, Durham, NC, United States

    ​Join Pilot, Melissa Withers of RevUp Capital, and Jonathan Bragdon of Capacity Capital for a casual happy hour bringing together founders and investors in town for Venture Connect. Please note RSVP is required: https://luma.com/tyonl1ib

  • Kickoff Party

    Bay 7 324 Blackwell St #700, Durham, NC, United States

    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.

  • 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, Bilan […]