The Experience
Now in its 41st year, Venture Connect serves as the primary connector for Tech and Biotech companies in the Southeast that are seeking capital and other resources to accelerate their growth. The two day experience is designed to endorse, catalyze and amplify quality connections that strengthen your network. Whether you attend the two-day Summit or just the closing Celebration – it will be the best investment you make this year.
PURCHASE TICKETS
CED offers two ticket types: Startups and General Admission (aka everyone else.) You have the option to purchase a summit pass that includes entry on both days and the celebration on March 25th. OR just a ticket to the celebration. The Celebration ticket is perfect for locals who want to come out and support the local startup ecosystem.
VENTURE CONNECT
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for CED
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY47V
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
VENTURE CONNECT
We’ve partnered with select Durham hotels to make your Venture Connect 2026 experience convenient and comfortable. Each property offers special rates and perks exclusively for our attendees — but don’t wait too long, as rooms are limited and booking cut-off dates apply.
Aloft by Marriott
345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
- Booking Cut-Off Date: February 21, 2026
Stay steps away from the excitement! Aloft Durham Downtown offers a modern, stylish stay on the same block as DPAC. Enjoy easy access to Venture Connect events and downtown attractions—no driving required!
Unscripted Durham – JDV by Hyatt
202 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701
- Booking Cut-Off Date: February 23, 2026
Unscripted Durham delivers comfort and creativity in a lively downtown setting. Guests enjoy 20% off parking fees in the attached public garage — just show your Venture Connect badge during their stay.
PITCH
Join our waitlist to be the first to know when pitch applications open!
AGENDA
Keynote speakers, events, and more are in the works now. More to come soon.
SPONSOR
This investment will deliver immediate value in front of an audience that suits you while fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of North Carolina