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 27th. 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 NY3QU
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL
We recommend the following hotels located in downtown Raleigh. Please note that no code is required for booking.
AC Hotel by Marriott
Downtown Raleigh
9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Marriott
Downtown Raleigh
500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Residence Inn by Marriott
Downtown Raleigh
616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Sheraton by Marriott
Downtown Raleigh
421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Casso, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Downtown Raleigh
603 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
The Longleaf Hotel
Downtown Raleigh
300 N Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27603
PITCH
Applications are closed, but there is always next year! Explore our interactive directory of companies that will be onstage in March.
AGENDA
Explore our agenda including 103 company pitches, multiple investor panels and high-profile fireside discussions you won’t want to miss.
SPONSOR
This investment will deliver immediate value in front of an audience that suits you while fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of North Carolina.
“Overall, really solid. I think CED did a great job facilitating the events. I was really impressed by the quality of each and every company that spoke as well as the support from the state of NC from a variety of programs, including the CED.”
“The event fulfilled what I expected to find…it was well orchestrated, the environment supported the intent of the summit very well, and attendee population covered the startup-venture spectrum.”
