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SUMMARY:Early-Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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 if they’d be a great partner for startups building in these early innings. \nThank you\, Deloitte\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/early-stage-investor-reverse-pitch-vc26-2/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T152500
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SUMMARY:Signal or Noise: What AI in Biotech is Actually Worth
DESCRIPTION: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 workflows. \n\nPae Wu\, General Partner – SOSV\nMarcel Frenkel\, CEO – Ten63 Therapeutics\nJason Burke\, Chief AI & StrategyOfficer – Creo\nReed Few\, Director\, Data Science External Innovation\, R&D – Johnson & Johnson\nDave Ousterhout\, Partner – Cape Fear Bio\, will help guide the discussion.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/signal-or-noise-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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CREATED:20260220T192719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182609Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Science for a Healthier Planet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThank you\, NCBiotech\, for sponsoring this event. \n \n 
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-healthier-planet-vc26-day2/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140500
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CREATED:20260303T154942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T012349Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Hear from our area’s youngest entrepreneurs out of the NC School of Science and Mathematics who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges: \n\nJulianna Jones\nAnne Boafo\nCaroline Wang\nLucas Rodriguez Chiappetta
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-ncssm-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133500
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CREATED:20260220T192559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T154936Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Human Health — Biotech & Medtech
DESCRIPTION: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 innovators are tackling some of healthcare’s most persistent challenges.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-humanhealth-day2-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T110500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
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CREATED:20260220T192431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182454Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Software Innovation
DESCRIPTION:This 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 to replacing inefficiency with intelligence — and delivering measurable impact to the people and organizations they serve.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-software-day2-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T105000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T192248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182414Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech
DESCRIPTION:The companies in this session are operating at the frontier of what hardware and deep technology can do. From advanced robotics and satellite systems to novel materials and semiconductor architecture\, these innovators are building the physical and computational infrastructure of tomorrow.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-deeptech-vc26-2/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T083000
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CREATED:20260220T192007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T120339Z
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SUMMARY:Day 2 Kickoff | Dealroom Sizes Up the Triangle Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:How does the Triangle stack up against the leading startup ecosystems in the world? Dealroom CEO Yoram Wijngaarde opens with a global snapshot of venture activity\, highlighting trends across capital\, sectors\, and emerging innovation hubs. Drawing on insights from the Triangle’s Dealroom initiative with CED\, Yoram then joins Bill Spruill for a candid discussion on where the region is gaining momentum\, where it still has ground to make up\, and what it will take for the Triangle to climb the global ranks.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-2-kickoff-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T162500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T171000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T180630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T120608Z
UID:10000549-1774369500-1774372200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat | Supercharge GTM in the Modern AI Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Go to market execution is where most startups stall\, and AI is changing how the best teams solve it. Kelly Breslin Wright\, former President and COO of Gong and CRO of Tableau\, joins Susan Cook\, former CEO of Zaloni and CEO of DAS42\, for a candid conversation on building high performing GTM engines. They will share practical lessons on hiring\, ICP clarity\, messaging\, and using AI to move faster without losing focus\, plus what founders often get wrong when trying to scale revenue.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/ai-with-kelly-wright-susan-cook-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T152500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T161000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T180457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T161329Z
UID:10000548-1774365900-1774368600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Tech Investor Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join a respected panel of growth-stage investors (moderated by Peter Franconi of Fulcrum Equity Partners) as they discuss relevant topics ranging from the capital raising environment to the prevalence of AI in software business models.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/investor-panel-tech-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T142000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T151000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T175307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182024Z
UID:10000543-1774362000-1774365000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech
DESCRIPTION:The companies in this session are operating at the frontier of what hardware and deep technology can do. From advanced robotics and satellite systems to novel materials and semiconductor architecture\, these innovators are building the physical and computational infrastructure of tomorrow.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-deeptech-day1-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140500
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T180330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181935Z
UID:10000547-1774358100-1774361100@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Science for a Healthier Planet
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentations-healthier-planet-vc26-day1/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T180129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140640Z
UID:10000546-1774350300-1774353600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Software Innovation
DESCRIPTION:This 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 to replacing inefficiency with intelligence — and delivering measurable impact to the people and organizations they serve. \nThank you to our sponsors\, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Centri Business Consulting.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-software-day1-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T105000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T175954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181812Z
UID:10000545-1774346400-1774349400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Human Health — Biotech & Medtech
DESCRIPTION: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 innovators are tackling some of healthcare’s most persistent challenges. \nThank you\, Wyrick Robbins\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentations-human-health-day1-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T094500
DTSTAMP:20260406T230326
CREATED:20260220T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T011004Z
UID:10000542-1774341000-1774345500@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Opening Session | Dematerialization and Rematerialization
DESCRIPTION:Venture 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 the defining force of the 21st century: dematerialization—the ongoing shift of physical products\, infrastructure\, and entire industries into software. For more than three decades\, software has reshaped manufacturing\, logistics\, retail\, media\, telecommunications\, transportation\, banking\, and finance. \nNow\, we are entering the next phase: rematerialization. Powered by artificial intelligence\, computational biology\, and synthetic biology\, physical systems and resources can be redesigned and re-engineered into entirely new configurations. Machine intelligence is accelerating value creation\, unlocking new business models\, and challenging conventional assumptions about how companies are built and scaled. From AI-driven enterprises to programmable biology\, these twin forces will redefine both software services and life sciences—reshaping the very foundation of venture investment. \nBuilding on these opening insights\, Tercek is joined on stage by Chloë Domergue\, Principal and Practice Leader in Human Capital at Deloitte\, for a forward-looking conversation about what future organizations will require to succeed. As technology transforms how value is created\, fundamental questions emerge: How many people does a startup truly need? What roles will matter most? How will human capital strategies evolve in an era defined by intelligent systems? Together\, they will explore how founders and investors must rethink talent\, structure\, and scale for the next generation of high-growth companies.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-1-opening-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Stage\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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