# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast - IN PERSON at Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner, VAAbout this EventBig Idea CONNECTpreneur ForumIN-PERSONDecember 16th, 2025Come join us in Tysons Corner, VA for a CONNECTpreneur Forum Event like you've never seen before!CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by 30,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years and Is cited as "The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic" by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.Space is very limited at this venue, and we expect another sold out crowd, so there will be no on-site registration.All attendees must be pre-registered.Program Highlights:- Showcase of emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.- We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders, including 75+ angels and private investors, family offices, etc.- Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region.- Heavy networking before, during, and after the eventFestive attire is encouraged!?Special Guests and Speakers:TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneurRAE STOTT, CEO, RefractionANNA NISSINEN, Senior Vice President, FCEDAJARED SLOANE, Vice President, Membership, NVCTOM WEITHMAN, VIPC Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director, Virginia Venture PartnersWILL CHOI, Assurance Partner, Forvis MazarsANTHONY MILLIN, NEXT Chair, Partner, Shulman RogersEvent Partners:Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityRefractionForvis MazarsTEDCONorthern Virginia Chamber of CommerceNorthern Virginia Technology CouncilNEXT, powered by Shulman RogersBuzzy RocketNFPNew York LifeStartup GrindKeiretsu ForumFounder InstituteMIT Alumni AngelsDingman Center AngelsBlu Venture InvestorsCitrine AngelsGeorgetown Entrepreneurship InitiativeWharton DC Innovation SummitAsian American Chamber of CommerceMaryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring ServicesRyan & WetmoreJoin us on Social!Please "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectpreneurFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneurAnd visit our Website at connectpreneur.orgAgenda?: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AMREGISTRATION / NETWORKING - Valo Park Atrium?: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AMWELCOME REMARKS - Valo Park Auditorium?: 09:50 AM - 10:40 AMCOMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Valo Park AuditoriumInfo: Promising, Early-Stage Companies will present?: 10:40 AM - 12:00 PMEXPO AND NETWORKING - Valo Park AtriumInfo: Breakfast in the Atrium featuring the music of the Halley Shoenberg Trio - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclean/the-big-idea-connectpreneur-holiday-breakfast-and-pitch-extravaganza/100001738710563099 - **Event Categories**: business, holiday, exhibitions, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 74.37, max: 84.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: McLean - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction - **lat**: 38.932099 - **long**: -77.2190493 - **full address**: Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction, 7950 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cd136c466f598221fc789d10097dd8a5394eb7a53c24ba38694de1d2f77fc08d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc952016-gmir.jpg?v=1759213727 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza being held? - **A:** The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza takes place on Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction, 7950 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza? - **A:** The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza is organized by CONNECTpreneur. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in McLean, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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