# Event Details - **Event Name**: CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to CONNECTails networking event, where meetings happen and deals get done. Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor: Finnegan, LLCAbout this EventJoin us for CONNECTails networking event, a joint production of and Group 3D. CONNECTpreneur is the premiere networking and professional development organization for over 25,000 Entrepreneurs, VCs and angels, CEOs, and other business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region.CONNECTails is where our community comes together to meet, greet, learn about new opportunities, network, imbibe, and relax in a lively professional atmosphere.Special Thanks to our Premiere Sponsor: :When your most valuable assets are ideas, innovation, and brand—you need the best to protect them. Finnegan, an intellectual property law firm, is trusted by global leaders to protect and advance what sets them apart. From high-stakes litigation to cutting-edge patent strategy and innovative brand management, we deliver unmatched depth, agility, and results. --This event is a great opportunity for start-up companies in the biotech fields that are seeking funding to introduce themselves, meet with potential investors, network with future employees, and connect with quality service providers.Registration:Attendees: Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding & Students - $35 in advanceAttendee: Investors, Government - $45 in advanceAttendee: Vendors and Service Providers - $75 in advanceEXCITING NEW VENUE!This month we take over the entire lower-level bar area at:matchbox Rockville1699 Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852Nearest Metro: Twinbrook on the Red LineParking: Plenty of surface spots in the shopping center next doorIncludes: First drink ticket, hot appetizers, swag, one door prize chanceDress: Professional casualMusic: Classic Rock and JazzVibe: Select, friendly, positive, professionalBring: Your own name badge from a previous event or conference. To this last point, a modest prize will be given to the attendee with the most improbable, random, or interesting name badge, subject entirely of course whims of the event organizers.Our Honorary Hosts for the evening include of . Carrie is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across the biotechnology and scientific community, and is committed to fostering innovation and strategic growth in our region. is the Senior Investment Director at . He leads a team of investment professionals who make early-stage venture capital investments across sectors, with a primary focus on biopharma, medtech, and healthcare. Over the last 15 years, he has led over 250 transactions for the VVP fund. is a well-known CONNECTpreneur Ambassador and has invested in and/or advised 45+ biopharma and tech startups (Virtech Bio, GBI Bio, Pacira Bio). He is CEO of Michael Smith Business Development, and his last exit - Two Hat Security – was acquired by Microsoft for $300M+., Managing Partner of Ecphora Capital. The Good Doctor Deb is an investor, entrepreneur, research scientist, strategic advisor, mover, shaker, and proven champion of start-ups in our region., Chief of Strategy and Business Development at MTEC | Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium. His goal is to accelerate the commercialization of biomedical products and improve military health outcomes.All our Honorary Hosts look forward to meeting all attendees, talking shop, exploring investment opportunities, and enjoying a fun evening.KUDOS to the Exhibiting Companies for this event:: Travel-EZ.com is a telepresence designed to reduce travel delays, weather disruptions and costs, enabling pre-visits to distant locations through a unique alternative to traditional travel. Conquiro is an AI-powered operational intelligence platform helping hospitals optimize assets, streamline workflows, reduce waste, lower costs, and improve performance across the enterprise.: VirTech Bio's OxyBridge™, a patented (4 issued) hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC), addresses blood loss in trauma and organ support. Large-animal primate proof-of-concept studies are complete.--Additional Sponsorship and Entrepreneur Exhibitor slots are available. Send an email to Hank Dearden (hankd@iiid.com) for details and we'll take care of you right away.Bring plenty of business cards, register today, we look forward to seeing you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/74d92030-a6a4-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w958-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/74e5ca60-a6a4-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1116-h740-dc083888-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/74f42240-a6a4-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockville/connectails-networking-for-biotech-entrepreneurs-and-investors/100001995605131669 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, music, entertainment, shopping, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Matchbox - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 1335.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockville - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Matchbox - **lat**: 39.0620756 - **long**: -77.12504919999999 - **full address**: Matchbox, 1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ca5de2d9206d7d8d9a90456c3c58e76e6eb0df92f2e145d7adca11a749cf7087-rimg-w800-h567-dc15182d-gmir.jpg?v=1785377074 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors being held? - **A:** CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Matchbox, 1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors? - **A:** CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors is organized by CONNECTpreneur and Group 3D. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors 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 Rockville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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