# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington, DC
September 23, 2026 - IN PERSON
"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."About this EventBig Idea CONNECTpreneur ForumWashington DC - IN PERSONSeptember 23, 2026CONNECTpreneur Forums are bi-monthly in person networking mashups, which have been attended by over 45,000 business leaders over the past 15 years.Space is very limited at this venue, and this will another Sold Out in person event, so there will be no on-site registration.All attendees must be pre-registered.Program Highlights:- We are capping attendance at 180+ business leaders, including 75+ angels and private investors, family offices, etc.- 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.- Investor spotlight: 3 leading investors speaking about current investment trends- Heavy networking before, during, and after the eventBeverages and light fare will be provided.Special Guests and Speakers:TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur; CEO, Opus8, Inc.TAMI HOWIE, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business AdministrationELLEN GRANBERG, President, The George Washington University (Invited)NINA ALBERT, Deputy Mayor, Planning and Economic Development, Government of the District of Columbia (Invited)Companies will be introduced by:ANTHONY MILLAN, Partner, Shulman RogersDEBBIE CLINE, Founder and Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy RocketEVENT PARTNERSGW Technology Commercialization OfficeGW Office of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipNEXT, powered by Shulman RogersBuzzyRocketNFPNorthern Virginia Technology CouncilMaryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring ServicesMontgomery County Economic Development Corp.CIM SecuritiesStartupGrindBioBuzzBlu VentureCybersecurity AssociationKeiretsu ForumDingman Center AngelsMIT Alumni AngelsGeorgetown Entrepreneurship InitiativeMaryland Hispanic Chamber of CommerceFounder InstituteAnnual Wharton DC SummitCenter for Advancing InnovationEnterprise Transformation SolutionsRyan & 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 - 09:20 AMREGISTRATION / NETWORKING🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AMWELCOME REMARKS🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:40 AMCOMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH🕑: 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM NETWORKING
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/big-idea-connectpreneur-forum-september-23-in-person-in-dc/100001988027265066
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: University Student Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 89.82, max: 3299.56, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Student Center
- **lat**: 38.8999239
- **long**: -77.0471129
- **full address**: University Student Center, 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC being held?
  - **A:** Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at University Student Center, 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC?
  - **A:** Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC is organized by CONNECTpreneur.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC 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 Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - September 23, IN PERSON in DC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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