Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - April 16, IN PERSON in DC
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
GWU University Student Center Continental Ballroom | Washington, DC
April 16, 2026 - IN PERSON
"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."
About this Event
Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
Washington DC - IN PERSON
April 16, 2025
CONNECTpreneur Forums are bi-monthly in person networking mashups, which have been attended by over 35,000 business leaders over the past 14 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.
- Heavy networking before, during, and after the event
Beverages and light fare will be provided.
Special Guests and Speakers:
TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur; CEO, Opus8, Inc.
RICHIE BRANDENBURG, CEO, Unfold Hospitality
NINA ALBERT, Deputy Mayor, Government of the District of Columbia
BRIAN COBLITZ, Executive Director, Technology Commercialization Office, GWU
TASHA CORNISH, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association, Inc.
GUC OZENCI, Managing Director - DC, Founder Institute
GEORGE THOMAS, CEO, ConnectedDMV
DARIUS CLAIR, Director of Programs, DC Startup & Tech Week
Companies will be introduced by:
SARA CLASPER, Associate Attorney, NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
EVENT PARTNERS
Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
DMPED - Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia
GWU Technology Commercialization Office
GWU Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
BuzzyRocket
Montgomery County Economic Development Corp.
NFP
Tishman Speyer
Northern Virginia Technology Council
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Startup Grind
Cybersecurity Association
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Dingman Center Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founder Institute
Annual Wharton DC Summit
Enterprise Transformation Solutions
Ryan & Wetmore
Join us on Social!
Please "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur
And visit our Website at connectpreneur.org
Agenda
đź•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
đź•‘: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
đź•‘: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NETWORKING
Where is it happening?
GWU University Student Center Continental Ballroom, 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 78.83 to USD 3299.56



















