Ohio VC Fest 2025
Schedule
Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 at 11:30 am to Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH
About this Event
THE Destination for Tech Startups and Venture Capital Investments.
Ohio VC Fest is an annual, two-day event that celebrates our growing technology, innovation and investing community while showcasing Ohio as THE destination for tech startups and venture capital investments.
This year, Ohio VC Fest will spotlight AI and emerging trends shaping the future of innovation and venture capital. Featuring impactful speakers and industry leaders, our programming will dive into how AI is redefining industries and creating the next phase of venture growth.
Join us at the Huntington Convention Center for...
- Highlighted Keynotes
- Expert Panel Discussions
- 1:1 Curated Matchmaking
- Tech Startup Demo
- Trailblazer Accelerator Showcase
- Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
- World-Class Networking with more than 700 Tech Founders and Investors
Register today to connect with industry innovators, disruptors, and motivated founders and investors who are fueling growth and shaping the Midwest’s tech economy.
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Day 1 Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration, Demo Zone & Sponsor Walkthrough
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Welcome & Keynote
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Trailblazer Startup Pitches | Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Venture Connections – Founder x Investor
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Event Programming
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Event Programming
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Reception
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Exclusive Investor Happy Hour
Day 2 Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Women in Tech and VC Meetup | Breakfast
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venture Connections – Founder x Investor
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Programming
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Startup World Cup Pitches | Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Investor Connections – Investor x Investor
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
HealthTech & SaaS Founder Breakouts
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Happy Hour
Where is it happening?
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 199.00 to USD 399.00
