2026 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference | Philadelphia PACT

2026-11-09 · 19:00:00 · Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference brings together emerging growth companies and venture capital investors for curated presentations and live investment pitching.

Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference (Cap Con) is one of the largest venture capital conferences on the East Coast, connecting emerging growth companies, investors, advisors, and corporate leaders. The two-day event features curated company presentations, panel sessions, investor meetings, and culminates in the Lion's Den pitch competition where real dollars are invested in front of the room. It opens with a PACT Fest reception and attracts over 1,000 attendees and 45 pitching companies.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Startups and emerging growth companies in technology, healthcare, and related sectors aiming to raise capital will find strong value here. Those interested in pitching must apply by September 15, 2026, to compete for presentation slots and potential live funding.

What happens

Activity launches with the PACT Fest opening reception at Reading Terminal Market on the evening of November 9. The following day at the convention center features curated company presentations, panel discussions, pre-scheduled investor meetings, and the Lion's Den pitch competition where live investments are committed, concluding with a reception.

Who's in the room

Gatherings draw more than 1,000 attendees, including venture capitalists, advisors, corporate leaders, and founders from 45 selected pitching companies. In addition, dedicated investor-only meetups take place across both days of the event.

How to prepare

Selected presenters should engage actively in the pre-conference coaching and mentoring sessions provided prior to taking the stage. Founders holding investor meetings ought to bring sharp commercial metrics and a clear funding ask, ready to negotiate terms under the scrutiny of live capital allocators.

Organizer: Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)

Register

At a glance

Format
Company presentations, panel sessions, investor meetings, Lion's Den pitch competition with live investments, and a closing reception.
Theme
Cap Con
Who can apply
We’re seeking startups and emerging-growth companies in technology, healthcare, and related industries to present at Cap Con 2026. Selected companies receive pre-conference coaching and mentoring — and a shot at the Lion’s Den.
Attendance
1,000+ attendees, 45 pitching companies
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. All Day · Investor-only Events & Meet-ups — To Be Announced.
  2. 7:00PM – 9:30PM · PACT Fest Opening Reception — Reading Terminal Market, Main Entrance: 51 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA. Open to all conference attendees, kick off Cap Con with great food, great company, and the conversations that carry into the next day.
  3. All Day · Investor-only Events & Meet-ups — To Be Announced.
  4. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 2026 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference — Pennsylvania Convention Center – 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107. A full day of curated company presentations, panel sessions, and investor meetings capped by the Lion’s Den Finale, where featured companies pitch live and real investment commitments are made in front of the room followed by a c

More events in Philadelphia

See all events in Philadelphia