Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum - Feb 4th IN PERSON

2027-02-04 · 08:00:00 · Baltimore

bwtech South at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

1450 South Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21227

The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum brings together over 180 business leaders and 75 investors at bwtech South at UMBC for pitches and networking.

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - bwtech@UMBC February 4th, 2027 - IN PERSON Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum IN-PERSON February 4, 2027

CONNECTpreneur 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 event

Beverages and light fare will be provided. Company Showcase:

We will have a Rocket Pitch session with emerging tech companies: a dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.

Companies will be introduced by:

ANTHONY MILLIN, Founder and Chair, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers SPEAKERS

TIEN WONG, CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum

AARON MISCENICH, Executive Director, bwtech@UMBC

JOHN GILSTRAP, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Maryland Department of Commerce

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Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage tech founders looking to present their companies to institutional and private capital should consider attending. The forum is suited for entrepreneurs seeking exposure across sectors, particularly those targeting regional angels, family offices, and tech ecosystem leaders.

What happens

The morning opens at 8:00 AM with registration and networking, followed by welcome remarks at 9:00 AM. A rocket pitch company showcase runs from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM, alongside an investor spotlight featuring three investors discussing trends, before concluding with dedicated networking until noon.

Who's in the room

Attendance is capped at more than 180 business leaders, featuring over 75 angels, private investors, and family offices. Speakers include Anthony Millin of NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, Tien Wong of Opus8, Aaron Miscenich of bwtech@UMBC, and John Gilstrap from the Maryland Department of Commerce.

How to prepare

Because on-site registration is not permitted, secure your ticket in advance. If you are participating in the rocket pitch showcase, condense your core value proposition and traction into a concise presentation, and bring clear follow-up materials for the extended networking sessions before and after the stage presentations.

Organizer: CONNECTpreneur

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At a glance

Tickets
79.55 – 3112.79 USD
Refunds
No refunds
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM · REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
  2. 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM · WELCOME REMARKS
  3. 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM · COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Promising Early Stage Companies
  4. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · NETWORKING

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