Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum - Nov 12 IN PERSON

2026-11-12 · 08:00:00 · Baltimore

Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business

100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum brings together over 180 business leaders and investors at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business on November 12, 2026. The morning summit features an emerging tech company showcase, panel discussions, and heavy networking.

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Premium Forum - Baltimore, MD November 12, 2026 - IN PERSON

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Premium Baltimore Forum IN-PERSON November 12, 2026 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 8-12 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 Co-Chair, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers DEBBIE CLINE - Founder & Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket SPEAKERS S. TIEN WONG - CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum JILL GREEN, Senior Associate Dean for Student

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders across tech and life sciences seeking active capital and regional ecosystem connections should consider attending. It suits founders who want direct exposure to regional angels, family offices, and institutional leaders, as well as those looking to pitch during the dedicated company showcase.

What happens

The morning opens at 8:00 AM with registration and networking, followed by welcome remarks and brief updates from the Maryland Tech Council, TEDCO, and BioBuzz. Between 9:30 AM and 10:20 AM, eight to twelve tech startups present during the Rocket Pitch showcase, followed by an investor panel on early-stage trends and an hour of concluding networking.

Who's in the room

Attendance is capped at around 180 business leaders, including more than 75 angel investors, private investors, and family offices. Presenters and speakers include Anthony Millin from NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, Debbie Cline of Buzzy Rocket, S. Tien Wong of Opus8, and Jill Green from Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business.

How to prepare

Because space is strictly limited and there is no on-site registration, pre-register well in advance. Showcase presenters should rehearse concise, high-impact pitches suited to rapid-fire presentations. Attendees seeking investment should arrive early at 8:00 AM ready with a crisp, thirty-second verbal summary of their business model, market traction, and funding goals to maximize networking windows.

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 – 9:15 AM · REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
  2. 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM · WELCOME REMARKS
  3. 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM · COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - Promising Early Stage Companies
  4. 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM · EARLY STAGE INVESTOR PANEL - Latest Trends in the VC & Angel Investing World
  5. 11:20 AM – 12:00 PM · NETWORKING

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