CONNECTpreneur to Host Baltimore Forum Bringing Together Investors and Emerging Tech Companies

2026-11-12 · 08:00:00

100 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland

CONNECTpreneur gathers emerging tech founders, business leaders, and dozens of active investors in Baltimore for a morning of startup pitches and curated panels.

CONNECTpreneur will host its Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Premium Baltimore Forum on November 12, 2026, bringing together business leaders, investors and emerging technology companies for networking, investment discussions and startup presentations. The in-person event will feature a Rocket Pitch session showcasing eight to 12 emerging technology companies to investors and industry experts, alongside an early-stage investor panel. Organizers expect more than 180 attendees, including over 75 investors.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage technology founders seeking capital or regional visibility will benefit most from this gathering. Whether pitching or watching from the audience, entrepreneurs looking to engage serious institutional and private funders across Maryland will find relevant dealmakers in attendance.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 08:00 with registration and networking, followed by welcome remarks. A Rocket Pitch session highlights eight to twelve emerging tech companies, leading into an early-stage investor panel and dedicated time for investor discussions and open networking.

Who's in the room

More than 180 business leaders assemble alongside upwards of 75 investors, including angels, private investors, and family office representatives. Featured speakers and panelists include Chris College of TCP Venture Capital, Deborah Hemingway of Ecphora Capital, Jeff Cherry of Conscious Venture Partners, Katherine Hill Ritchie of TEDCO, Anthony Millin of NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, Debbie Cline of Buzzy Rocket, and S. Tien Wong of Opus8.

How to prepare

Keep a crisp sixty-second summary of your business model and capital requirements ready for impromptu conversations during the morning networking intervals. If presenting in the Rocket Pitch segment, keep your slides focused tightly on traction, addressable market, and clear terms for your current round.

Organizer: CONNECTpreneur

Register

At a glance

Attendance
more than 180 business leaders, including over 75 angel investors, private investors and family office representatives · 75 investors attending
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 08:00 · Registration and Networking
  2. Welcome remarks
  3. Rocket Pitch session — Showcasing eight to 12 emerging technology companies
  4. Early-stage investor panel
  5. Investor discussions and networking

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Chris College — Managing Partner, TCP Venture Capital (Panelist)
  • Deborah Hemingway — General Partner, Ecphora Capital (Panelist)
  • Jeff Cherry — Managing General Partner, Conscious Venture Partners (Panelist)
  • Katherine Hill Ritchie — Senior Director of Venture Funds, TEDCO (Panelist)
  • Anthony Millin — Founder and Co-Chair, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers (Speaker)
  • Debbie Cline — Founder and Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket (Speaker)
  • S. Tien Wong — CEO / Founder, Opus8 / CONNECTpreneur Forum (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners