Ohio VC Fest | September 17-18, 2024

September 17-18, 2024

100+ VCs and Investors

200+ Startups

15+ Hours of Sessions and Workshops

1000+ 1:1 Meetings

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.

Connect with leading investors, institutions, corporations and entrepreneurs from across the country through curated 1:1 meetings and networking sessions. Join us as we attract capital, accelerate technology-based innovation and drive economic growth in our region.

Download the Official Ohio VC Fest App

Be sure to download the official Ohio VC Fest app before September 17th for at-your-fingertips access to the complete attendee list, full event agenda, panel discussion details, speaker bios and much more.
Through the app, you can also connect with other attendees and set up meetings outside of the curated 1:1 Venture Connections.

Follow these steps to sign in to the app:

Download the The Event App for Android or Apple iOS
When prompted, enter the Event App Code: ohiovcfest24
Click the Log In icon, followed by Create Account / Reset Password to set up your app access using the email address you used to register for the event.

Download for iOS

Download for Android

Once logged-in, explore these useful app features:

Agenda: View the schedule and descriptions of panels, workshops, roundtables and more
Speakers: Browse the bios of all VC Fest featured speakers
Demo Hall: Explore the startups on display in this year’s tech Demo Hall
Connection Hub: Send invites and get connected with other VC Fest attendees
Event Stream: Take part in the live event conversation with posts, photos, session check-ins and more
Engage Central (Coming Soon!): Win points and earn badges for event participation, and be entered into our prize drawings

Don’t miss Ohio’s premiere Venture Capital event.

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Ignite.

Gain insights, exchange ideas and get inspired by industry stalwarts and thought leaders. Spark new ideas and discover effective strategies that disrupt markets through engaging workshops and compelling panel discussions.

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Innovate.

Discover startups driving technological advancements and placing Ohio firmly on the innovation map. Connect with visionary founders at the forefront of innovation and explore emerging technologies poised to revolutionize industries.

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Impact.

Cultivate new opportunities by networking in a focused, fun and engaging format. Forge meaningful connections and explore investing opportunities that fuel innovation and propel high-growth tech startups to drive economic impact.

Empowering Ohio’s next generation of tech entrepreneurs.

When:
September 17-18, 2024

Where:
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

Event Agenda

Day One – September 17th

9:00-9:30am: Registration & Breakfast (Demo Zone Open)
9:30-9:55am: Inauguration & Welcome
10:00-10:45am: Panel Discussion | The Ohio Edge: Winning in the Heartland
11:00am-12:30pm: 1:1 Venture Connections & Topic-Based Roundtables
12:30-1:30pm: Trailblazer Startup Showcase & Lunch
1:45-2:30pm: Panel Discussion | Revolutionizing Sports through AI
2:45-4:00pm: 1:1 Investor Connections & Topic-Based Roundtables
3:00-3:45pm: Workshop | Investment Strategy for HealthTech Startups
4:15-5:00pm: Panel Discussion | From Seed to Scale: Navigating the SaaS Growth Journey
5:00-7:00pm: Networking Reception

Day Two – September 18th

8:00-8:45am: Breakfast (Demo Zone Open)
9:00-11:00am: 1:1 Venture Connections & Topic-Based Roundtables
9:30-10:15am: Workshop | Customer-Centric Growth: Strategies for SaaS Success
11:15am-12:00pm: Panel Discussion | Leveraging Corporate Connections: The Key to Scaling Startups
12:00-1:00pm: Trailblazer Startup Showcase & Lunch
1:15-2:00pm: Fireside Chat | Building a HealthTech Powerhouse in Ohio
2:00-4:00pm: 1:1 Venture Connections & Topic-Based Roundtables
4:00-4:45pm: Panel Discussion | Building Resilience as a Woman Entrepreneur
4:45-5:30pm: $50K Cyrannus Winner’s Announcement & Networking Reception