2025 Event Agenda
Designed to inspire new ideas, spark collaborations and drive deal flow, the sessions at Ohio VC Fest ‘25 will challenge conventions, offering actionable insights and practical recommendations from industry experts and innovators.
Day 1
11:00-11:45am
Welcome & Keynote Speaker
Amy Jo Martin
11:45am-12:00pm
Fireside Chat / Live Podcast
12:30-1:45pm
Lunch
Trailblazer Accelerator Pitch Showcase
2:00-4:00pm
Founder/Investor Venture Connections
2:30pm-3:15pm
Founder Focused Panel: How is the Market Wrestling with the Promise of AI?
4:15pm-5:00pm
Heartland Advantage: Why the Midwest is Ripe for AI Health Innovation
5:00-7:00pm
Networking Reception
Day 2
10:00am-12:00pm
Founder/Investor Venture Connections
10:30-11:15am
Panel: Investing in AI – Hype vs. Reality
12:00-1:15pm
Lunch
Startup World Cup
1:30-2:00pm
Day 2 Keynote:
Vivek Ramaswamy
2:00-4:00pm
Investor Connections
2:00-4:00pm
HealthTech & SaaS Founder Breakouts