Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum – McLean, VA December 10, 2026 – IN PERSON “The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic.”
Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
Tysons Corner, VA – IN PERSON
Decemeber 10, 2026
CONNECTpreneur Forum returns to Tysons Corner on December 10 for our Annual Holiday Bash, an evening of high-energy networking, investor connections, and emerging tech innovation.This curated, in-person event brings together active investors, founders, CEOs, and business leaders for meaningful conversations and real opportunities.The event will feature:
- Investor Spotlights with leading early-stage VCs
- Showcase of emerging tech companies
- Networking before, during, and after the program
Attendance is limited to maintain a high-quality experience, and this event is expected to sell out in advance.Beverages and light fare will be provided.
Special Guests and Speakers:TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur; CEO, Opus8, Inc.RAE STOTT, CEO, RefractionGEORGE THOMAS, CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityMARLON BERNAL, Partner, Forvis MazarsInvestor Spotlights:5 Active VCs will give an update on their investment activitiesTOM WEITHMAN, Managing Director, Virginia Venture PartnersCompanies will be introduced by:ANTHONY MILLIN, Founder and Chair, SR NextDEBBIE CLINE, Founder and Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket
EVENT PARTNERS
Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityRefractionForvis MazarsNorthern Virginia ChamberNorthern Virginia Technology CouncilNEXT, powered by Shulman RogersBuzzyRocketNFPMaryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring ServicesCIM SecuritiesStartupGrindBioBuzzBlu VenturesKeiretsu ForumDingman Center AngelsMIT Alumni AngelsGeorgetown Entrepreneurship InitiativeFounder InstituteEntrepreneurs Organization (EO)Annual Wharton DC SummitCenter for Advancing InnovationRyan & Wetmore
Click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIAClick here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)
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