SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Join us for an exciting event featuring the latest innovations and startups from the Southeast region. This in-person event will be held at W Nashville, where you can connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. The 51 ventures presenting in this year’s showcase were hand-picked from the 20 universities and labs in our 12-state innovation ecosystem, via a competitive selection process led by over 60 serial entrepreneurs, investors, and technology veterans.
Monday, April 21
12:45–6:30 p.m.
12:45–1:00 p.m.
Welcome to Nashville!
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Regional VC’s Perspective: The Growing Relevance of the Southeast for Investment
2:00–3:50 p.m.
The Mid-South I-Corps Hub Lightning Round Pitch Showcase
4:30–6:30 p.m.
VIP Founder/Investor Happy Hour (by invitation only) - The Twelve Thirty Club
Tuesday, April 22
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:00–8:10 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks - Great Room
8:10–8:55 a.m.
Morning Panel: Getting Funded: VC’s Speak Out! - Great Room
9:00–11:55 a.m.
Startup Showcases (separated by industry track)
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote: University Startup Success Stories - Great Room
1:15–4:10 p.m.
Startup Showcases (continued)
4:15–6:00 pm.
SVS Cocktail Reception and Networking on the Rooftop – PROOF!
Wednesday, April 23
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
8:00–8:55 a.m.
Morning Panel: The “New” Tech Commercialization Model: from TTO to Venture Development - Great Room
9:00–11:25 a.m.
Startup Showcases (continued)
11:30am –12:30 p.m.
Closing Keynote: “Being an Entrepreneur in Nashville Ain’t Easy”
