Below is an overview of our agenda.  Specific speakers and panel topics will be announced closer to the event.

10:00 - 10:25
‍Keynote Speaker (TBA) - For our keynote speakers we will select a renowned member of the venture community to share their experiences.  

10:30 - 11:10
‍Session 1 - Topic and speakers TBA closer to the event date.  These sessions are typically a panel discussion, speaker or breakout session on topics relating to successfully running your startup, building your team, or successfully investing in startups.   

11:15 - 12:00
‍Session 2 - Same format as session 1 

12:00 - 1:00
‍Networking Lunch - Opportunity to meet fellow founders, funders and advisors. Lunch is provided or you can bring your own.

1:00 - 1:50
‍Raw Concept Pitch Competition - This low-stakes pitch competition is an opportunity for aspiring founders to pitch their concept for a venture-scale startup. They get three minutes to pitch and two minutes of Q&A with the judging panel. The judges will cast their votes for the most promising business concept, and the audience will be able to crowdvote their favorite as well. Will the winner of the two votes be the same or different? Come find out!

2:00 - 2:45
‍Session 3 - Same format as session 1

3:00 - 3:45
‍Session 4 - Same format as session 1

4:00 - 4:45
‍Venture Pitch Competition - This is the “high stakes” pitch competition as opposed to the raw concept competition earlier in the day. The five presenting startups will get 5 minutes to pitch, plus 5 minutes for Q&A with the judges (experienced investors). These startups will also have demo tables at the event where potential investors, customers, mentors, etc., can meet with them after the competition. The judges will cast their votes for the best investment opportunity, and the audience will be able to crowdvote their favorite as well. Will the winner of the two votes be the same or different? Come find out! 

5:00 - 5:50
‍Introduction to the Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator Program - Learn all about the patently unique incubator/accelerator model we employ at Venture Mechanics to take in highly-vetted startups, fully train their founders to run a venture-scale business, and complete their funding. Hear directly from the mentors who participate in the "mentor conclave" processes at the beginning and end of a founder team's journey through. Also hear from founders currently going through the process. 

6:00 - 8:30
‍Founders & Mentors Mixer Afterparty - More than just a good time, founders and mentors can use this opportunity to get to know one another in a casual environment. Whether you want to speed date or spend quality time with particular individuals huddled in one of the conference rooms, this party is a great opportunity for founders to meet other founders, and mentors to meet other mentors, as well. Light dinner and adult drinks will be served.