Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Showcase - Dec 10, IN PERSON in McLean, VA

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, Refraction

GEORGE THOMAS, CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

MARLON BERNAL, Partner, Forvis Mazars

Investor Spotlights:

5 Active VCs will give an update on their investment activities

TOM WEITHMAN, Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners

Companies will be introduced by:

ANTHONY MILLIN, Founder and Chair, SR Next

DEBBIE CLINE, Founder and Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket

EVENT PARTNERS

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Refraction

Forvis Mazars

Northern Virginia Chamber

Northern Virginia Technology Council

NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

BuzzyRocket

NFP

Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services

CIM Securities

StartupGrind

BioBuzz

Blu Ventures

Keiretsu Forum

Dingman Center Angels

MIT Alumni Angels

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative

Founder Institute

Entrepreneurs Organization (EO)

Annual Wharton DC Summit

Center for Advancing Innovation

Ryan & Wetmore

Click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA

Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)

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