brings together leading venture investors from across the Mid-Atlantic and the United States to spotlight our region as a powerhouse for innovation and business opportunity.

Over two action-packed days, the conference fuels innovation-based business growth by connecting the brightest new tech startups with investors, mentors, and partners ready to help them scale.

Dozens of top tech companies and more than twenty student teams will compete for cash prizes, investment, recognition, and bragging rights. The competition highlights high-growth, early- to mid-seed ventures with immediate market potential, as well as student concepts poised for long-term success.

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or innovation enthusiast, the Accelerate Investor Conference is where ideas meet capital—and opportunity takes off.