Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
GW will host the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the GW University Student Center in Washington, D.C. The in-person event will bring together more than 180 business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology companies, and investors—including 75+ angel investors, private investors, and family offices—for a morning focused on innovation, investment, and networking.
GW’s Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) is proud to sponsor the event and will be tabling.
The event will feature a showcase of emerging technology companies, an investor spotlight, and extensive networking opportunities. Ellen Granberg, GW's president, will speak at the event, highlighting GW’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. GW startup Polaris Semiconductor, led by CEO Matthew Lumb, will also take the stage to pitch for investment.
CONNECTpreneur Forums are bi-monthly in person networking mashups, which have been attended by over 45,000 business leaders over the past 15 years.
Space is very limited at this venue, and this will another Sold Out in person event, so there will be no on-site registration.
All attendees must be pre-registered.
Register today to connect with leading entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across the Mid-Atlantic and discover the future of technology and entrepreneurship.