Minnesota Venture Conference 2017 | Minnesota High Tech Association | 25 October 2017 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403

The Minnesota Venture Conference attracts hundreds of investors, entrepreneurs and executives to the Minneapolis Convention Center with the goal of connecting Minnesota’s entrepreneurs with capital.

Each year, participants gather for a day of knowledge-sharing, networking, and pitches from some of Minnesota’s most promising privately-held companies.

• ENTREPRENEURS / Showcase Your Startup
Entrepreneurial companies attending the Conference have an additional opportunity to create visibility for their company through the Entrepreneurial Showcase. Only companies seeking outside financing and whose business does not involve providing a product or service to growing companies will be considered for the showcase.

This is the event in Minnesota for companies with ambitious growth plans to:
• Gain exposure and visibility to local and out-of-state investors
• Access information regarding raising capital
• Network with investors and other entrepreneurs

Companies interested in participating in the Entrepreneurial Showcase must meet the following criteria:
• Currently privately held;
• Headquartered or committed to develop in Minnesota;
• Companies whose primary business involves providing a service/product to new and growing companies are not eligible to participate in the Entrepreneurial Showcase.

2017 Speakers:

Andrew Downey
Managing Director in PwC’s Deals practice

Gene Munster
Managing Partner at Loup Ventures at the Minnesota Venture Conference

2017 Sponsors:

GOLD:
• Employment and Economic Development

SILVER:
• Calabrio

RECEPTION:
• Greater MSP

MEDIA:
• Minnesota Business Magazine