Venture Madness Conference presented by Invest Southwest

850 N. Fifth Street,Phoenix AZ 85004

06 October, 2021

Description

Venture Madness brings together the region's most active, accredited investors with the region's most promising ventures. The Venture Madness Conference, presented by Invest Southwest, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is scheduled for October 6, 2021 at 850 PBC and on October 7, 2021, at the UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, Arizona.  It is here where 22 companies in 5 industry tracks will live-pitch their way through the conference. In addition, companies selected to present from each track receive prize money. Overview of Schedule of Events (Schedule and Times Subject to Change) Wednesday, October 6, 2021 , 850 PBC, Lobby & Patio 5 - 7 p.m.: Welcome Reception, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Leadership Thursday, October 7, 2021, UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: Conference Registration/Check In/Continental Breakfast, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Economic Council 8:45 - 9:05 a.m.: Overview & Intro to Companies 9:05 - 10:15 a.m.: Consumer Presentations, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Break 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Medical Presentations, presented by Hool Coury Law 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Networking Luncheon with Keynote Speaker presented by AZ Commerce Authority, in partnership with Osborn Maledon 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.: SaaS Presentations, presented by PHX Ventures 2:20 - 2:35 p.m.: Break 2:20 - 3:40 p.m.: Tech Presentations 3:40 - 3:55 p.m.: Break 3:55 - 5:00 p.m.: Growth Presentations, presented by Fennemore 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Winner Announcement Reception, in partnership with SRP, and powered by UNMET Phoenix For more information visit www.investsouthwest.org. Cancellations after Wednesday, September 22, 2021, will be charged a $25 registration cancellation fee.    TO LEARN MORE, VIEW OUR FAQs   Will all events be held in the same location? This year's conference will be held at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) in Downtown Phoenix; however, we will be meeting in two different building locations: Wednesday, October 6th 850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Thursday, October 7th UA Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, 600 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Building 2). Click here to view a building map. What is the COVID Protocol for the event? Click here to view the COVID Policy. Masks and/or face shields are required at the UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium. What other events are happening the week of Venture Madness? Invest Southwest is pleased to partner with AZBIO Week (October 3-9) and UNMET (October 8). Where can I get an overnight room? AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown Sheraton Phoenix Downtown The Westin Downtown Phoenix Hyatt Regency Phoenix   What is the best parking option? Parking Information coming soon!   What is the refund policy? Cancellations after Wednesday, September 22, 2021 will be charged a $25 registration cancellation fee.    What is the dress code? The dress code is business attire and/or business casual.     Where can I view the schedule of events? Click here to view a schedule of events.  Additionally, attendees will receive access to a conference app.   Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Questions? Email [email protected]   Invest Southwest would like to thanks its annual partners!  To see a list of more partners, click here. Invest Southwest connects investors with the regions most promising ventures.  Venture Madness is Invest Southwest’s signature annual event, presented by Arizona Commerce Authority and exclusive education partner, Galvanize.  The conference highlights selecting startup and growth companies, and attracts the most prominent venture capitals, angel investors, institutional investors, leading firms, service professionals, CEO's and entrepreneurs.