Connecticut Innovations

CTC: 2018 Women of Innovation® Awards
2018-03-28 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT
The annual Women of Innovation® awards celebrates Connecticut women accomplished in science, technology, engineering and math and those involved in volunteer efforts within their communities.

Save the Date: 5th Annual Governor’s Economic Development Forum
2018-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Dunkin Donuts Park, Hartford
The 5th Annual Governor’s Economic Development Forum will take place on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. Registration/Networking will begin at 8 a.m. and the program will start promptly at 9 a.m. Details and logistics to follow!

BioCT: Bioscience Advocacy Day at the Capitol
2018-03-15 09:00 - 15:00 | State Capitol & Legislative Office Building, 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford
BioCT: Bioscience Advocacy Day at the Capitol
March 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Peak Pitch
2018-03-15 | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, CT
Peak Pitch Vermont, founded in 2006, is a skiing, networking & pitching event FreshTracks organizes at Sugarbush Resort in March of each year. Entrepreneurs seize the opportunity to deliver their “elevator pitch” to investors while riding the chairlift throughout the morning, after which everyone meets for a networking luncheon and a “pitch off” in the afternoon.

2018 VCs on Skis
2018-03-02 08:00 - 2018-03-04 17:00 | Killington Grand Resort & Conference Center, 4763 Killington Road, Killington, VT
Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt’s VCs on Skis™ event has been bringing together entrepreneurs, venture-backed companies, venture capital investors and tech industry thought leaders since 2006. The event is an opportunity for those who share Reitler’s commitment to technology-backed, innovation-driven endeavors to network, discuss emerging trends in the sector, and share experiences and advice. VCs on Skis™ is an “Invitation Only” event where the attendees are among the most accomplished and best-positioned members of the industry.

MIT Enterprise Forum: INSURE+Tech: Evolution in the Insurance Industry
2018-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT
Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut for a panel discussion on the future of insurance, from Connecticut’s new insurance technology hub at Upward Hartford. Our distinguished panel will discuss the evolution of the insurance industry and how new technology is addressing the needs of customers, agents, and carriers. Today’s customers expect personalized insurance solutions, and this is creating opportunities for InsurTech savvy entrepreneurs who are creating new products and compelling user experiences.

UConn Innovators & Business Leader Speaker Series
2018-02-22 14:00 - 16:30 | The Business Lounge, 2100 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
We are pleased to present the first event in the UConn Innovators & Business Leader Speaker Series — a sequence of talks in which renowned thought leaders share advice and expertise on business leadership with students, alumni and the UConn community.

Thirsty Thursday Innovator Networking Series with Connecticut Innovations
2018-02-15 16:30 - 18:30 | CURE Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road Groton, 06340, 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT, 06340, United States
Carrie Collins White, Senior Investment Associate at CI, will give an overview of CI, who we are and how we help early stage companies. She will highlight current funding opportunities and CI’s investment strategy sharing what we look for when reviewing potential investment prospects.

CTNext: Innovation Places Showcase and EIA All-Stars
2018-01-18 15:00 - 20:00 | College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT
This event will combine a panel-style introduction of the Innovations Places, great networking, and an all-star EIA, where former EIA winners will be competing for the chance to win up to $30,000.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held Thursday, January 18 at The College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street, New Haven from 3:00 – 8:00 PM.
This event is free, so invite your friends!

CBIA: Economic Summit + Outlook 2018
2018-01-05 07:00 - 12:00 | Hartford Marriott, 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT
New Year, New Economic Outlook?
Christopher Swift, The Hartford’s chairman and CEO, keynotes Connecticut’s biggest economic event of the year.
Network with other business leaders, hear the 2018 economic forecast from top state and national economists, get the outlook on the state’s fiscal issues, plus solutions for driving Connecticut’s economy.

CTC 2017 Holiday Party
2017-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT
Join us for CTC’s annual Holiday Party and year end bash! In conjunction with AIF, CVG, and IACT, this evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres is prime time for networking and merriment. We also honor individuals in the Connecticut tech ecosystem who have gone the extra mile to support the CTC mission and vision. Easily one of the most fun holiday parties you’ll attend for business – spirited sweaters and unwrapped toy donations for Toys for Tots (or similar organization) are encouraged!

New England Venture Summit 2017
2017-12-06 08:00 - 17:30 | Lombardo’s Conference Center, Boston, MA
Where Innovation Meets Capital™. More Than 90 VCs Confirmed!

The PayerSpace Conference
2017-12-05 07:30 - 17:30 | The Hotel Marlowe, 25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
Attend the PayerSpace Conference to learn how companies with drugs from early stage to clinical trials can benefit from an understanding of payers and payer communications.

Which payers are key to my success?
How do drug and pharmacy benefits work, and which one will apply to my product?
What is a Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and how does drug assessment and evaluation impact my development process?
How do successful firms communicate with payers through account management, health outcomes and economics research, and medical affairs?

This conference will benefit both the drug development team as well as those involved in establishing value and access. Learn the essential of health insurance and coverage as it applies to pharmaceutical and biotech products.

CERC: Celebrate CT! Annual Event
2017-11-30 16:30 - 20:30 | The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
CERC’s annual event, Celebrate CT!, which honors economic development successes throughout the state, will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 30, 2017 at The Bushnell in Hartford. The evening celebration will feature a review of recent accomplishments from across the state, awards recognizing top people, organizations and initiatives, and networking opportunities for participants to connect to others who have a similar goal of making Connecticut a more competitive business environment.

43rd Annual Venture Capital Institute
2017-11-28 16:30 - 2017-12-01 16:30 | Emory Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
Now in its 42nd year, the Venture Capital Institute (VCI) attracts professionals from around the world who benefit not only from the practical knowledge they take from the program, but also from the relationships they build with their peers in the industry.
