Friday

  • Welcome Kick-Off

    4:00PM

    Welcome message from our leaders Mark Monroe & JolynGC of FTC and The Come Up Series. Accompanied by Amy Sallie and Mayor Dr. Lynne Robinson.

  • Mixer (VIPs) & Hackathon Start

    Post Kick-Off

    We welcome our VIPs (Early Tickets) to enjoy a cocktail party together with speakers and hosts. Also the Hackathon team registration begins.

Saturday

  • The Future of Tech and Women in Tech Panel

    9:00AM

    A keynote panel discussion focusing on the future of technology and the role of women in the tech industry.

  • Market Research Discussion

    10:00AM

    A discussion on market research trends and insights with Mark Mahaney and Anthony Chukumba

  • Investment Strategies and Founder Workshop

    11:00AM

    Experts discuss market trends and investment strategies, while entrepreneurs participate in a workshop focused on foundational skills for startup success.

  • Economic Resilience and MVP Development

    Noon

    Workshops covering portfolio management during economic fluctuations and the importance of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and pivoting in startup development.

  • The Come Up Series: The Conversations

    1:30PM

    An in-depth discussion on artificial intelligence, trading and opportunities, and crucial legal considerations for startups.

  • Emerging Tech and VC Roundtable

    3:00PM

    Exploration of next-generation AI technologies, alongside a roundtable discussion with venture capitalists on investment trends and opportunities.

  • Startup Speed Pitch Meetup

    4:00PM

    An interactive session where startups have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists in a fast-paced environment.

  • One More Big Thing

    6:00PM

    A keynote you won’t forget, that will showcase some very amazing things.

Sunday

  • Hackathon Pitch Competition

    9:00AM

    The culmination of the hackathon that started on Saturday. Teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges.

  • Generations of Wealth

    10:00AM

    A session focused on how creating and managing long-term wealth across generations started.

  • Scaling Your Startup

    Arif Gursel of 8Genc leads a workshop on effective strategies for scaling startups, offering practical advice and insights.

  • Fireside Chat & Farewell

    11:00AM

    This session provides a motivational and reflective celebratory end to the event.