2023 Florida Venture
Capital Conference
February 8th – 9th, 2023
J.W. Marriott, Brickell, Miami
Investors
Why Attend?
Meet ~40 pre-screened startups, network with fellow investors from the Southeast and beyond, and participate in thought leading panels and curated networking opportunities. Plus, get the inside scoop on one of the hottest venture markets in the US.
Founders
Why Attend?
Connect with active venture investors and other industry leaders and get the latest insight on what’s happening in VC. If you’re raising capital – or plan to – this is an event that can’t be missed.
Professionals
Why Attend?
Meet ~40 pre-screeded startups, network with 200+ investors from the Southeast and beyond, and participate in thought leading panels and curated networking opportunities. Plus, get the inside scoop on one of the hottest venture markets in the US.
Event Sponsors
The Florida Venture Forum has a 95% retention rate among our sponsors since the inception of the conference spanning 32 years!
Florida Power and Light
Exclusive Title Sponsors
35Mules
Exclusive Title Sponsors
Wiggin X
Premiere Sponsorship
Locke Lord
Exclusive Founder Rate Sponsorship
Silicon Valley Bank
VIP Reception and Wine Pour Sponsorship
Cherry Bekaert
Presenter Announcer Sponsorship
Trenam Law
VIP Reception Sponsorship
EisnerAmper
Panel Sponsorship
Hill Ward Henderson
Exclusive Founder/Investor Breakfast Sponsorship
Ballast Point
Exclusive Closing Reception Sponsorship
Foley and Lardner
Panel Sponsorship
Weatherford Capital
Patron Sponsorship
Topmark Partners
Panel Sponsorship
CIBC
Exclusive Women in Capital Panel Sponsorship
RRE Ventures
Exclusive Lectern Sponsorship
Nelson Mullins
Masterclass Sponsorship
Saltmarsh Cleaveland Gund
Patron Sponsorship
Gunster
Patron Sponsorship
Berger Singerman
Lunch Co-Sponsorship
Bridge Bank
Lunch Co-Sponsorship
JP Morgan
Patron Sponsorship
Space Florida
Networking Area Sponsorship
Global Blockchain Ventures
Panel Sponsorship
Florida Opportunity Fund
Patron Sponsorship
Enterprise Florida
Patron Sponsorship
Hamilton Lane
Patron Sponsorship
Holland Knight
Exclusive App Sponsorship
LFE Capital
Panel Sponsorship
Deepwork
MC Masterclass Sponsorship
Gray Robinson
Beverage Sponsorship
Harbor View
Beverage Sponsorship
Rehman
Supporting Sponsorship
Insperity
Pre-Conference Sponsor
Pacific Western Bank
Supporting Sponsorship
IDA Ireland
VIP Reception Whiskey Pour Sponsorship
Alliance Bernstein
Supporting Sponsorship
Arsenal
Supporting Sponsorship
Las Olas Venture Capital
Supporting Sponsorship
Carlton Fields
Supporting Sponsorship
Fulcrum
Supporting Sponsorship
Telcom Ventures
Supporting Sponsorship
Harbert Growth Partners
Supporting Sponsorship
Vocap Partners
Supporting Sponsorship
Morris Manning and Martin
Supporting Sponsorship
TriNet
Supporting Sponsorship
Naples Technolog Ventures
Supporting Sponsorship
Radian Capital
Supporting Sponsorship
Johnson Pope
Supporting Sponsorship
Resolute
Supporting Sponsorship
BusinessFlare
Supporting Sponsorship
FAU Research
Supporting Sponsorship
Tamiami
Supporting Sponsorship
New World Angels
Supporting Sponsorship
Seedfunders
Supporting Sponsorship
Florida Power and Light
Exclusive Title Sponsors
35Mules
Exclusive Title Sponsors
Wiggin X
Premiere Sponsorship
Locke Lord
Exclusive Founder Rate Sponsorship
Silicon Valley Bank
VIP Reception and Wine Pour Sponsorship
Cherry Bekaert
Presenter Announcer Sponsorship
Trenam Law
VIP Reception Sponsorship
EisnerAmper
Panel Sponsorship
Hill Ward Henderson
Exclusive Founder/Investor Breakfast Sponsorship
Ballast Point
Exclusive Closing Reception Sponsorship
Foley and Lardner
Panel Sponsorship
Weatherford Capital
Patron Sponsorship
Topmark Partners
Panel Sponsorship
CIBC
Exclusive Women in Capital Panel Sponsorship
RRE Ventures
Exclusive Lectern Sponsorship
Nelson Mullins
Masterclass Sponsorship
Saltmarsh Cleaveland Gund
Patron Sponsorship
Gunster
Patron Sponsorship
Berger Singerman
Lunch Co-Sponsorship
Bridge Bank
Lunch Co-Sponsorship
JP Morgan
Patron Sponsorship
Space Florida
Networking Area Sponsorship
Global Blockchain Ventures
Panel Sponsorship
Florida Opportunity Fund
Patron Sponsorship
Enterprise Florida
Patron Sponsorship
Hamilton Lane
Patron Sponsorship
Holland Knight
Exclusive App Sponsorship
LFE Capital
Panel Sponsorship
Deepwork
MC Masterclass Sponsorship
Gray Robinson
Beverage Sponsorship
Harbor View
Beverage Sponsorship
Rehman
Supporting Sponsorship
Insperity
Pre-Conference Sponsor
Pacific Western Bank
Supporting Sponsorship
IDA Ireland
VIP Reception Whiskey Pour Sponsorship
Alliance Bernstein
Supporting Sponsorship
Arsenal
Supporting Sponsorship
Las Olas Venture Capital
Supporting Sponsorship
Carlton Fields
Supporting Sponsorship
Fulcrum
Supporting Sponsorship
Telcom Ventures
Supporting Sponsorship
Harbert Growth Partners
Supporting Sponsorship
Vocap Partners
Supporting Sponsorship
Morris Manning and Martin
Supporting Sponsorship
TriNet
Supporting Sponsorship
Naples Technolog Ventures
Supporting Sponsorship
Radian Capital
Supporting Sponsorship
Johnson Pope
Supporting Sponsorship
Resolute
Supporting Sponsorship
BusinessFlare
Supporting Sponsorship
FAU Research
Supporting Sponsorship
Tamiami
Supporting Sponsorship
New World Angels
Supporting Sponsorship
Seedfunders
Supporting Sponsorship
Conference Agenda
February 8th – 9th, 2023
J.W. Marriott, Brickell, Miami
★ Designates A NEW Program for 2023!
Speakers and times subject to change or cancellation without notice.
12:30 P.M. -2:20 P.M. ★
Women in Capital Lunch
For women attendees/evite to follow.
2:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. ★
Community Capital Crawl
Invitation and RSVP required.
6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
VIP Welcome Reception
Invitation and RSVP required.
8:00 P.M. +
Member Hosted Dinners
7:30 A.M.
Registration Opens
7:30 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Exhibition Area Open
7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Exclusive Investor, Presenter, and Alumni Breakfast
Invitation only.
8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Registration and Networking
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. ★
Masterclass Programs
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Company Presentations
9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Scheduled Entrepreneur and Investor Meetings
9:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Opening Announcements
9:15 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Welcome to The “New” Florida
10:05 A.M.- 10:45 A.M.
Innovation In A Major Health System
10:15 A.M.- 11:40 A.M.
Healthcare Founders Tell All: From Startup to Fast Growth
12:30 P.M.- 1:30 P.M.
Lunch and Florida Venture Education Foundation Award Presentations
2:00 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Keynote, featuring Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line
3:30 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Winning: What Sports can Teach us about Motivating Teams and Executing Winning Strategies
4:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
VC State of The Industry Trends in Tech Investing
Looking inward and beyond Florida.
5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Closing Networking and Reception
6:00 P.M. +
Member Hosted Dinners
Event Lodging Options
JW Marriott
From $359 / Night
The conference host hotel. Book a room at the group rate by January 20th, 2023.
Book here.
Hotel Indigo
From $219 / Night
A quick ride to the conference. Book a room at the group rate by January 24th, 2023.
Book here.
Hilton Garden
From $209 / Night
A quick ride to the conference. Rooms available now with the group rate.
Book here.
Hampton Inn
From $331 / Night
A five-minute walk to the conference. Rooms available now.
Book here.
Registration Pricing
Ticket TypeImportant Dates |
Black FridayNov 15–Nov 30 |
RegularDec 1-Jan 23 |
Last CallJan 24-Feb 5 |
ShowtimeFeb 6-9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Attendees | N/A | N/A | $899 | $1,199 |
| Forum Members | N/A | N/A | $699 | $999 |
| Founders* | N/A | N/A | $499 | N/A |
| Presenter Alumni | N/A | N/A | $299 | N/A |
| 2023 Presenters | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sponsors | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Apply for press passes here. Limited number of student volunteer opportunities available. Send inquiries to info@flventure.org.
*MUST be a full-time founder/CEO or senior executive of a startup company actively seeking venture capital.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations received prior to January 16, 2023 will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds after January 16, 2023. Refunds for failure to attend or late arrival (for any reason) will not be honored.