accelerateAZ Expo

Tuesday, Apr 7

9:00am – 12:00pm

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300 total spots

As Arizona’s premier innovation hub, Plug and Play accelerateAZ is proud to present the accelerateAZ Expo at the inaugural Arizona Tech Week. This showcase serves as the intersection for industry leaders, visionary investors, and the next generation of rising entrepreneurs. The expo will feature a curated set of executive and startup panels focused on the evolving venture landscape across the United States and in Arizona. The central theme will focus on Scaling Critical Technologies and exploring how Arizona’s unique manufacturing, aerospace and energy sectors provide the perfect sandbox for hardware-intensive and complex technologies to move from prototype to global market. Join us to bridge the gap between breakthrough science and commercial success while connecting with the key stakeholders driving Arizona's tech surge. Event Features -Industry Insights: Executives will share insights on working with startups and the emerging trends they're watching - Venture Ecosystem Insights: Expert discussions on state-level vs. national investment trends and the "Arizona Advantage." - Scaling Industrial Technology: A deep dive into the infrastructure, capital, and corporate partnerships required to scale high-complexity technology. - Strategic Networking: Dedicated sessions to connect founders directly with corporate partners and venture capital leads. Plug and Play Tech Center: Plug and Play Tech Center is the world's largest global innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, and venture capitalists. They offer various accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an extensive network to foster technological advancement and facilitate strategic partnerships across numerous industries. Through their Silicon Valley headquarters and global offices, Plug and Play helps drive the growth of disruptive technologies and supports the scaling of promising startups. ​Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA): The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization, dedicated to growing and diversifying Arizona's economy. They work to attract new businesses, support existing companies, and promote job creation across various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, technology, and aerospace. The ACA provides a range of services, including business recruitment, site selection assistance, workforce development programs, and access to funding and incentives to foster a competitive business environment in Arizona. About Plug and Play accelerateAZ Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program founded by the Arizona Commerce Authority, is building a world-class innovation ecosystem in Arizona to attract the best entrepreneurs to the state and accelerate startup growth, and VC investment in the region. The Plug and Play accelerateAZ program is a free open innovation accelerator that provides entrepreneurs opportunities to engage with corporations, mentors, workshops, and ecosystem opportunities that can help guide startups and build strategic partnerships. This event is a part of #AZTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.arizonatechweek.com

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