The PACT Capital Conference (formally known as the IMPACT Capital Conference) has a long tradition of uniting key players from the private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities. As the oldest, most established venture conference in the Northeast, this event draws more than 1,000 participants and has been the catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success.
Join us September 26 for the 2019 PACT Capital Conference
We welcome our new Hosts Duane Morris and Co-chairs Sandra G. Stoneman, Partner and Richard L. Cohen, Partner.
PACT Capital Conference 2019 and Gala Reception will ALL take place September 26 @ Xfinity Live! Philadelphia.
Book Your Room. For your convenience, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the newly constructed Cambria Hotel. Book your room today!
Dress Code: Business Casual
Networking
Business
Development
Company
Presentations
The PACT Capital Conference (formally known as the IMPACT Capital Conference) is the longest running and largest venture conference on the East Coast and has hosted countless top entrepreneurs, companies and investors from early stage, growth stage and mature technology companies. This conference has a long tradition of uniting key players and draws more than 1,000 participants in attendance. It has been the catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success. Keynote speakers include Bill McDermott of SAP, Steve Case of AOL and Jeff Fluhr of StubHub.
We’re “shaking the box” one step further on September 26. In our new venue, XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, we are building connections in a new and different way. This year’s conference will bring together more investors and continue to highlight interesting panel sessions, keynote speakers, featured company presentations in healthcare and technology and The Lion’s Den. But this conference is something more.
We will also showcase mature companies from the Philadelphia region along with pitch sessions from international, university, and social impact entrepreneurs. This boils down to more capital opportunities for entrepreneurs and more potential investments for investors. This one day conference will conclude with the must attend Gala Reception directly following our Lion’s Den. Don’t miss September 26!
Room Block Closes September 12. For your convenience, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the newly constructed Cambria Hotel. Book your room today!
Dress Code: Business Casual
Want to learn more about the PACT Capital Conference?
Learn from a past Lion’s Den participant, PhotoSonix, on the importance of attending the conference.
Benefits of PACTCapCon for entrepreneurs
Experience as a Featured Company
PhotoSonix Advice to Entrepreneurs
Need more convincing? Listen to a few words from our leaders.
Is PACTCapCon Worth Attending By Entrepreneurs? – Sandra Stoneman, Partner, Duane Morris
Why should I attend and who else and be there? – Lori Reiner, Partner-in-Charge, Philadelphia Region, EisnerAmper
What value & exposure does PACTCapCon offer companies & attendees? – Louis Rappaport, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Who attends PACTCapCon and what is the value for me? – Immanuel John, Partner, Grant Thornton
Who will attending companies and investors gain exposure at PACTCapCon? – Michael Verrill, Vice President, Strategic Development, Sharp Financial
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Hosted by:
CONFERENCE HOST AND CHAIRMAN
Paul Marvel
Market Managing Partner, PA/Southern NJ
RSM US LLP
Co-Chairman, PACT Capital Conference 2018
Robert Fesnak
Partner, Management Consulting Leader, PA/NJ
RSM US LLP
Co-Chairman, PACT Capital Conference 2018
PACT CHAIR
Dean E. Miller President & CEO, PACT
Managing Director, PCOM Innovation Fund
INDUSTRY TRACK VICE CHAIRS:
Technology Track
Sean Dowling
Principal
Osage Partners
Healthcare Track
Matthew Reber
Partner
1315 Capital
Early Stage Track
Rick Genzer
Director of Investments, and Information Technology
Ben Franklin Technology Partner
SPONSORSHIP CHAIRMAN
Dave Maturo
Director, Business Development, Grant Thornton
MARKETING CHAIR
Jessica Gallo
Manager, Marketing
RSM US LLP
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
Cheryl Jarvis-Johnson
Director, PACT Capital Conference
Hosted by:
Jeffrey Bodle
Partner, Morgan Lewis
Dave Burkavage
Assurance Partner, EY
Andy Cherry
Managing Director, KPMG
Richard Cohen
Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Sean Denham
Office Managing Partner, Grant Thornton
Sean Dowling
Principal, Osage Partners
Robert Fesnak
Partner, Management Consulting Leader, PA/NJ
RSM US LLP
Host & Co-Chairman PACT Capital Conference 2018
Jessica Gallo
Manager, Marketing, RSM US LLP
Rick Genzer
Director of Investments, and Information Technology
Ben Franklin Technology Partner
Ira C. Gubernick
Member, Cozen O’Connor
Andrew Hamilton
Partner, Morgan Lewis
Michael Harrington
Partner, Fox Rothschild
Cheryl Jarvis-Johnson
Director, PACT
Conference Director, Sponsorship, Content, Internal
Matthew Klinger
SVP-Market Manager, MidAtlantic/Southeast Regions, Bridge Bank
Marc Lederman
General Partner, NewSpring Capital
Paul Marvel
Market Managing Partner, PA/Southern NJ Offices
RSM US LLP
Host & Co-Chairman PACT Capital Conference 2018
Dave Maturo
Director, Business Development, Grant Thornton LLP
Chris Miller
Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Dean Miller
President & CEO, PACT
Amanda Nardi
Coordinator, PACT
Danielle Pinto
Director, PACT
Matthew Reber
Partner, 1315 Capital
Bryan Snellman
Senior Manager, EY
Sandra G. Stoneman
Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Hosted by:
NEWLY FORMATTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Each year, this conference brings together investors collectively managing billions of dollars in venture funding with entrepreneurs and professional advisors. 2018 will foster that growth by increasing the number of featured companies and by honing in on their diversity. This means more opportunities for entrepreneurs and more connections for investors, all by showcasing Philadelphia’s investment activity to the larger Mid-Atlantic region.
The conference will also host the return of industry-specific panel sessions, prestigious keynote speakers, the 4th annual Lion’s Den, networking and high-visibility connections to sponsors and attendees alike, all of which will complement the main focus: connecting the region’s best and brightest entrepreneurs.
To celebrate our silver anniversary, the entire PACT Capital Conference will be held at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia culminating with the much anticipated Gala Reception directly following the Lion’s Den. Check out our developing agenda for the PACT Capital Conference 2018.
Room Block Closes September 12. For your convenience, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the newly constructed Cambria Hotel. Book your room today!
TUESDAY, September 25, 2018
6-9 PM
VIP EVENT (By Invitation Only)
6:30 p.m.
One Liberty Observation Deck
Investors, senior business development professionals and a select group of key business leaders in the region will be invited to an exclusive VIP Reception on September 25, at the One Liberty Observation Deck. This beautiful 360 degree view of the metropolitan Philadelphia skyline is 57 stories high atop of One Liberty Place.
Sponsored by 
WEDNESDAY – September 26, 2018
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
NBC Sports Arena
7:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION OPENS
NBC Sports Arena
8:00 a.m.
OPENING REMARKS AND BREAKFAST – FIRESIDE CHAT
NBC Sports Arena
Cindy Eckert Whitehead, CEO, The Pink Ceiling/Pinkubator
Arlan Hamilton, Founder + Managing Partner, Backstage Capital, CEO + Co-founder, Backstage Studio
Moderator:
Michelle Caffrey, Reporter, Philadelphia Business Journal
Sponsored by 
Showcase Companies: Successful, Mature Growth Companies
NBC Sports Arena
9:30 a.m.
FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
Hear presentations from more than 36 of the region’s most promising investment opportunities in three industry-focused tracks.
EARLY STAGE
Broad Street Bullies Pub
Sponsored by 
HEALTHCARE
1100 Social
Sponsored by 
TECHNOLOGY
Victory Beer Hall
Sponsored by 
10:15 a.m.
NETWORKING / BREAKS
PBR Philly Bar & Grill
There will be many opportunities to seek out that company or investment opportunity in a casual or structured way during our strategically placed networking sessions.
10:45 a.m.
Industry Track Panel Sessions
EARLY STAGE
Broad Street Bullies Pub
The Transformative Promise of Blockchain Technology: What you need to know
Blockchain technology enables organizations to think differently about customers, stakeholders, operations, and finance. In this panel we bring together blockchain experts with diverse backgrounds to consider how blockchain technology is transforming every sector, from healthcare and pharmaceuticals, to energy and logistics. Change is afoot. Come join in the conversation and help shape what’s to come.
Panelists:
Brian Glick, Founder & CEO, Chain.io
Kelcey Gosseran, Founder, Trellis
Will Luttrell, Founder & CEO, Amino Payments
Barbara Melby, Partner, Morgan Lewis
Moderator:
Andrea Tinianow, Executive Vice President, Global Kompass Strategies Inc.
Sponsored by
HEALTHCARE
1100 Social
Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare
The healthcare market is facing several powerful trends including the increasing role of payers, pressure of cost containment and rise of consumerism. The industry’s effort to adapt and respond to these trends has driven the breaking of historical boundaries. Among existing healthcare companies this can be seen in the unprecedented wave of vertical integration and collaboration, combining previously distinct sectors including payers, providers and the retail channel. Beyond the traditional market segments, we have also seen exciting initiatives injecting healthcare with innovation from areas such as media, finance and tech.
Sponsored by
TECHNOLOGY
Victory Beer Hall
The Evolving Nature of the Technology Exit:
With the IPO market open, strategic buyers flush with cash, and an ever growing number of late stage VC and growth-focused PE firms, technology companies have more options for an exit than ever before. Hear from the CEOs of some of the Philadelphia region’s most successful recent technology exits as they discuss their journeys building exceptional companies, provide insights into how to evaluate the various strategic options, and share their experiences each delivering exits worth several hundred millions of dollars.
Sponsored by 
11:30 a.m.
LUNCHEON
NBC Sports Arena
Alex Banayan, Named as one of Forbes 30 under 30, and Author of the national bestseller The Third Door
Sponsored by 
Showcase Companies: Successful, Mature Growth Companies
NBC Sports Arena
1:15 p.m.
Featured Company Presentations
EARLY STAGE
Broad Street Bullies Pub
Sponsored by
HEALTHCARE
1100 Social
Sponsored by
TECHNOLOGY
Victory Beer Hall
Sponsored by
2 p.m.
NETWORKING / BREAKS
PBR Philly Bar & Grill
There will be many opportunities to seek out that company or investment opportunity in a casual or structured way during our strategically placed networking sessions.
2:30 p.m.
Featured Company Presentations
EARLY STAGE
Broad St. Bullies Pub
Sponsored by
HEALTHCARE
1100 Social
Sponsored by
TECHNOLOGY
Victory Beer Hall
Sponsored by
3:15 p.m.
Featured Company Presentations
The PACT Capital Conference annually highlights the top companies in technology and healthcare. In 2018 we will be highlighting companies in new pitch session tracks that have specific strengths in Philadelphia: Impact, Israel, China and Student-led. Impact investing has grown tremendously as more entrepreneurs and investors focus on making money while also doing good. Israel has long been a hub for cutting edge technologies and the ties between Philadelphia and Israel are longstanding. China has emerged over the last decade as a world leader in new technology in areas such as machine learning and clean energy. College students across the region are increasingly launching new businesses while in undergrad and graduate programs. We are excited to bring you these new investment opportunities to expand your knowledge as our world becomes increasingly global.
IMPACT
Universities
China
Israel/European
4:15 p.m.
Showcase Companies: Successful, Mature Growth Companies
NBC Sports Arena
NETWORKING / BREAKS
PBR Philly Bar & Grill
4:45 p.m.
THE LION’S DEN
NBC Sports Arena
A panel of highly successful entrepreneurs will be presented with 3 investment opportunities from the best of the conference featured companies. Investment decisions will be made LIVE.
The Lions
Moderator : Marc R. Lederman, General Partner, NewSpring Capital
6:00 p.m.
GALA RECEPTION
Xfinity Live! Philadelphia
1100 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19112
Join us and celebrate the region’s entrepreneurial spirit as we conclude PACT Capital Conference 2018.
Sponsors receive brand recognition with marketing and PR seen by large enterprises and emerging markets in the mid-Atlantic region.
Participating on a committee provides exclusive opportunities to build relationships with your peers, expand your network, and contribute your expertise to the process. Gain insight and perspective by working directly with the region’s business leaders while planning the PACT Capital Conference.
Sponsorship – This committee is responsible for securing sponsorships for the Conference.
Fundraising would focus on three principal sources: retention, prospective new sponsors and re-engagement of declined sponsorships
Content/ Programming – This Committee will be comprised of the Industry track vice chairs, committee members and content panel sponsors and will be responsible for determining content theme, identification and securing of keynotes and panelists with the approval of steering committee leaders For general sessions and industry specific (technology, healthcare, early stage) panels.
Marketing and Public Relations – The Marketing and Public Relations Committee is responsible for determining messaging, based on the vision and theme identified by the Conference Chairman. They are responsible for the creation of a marketing plan, a marketing and media kit for use by Conference sponsors, drafting, distribution and pitching of press releases to media outlets, public relation opportunities and marketing collateral pieces for the Conference
Recruiting/Selection – The committee is responsible for recruitment and selection of companies to present at the Capital Conference (referred to as Featured Companies). They work with the Conference Industry track Vice chairs in the respective industries to define what types of Featured Companies should be involved. They establish a criteria for selection of companies. The conference should highlight NEW stories each year
Investor Outreach – This committee includes local, regional and national investors and focuses on out of the region investors – communicating to them about the content, companies presenting and networking opportunities at the PACT Capital Conference as well as investment opportunities for sponsorships
Entrepreneurial Outreach – This committee reaches out to organizations that interact with entrepreneurs who would be interested in attending the PACT Capital Conference through the “200 for $200 Entrepreneur” program or applying to be a present as a Featured company if recruitment is still active
Company Prep – This committee is responsible for helping presenting companies prepare for the conference through one-on-one interaction.
Sponsorship provides the opportunity to see what’s fresh and new in the entrepreneurial community before everyone else
Luncheon
Early Stage Track
Early Stage
Healthcare
Technology
BDO
Deloitte
NewSpring Capital
AMETEK
Brownstein Group
Centri Business Consulting, LLC
G-Squared Partners, LLC
JM Search
Pine Hill Group
Silicon Valley Bank
Temple University
WithumSmith+Brown
Chestnut Street Ventures
Leading Edge Ventures
Lovell Minnick Partners
Rittenhouse Ventures
Robin Hood Ventures
AC Lordi
Activate Venture Partners
Alliant Insurance Services
AON
Baer Crossey
Baird
Baker Tilly
Bio Advance
City of Philadelphia
Cresa
DLA Piper
Gabriel Investments
GMS Surgent CPA’s & Advisors
Hercules Capital
Howard Fischer Associates
James Fitzgerald
JP Morgan Chase
Marcum LLP
McCarter & English
M&T Bank
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Nouveau Capital
ORS Partners
PNC Bank
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
SolomonEdwards
Square 1 Bank
SRI Capital
Stephano Slack
Susquehanna Growth Equity
The Sharp Financial
University City Science Center
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Wells Fargo
White and Williams LLP
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
WIPFLIi LLP – CPA’s and Consultants
WithumSmith+Brown
Be Group
Black Girl Ventures
Brazen Philly
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
ChickTech Philadelphia
Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship – Drexel University
Delaware Crossing Investment Group
Group 2
JumpStart NJ Angel Network
Life Sciences PA
Mid-Atlantic – Erusia Business Council
Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures
National Venture Capital Association
New Jersey Technology Council
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce & BIRD Foundation
PA Angel Network
Philly New Tech Meetup
Philly Startup Leaders
Private Investors Forum
The Technology Forum of Delaware
To sponsor the conference, contact Cheryl Jarvis-Johnson ([email protected]). To become a Community or Media Partner, contact Amanda Nardi ([email protected]).
2018 Featured Companies to be announced soon. Check back for updates.
2017 Featured Companies
45 Entrepreneurial Companies pitched their innovations live in front of investors, professional advisors and key decision makers at the 2018 capital conference. During the pitching hours, these featured companies received direct feedback with hopes to take home funding, gain experience and make lasting business connections. As a result, three companies entered the Lion’s Den, which concluded with over $1 million dollars in funding.
AppBus
Astarte Medical
Benefix
BioBots
CanSurround
College Affordability LLC
Covellus
CytoVas
dbaza Health
Dermtest
EAOS
EmpowerTheUser (ETU)
GamePlan
GenneveGordian Knot
GSI Health
HeavyWater
Inpensa
MBF Therapeutics (MBFT)
Mobilion Systems, Inc.
Narmi
NeuroFlow
Novapeutics LLC
Nuvanna
PeopleJoy
PepVax
Proscia
Recensa Therapeutics
RoundTrip
SFA Therapeutics
Slate
Snowvation
Social Detection
Social Ladder
Statum Health
Strados Labs
Suitable
Tassl
Therapeutic Articlulations
Tobly
Trovita Health Science
Untethered Labs
Verge Aero
Vifant
Xverity
Lion’s Den Returns September 2018!
The PACT Capital Conference 2018 will feature the return of its interactive Company Presentation format that provides featured companies with “Direct Impact” feedback from selected venture investors. Based on this feedback, selected featured company presenters will also be considered for entrance into the Lion’s Den!
What is the Lion’s Den?
An interactive panel of highly successful entrepreneurs presented with investment opportunities from Featured Companies. They will choose up to four companies to enter the Lion’s Den for the final round. The Lions will make investment commitments LIVE in front of the audience for select finalists.
How Can You Be Considered for the Lion’s Den? (Optional)
The information gathered by our panel of investors during the “Direct Impact” featured company presentations on September 26 will be used to select the finalists to enter the Lion’s Den.
Consideration for the Lion’s Den is optional. Featured company applicants interested in being considered expressed their interest during the application process.
New Company Application Platform
Qualifications
In lieu of an application, we accepted company slide decks for the selection committee to review. To be considered for a presentation slot, companies should have uploaded an investor slide deck with FULL CONTACT INFORMATION.
Application Criteria
Hosted by:
Emerging companies in all stages of development in technology, healthcare and digital health industries have the opportunity to showcase individual talents and seek out the experienced resources and expert services they need. Entrepreneurs will also find the INVESTORS, VENTURE CAPITALISTS, and PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS that seek potential—those who can see when a company, an idea, or an individual is ready to explode onto the scene as part of a community of innovation.
PACT is hosting more entrepreneurs than ever before! We are Offering a SPECIAL $200 REGISTRATION RATE for the full PACT Capital Conference 2018 to the first 200 qualified entrepreneurs. We’re looking for fresh faces who will shine as future success stories.
At #PACTcapcon, Entrepreneurs will:
*Please note that this rate does not include a presentation spot at the event.
Hosted by:
Entrepreneur – Learn if your company’s vision aligns with what investors are looking for. Whether you are a Featured Company or in the audience, entrepreneurs can get their business model in front of investors.
Investor – Capitalize on deal sourcing opportunities by meeting the entrepreneurs.
Professional Advisor – Grow your business, meet new clients and use your resources to help emerging businesses expand.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Room Block Extended to September 12. For your convenience, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the newly constructed Cambria Hotel. Book your room today!
Full PACT 2018 Conference (includes Gala Reception)
$499 per PACT member
$899 per Non-member
Gala-Reception only
$299 per person PACT Member
$349 per person Non-Member
Investors
$499 per PACT member
$249 Out-of-region Investor
Entrepreneur Program
$200 per person
$325 2-Pack (Bring a friend, save $$)
Walk-in Rate
$1100
Registrations will only be accepted by website, post-mail, or fax. No registration will be taken over the phone, and full payment must accompany registration.
fax number: 215-790-3729
There is no charge to apply and to present
Deadline for companies to apply: August 3
Selection of Featured Companies: Week of August 20
Selected Featured Company’s will present for 8 minutes on September 26.
In lieu of an application, we accepted company slide decks for the selection committee to review. To be considered for a presentation slot, companies should have uploaded an investor slide deck based on the following criteria:
FULL CONTACT INFORMATION – REQUIRED
APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Application Criteria
