About +Venture Health

+Venture Health is a one-day, invitation-only gathering focused on the future of life sciences across the biotech and medtech sectors in Wisconsin. Hosted by NVNG Investment Advisors, this new event builds on the momentum of our flagship annual +Venture North conference, bringing together a slate of local, regional and national life sciences venture capital firms, Wisconsin-based startups, corporate innovation leaders, and top academic researchers.

Held at Element Hall in University Research Park, the day is designed for meaningful connection, in-depth discussions, and practical insight. Attendance is limited to 150 participants and will feature a single-track program of expert-led conversations and peer-level networking.

We’ll kick things off with a networking breakfast at 8:00 AM and wrap up at 4:00 PM.

We hope you’ll join us in shaping the next chapter of healthcare innovation in the Midwest.

Are you interested in learning how you can sponsor or support +Venture Health? Please reach out to Carrie Thome for more information.

Great Lakes Healthcare Innovation Pitch and Networking Event (Night before on 11/5): Join CU Ventures, Talents Fund, and NVNG for the Great Lakes Healthcare Innovation Pitch and Networking Event on November 5, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, at Starting Block in Madison. Enjoy great food, drinks, and exposure to the vibrant healthcare startup ecosystem in Wisconsin and the greater Midwest region. The Happy Hour will start at 5:00 PM with the Healthcare Innovation Pitch Competition starting at 6:00 PM. Registration coming soon!

Full Agenda Coming Soon! Session Topics Include:

Case Studies in Building Value

Licensing and acquisitions are avenues for firms to build their innovation portfolios. This session will review two local case studies of value creation completed in the past year, aimed at growing Wisconsin’s life sciences sector. We look forward to having the participants involved in those transactions share their experiences.

What’s Happening? A Look Inside our Research Universities

Wisconsin’s research universities invest over a billion dollars annually in finding solutions to global challenges. We’ve asked representatives to discuss some of the most compelling and interesting research being conducted on their campuses, particularly in the life sciences sector, which has become an integral part of their overall research agenda.

Venture Capital Takes its Turn

We’ve invited venture firms from across the country to Madison to learn about our most promising and talented individuals. Now, we’d like to hear from a group of them about the exciting and concerning tech and trends in the industry.

The “Big Question”

In what we hope to make a yearly tradition, we embark on a quest to ask a thought-provoking question and assemble a panel of experts from academia and industry to discuss. In this session, there are no answers, only intriguing possibilities. Stay tuned for the reveal of this year’s big question.

Highlighting Areas of Strength in the Ecosystem

Wisconsin’s biotech sector continues to thrive due to its robust research, thriving corporations, and increasingly prominent startups. In this session, we will explore areas of particular strength found in our State and speak to the people who are putting their industries on the map.

Building a Public Company in Wisconsin

Join us as one of Madison’s serial entrepreneurs takes us through his journey of building public companies in Madison including building for his third IPO experience.

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FAQs

Do I need to register to attend +Venture Health?

Yes, as all guests need to be pre-registered and we do not recommend booking travel before you’re invited to formally register and receive a confirmation email that your registration was successful.

Are there hotels in the vicinity of the event?

Yes! While we do not have a room block for this event, there are many options.

Hotels around the venue include:

Further from the venue, but near downtown Madison include:

Will parking be available?

Ample street parking is located around the venue. There will also be a limited number of underground parking stalls within the venue.

About the Organizer

Our long-time experience and diverse set of talents span decades of work in the institutional investment, technology transfer, venture capital, and startup company industries. We operate as a disciplined guide and experienced connector intent on serving an engaged and mutually beneficial community of active investors, venture capital funds, and underlying portfolio companies.