October 9, 2025
Hosted at WEC Energy Group
Presented by NVNG Investment Advisors, +Venture North 2025 will showcase how collaboration and networks between venture capital and corporations can further propel Midwestern industries to become engines of economic growth.
This year’s program will explore the breakthroughs reshaping critical sectors—from autonomous machines and robotics in heavy equipment to the future of transportation and mobility. We’ll examine how national security is driving a new wave of defense tech, how quantum and advanced computing are unlocking next-gen capabilities, and how reindustrialization is redefining construction, energy, and logistics across our region.
Attendees will hear insights from venture capitalists, corporate innovators, successful founders, and operators leading the charge.
Additional events from NVNG this week include:
Wednesday 10/8 @ 2 pm
NVNG’s Corporate-Ready Day:For Wisconsin and visiting corporations to learn more about one another, and to engage with venture-backed startups and globally-focused venture capitalists aligned with the Midwest region’s core industries. Milwaukee – location TBA. To inquire about attending, please reach out to Marina Rostein.
Wednesday 10/8 @ 5 pm
NVNG’s Community Happy Hour: Our annual happy hour will take place on October 8, kicking off +Venture North. Join us if you’re in town! Milwaukee – Location TBA. Registration here.
Thursday 10/9 @ 6 pm
NVNG Annual Meeting Reception: This event is for our +Venture North speakers, NVNG LPs, NVNG’s portfolio venture funds, and select guests. This will take place following +Venture North. Milwaukee – location TBA. To inquire about attending, please reach out to Marina Rostein.
Friday 10/10 @ 8:30 am
NVNG Annual Meeting:This year’s annual meeting will take place the morning following +Venture North. NVNG’s investors, portfolio venture capital fund managers, select guests, and those interested in learning more about NVNG investments. Milwaukee – RW Baird. Registration Here.
General Partner & Co-Founder at New Industry VC
CEO at Pindel Global Precision
Quantum Hardware Engineer at Qolab
Managing Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Chief of Staff at Document Crunch
Co-Founder & CEO at Karman Industries
General Partner at Vocap Partners
Founder & CEO at Plus One Robotics
General Partner at Nirman Ventures
Co-Founder & General Partner at Grid Capital
Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell
CEO at Chicago Quantum Exchange
Vice President at WEC Energy Group
Director at Georgia-Pacific Ventures
CEO at EnCharge AI
Co-Founder & President at Maritime Operations Group
CEO / Co-Founder at Maritime Operations Group
Partner at Averin
Senior Investment Manager at Caterpillar Ventures
Yes, as all guests need to be pre-registered and approved by our venue, we do not recommend booking travel before you’re invited to formally register. We encourage you to join us at the NVNG Community Happy Hour on October 8. Please register for that event here: https://founderhappyhour2025.rsvpify.com/
A room block is available at the Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown, conveniently located right across from WEC Energy Group. Please note that the room block will close on September 8, 2025. After this date, we cannot guarantee the availability of rooms or the pricing of $169 per night.
To make an online reservation, please use the following link.
If you would like to contact the hotel directly, please reference the group code (NVN) or mention the NVNG Investment Advisors group block to secure the group rate.
Paid public parking is available at the Milwaukee Grand Ave Garage, 615 North 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI.
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and snacks, coffee, and water will be available throughout the day. Please remember to stay for the reception immediately following +Venture North, where appetizers and beverages will be served.