SUP-X: THE STARTUP EXPO

FEBRUARY 16-17, 2016

THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE-BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

Format: Two Day Conference and Large Exposition. Pre-Main Event Workshops for Entrepreneurs and Women-Owned Businesses/Investors. General Sessions on Day 2 Combining All Attendees with Separate Breakout Tracks for Investors and Entrepreneurs.

History: Produced for the Past Two Years for the Boca Raton-Based Gold Coast Venture Capital Association as “The GCVCA’s Expo.” The Event Has Been Rebranded and Expanded to Now Target an International Audience.

Attendees: 1500–2000 Startup and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs, Angel and VC Investors, and Related Service Providers from Around North America. 33-45% are expected to be early-stage tech companies/small businesses, and 20-25% of the attendees are expected to be investors/high-net-worth individuals.

Sponsors: Approximately 150 Exhibitors and Sponsors Marketing Products and Services of Interest to Entrepreneurs and Investors in Nearly 50,000 Square Feet of Exhibition Space.

Content:

• Intensive workshops for entrepreneurs lead by distinguished subject matter experts
• A special half-day of workshops specifically for women entrepreneurs and women investors
• Unique and exclusive opportunities for investors to meet fellow investors from throughout North America to develop deal flow and partnership opportunities
• A well-funded business plan competition and exhibition opportunities for entrepreneurs