Silicon Beach Innovation Showcase & Investor Summit
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Big News for Northeast Florida's Innovation Ecosystem
Silicon Beach is proud to announce that Keiretsu Forum MST has officially joined us as a Strategic Partner for the Silicon Beach Innovation Showcase & Investor Forum, taking place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business Conference Center.
This marks a significant milestone for our region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Keiretsu Forum is one of the world's largest and most respected angel investment networks, connecting accredited investors with high-potential companies across North America and around the world. Their participation brings an exceptional opportunity for founders, investors, universities, corporate innovators, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and discover what's next.
### Who Should Attend?
Whether you're:
- 💰 An accredited investor looking for high-quality deal flow
- 🚀 A founder or entrepreneur preparing to raise capital
- 💡 An innovator developing breakthrough technologies
- 🏢 A corporate innovation leader exploring strategic partnerships
- 🎓 A university researcher, student, or faculty member commercializing new ideas
- 🌎 An economic development or community leader helping grow Northeast Florida's innovation economy
...this event is designed for you.
## What to Expect
Throughout the evening you'll experience:
- 🚀 Presentations from emerging startup companies
- 💼 A showcase of selected Keiretsu Forum portfolio companies
- 🤝 Featured innovation ecosystem partners from across Northeast Florida
- 🎤 Guest speakers from the investment and entrepreneurial community
- 🍸 A networking reception connecting founders, investors, executives, and community leaders
We're also excited to continue our partnership with the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, whose commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation has helped strengthen our regional startup ecosystem for years.
We've hosted some incredible events together, but this year we're taking things to another level by moving into the UNF Conference Center to accommodate the growing interest and momentum surrounding Northeast Florida's innovation community.
### This is more than another networking event.
It's an opportunity to discover innovative companies, build meaningful relationships, connect with investors, and help shape the future of entrepreneurship in our region.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 17.
Additional details—including startup applications, speaker announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information—will be released over the coming weeks.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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