Ohio VC Fest brings more than 900 to Cleveland; 2027 dates announced
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Ohio VC Fest concluded its September 29–30, 2026 gathering in Cleveland with more than 900 participants, according to the organizer’s post-event update. JumpStart has announced that the event will return September 21–22, 2027.
The published 2026 agenda combined investor meetings, startup showcases, and sessions on artificial intelligence, industrial innovation, and Ohio’s venture pipeline. The Huntington Convention Center gathering put founders and investors in the same program as corporate and ecosystem leaders.
The next reporting opportunity is what follows those conversations: relationships, company milestones, and investments that participants can substantiate. HVN welcomes firsthand accounts, photographs with publication permission, and founder updates from the event.
Reporting note: this brief is based on the organizer’s recap and published agenda, not on-site reporting. Attendance is organizer-reported. The agenda is available at https://ohiovcfest.com/2026-vc-fest-agenda/.