Texas Venture Gala & Forum 2024
The Texas Venture Gala & Forum is a high-end, high-powered investor and innovator gathering on April 12 & 13th at the Fairmont in Austin, Texas.
One ticket gives entire access to the event series:
April 12th: Welcome Reception 6-9PM (Fairmont 5th Floor)
April 13th: Texas Venture Forum 8-3PM (Fairmont Ballroom)
April 13th: Texas Venture Gala, VIP 6PM, 7-10PM Gala & Awards
THE FORUM BREAKFAST KEYNOTE KICKOFF: The Governor's Office Executive Director, Adriana Cruz, will kickoff the breakfast keynote, followed by a variety of 50+ investors on breakout sessions throughout the day such as: venture capitalists, heads of angel networks from across the state, corporate venture, government labs & investor arms, family offices, growth & private equity, emerging managers, incubators, accelerators, city chambers & economic development corporation startup funds, and more.
Other highly influential contributors to Texas' statewide innovation speaking are top leaders from the Texas State Legislature, and the CEOs of the Texas Higher Education Commission, Texas Economic Development Corporation, and the Texas State Chamber of Commerce.
THE GALA DINNER KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT features the longest-tenured NASA Administrator, the Honorable Daniel S. Goldin, with America's Frontier Fund President & COO, Jordan Blashek. Other fireside chats are Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione with the Texas State Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Glenn Hamer; and Texas' newest unicorn, Cart.com’s Chief Innovation Officer Michael Svatek, with Softeq Ventures Managing General Partner, Cart.com investor, & Podcast Host of “Forging the Future”, Chris Howard.
TEXAS VENTURE GALA AWARDS:
Texan Investor of the Year
Texan Innovator of the Year
Texan Legislator of the Year
(... and One Surprise)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Venture Wine Tasting during the Welcome Reception by Texas Venture Gala & Forum's Official Wine Partner, In Good Taste
- Gala Classical Violinist, Ms. Katie Simone Williams
ATTIRE:
Welcome Reception: Smart Business Attire
Texas Venture Forum: Business Casual
Texas Venture Gala: Formal Cocktail (no tux necessary)
The Agenda is here.
Press Release announcement here.
Full website is here.
Fairmont parking is below, so we suggest rideshare if possible.
Valet Parking Hourly Rates:
0–3 hours: $28(plus tax)
3–6 hours: $36 (plus tax)
6+ hours: $59 (plus tax)
Overnight: $59 (plus tax)
Self-Parking Hourly Rates:
0–3 hrs: $20(plus tax)
3–6 hrs: $30 (plus tax)
6+ hours: $50 (plus tax)
Overnight: $50(plus tax)
NOTE: Photographs and videos will be taken, so by registering for this event, you grant the right to use the recordings. If this is an issue, please reach out to let us know here.