Shaping CT's Future: Entrepreneurship & Leadership

August 20, 2025 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM

Location: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103

Entrepreneurship is more than building a business—it’s about forging a path, solving real problems, and leading others through uncertainty. This Shaping CT’s Future event explores the mindset, momentum, and mechanics behind entrepreneurship and leadership in Connecticut.

We’ll dive into the inspiration, vision, and strategies that fueled some of the state’s most impactful founders and leaders:

• Insight reveals the personal journeys—the influences, setbacks, and hidden drivers that shape vision and purpose.
• Intel uncovers the sources of wisdom—mentorship, guidance, and the critical thinking that helped eliminate blind spots and build strong foundations.
• Ignite explores the inflection points—the moments leaders chose to scale, delegate, and sustain their mission with clarity and conviction.

This high-impact event features panel conversations, expert-led breakout sessions, and innovative networking opportunities designed to spark new ideas, partnerships, and pathways for growth.

Whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling a company, or mentoring the next generation, join us to gain an actionable perspective—and help shape what’s next for Connecticut.