May 16-18, 2023, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas

The best ideas for sessions at ACA Summits come from ACA members and friends. We’re searching for the best, brightest and innovative thinkers and topics among us. This is your opportunity to not only suggest topics, but also recommend speakers and how the sessions will be presented.

Please submit your proposal to ACA by October 28, 2022 (5pm Central).

Before you submit your proposals, please read the rules and details of the event – as they will help you understand the criteria.

Speakers in selected sessions will be eligible for a reduced registration rate, with the ability to bring in additional experts, both at ACA’s discretion.

Wednesday, October 19, 12:00 to 1:00 p ET

Free to ACA Members

$100 Non Members

As the November election approaches, attend this webinar to hear from leading government affairs official, Chris McCannell.

This webinar will provide an overview of the following topics:

Wednesday, November 16, 12:00 pm ET

Free to ACA Members

$100 Non Members

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Angel Capital Association will present an entrepreneur-focused webinar which explains how angels determine their investment priorities.

This webinar will provide entrepreneurs with a peek “behind the curtain” of how angel investors evaluate start-ups. Topics covered in this webinar include:

Come learn more about angel investing and how to position your start-up to be angel-ready!!!

ACA Education Committee

Advisor, ELA Partners

Founder and Managing Director, VentureHue

CEO, Native State Therapeutics

Founder, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels

President, Blue Cactus Consulting

Executive Director, BRIIA

Wednesday, December 7th, 12:00-1:00pm ET

Free to ACA Members

$100 Non Members

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has evolved rapidly from the days of a computer playing chess or competing on Jeopardy. AI has the potential to disrupt business processes in every industry and advancements in both Applied AI and Deep Tech are being integrated into new business applications. Register for this webinar to hear first-hand experience on the evolution of AI companies and how they create sustainable value, both for founders and investors.

Global Product Lead at Google

General Partner at DataPower Ventures

This November 14-20, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will rally almost every nation in the world to empower entrepreneurs and encourage citizens to become starters – finding new and better ways of doing things. In the wake of the pandemic and its impact, GEW 2022 is also a call to action for societies to be resilient and come together in leveraging the power of new ideas and innovation for the benefit of all.

The Angel Capital Association Angel University and The Launch Place are bringing together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn, share and network. This event offers a unique, immersive experience connecting angel investors and entrepreneurs.

Courses offered at AU at The Big Launch Challenge:

·    Valuation: Negotiating the current valuation of seed-stage startups at the time of investment is a critical component of angel term sheets. Getting valuation right establishes a fair percentage of ownership for both investors and entrepreneurs and optimizes returns for investing angels.

·    Term Sheet Basics: As a new angel, you’ll need to understand the term sheet, the document that outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement between the investors and the startup.