Rise of the Rest is excited to host its third annual Beyond Silicon Valley Summit in Washington, DC.
From Tuesday, May 14th-Thursday, May 16th, we'll convene nearly 200 venture investors from across the U.S to connect, converse, and explore innovation happening between the coasts. This year's program will focus on strategic sectors critical to our nation's success, the latest news and outlook for the venture capital industry, and opportunities to network with your peers from regions that span the country.
We'll also be ringing in ten years of Rise of the Rest! We look forward to reflecting on the progress we've made alongside many of you, and looking towards the next decade of advancing a more geographically diverse innovation economy.
We're excited to host this year's Beyond Silicon Valley Summit at the Eaton Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. Featured in Architectural Digest, The Eaton is a boutique hotel and local hub for community, creativity, and culture that offers a myriad of amenities.
The Eaton is located within walking distance of some of D.C's most iconic sights, allowing guests to make the most out of their time in the nation's capital.Â
The Eaton offers a variety of spaces to connect with fellow attendees, including a rooftop bar and speakeasy, and wellness spaces for those looking to keep up their routines while on the road. If you get hungry, stop by one of four spots to grab a cup of coffee, drink, or bite within the hotel.Â
We recommend flying into Reagan International Airport (DCA), which is a short 15 minute ride to the hotel. Other regional airports include Washington’s Dulles International (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Both are about a 50 minute ride to the hotel.
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 Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel.
Led by Steve Case, Rise of the Rest is a nationwide platform focused on spotlighting regional startup hubs with seed-stage investments in early stage, high-growth companies across the country. The team partners with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders who have committed to our vision that the next great startups will emerge outside of the coastal tech hubs. Rise of the Rest is headquartered in Washington, D.C.