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acceleratorcon x CELA SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2023

@ BROOKLYN NAVY YARD!

The accelerator ecosystem is more important than ever. As we look to a post-pandemic world, accelerator programs and networks will be key to rebuilding startup communities -- and perhaps whole economies -- in cities and towns worldwide. At cela Summit 2023, happening @ AcceleratorCON, we'll come together to connect, envision, and collaborate on the next stage of startup ecosystem development worldwide!

Click here for the livestream video of 2018’s event or here for the 2019 livestream.

 
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Why cela Summit?

From Digital Ocean to Dropbox, from SendGrid to Airbnb: accelerator programs have put some of our generation’s most influential brands on the map. And accelerators are radically changing the way we experience work, technology, entrepreneurship, and education.

But what does that mean for you and your latest enterprise? Join us for the first-ever accelerator conference. Discover the newest trends, tools and strategies driving people with great ideas across all industries. Discuss with leaders from the top accelerators of the world and become part of a brand new community!

 

Is cela SUMMIT for me?

Who should attend?

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Program Operators

Are you a Managing Director, Platform professional, Program Managers, Curriculum Developers? We’re calling you!

WHY

Influence industry definitions and agreements on all aspects of our business.

Gain insight into best practices, what’s newest with other groups in the space, and connect with potential sponsors, partners, startups, and mentors for your program!


Institutional Innovators

Are you building innovation at corporations, governments, universities, or non-profits!

WHY

Find out how the best programs in the world are providing platforms for startup success — so that you can do it for you to deliver innovation success at your corporation, government, university, or non-profit!



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Program Supporters

Do you want to mentor, coach, sponsor, or attend an accelerator?

WHY

Get immediate access to programs active from all over the world, and learn how to best participate with innovation programs everywhere!



WHEN & WHERE?

SEPTEMBER 29TH @ BROOKLYN NAVY YARD

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programming

Our Speaker Community

See some past and present speakers for the summit!

Returning 2023!

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SPONSORS

Support gets support

Endless thanks and gratitude to:

OUR PREMIER SPONSOR:

 
 

OUR greater SPONSOR COMMUNITY:

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OTHER EVENTS

Accelerating Access

cela also organizes events for the accelerator ecosystem to lower barriers of access for founders and diversify the community of founders applying to accelerators

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