Scene 01 The pitch competition
ideas on stage.
–
Ten finalists pitch live for a share of $10,000 in cash prizes.
NextGen Summit The Experience
come curious.
leave inspired.
Five hours. Two halves.
your next
starts here.
Come early to explore, connect and see ideas take the stage. Stay for the talks, conversations and live moments that get you thinking bigger.
- 2–4 PM Explore & connect Pitch competition. Networking. Exhibition.
- 4–7 PM The main event Speaker talks. Live conversations. Performances. Audience interactions.
All times are Eastern. Individual session timings have not been announced yet.
The programme, scene by scene
Act I 2–4 PM
explore
& connect.
Scene 02 Networking
your kind
of people.
2–4 PM
Students, creators, founders and young professionals in one room.
Scene 03 The exhibition
discover
what’s next.
2–4 PM
Meet the businesses behind the booths and what they are bringing to the room.
Act II 4–7 PM
think bigger.
feel the energy.
Scene 04 Speakers & talks
a new
perspective.
4–7 PM
Focused talks from people doing the work, and the ideas behind them.
Scene 05 Live conversations
real talk.
right here.
4–7 PM
Podcast-style conversations that go past the highlight reel.
Scene 06 Performances & interactions
more than
a seat.
4–7 PM
Live performances and audience moments. You are part of it, not watching it.
Individual session times have not been announced. More speakers, performances and activities to come.
Photography on this page is illustrative. It shows the kind of day NextGen is, not a record of one that has happened.
The full agenda
more is
on the way.
Individual session times, speaker names and the rest of the line-up are still being finalised. They will be added here as they are confirmed.
- What time should I arrive? Doors are at 2 PM for the pitch competition, networking and the exhibition. The main event runs 4–7 PM. Come early to get the whole afternoon.
- Where is it? Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Owings Mills, Maryland, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- When will the detailed agenda be here? As soon as individual sessions and timings are finalised. Nothing on this page is a placeholder for something already decided.
