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MetroConnect VII Grand Prize PitchFest 2025
Jun 5 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Four top-performing San Diego companies. One grand prize. YOU decide.
Join us and 200+ international business professionals to celebrate trade and the culmination of MetroConnect VII, World Trade Center San Diego’s latest export accelerator cohort.
After hearing our top four MetroConnect companies pitch for a $25,000 grand prize—and casting your vote—you’ll enjoy an evening of networking with top regional exporters, trade offices, and consulates.
Agenda:
- 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Registration
- 3:30–4:15 p.m. | Exporter Showcase
- 4:15–5:30 p.m. | MetroConnect Grand Prize PitchFest
- Opening remarks: Mayor Todd Gloria
- Keynote: Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna, co-founders of Nixon
- Company pitches: Aquacycl, Epitope Diagnostics, Sunday Golf, Surf Loch
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception and Exporter Showcase
Plus: Join us by 4:15 p.m. to enter for the chance to win two round-trip tickets to Panama City on Copa Airlines’ new direct flight!
Who should attend: Anyone interested in networking with San Diego’s international business community to build valuable connections and learn how to increase international sales.
Meet the finalists:
Reserve Your Spot
Sophia Antonopoulos
Coordinator, World Trade Center San Diego
Event Details
- Date:
- Jun 5
- Time:
- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location:
- Farmer & The Seahorse at The Alexandria