VCET and Regional Partners Host First-Ever Northeast Meetup at SXSW, Connecting the Region’s Most Innovative Builders
Burlington, VT — March 6, 2026 — The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) will host the first-ever Northeast Meetup at SXSW in Austin, TX. The meetup will serve as a gathering space for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the Northeast. The goal is to strengthen the connective tissue within the Northeast region while visiting far-off places like SXSW.
The Northeast Meetup marks the first coordinated meetup of its kind at SXSW, uniting anyone from the Northeast to share ideas, build relationships, and amplify the region’s impact. Since the vibe is Northeast, the event will be casual, but the time will feature networking opportunities, curated discussions, and of course, wicked fun games.
Attending SXSW is overwhelming. The meetup is a place to share common interests, networks, and meet their startup peers. So far, 130+ are registered to attend this no-cost event.
The Northeast has some of the brightest minds making incredible technologies, from advanced manufacturing to physical AI, to healthcare, and surgical mining,” said Nicole Eaton, Director of Venture Platform at VCET. “I’m ready for all of us to get in one room. It’s time.”
Attendees can expect:
- Networking with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders
- Conversations highlighting breakthrough innovation from the Northeast
- Opportunities to explore cross-regional partnerships
- A welcoming space to gather, recharge, and connect during SXSW
- Regions represented include MA, CT, NH, ME, RI, NY, VT, and more.
For event details and to RSVP, please use this link: https://luma.com/txayubqj
About VCET
Accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, the non-profit Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) provides no-cost, expert business mentoring, venture capital and a platform of startup resources, innovation programs, Jobs In Vermont, and a coworking accelerator. In 2025, VCET was named an Inc. Power Partner and produces the Start Here podcast and Female Founder series. Learn more at www.VCET.co
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