TiEcon, hosted by TiE Silicon Valley, is the largest conference dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. 2016 marked the 23rd consecutive year for the conference. Ranked alongside Demo, TED and World Economic Forum among top 10 conferences worldwide for ideas and entrepreneurship by Worth magazine, TiEcon attracted 4600 professionals from over 22 countries in 2015. Over a two-day period, TiEcon 2016 once again focused on the hottest areas of innovation.

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There were three full-day tracks on Friday, May 6th, focusing on the Future of Cloud & IT, Data Economy, and Internet of Things. Saturday, May 7th focused on Trending Tech, Social Entrepreneurship, Youth Entrepreneurship, and a Best Practices track for Entrepreneurs.

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The two days of immersion into the latest technological innovations across multiple industries, were delivered by the leading experts in the field. Attendees networked with and learnt from industry luminaries, VCs, successful entrepreneurs and seasoned executives driving the hottest technology trends. They connected with Mentors, met Co-Founders, got recognized in the TiE50 program, showcaseed their solutions in the Expo area, and enjoyed great food and entertainment.