RESEARCH TRIANGLE – Midnight tonight is the deadline for the 2018 CED Tech Conference featured company applications. The conference, set for September 12-13 at the Raleigh Convention Center, attracts 800-plus entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders.

This year more than 75 investment funds from across the U.S., from corporate funds to angel investors, will attend.

More than 25 entrepreneurs from early to growth stage companies will pitch their firms at the event.

The event includes many opportunities for networking and one-on-one meetings.

Featured companies gain exposure in the Demo room, coaching for entrepreneurs presenting on the Main Stage, an exclusive pre-conference session with investor reverse pitches and more.

Applications for featured companies must be in by midnight June 5.