The 2011 NVCA Annual Meeting kicks off in just 16 days in Boston!  This post serves as an invitation for all venture capitalists to join us for what is always an exciting and vaulable time together.  For those VCs who haven't yet registered, here are three reasons why you should take care of this today:

1.  It's a celebration!  This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the formation of the first modern venture capital firm, American Research and Development, and the 150th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Both milestones have had a profound impact on innovation and we are planning to celebrate the collaboration between leading research institutions, entrepreneurs, cutting edge technology and venture investors.  Join NVCA along with Xconomy and the MIT Museum on the afternoon of April 6th for an opportunity to reflect on all that has been created -- and all that will be -- thanks to venture capital and entrepreneurship.

2.  It's just for investors.  Attendance at our meeting is limited to venture investors, select conference sponsors and invited press. Every year, attendees return to the NVCA Annual Meeting because it is a unique chance to connect and share ideas with peers that have similar challenges and objectives. 

3.  Fascinating speakers talking both big picture and important nuances. With industry track sessions on the morning of April 6th followed by big picture perspectives from many of the most well known investors, academics and political players in the country, the NVCA Annual Meeting will cover the most important issues faced by venture capitalists..  Our keynote speakers include serial entrepreneur, Desh Deshpande, and MIT President, Susan Hockfield.  They will be joined by luminaries such as HBS professor Bill Sahlman, Robotics expert Rodney Brooks, MIT’s Dr. Ernie Moniz, CMS’ Drs. Richard Gilfillan and Louis Jacques, and DOE’s Dr. Steven Koonin.  Check out the agenda here.

If you are a venture capitalist, we hope you will join the hundreds of VCs already registered and sign up today. 

I look forward to seeing you in Boston on April 6 & 7.