3 Rivers Venture Fair – Enter the Arena: Developing Venture Capital in Service to the Commonwealth

Kevin B. Acklin, a Shareholder in Stevens & Lee’s Corporate, Finance and Capital Markets Department, delivered the keynote program “Enter the Arena: Developing Venture Capital in Service to the Commonwealth” at the 3 Rivers Venture Fair that took place at the Rivers Casino Event Center in Pittsburgh, PA, on Feb. 4-5, 2026. 

The 3 Rivers Venture Fair (3RVF) was Pittsburgh’s premier venture capital event, connecting high-growth startups with investors, corporate partners and innovation leaders. With this year’s focus on deal-making and industry trends, attendees gained insight on emerging opportunities and exclusive meetings designed to turn connections into action.