In the first-of-its kind event, 10 companies will present their products and services while also answering questions from industry experts. Think “Shark Tank” and “American Idol” without making an investment or picking a winner. The objective is to try ad re-create an actual sales call or demo that a company might give to a prospective client.

The event will take place on three successive Thursdays. Each company will make a five-minute presentation and then answer questions for 20 minutes. Three companies will participate on March 4, three will participate on March 11, and four will participate on March 18. Well-known experts from across the industry will participate as panelists and ask questions of the participating companies. Here is the schedule:

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

PANELISTS: