The Global Tech Showcase is a corporate matchmaking conference focused on forging profitable links between up-and-coming technology firms from around the globe and European technology leaders. Through series of pre-arranged qualified one-on-one meetings, company presentations and demos, the Global Tech Showcase connects fifty of the most promising private tech companies from America, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world with potential European partners, investors and clients.

The Global Tech Showcase corresponds to the third edition of the California Tech Showcase, opening its doors this year to the most innovative high-tech companies worldwide. This business development forum is held in association with the World Investment Conference gathering over 1000 European high-level officials, business leaders, dignitaries and journalists.

The event takes place June 3-5, 2009 at the Atlantia Convention Center in La Baule, France.

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Please find below a few testimonials from last year's edition:

"I d' like to thank you again for having invited to me to participate in the california tech show case and the World Investment Conference. It was a very valuable, interesting and well organised event, generating new connections to be leveraged during coming weeks and months."
Denis Guibard, VP Innovation and New Ecosystem, France Telecom

"I wanted to thank you and your team for showcasing all and en même temps such a wonderful event in France. You are truly professional and as a sponsor I can say that it was a first class event from the beginning to the end. Thank you for the introductions and for all your support."
Barbara Ingetti, Global Business Development Manager, Nair and Co Inc.

"We had a great time in France and moreover, the contacts we made are priceless. Thank you for giving us the opportunity […] La Baule has generated quite a bit of commotion (in the good sense of the word) here. We have not been able to take a breather..."
Elmer Robles, CEO, Encienda SL

"The CTS was really a good opportunity for us to meet interesting companies, especially executives involved in our Interactive TV business".
Christophe Morizur, Business Development Manager, WizTiVi

"It was pleasure to meet you at California Tech at La Baule. Thanks once again for organising such a fantastic event."
Raj Anand, Operations Director, Kwiqq

"I had very fruitful conversation in LaBaule - good mix of companies and people. Thank you again for putting together such a great program."
Sebastian Wossagk, Partner, Acton Capital Partners