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Senior technology and business development executives from Europe's largest companies, investors, Value Added Resellers, distributors and integrators, please click here to register as an attendee: >> REGISTER

» Application for Presenters

50 of the most promising high-tech companies from around the world will be retained to present. The selection committee is composed of high-level technology and business development executives from large European companies as well as venture capitalists. Eligibility, participation benefits and fee are described below. Information also available in pdf: Download Presenter's Kit.
The deadline for the second round of applications is Friday, February 27, 2009.

Click here to submit an application: >> SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Upon submission, the application will be sent to the selection committee for review. The applicant will receive an answer within 10 days.
» Eligibility

Privately-owned companies matching the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• Geography: Headquarters anywhere in the world. No geographical restrictions.

• Industry Sector: Sectors from across the high-tech industry including Security, Enterprise Applications, Telecom & Wireless, Computing/Networking/Hardware, Entertainment & Media and Internet & Services.

• Development Stage: Early Stage, Growth/Expansion Stage, Late Stage
The event presents fundraising, partnership and business deal opportunities. It is relevant for early stage companies looking for VC funding or partners/clients, as well as later stage companies possibly looking for an exit through acquisition by a large European tech player.

• EU Market Status: From no presence to complete operational capabilities.
The event gathers a diverse group of key technology players that can help the selected promising tech companies launch in the EU market or significantly accelerate their revenue growth.

» Participation benefits and fee

The package for presenting companies is designed to maximize their interaction with the right European delegates who can concretely help them expand or accelerate their business in the Europe. This format has proven to be productive in similar events in generating tangible business deals, partnerships and investments. The participation benefits are the following:

• One-on-One Meetings: Minimum of 5 pre-arranged qualified one-on-one meetings with European potential clients, investors or partners

The conference organizer will act as matchmaker by setting up at least five one-on-one meetings between each presenting company and relevant European technology players and investors. The meetings are held in a private area. Our extensive list of European business contacts allows us to ensure that every meeting is an exceptional business opportunity for the promising companies—and an exciting proposition for the larger European partners or investors.

• Company Presentation: 8 min presentation in front of the audience

Each presenting company has 8 minutes to present itself to the conference attendees and discuss the market opportunity they are addressing. Please visit the attendee section for details on the audience. Companies are grouped by sector.

• Showroom: Demo space in the Global Tech Showcase showroom

The showroom gives the opportunity for attendees to easily locate presenting companies of interest and learn more about them. The cocktail table set-up encourages dynamic high-level networking. It is also the ideal location for journalists to discuss with the presenting company CEOs and discover new technologies. The showroom is accessible to the 1000+ World Investment Conference / Global Tech Showcase attendees.

• Conference Passes: 2 conference passes for the company’s CEO and another member of the executive team

The participation fee for presenting company including all the above benefits is 6000 EUR.

For any questions, please contact: Jordy Brazier at jbrazier@avisepartners.com or +1-415-568-2161.