 4th ANZA Technology Network Showcase Conference
Conference Outline
The Australian and New Zealand Technology Showcase Conference will be held at the Crown Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto, California November 13-15th, 2005.
| Day One - Sunday , November 13, 2005 (closed to public) |
| Time |
Scheduled Event |
| 8:00AM–7:00PM |
Registration |
| 9:00AM–1:00PM |
Showcase Presentation Full Rehearsals & Panel Feedback Sessions |
| 12:00PM–2:00PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00PM–5:00PM |
Showcase Presentation Full Rehearsals & Panel Feedback Sessions |
| 5:00PM–6:30PM |
Break |
| 6:30PM–8:30PM |
Opening Cocktail Party and Welcome
Sponsored by Air New Zealand
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| Day Two - Monday, November 14, 2005 |
| Time |
Scheduled Event |
| 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
Registration |
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM |
Breakfast and Welcome |
| 8:30AM - 9:30AM |
Australian and New Zealand Migration Success Stories Business Forum
Sponsored by Government of South Australia
There are valuable lessons to be learned from CEO’s who have who have successfully migrated their businesses from Australia and New Zealand and built sustaining businesses in the US. Interact with a panel of CEO’s who have created great “Success Stories” in the US.
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| 9:30AM–10:00AM |
Break |
| 10:00AM–11:00AM |
Bootstrap Marketing Business Forum
Sponsored by Department of State and Regional Development
Leading marketing and media experts will provide an insight into how emerging growth technology companies can gain traction using innovative marketing technology tools and tactics. Big marketing budgets are no longer the only leverage for marketing traction.
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| 11:00AM–11:30AM |
Break |
| 11:30AM–12:30PM |
Navigating the Legal Minefield Business Forum
Sponsored by Fragomen, Del Ray, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Legal experts will cover the legal roadmap on starting and building your business in the US. |
| 12.30PM–2:30PM |
Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Gary Wiseman
Sponsored by NZTE |
| 2:30PM–3:30PM |
Funding Alternatives Business Forum
Sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Bootstrap versus Venture Backed; hear the pros and cons from a panel of experts who have experienced both sides of the ‘coin’. |
| 3:30PM–4:00PM |
Break |
| 4:00PM–5:00PM |
What’s Your Exit Strategy? Business Forum
Sponsored by State Government Victoria
Your exit strategy will affect critical business decisions as you migrate and grow your business in the US. Hear from a panel of experts who will give insights into your realistic exit options: Is it IPO, trade sale, merger, acquisition and what the ramifications are for entrepreneurs as they consider these options. |
| 5:00PM–6:30PM |
Break |
| 6:30PM–8.30PM |
Dinner Keynote Speaker: George Foster
Management Systems -
The When and The Why: Lessons From Early Stage Companies The talk draws on research that examines the decisions by 78 early stage companies to adopt one or more of eight different control systems – from financial planning systems to HR compensation systems to sales/marketing/ partnership systems and more. Hear what decisions were made by these companies, when, why and the implications. |
| Day Three - Tuesday, November 15, 2005 |
| Time |
Scheduled Event |
| 7:00AM–7:30PM |
Registration |
| 7:30AM–8:30AM |
Breakfast and Welcome Back |
| 8:30AM–9:30AM |
Funding Your Business in the US Business Forum -
Sponsored by Macquarie Bank
An insightful look at what the VC's are looking for in today's environment. This session covers the relationships between Australian/NZ and US VC's in helping companies build a bridge across the pacific. |
| 9:30AM–10:00AM |
Break |
| 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Showcase Presentations
Showcase companies deliver presentations in 5 min slots. |
| 12:00PM–2:00PM |
Lunch - Keynote Speaker Greg Galanos
Sponsored by Government of Western Australia |
| 2:00PM–3:30PM |
Showcase Presentations
Showcase companies deliver presentations in 5 min slots. |
| 3:30PM–4:00PM |
Break |
| 4:00PM–5:30PM |
Planning Your Next Steps Business Forum - Sponsored by Austrade
An exploration of available resources and ‘next step’ alternatives to help you maximize your experience after the ANZA ‘Gateway to the U.S.’ Program. |
| 7:00PM–7:30PM |
Pre-Dinner Drinks |
| 7:30PM–10:30PM |
Gala Dinner - Sponsored by Microsoft
Keynote Speaker: Peter Barret
Presenting the "Guy Manson" Award for the hottest companies at ANZA in partnership with DEMO. |
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