ANZA Technology Network
Gateway to the U.S. Conference
www.anzatechnet.com/conference2006
OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1, 2006
PLUG AND PLAY – SUNNYVALE, CA
REGISTER NOW
Bringing the best of Australian and New Zealand technology to Silicon Valley for 3 days of networking, company pitches, panel discussions and in true ‘down under’ spirit a cocktail party or two. Space is limited, register today. Hotel bookings must be made directly with the Embassy Suites Hotel Santa Clara.
| Day One - Monday , October 30, 2006 |
Time |
Scheduled Event |
0730-1800
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Registration
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0800-0900 |
Feedback Sessions with Mentors
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0900-1200
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Company Pitch Rehearsals & Coaching
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1200-1300
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Lunch
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1300-1600
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Company Pitch Rehearsals & Coaching
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1600-1700
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Feedback Sessions with Mentors
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| 1800-2000 |
Opening Cocktail Party and Welcome
Sponsored by Air New Zealand |
| Day Two - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
| Time |
Scheduled Event |
0800-1500
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Registration
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0900-1030
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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.
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1100-1200
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Company Pitches
Sponsored by Plug and Play
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.
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1200-1330
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Lunch
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1330-1430
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Company Pitches
Sponsored by Plug and Play
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.
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1500-1630
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Dancing with Elephants: Leveraging Platform Partners Business Forum
Sponsored by Guidewire Group
Very large companies feed on the innovation of smaller technology startups in order to survive. Small new companies need strong initial partners and customers to grow. It's a mutually beneficial dance. But how do these dance partners find one another and how do very small companies best engage with the giants of the industry?
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| EVENING |
Halloween |
| Day Three - Wednesday, November 1, 2006 |
| Time |
Scheduled Event |
0800-1800
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Registration |
0900-1030
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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. |
1100-1230
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Bootstrap Marketing Business Forum
Sponsored by Dateline Media
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. |
1230-1400
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Lunch |
1400-1530
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Navigating the Legal Minefield Business Forum
Sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Legal experts will cover the legal roadmap on starting and building your business in the US. |
1600-1730
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Web 2.0: Global by Design Business Forum
Sponsored by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
The so-called Web 2.0 movement forces a new style of software development, global marketing, and customer reach. The Silicon Valley ecosystem supports a Web 2.0 “build and flip” model that enables new companies to focus on features rather than deep business models. |
| 1800-2000 |
Closing Cocktail Party
Sponsored by Austrade |
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