2010 Gateway to the US Executive Summit Agenda

ANZA Technology Network
Gateway to the US Executive Summit
Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, CA


Tuesday, November 9 - Thursday, November 11



Day One - Tuesday, November 9, 2010


Time

Scheduled Event


0830-1700


Registration

1000-1200

Welcome & Company Pitch Rehearsals

1200-1300

Lunch

1300-1400

Company Pitch Rehearsals (cont.)

1400-1700

Finalize Your Presentations

Evening

Dinner on your own



Day Two - Wednesday, November 10, 2010


Time

Scheduled Event


0800-1700


Registration

0900-0930

Opening Keynote

0930 - 1130

ANZA Gateway to US Company Pitches
Sponsored by TBD
Companies deliver their pitches in 5-minute slots to a panel of tech industry experts, VCs and angel investors, followed by Q&A and feedback.

1130-1230
Meet Presenting Companies One-on-One and Product Demos


1230-1300


Lunch

1300-1330

Afternoon keynote

1400-1600
ANZA Gateway to US Company Pitches
Sponsored by TBD
Companies deliver their pitches in 5-minute slots to a panel of tech industry experts, VCs and angel investors, followed by Q&A and feedback.
1630-1730
Australian Success Stories in Silicon Valley

1730

Closing Reception and Best in Show Awards Ceremony
Sponsored by TBD




Day Three - Thursday, November 11, 2010


Time

Scheduled Event


0800-1800


Registration

0900-1030

Funding Your Business in the US Business Forum
Sponsored by TBD

An insightful look at what VCs and angels are looking for in today's environment. This session covers the relationships between Australian/NZ companies and US VCs and angels in helping companies build a bridge across the Pacific.

1100-1230

Navigating the Legal and Taxation Minefields Business Forum 
Experts will cover the legal and taxation roadmaps on starting and building your business in the US. From corporate law and employment to immigration and much more.

1230-1400

Lunch

1400-1530

Marketing to a US Audience Business Forum
Sponsored by TBD

A look at the challenges and contrasts of marketing to US audiences, the communications tools that help you succeed and practical advice on how to sell the 'technology sizzle' using public relations and new media techniques.

1600-1730

CEO/Leadership: What Makes a Great CEO Business Forum
Sponsored by TBD

What makes a great CEO? Hear from this panel of highly successful CEOs on what worked -- and what didn't - in building their companies.

1800-2000

Dinner for Gateway 2010 Companies