Day One - Monday , October 22, 2007

Time

Scheduled Event

0730-1800

Registration

0800-0900

Companies meet with Mentors

0900-1200

Company Pitch Rehearsals & Coaching

1200-1300

Lunch

1300-1600

Company Pitch Rehearsals & Coaching

1600-1700

Plan your Market Entry Strategy with Rationale
Sponsored by Austhink

1800-2000

Opening Cocktail Party and Welcome
Sponsored by Government of South Australia

 Day Two - Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Time

Scheduled Event

0800-1500

Registration

0900-1030

Funding Your Business in the US Business Forum
Sponsored by Southern Cross Venture Partners
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.

1100-1200

Company Pitches
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.

1200-1330

Lunch

1330-1430

Company Pitches
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.

1500-1700

Meet the Companies
This is your chance to meet one-on-one with the presenting companies, check out their products and discover the opportunities they offer.

1700-1900

Gala Reception
Sponsored by Air New Zealand

 Day Three - Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Time

Scheduled Event

0800-1800

Registration

0900-1030

Australian and New Zealand Migration Success Stories Business Forum
Sponsored by Government of New South Wales
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

Marketing Business Forum
Sponsored by Guidewire Group
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

Lunch

1400-1530

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. From corporate law and employment to immigration and much more.

1600-1730

ANZA Fast Track Business Forum
Sponsored by Government of Victoria
Hear from the CEOs and mentors who are working together in ANZA’s Fast Track to the US program. How are they navigating the challenging US business terrain at a top—yet safe—speed in line with their strategic objectives?

1800-2000

Closing Cocktail Party
Sponsored by Austrade