Gateway to the US

The 2008 Gateway to the US Summit will be held at the Plug & Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, California, October 20-22, 2008. Gateway to the US program registration opens September 1, 2008, following our FocUS Marketing Workshops in Australia and New Zealand, August 20-29. To register for the first step in the Gateway program, the 2008 FocUS Marketing Workshop, click here.


gw.jpg“ANZA provided us with a forum for examining what our strategic aims are, and helped us to better prepare for the future. In many ways, the Gateway to the US program acted as a 'taste-test' of US business culture.”
— Clint Walker, cineSync


EDUCATION + PROMOTION =
An informed decision about
entering the US market.


Our premier program, the Gateway to the US, is designed for companies considering doing business in the world’s largest market. Since 2002, hundreds of Australian and New Zealand innovative companies have taken part in the Gateway to the US.

This is a 2-month program designed to educate Australian and New Zealand business owners, CEOs, senior executives, innovators and entrepreneurs about your company’s potential in the US marketplace.

The program begins with a prerequisite, intensive one-day FocUS Marketing Workshop at the end of August in a city near you and culminates with a 3-day Silicon Valley Summit in California in October. In the intervening weeks, we send you relevant materials for review that will help you prepare for your trip to the US and the Summit, where you will showcase your company in front of some of America’s leading investors, entrepreneurs and innovative tech execs.


“I got approached by two VCs after [my] pitch. We are still discussing the possibilities but the relationships are advancing well. They are both very interested in investing in our business. I also made a contact that may result in a partnership that will give us access to over 200 tier 1 clients across the US.”—Frank Grasso, Dynamic Creative



In addition to the showcase opportunity, the Gateway to the US Summit allows for participating companies and ANZA network members—experts in high-tech, biotech/medtech, Web 2.0, IT, cleantech and new media innovation, legal and financial advisers, marketing and business analysts and venture capitalists—to interact in an informal atmosphere designed to promote learning and making the right connections.



“The Gateway program introduced us to a network of trusted professionals—lawyers, business consultants, investors and industry contacts for the industry we are in. All of this was presented very professionally in a tight, compact, well-crafted and thoughtful offering, in an ideal time frame which maximized many opportunities for us. ”
—Chris Matthews & Marg Black, Silenceair International



“I really enjoyed the Summit and made some great friends and contacts. I also have some great news; I got an invite to DEMO from Chris Shipley! Wow, this is huge for Chortal.... I would not have received this without attending the Gateway Summit.”—Baden Gilmore, Chortal

 

Business panels round out the Summit. Each year, ANZA brings together a diverse group of innovative tech experts, marketing and business analysts, legal and financial advisers and venture capitalists to offer insight on the latest trends and developments occurring in the US market. Do you have questions about securing funding and partnerships, immigration, employment or incorporation laws, innovative tech trends, US business practices and culture? The Gateway to the US Summit panels are lively and informative—and provide the answers you need.



“The Summit was informative, practical, affordable and very worthwhile. The quality of speakers and information was of the highest level. The people were friendly, with a willingness to serve.”
—Luceille Outhred, Digislide



The Gateway to the US program, including all preparation materials and the 3-day US Summit, is available following successful completion of the FocUS Marketing Workshops. The cost for the program is $3,500 (USD) and covers two company executives. The cost does not include travel or accommodation. The FocUS Marketing Workshop is prerequisite for attending the Gateway to the US. The cost for the 1-day FocUS Marketing Workshops to be held in New Zealand and Australia is $495 (USD) and covers two company executives.

 

For an additional $6,000 (USD) we will match you with a dedicated mentor with highly valued experience and trusted connections in your industry sector to help you prepare for your showcase presentation at the Gateway to the US Summit, set up important introductions while you are at the Summit and assist you in entering our Fast Track to the US program immediately after the Summit.

 


If you have questions about the Gateway to the US program, or which option is best for you, please contact viki@anzatechnet.com.

 


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