2009 Bridge to the US: 8-17 July - Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne

8 JULY 2009 - SYDNEY, NSW - Digital Media/US Market Opportunities - Video Teleconference. Hear the latest trends and opportunities in this exciting and evolving innovative market sector live from Silicon Valley via video teleconference hookup. Interactive session to allow you ample Q&A time with market analyst experts and entrepreneurs.

• Michael Dortch - market analyst and evangelist with more than 25 years writing about and working with companies in Silicon Valley.
• Chris Shipley - global tech analyst and founding partner of The Guidewire Group. Chris is also well-known for her long tenure with the DEMO Conference, having been responsible for bringing more than 1,000 innovative products to market since 1996.
• Michael Loftus - US entrepreneur who has worked with many Australian and international startups to enter the US market in the digital media, mobile and infrastructure sector.
• Jennifer Zanich - Australian entrepreneur and CEO of Xumii, a VC-backed mobile phone solution provider. Jennifer has extensive experience entering and growing businesses in the US. 
  
  

This teleseminar is in partnership with the Australian Technology Showcase. All participants receive comprehensive US market sector overview report prior to seminar. Limited spaces available for NSW-based companies. FREE; 8:30 - 11:00 am. Venue Sydney CBD. Contact Viki Forrest at viki@anzatechnet.com for further details.

9 JULY 2009 - SYDNEY, NSW - Security Market Opportunities in the US - Video Teleconference. In-depth discussion on the security market sector, including US government and Homeland Security focus, live from Silicon Valley via video teleconference hookup. Interactive session to allow you ample Q&A time with market analyst, entrepreneur and Homeland Security expert.

• John Muir - well-respected expert in winning US government contracts and Homeland Security, with more than 20 years of senior management experience in public and private IT firms.
  
• Adrian Turner - Australian entrepreneur and CEO of Mocana Corporation, a VC-backed security company in San Francsico.
  
• Michael Dortch - market analyst and IT evangelist with more than 25 years writing about and working in the IT industry in Silicon Valley.

   

This teleseminar is in partnership with the Australian Technology Showcase. All participants receive comprehensive US market sector overview report prior to seminar. Limited spaces available for NSW-based companies. FREE; 8:30 - 11:00 am. Venue Sydney CBD. Contact Viki Forrest at viki@anzatechnet.com for further details.

9 JULY 2009 - SYDNEY, NSW - Evening networking event "Good to Great:" Where's Your Company?" with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest and Australian entrepreneurs who have participated in ANZA's Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs. A brief talk and networking session devoted to the decision making, risk taking and leadership qualities that make good companies great ones. In partnership with NSW Department of State and Regional Development. FREE; 6 - 8 pm. Venue Sydney CBD. Contact Viki Forrest at viki@anzatechnet.com for further details.

 

10 JULY 2009 - SYDNEY, NSW - Silicon Beach Drinks. One of ANZA's favorite events to attend when in Sydney on a Friday night. Join some of Sydney's hottest innovators and startups for after-work drinks. 5 pm. Grace Hotel, 77 Bar on mezzanine level, corner King and York, Sydney. 

13 JULY 2009 - ADELAIDE, SA - EICTA Roundtable Luncheon with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest on market exploration, entry and acceleration through ANZA's Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs. State of the innovative market and economic climate in Silicon Valley will be covered. Ample Q&A time. In partnership with EICTA. Spaces are limited. FREE; 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Department of Trade and Economic Development, Ministers Boardroom, Level 9, 178 North Terrace, Adelaide. Contact Christine Cromarty on 08 8272 5222 or ccromarty@eiaa.asn.au  for details and registration.

13 JULY 2009 - ADELAIDE, SA - Evening networking event "Good to Great:" Where's Your Company?" with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest and South Australian entrepreneurs who have participated in ANZA's Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs. A brief talk and networking session devoted to the decision making, risk taking and leadership qualities that make good companies great ones. In partnership with SA Department of Trade and Economic Development. FREE; 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Parkview Room 1, Adealide Pavillion on the Park, Corner South Terrace and Veale Gardens, Adelaide. Contact Susan Andrews on 08 8303 2432 or susan.andrews@state.sa.gov.au for details and registration.

 

14 JULY 2009 - ADELAIDE, SA - DTED/SA Angels/VCSA Roundtable Luncheon with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest on market exploration, entry and acceleration through ANZA's Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs. State of the innovative market and economic climate in Silicon Valley will be covered. Ample Q&A time. In partnership with SA Department of Trade and Economic Development/SA Angels/VCSA. Spaces are limited. FREE; 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Department of Trade and Economic Development, Ministers Boardroom, Level 9, 178 North Terrace, Adelaide. Contact Susan Andrews on 08 8303 2432 or susan.andrews@state.sa.gov.au for details and registration.

15 JULY 2009 - MELBOURNE, VIC. Evening networking event "Good to Great:" Where's Your Company?" with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest and Australian entrepreneurs who have participated in ANZA's Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs. A brief talk and networking session devoted to the decision making, risk taking and leadership qualities that make good companies great ones. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. FREE; 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Innovation @ 257, Level 1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne. Register here. Contact Viki Forrest at viki@anzatechnet.com for more information.  

And...save these dates now - 24 AUGUST (ADELAIDE), 25-26 AUGUST (MELBOURNE) and 27-28 AUGUST (SYDNEY). ANZA returns to Australia for the 2009 Gateway to the US kickoff. Our one-day Gateway Focus Workshops with well-renowned global market analyst Chris Shipley have been re-tooled to keep pace with what innovative entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's demanding times. Participants will pitch to a panel of knowledgeable US market analysts and VCs in the morning with Q&A feedback, followed by an afternoon session focusing on US market entry tools and techniques. The Gateway Focus Workshops are the first step in ANZA's Gateway to the US program. Registration details coming soon!