2007 Gateway to the US Summit Agenda


NOTE: 2008 Gateway Summit Agenda will be announced in September 2008



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
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

Sponsored by
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.


1200-1330


Lunch


1330-1430


Company Pitches

Sponsored by
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.


1500-1600


Company Pitches
Sponsored by
Companies deliver their pitches in 5 min slots.


EVENING


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