2008 Gateway to the US Summit Program

ANZA Gateway to the US Summit Venue

Day One - Monday , October 20, 2008
Time	Scheduled Event
0830-1700	Registration
0900-1000	Companies meet with Coaches
1000-1200	Welcome & Company Pitch Rehearsals
1200-1300	Lunch
1300-1400	Company Pitch Rehearsals (cont.)
1400-1700	Optional Time with Coaches
Evening	Dinner on your own

Day Two - Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time	Scheduled Event
0800-1800	Registration
0900-1030	Funding Your Business in the US Business Forum Presented in collaboration with ADVANCE An insightful look at what the VCs are looking for in today's environment. This session covers the relationships between Australian/NZ companies and US VCs in helping companies build a bridge across the Pacific.
1100-1230	ANZA Gateway to US Company Pitches Sponsored by Government of South Australia Companies deliver their pitches in 5-minute slots.
1230-1400	Lunch
1400-1730	International EXPO Showcase and DEMO of International Companies In partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center, ANZA Gateway to US companies deliver 2-minute pitches in an international EXPO with companies from Europe, Asia and Canada. Three winners get a 10-minute spotlight. During breaks and after the EXPO, companies will be DEMO'ing their products.
1800-2000	Plug and Play EXPO Reception All Gateway attendees are invited to join Plug and Play for drinks, nibbles and networking.

Day Three - Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time	Scheduled Event
0800-1800	Registration
0900-1030	Silicon Valley Success Story Sponsored by Government of New South Wales Australian entrepreneur Ryan Junee (YouTube) talks with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest about his personal journey in leading his first start-up (Omnisio) to a successful exit (acquisition by Google).
1100-1230	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.
1230-1400	Lunch
1400-1530	Marketing Business Forum Sponsored by Guidewire Group Brian Solis and Chris Shipley: In Conversation Marketing/Social Media expert Brian Solis sits down for a chat with Leading Tech Market Analyst Chris Shipley. They'll discuss at length the strategies that make companies present in their markets, a true challenge for any international company seeking to develop US market traction.
1600-1730	CEOs Business Forum Sponsored by Government of Victoria 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	Closing BBQ Party Sponsored by Air New Zealand Guy Manson Award for Hottest Gateway Company of 2008 Sponsored by Southern Cross Venture Partners