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”Fast paced and intensive, the European Tech Toursallow me to feel the pulse of the "high tech" landscape very
efficiently in selected countries. It's also a terrificway to meet the key and passionate tech actors as well
as to identify potential investment opportunities early on.As such Tech tours are "unique" to me!”
Daniel Borel - Founder and Chairman of Logitech
”Fast paced and intensive, the European Tech Toursallow me to feel the pulse of the "high tech" landscape very
efficiently in selected countries. It's also a terrificway to meet the key and passionate tech actors as well
as to identify potential investment opportunities early on.As such Tech tours are "unique" to me!”
Daniel Borel - Founder and Chairman of Logitech
What is the European Tech Tour (ETT)? Founded in 1998 to serve VC’s and Tech corporate looking for European start-
ups with international potential Format designed to maximize exchanges and build relationships 3-4 country specific events per year to identify the best emerging companies 1-2 vertical industry event per year to capture the most innovative European
companies in a specific segment Presentations of 25-30 leading start-ups per event (approx.10% of applicants)
Key figures 31 geographic Tech Tours since 1998 4 industry Summits since 2006 570+ best practice local team members 880+ selected companies 1’420+ delegates from over 20 countries 5’700+ projects evaluated 6’650+ guests attended Opening dinners
Delegates 40% Top international VC’s 30% Tech Corporate 20% Investment banks &
international service providers 10% Media representatives
Benefits to attendees:
Access to a privileged
high quality deal flow
Networking platform
with top international
and local VCs
Knowledge about a
geography or a vertical
industry
Insights in leading
European technology
poles and networks
ETT at a Glance
Showcased Companies
The Tech Tour
has a long track
record for early
identification of
great European
tech start-upsSwitzerland: Esmertec,
Heptagon, Innovative Silicon,
Spectraseis, Spinx
Germany : Adconion, Ciao,
Dresden Silicon, Qype, Suse
Norway : Chipcon, Global IP
Sound, Opera, Scali, Trolltech
Italy: Commprove, ERIS4,
Media Lario, Telsey, Yoox
England: Icera, Picochip, Plastic
Logic, TeraView, Workshare
Sweden : Appear Networks, Coresonic,
Hotsip, Replisaurus, Silex Microsystems
France: Alchimer, Boonty, Open
Plug, Sequans, Tagsys
Ireland: Aepona,
Corvil, Fineos,
Trintech, XSIL
Russia : Acronis, ISS, Parallels
Systems, SJLabs, Yandex
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VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS CORPORATES
Delegate Examples
The Russian Tech Tour 2009
The Tech Tour is a 3-days exclusive event that brings 60 global investors to a specific country; giving them an in-depth insight into the local technology scene, and introducing them to 25 carefully selected rising star companies looking for investors to fuel their expansion.
In order to facilitate the interactivity and intimacy of the group, attendance is strictly limited to 60 delegates on invitation.
The program will take participants through a number of different regions in Russia where research centers, technology hubs, or technology parks are located.
This will be the 32nd Tech Tour and the second time the event takes place in Russia.
Wednesday, September, 2009 (Moscow)Working Seminars Morning/Afternoon–working seminars with Directors-General of the companies, missed qualifying for the final, as well
as last presentation repetitions for finalists
Official opening – Gala-dinner
200+ invited guests, including 60 delegates Unique opportunity for acquaintance and networking with the best professionals of leading technological
corporations, venture funds, politicians, and entrepreneursThursday, September, 2009 (Moscow)Presentation of Companies
Networking: delegates and representatives of companies-finalists. Presentations of 8-10 companies sequentially on 2-3 platforms Transfer to Kazan
Friday, September, 2009 (Kazan)Presentation of Companies
Networking: delegates and representatives of companies-finalists. Presentations of 8-10 companies sequentially on 2-3 platforms Special event Transfer to Tomsk
Saturday, September 2009 (Tomsk)Presentation of Companies
Networking: delegates and representatives of companies-finalists. Presentations of 8-10 companies sequentially on 2-3 platforms Final cocktail/dinner
A unique opportunity to promote Russia’s most innovative technology to the international scene
Be part of a collective force within a not-for-profit organization
Network and exchange ideas with your peers
Be a scout for the « hidden gems » in Russia
Be part of the European ecosystem helping local entrepreneurs to access global players
Reciprocity: contribute to the build-up of strong international networks and local communities
Discover, share, have fun, build long-lasting relationships and enjoy a unique networking experience
Global to Local
Highlights of the Russian Tech Tour 2009
Local to Global
Selection Committee Members & Advisory Board:Microsoft, Russian Technologies, Ministry of Information Technologies & Communications, Oxenbery Associates, International Computer Club, MK Finance, Baring Vostok Capital, IBM, TRIA International, Innovative Ventures, PWC, Intel, Delta Capital Management, Ministry of Science & Education, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.
Program:• Sept. 21, 2004: Opening Gala Dinner at the Museum of Modern Art of Moscow with 250 guests. Keynote speakers: Leonid Rejman,• Russia’s Minister for Communication & Information Technologies and Kirill Korniliev, General Director of IBM East Europe/Asia
• Sept.22 , 2004: Company presentations at Metropol Hotel, Moscow Cathedral of christ The Savior, Tower 2000 – Russian Technologies, & Moscow State University. Special evening event at Jet Set club before taking overnight train to St. Petersburg.
• Sept. 23, 2004: Company presentations at a Fitness Center, Modern Innovation Institute and Usupovsky Palace and closing cocktail.
Russian TT 04 sponsors: Microsoft, PWC, Vision Capital, Weber Shandwick, IBM, Rostelecom, Russian Technologies, Intel, Squire Sanders, Russian Venture Partners, White & Case, Elvis-Plus, Fortune/Business 2.0, Tornado Insider, Computerworld, Connect, CRN.
Highlights of last Russian Tech Tour
Russian Tech Tour 2004
Personalities that have joined a Tech Tour:
Wendy Alexander, Minister for Enterprise, Scotland
Lord Sainsbury, former Under Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, England
Helle Hammer, State Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Norway
Leonid Rejman, Minister for Communication and Information Technologies, Russian Federation
Michael Martin, Minister for Trade and Employment, Ireland
Daniel Borel, Chairman Logitech, CH
James Collier, CTO CSR, UK
Bernard Liautaud, CEO Business Objects, FRA
Sven-Christer Nilsson, CEO Ericsson, SWE
Jorma Ollila, CEO Nokia, FIN
Sir Robin Saxby, Chairman ARM, UKSome of the guest officials
Key Note Speakers
Daniel Borel, Chairman Logitech, CH
Heller Hammer, State Secretary, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Norway
Contact usRussian Tech Tour Team 2009 Phone E-mail
Konstantib Fokin, President +7 916 680 6828 kostya@techtour.com
Pavel Bogdanov, Vice-President on Projects Selection +7 916 250 1209 pavel@techtour.com
Andrey Golovin, Vice-President on Projects Preparation
+7 926 220 3428 andrei@techtour.com
Andrei Sveshnikov, Vice-President on Marketing and Communications
+7 909 680 8958
Irina Goryacheva, President Assistant +7 903 5083821 irina@techtour.com
European Tech Tour Association Phone E-mail
Sven Lingjaerde, President +41 22 544 6060 sven@techtour.com
Simone Theiss, Operational Director +41 22 544 6090 simone@techtour.com
Laurian Krell, Manager on Marketing and Communications
+41 22 544 6051 laurian@techtour.com
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