Bell Harbor International Conference Center

5/2/2007
7:30am to 6:00pm

The 14th Annual Washington Technology Industry Association Investment Forum provides a unique vehicle for new, fast-growing, and promising technology companies in the Northwest to connect with key venture capitalists and technology buyers to provide an unparalleled exchange of business ideas, information and feedback.

Not only will you have the opportunity to listen to the business presentations by some of these promising new technology companies, you will also meet leaders in the investment community and executives from some of the top technology companies in the region.

Nearly 300 attendees will gather to observe the presenting company forums and take advantage of leading speakers sharing trends and innovations in the technology industry and the investment community.

The Washington Technology Industry Association Investment Forum will feature:

• Presentations by up to 18 presenting companies in the Digital Media, Web Services and Wireless technology sectors from the Northwest region.
  
• Panel discussion with reaction to the presenting companies, to educate entrepreneurs about company building, financing and industry trends.
  
• Keynote address, panel discussion and presentations by venture capitalists, analysts and leading industry executives.
  
• Technology Showcase featuring the products and/or solutions of presenting companies.
  
  Who should attend?
  
• Venture capitalists, investment bankers and angel investors
  
• Technology entrepreneurs and executives
  
• Service Providers
  
• Business students and educators
  
  Speakers and panelists will include:
• Mark Anderson, CEO, Strategic News Service® (SNS) (General Session Panelist)
  
• Paul Bialek, Managing Director, Frazier Technology Ventures
  
• Stephane Dupont, CFA, Executive Vice President, National Venture Capital Association (General Session Panelist)
  
• Larry Feinsmith, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley – Information Technology Division
  
• Brian Goffman, Venture Partner, Madrona Venture Group
  
• Robert Gary, Executive Director of Product Realization, AT&T
  
• Jeremy Jaech, President and CEO, Trumba
  
• Paul Kwan, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Technology Banking (General Session Moderator)
  
• Bill McAleer, Managing Director, Voyager Capital
  
• Matt McIlwain, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group
  
• Larry Orr, Managing General Partner, Trinity Ventures (Lunch Keynote)
  
• Jodi Sherman Jahic, Principal, Voyager Capital
  
• Susan Sigl, General Partner, SeaPoint Ventures
  
• Mike Slade, Partner, Second Avenue Partners
  
• Adrian Smith, Principal, Ignition
  
• Gus Tai, General Partner – Trinity Ventures
  
• Dr. Reed Thorkildsen, Vice President of Technology and R&D, InfoSpace
  
• Peter Wilson, Engineering Director, Google Seattle (General Session Panelist)
  
• Steve Wood, Chairman, SinglePoint
  
  Presenting Company Applications are now closed.
  
  
  Want greater exposure for your company? Sponsorship opportunities exist for this event. For details, please contact Jessica Cookson at 206.448.3033 x136.