The Dutch Tech Tour 2002

After 8 successful events in different European countries, the European Tech Tour Association is pleased to announce the "Dutch Tech Tour", taking place in The Netherlands from 22nd-24th May 2002.

This 2-day event, widely covered by the international press, will provide the most innovative and upcoming technology companies in The Netherlands with a unique opportunity to meet and network with a selected group (by invitation only) of 60 senior professionals from leading blue-chip technology corporations, venture capitalists, investment banks and corporate advisors.

The program includes snapshots of Dutch culture and society for the delegates.

The European Tech Tour Association ("ETT") has already helped boost the international expansion and proven to be instrumental to a number of companies in previous tech tours held in Switzerland, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Spain, France and Scotland.

Objectives

To identify the up-coming and leading top 20+ high-growth privately held technology companies in The Netherlands and introduce them to key European, US and Asian investors and professionals who can assist in their global expansion.

For delegates, the tech tour is a unique platform to gain first-hand knowledge of a selection of the top Dutch most advanced high-technology companies.

We are inviting young, innovative and ambitious Dutch companies looking to expand globally to take advantage of the presence of industry leaders and investors.

For presenting companies, the Tech Tour presents a unique platform to introduce their companies to a group of 60 high level professionals.

The Dutch Tech Tour program (subject to changes)

Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (evening)

check-in at the splendid Grand Hotel, the former town hall of Amsterdam, located in the old center of Amsterdam at one of the famous canals

18:30 departure for opening dinner held in a unique location in Amsterdam to be reached by boat. 250 of the most eminent individuals of the Netherlands will be invited to join you. Keynote speakers: Cor Stutterheim (Executive Chairman of CMG) and Arco van Nieuwland (co-founder of Exact Software), both very successful Dutch tech companies listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Return by boat to the Grand hotel and optional guided tour around the center of Amsterdam

Thursday, May 23, 2002

Boat cruise through the canals to a special location for company presentations

Visit the Scheepvaart (Naval) Museum, special exhibition (paintings from 16 and 17th century), company presentations and special session with NIB Capital on funding VC funds in Europe

Visit the ultra modern Philips Electronics Head Quarters, Philips special session and more company presentations

Set off to a very special surprise event

Friday, May 24, 2002

Cruise back towards Amsterdam on a modern boat, on board company presentations

Land at a special location (castle), company presentations

Visit the Floriade, the unique exhibition of millions of flowers which is held once every ten years where we will have the final set of company presentations

Closing cocktail at the Floriade (which is only 15 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport). The tour ends around 16:30.

 

Selection Committee

A group of leading and highly regarded professionals have undertaken the responsibility of screening and selecting the companies presenting at the Dutch Tech Tour 2002.

Dutch Tech Tour President: Roland Slot

Advisory Board

Presenting Companies

Click here to find a list of the companies that were selected to present during the Dutch Tech Tour 2002.

Sponsorship

The ETT would like to thank its sponsors for the Dutch Tech Tour 2002: