The Norwegian Tech Tour 2002

After 9 successful events in many European countries, the European Tech Tour Association is glad to announce the "Norwegian Tech Tour 2002", taking place in Oslo/Bergen 28-30 August.

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

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, Scotland and Holland.

Objectives

To identify the up-coming and leading top 20+ high-growth privately held technology companies in Norway 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 Norwegian most advanced high-technology companies.

We are inviting young, innovative and ambitious Norwegian 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.

Preliminary Program

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 (Oslo)
Opening dinner, 250 guests (by invitation only)

Thursday, August 29, 2002 (Oslo)
Company presentation in Oslo, transfer to Bergen

Friday, August 30, 2002 (Bergen)
Company presentation in Bergen, closing cocktail

Selection Committee

A group of leading and highly regarded professionals have undertaken the responsibility of screening and selecting the companies to the presented at the Norwegian Tech Tour 2002.
A selection committee has been set-up to ensure the independence of the selection process. It is composed by experienced and highly regarded senior professionals, from relevant backgrounds and industry expertise, such as venture capital, technology industry, investment banks, research and specialized press.

Norwegian Tech Tour President: J. Frode Vaksvik Vice President: Grete Sønsteby

Mr. J. Frode Vaksvik Startfondet, President NTT	Mr. Torleif P. Dahl Wikborg, Rein & Co, Lawyer	Mr. Ditlef de Vibe Kistefos Venture Capital
Ms. Grete Sønsteby Vice President NTT	Mr. Jan Myhre DnB	Mr. Mats Silbo PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Mr. Jan Farberg The Norwegian Trade Department	Mr. Thor Svegården SND Invest	Mr. Lars Bjørn Thoresen Four Seasons Venture
Mr. Erik Skaug Norwegian Research Council	Mr. Ingar Østby Northzone Ventures	Mr. Oddvar Aaserud Venturos Venture
Mr. Ferdinand Porák Vision Capital	Mr. Linus Lundberg Vision Capital	Mr. Tore Mengshoel Teknoinvest Management AS
Mr. Rune Rinnan Telenor Venture AS	Mr. Egil Herman Sjursen Vesta AS	Mr. Sven Lingjaerde European Tech Tour Association
Mr. Peter Gullander Intel Capital

Presenting Companies

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

Sponsorship

The ETT would like to thank its sponsors for the Norwegian Tech Tour 2002.