
The Scottish Tech Tour 2001
After 7 successful events in many European countries, the European Tech Tour Association is glad to announce the "Scottish Tech Tour 2001", taking place in Edinburgh/Glasgow, 5-7 December.
This 2 day event, widely covered by the international press, will provide the most innovative and upcoming technology companies in Scotland 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 to boost the international expansion and proven to be instrumental to number of companies in previous tech tour held in Switzerland, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Spain and France.
Objectives
To identify the up-coming and leading top 20+ high-growth privately held technology companies in Scotland, 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 Scottish most advanced high-technology companies. We are inviting young, innovative and ambitious Scottish companies looking to expand globally to take advantage of the presence of industry leaders and investors.
For presenting companies, the tech tour presents an unique platform to introduce their companies to a group of 60 high level professionals.
Preliminary Program
Wednesday, December 5, 2001 (Edinburgh)
Opening dinner, 350 guests (by invitation only)
Thursday, December 6, 2001 (Edinburgh)
Company presentation in Edinburgh, transfer to Glasgow
Friday, December 7, 2001 (Glasgow)
Company presentation in Glasgow, closing cocktail
Selection Comittee
A group of leading and highly regarded professionals have undertaken the responsibility of screening and selecting the companies to the presented at the Scottish Tech Tour 2001.
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.
Scottish Tech Tour President: David Sibbald
Mr. David Sibbald
President
Scottish Tech Tour 2001
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Mr. Ivan Andonovic
Co Founder, Kamelian |
Mrs. Alison Louden
Business Angel |
Mr. Ferdinand Porák
Vision Capital |
Ms. Hazel Cameron
Bowman Capital |
Mr. Sven Lingjaerde
European Tech Tour Assoc. |
Mr. Bill Troup
Royal Bank Ventures
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Mr. Brendan Hyland
ex-CEO of Kymata
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Ms. Shonaig Macpherson
McGrigor Donald |
Mr. Martin Velasco
i4progress.com, Business Angel
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Mr. Ewan Hunter
TVI |
Mr. Robin Marshall
3i plc Group |
Mr. David Leslie
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
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Mr. Calum Paterson
Scottish Equity Partners |
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Presenting Companies
Click here to find a list of the companies that were selected to present during the Scottish Tech Tour 2001.
Sponsorship
The ETT would like to thank its sponsors for the Scottish Tech Tour 2001:
Sponsor Corporations
Media & Communication sponsors
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