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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
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
Mr. Brendan Hyland
ex-CEO of Kymata
Ms. Shonaig Macpherson
McGrigor Donald
Mr. Martin Velasco
i4progress.com, Business Angel
Mr. Ewan Hunter
TVI
Mr. Robin Marshall
3i plc Group
Mr. David Leslie
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Mr. Calum Paterson
Scottish Equity Partners


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