Overview
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The Norwegian Tech Tour 2008
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For its 30th edition, the Tech Tour will visit Norway for the second time and showcase its rich culture of technology and
innovation. The Norwegian Tech Tour will highlight this enormous potential and depth during its unique two-day tour across the country.
Participation will be limited to 60 privately invited international professionals featuring a
broad spectrum of senior representatives from VC funds, leading corporations and institutional investors. The Norwegian Tech Tour will meet a double agenda, first to showcase 25+ of Norway's most promising technology companies for potential investment or partnership and for the delegates to extend their local network in Norway.
Secondly, to promote Norway's recent decision to accelerate innovation, research and economic growth by investing in nationwide competitiveness clusters. Furthermore, the agenda will include interactions and meetings with a range
of key figures from various disciplines – venture capital, corporate, entrepreneurs and academia.
To identify the upcoming and leading top 25+ high-growth privately held technology companies in Norway and to 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 Norway's most advanced and innovative high-technology companies looking to expand globally.
For presenting companies, the Tech Tour presents a unique platform to introduce their companies to a group of 60+ high level professionals and executives.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 (Oslo) Opening dinner with 250+ guests (by invitation only)
Thursday, August 28, 2008 (TBC) Company presentations and special evening event
Friday, August 29, 2008 (TBC) Company presentations and Closing Cocktail
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Norwegian Tech Tour Selection Committee
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A group of highly regarded professionals have undertaken the responsibility of screening and selecting the companies to the presented at the Norwegian Tech Tour. 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.
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Norwegian Tech Tour Team
Norwegian Tech Tour Selection Committee
A list of the companies that are selected to present during the Norwegian Tech Tour will be available 2 months after the Tech Tour takes place.
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