Overview

The Swiss Tech Tour 03

The Swiss Tech Tour took place on March 5-7, 2003.

After 10 successful events in various European countries, this was the first time the Tech Tour returned to a country where a previous Tech Tour had been held.

This 2 day event provided 29 of the most innovative and upcoming technology companies in Switzerland 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.

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, Holland and Norway.

Objectives

To identify the upcoming and leading top 20+ high-growth privately held technology companies in Switzerland 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 Switzerland's most advanced high-technology companies.

We are inviting young, innovative and ambitious Swiss 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.

Program

Wednesday, March 5, 2003 (Zurich)
Opening dinner with 260 guests at Zunfthaus zur Meisen
Keynote Speech by Daniel Borel of Logitech International

Thursday, March 6, 2003 (Zurich/Neuchâtel)
Company presentations at Technopark and SWX in Zurich
Company presentations on SBB Train from Zurich to Biel
Visit of Ikepod Watch Factory in Bassecourt
Company presentations at CSEM in Neuchatel
Special Winetasting and Dinner Event at Chateau Boudry

Friday, March 7, 2003 (Lausanne/Geneva)
Company presentations at EPFL in Lausanne
Company presentations on Henry-Dunant Boat from Lausanne to Geneva
Company presentations and closing cocktail at CERN in Geneva

Selection Committee

A group of highly regarded professionals took the responsibility of screening and selecting the companies that presented at the Swiss Tech Tour 03.

A selection committee is 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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Swiss Tech Tour 03 President: Mr. Jan Bomholt BrainsToVentures

Swiss Tech Tour 03 Vice President: Mr. Xavier Paternot

Committee Members:

Mr. Andre Aubert Index Ventures	Mr. Max Burger-Calderon Apax Partners	Mr. Xavier Comtesse Avenir Suisse
Mr. Adolfo Fucci CERN	Mr. Bernard Gander Logitech International	Mr. Thomas Hinderling CSEM
Mr. Alan Hutchison ClusterBridge	Mr. Johannes Kaufmann Office Fédéral de la Formation Professionnelle et de la Technologie OFFT	Mr. Peter Kazimirski PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Mr. Benoit Leleux IMD	Mr. Sven Lingjaerde European Tech Tour Association	Ms. Geneviève Morand Rezonance
Mr. Alain Nicod VI Partners	Mr. Peter Ohnemus The e-Firm	Mr. Dominique Pitteloud Vision Capital
Ms. Jane Royston EPFL	Mr. Martin Steinmann Calivia	Mr. Damien Tappy Endeavour Partners
Mr. Olivier Tavel Venture Partners	Mr. Martin Velasco Business Angel