Program

European Corporate Development

Leaders from the largest global players discuss their corporate development efforts in Europe and what they will focus on in the next 24 months. The panel will discuss partnering opportunities, M&A deals, and the best way that companies can approach multi-national firms for collaboration. Hear their perspective on where growth will come from, and their take on M&A activity in the year ahead.

Moderator:
Frank Kelcz - SEB Ventures

Panelists:
Anil Hansjee - Google
Deborah Magid - IBM Venture Capital
Yann de Vries - Cisco
Bernard Gander - Logitech

Tero Mennander - Nokia

Picking the Winning Technologies and Firms in the Next Decade

Bull Sessions

Lunch
(Verema Restaurant)

Preparing Firms for Exit

Ashley Ward and Nikki Watkins of European Leaders
 

Pathways to Exit

Consideration on Financing Growth Companies

What can entrepreneurs do now to position their business for Exit? This panel will focus on what entrepreneurs can do to help position both their company and their balance sheet for future success as the world emerges from recession. As horizons lengthen, what options should private companies consider in order to continue funding the business? We’ll hear various perspectives on equity and debt financing routes for established businesses.

Moderator:
François Mazoudier - LD&A

Panelists:
Mårten Vading - Kreos Capital
Stephen Rockman - Vivat Ventures
Johan Kampe - ETV Capital
Manish Madhvani - GP Bullhound

What is Ahead for Marketing, Media and Advertising?

1. Getting started ... marketing in and out of the box. An oveview of the core marketing tools/elements that TMT companies need to get going.

2. Being heard and listened to. Creating an opinon and voice in a crowded market. How to use social, digitial and analogue channels to build presence and position.

3. Influencing the ecosystem. An audience is greater than just your customers and the trade press.

4. Marketing resourcing. When to outsource and when to build a team in house.

Moderator:
Ashley Ward - European Leaders

Panelists:
Stewart Townsend - Oracle
Anouk Jacob - Ballou PR
Amy Garcia - Hotwire PR
Jane Gideon - Incendio PR
Mindy Hull - Mercury Global Partners