• Entrepreneurial Showcase – An additional 20+ companies will give one-minute introductions all will have tables and profiles.
• The State of Venture Investing – John Taylor, Vice President of Research at the National Venture Capital Association, will evaluate the current trends in venture capital.
• Reception – Great networking with companies and attendees.
• For more on the Agenda, click here

Keynote: Richard Anderson, CEO, Delta Air Lines: Wednesday, October 8, Mr. Anderson will discuss trends in the airline industry, Delta's pending merger with Northwest Airlines, and the importance of the airline industry to fostering innovation in today's global economy. For more on the Keynote Address, click here

Workshops: Select from six topics in two sessions led by experts who work with entrepreneurs and investors. For more on Workshops, click here
2008 Theme: Trends: A who's who of Minnesota's business and innovation leaders will delve into Minnesota's strengths and opportunities in these hot areas. For more on the Agenda, click here

Trends in Health – Healthcare experts will discuss how creative innovations in care, delivery and cost impact Minnesota's opportunity.; Trends in Clean – Hear from experts considering what 'cleantech' looks like in Minnesota — wind, ethanol, biomass and more.; Trends in Technology – Top executives in software, web, security and venture capital will look at overall trends and Minnesota's unique position.; Trends in Finance – A cadre of Minnesota's top investors will discuss the changing marketplace and what it means when raising capital today.

2008 Conference Planning Committee
Buzz Benson, Managing Director, SightLine Partners
Paul Bieganski, Managing Director and CTO, Big Picture Partners; 2008 President, MN Venture Capital Association
Dan Carr, President, The Collaborative
Michael Gorman, Managing Director, Split Rock Partners
Jeff Hinck, Senior Managing Director, El Dorado Ventures
Joy Lindsay, President, StarTec Investments
Pete McNerney, Managing Partner, Thomas, McNerney & Partners
Tony Miller, CEO, Lemhi Ventures
Vance Opperman, CEO, Key Investment
Ed Spencer, Jr., Founder and Chairman, Affinity Capital Management
Dave Stassen, Managing Director, Split Rock Partners
Gordon Stofer, Managing Partner, Cherry Tree Investments
For more on Hosts and the Planning Committee, click here

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