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 CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Application Deadline: October 16, 2009

INTRODUCE YOUR BUSINESS TO MORE THAN 400 INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRESENTING?

• To gain access to potential funding
• To gain visibility and traction within the IT/Web 2.0 community
• To attract potential customers
• To cultivate alliances or partnerships
• To increase networking and other kinds of business support

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO PRESENT?

IT and Web 2.0 companies involved in but not limited to:

• Web applications that enhance creativity, information sharing, and collaboration among users
• Hardware applications (computing systems, devices, semi-conductors, RF, digital oilfield, advanced seismic)
• Software applications (operating systems, applications, security databases, digital oilfield, advanced seismic, remote communications)
• Communications (networks, wireless, VoIP, broadband, remote)
• Other (video/imaging for security wireless sensor platforms)

WHAT ARE THE PRESENTATION CATEGORIES?

Business Plan Presentation:

• 10-minute presentation with feedback from an investor panel

Elevator Pitch:

• 90-second elevator pitch presentation

Company Showcase:

• Trade-show style event during closing reception

December 10, 2009
Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University

TO APPLY

Submit an electronic version of your 2-page executive summary to tvforum@rice.edu by Friday, October 16, 2009.

For suggested guidelines for preparing an executive summary click here. 

Application Deadline: October 16, 2009

IS THERE A FEE TO APPLY?

There is no fee to apply. Companies selected to present will pay a $75 admission fee. This fee includes admission to the event for ONE company presenter, meals, networking breaks, closing reception and participation in the Company Showcase.

Event supported by: Rice University and the Houston Technology Center

For information about the Rice Alliance:
www.alliance.rice.edu