October 6-7, 2009
The annual Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Conference and Iowa Venture Forum will offer companies, entrepreneurs, and investors a broad range of networking opportunities, informational workshops, and presentations.
Meet top innovators, marketers and financiers who know what the current trends are that entrepreneurs need to know.
Highlights:
- Featured speakers include Iowa natives Ted Roth, Roth Capital Partners and Duane Roth, CONNECT - San Diego
- Financial Academy
- Free Professional Advice
- Workshop topics including social media, transitioning to entrepreneurship and where’s the money
- Iowa Business Plan Competition [www.iowabusinessplancompetition.com]
October 7, 2009
Select Iowa companies will present to investors at the Iowa Venture Forum.
Businesses seeking investors may apply online to make presentations at www.angelsoft.net.
Highlights:
- See Iowa's most promising companies make their pitch to leading investors
- Hear feedback from venture capitalists in real-time
- Network with angels, seed, early-stage investors and venture capitalists
Who should attend?
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Economic Developers, Industry & Community Leaders and Students
Hosted by:
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Iowa Fund of Funds
Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers
Equity Dynamics
Iowa Small Business Advisory Council
Iowa Small Business Development Centers
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Bankers Association
Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc.
Sandage Center for the Study of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship—Graceland University
25 Connections
Sponsorship packages and benefits
We are excited about this year’s conference and encourage you to join us as a sponsor!
Sponsor Packages [PDF: 244k]
Please visit http://www.iowalifechanging.com/promotions/ventureconference/ventureconference.aspx
Downloads:
Conference Agenda
Conference Speaker Bios
Registration rates:
Day 1 Only (October 6, 2009) - Before or on September 8 - $75
Day 1 Only (October 6, 2009) - After September 8 - $90
Day 2 Only (October 7, 2009) - Before or on September 8 - $200
Day 2 Only (October 7, 2009) - After September 8 - $250
Day 1 & Day 2 (October 6-7, 2009) - Before or on September 8 - $250
Day 1 & Day 2 Only (October 6-7, 2009) - After September 8 - $300
Online registration will close September 30. Walk-ins will be accepted at the door, but a meal will not be guaranteed.
Substitutions may be made by updating the original online registration. Refunds will be made if payment is received by credit card only minus a $15 processing fee. Payments received by check are not refundable.
No refunds will be made after September 15.
No shows will be billed.
One on one advising
This conference features one-on-one sessions for entrepreneurs to meet with advisors in the areas of accounting, legal, marketing, and business growth. Each session is 30-minutes long. If you would like to schedule one of these optional sessions during the breakouts, please indicate your preference areas on the agenda page. We will try to accommodate your requests but cannot guarantee that you will be able to meet with each request submitted. Appointment times will be distributed at the registration desk the day of the conference.