Program

Program Highlights:

Unique Interactive Keynote Adress:
Our chosen entrepreneur will share & debate on selected issues from their unique vantage point enciting dialogue from local firms in attendance

Targeted Presenter Scheduling:
Early and growth stage companies are separated for the convenience of investors and delegates specifically interested in one or the other so your time is optimized.

Pitch Critiques:
Our selected panel of investors will briefly critique the presenters of the day and offer their impressions and insights to building the ulitmate pitch and ultimately present the award for "Best in Show" on our final day.

Rapid Fire Rave Platform: 10 companies seeking early round financing will be allotted five minutes each to make their best elevator pitch to our audience. The energy and enthusiasm will certainly work up the appetite for the networking breaks that follow.

AGENDA

DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY FEB 20
Location: Vancouver International Film Center 1181 Seymour
10:00 – 12:00	Continental breakfast // Company Exhibition // Registration Get a preview of the presenting companies at their trade show style booths
12:00 – 1:00	Network Lunch Light Lunch Procided - Sandwiches and Salads
1:00 – 1:15	Opening Remarks The official kick-off, opening remarks and a word from our sponsor
1:15 – 1:30	State of the Nation' Case Study A discussion on the future of digital media in BC with New Media BC President, Kenton Low
1:30 – 2:00	Meet the Investors and Judges Meet our exclusive group of VIP investors from across North America
2:00 – 2:45	"The insiders approach to financing innovation in Digital Media " Todd Tessier Director, International Capital Markets Ministry of Economic Development, British Columbia
2:45 – 3:30	Targetted Companies Present - Mobile Madness Two carefully selected companies present, 8 minutes each w/5 minute judges critiques
3:30 – 4:00	Networking Break // Company Exhibition Refreshments Provided
4:00 – 4:30	Targetted Companies Present - Mobile Madness Continued Two carefully selected companies present, 8 minutes each w/5 minute judges critiques
4:30 – 5:00	Rapid Fire Rave Four presenting companies have 5 minutes each to make their best elevator pitch
5:00 – 7:00	Networking Reception Mix & mingle, drinks & nibbles - held in the theatre foyer

DAY 2 - THURSDAY FEB 21
Location: Vancouver International Film Center 1181 Seymour
8:00 -9:00	Continental Breakfast // Company Exhibition // Registration Get a preview of the presenting companies set up in foyer
9:00 - 10:00	From Entry to Exit - Local success stories share their insights Panelists: Warren Franklin - Rainmaker, Michael Tippet - Now Public, Patrick Payne - Quick Mobile, more TBAModerated by: Paul Harris, Business In Vancouver
10:00 -10:30	Targetted Companies Present - King of Content Two carefully selected companies present, 8 minutes each w/5 minute judges critiques
10:30 -11:00	Networking Break // Company Exhibition Refreshments Provided
11:00 -11:30	Targetted Companies Present - King of Content Continued Two carefully selected companies present, 8 minutes each w/5 minute judges critiques
11:30 -12:00	Rapid Fire Rave Four presenting companies looking for have 5 minutes each to make their best elevator pitch
12:00 -1:00	Networking Lunch // Company Exhibition Pasta Bar Treats to fuel up for the home stretch
1:00 -2:30	Targetted Companies Present - The Loud, Proud, Crowd Four carefully selected companies present, 8 minutes each w/5 minute judges critiques
2:30 -3:00	Networking Break // Company Exhibition Refreshments Provided
3:00 -4:00	Keynote Adress Founder of thefunded.com shares the collective experience gathered from the online community of entrepreneurs
4:00 -4:45	Presentation - On the Horizon Presentations of select projects from the world of academia
4:45 -5:00	Closing Remarks & Grand Prize Presentation NMBC will award our "best in show" grand prize and wrap up the Forum
5:00 -7:00	Fusion Forum Wrap Reception at the Opus Hotel Relax and discuss the highlights of the day at the Opus Lounge