| FUNDING CONNECT QLD 2008

when: Thursday 4th December, 2008
venue: Auditorium 2, Level 2, State Library of Queensland
Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane
(Please enter via the main entrance of the library and follow the directional signage to level 2)
time: 1.30pm - 7.00pm
cost: $220 inc. GST (50% discount for entrepreneurs and employees of public funded research institutions & start-ups)

Speakers include:
» Bill Bartee - Founding Partner, Southern Cross Venture Partners
» Anne-Marie Birkill - CEO, i.lab Incubator Pty Ltd
» Mark Gill - Partner, CM Capital
» Raeleen Gillett - CEO & Founder, Octahedron Pty Ltd
» Kon Kakanis - Managing Director, Sundata Pty Ltd
» Steve Lane - Partner, CM Capital
» Richard Mathews - Managing Partner, MHB
» Rick McElhinney - Chairman, Founders Forum
» Stephen Phillips - Founder, wotnews.com.au
» Rob Sale - Managing Director, Diversionary Therapy Technologies Pty Ltd
» Malcolm Thornton - Investment Director, Starfish Ventures
» Bob Waldie - Chairman & CEO, OpenGear
» Mark White - Founder & CEO, Locatrix Communications

Supported by

This December, SlatteryIT is holding a series of Funding Connect events across four states - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide - to enable a greater understanding of the ins and outs of funding, as well as providing an excellent opportunity for networking.

Specifically designed to allow attendees to gain an insight into the processes of securing funding, guests will have the opportunity to meet investors, learn how to find the right investment sources and to win their support. Leading entrepreneurs will also be on hand to offer inspiration on growing your business and the best ways to seek capital.

The events will be followed by Entrepreneur Resolutions, which will look at what the top entrepreneurs are aiming for in the New Year, and how they plan to get there. Attendees will get a peek at the market outlook ahead as well as plenty of time for questions and networking.

Funding Connect will help you to make informed decisions about everything from when to seek an investor, to meeting, attracting and obtaining financial support, providing a wealth of information/advice to help focus your plans for 2009.