About Venturefest
Venturefest is THE business creation networking event of the year, for anyone involved in the process of creating businesses.
For entrepreneurs seeking capital to start or expand their businesses will have the opportunity to give 15 minute presentations to an audience of several hundred people among whom are investors, both venture capital companies and high net worth individuals, who are actively seeking to invest.
Around this core are many related activities. Patent agents give talks on how to protect your IP. University professors talk about the latest developments in their labs – which will maybe form the basis of future businesses. And much more… see the programme.
Venturefest starts with a breakfast and ends with a drinks reception; it is a long and busy day, but worth it. You’re welcome to come to all or part of the event.
Venturefest is free and typically more than 1,000 people attend, from students wishing to learn about all aspects of business, to seasoned investors looking for their next big thing, to entrepreneurs seeking funding, to designers seeking new customers, to people who are seeking solutions to particular business problems.
So, if you are in any way involved in business, you need to attend Venturefest.
You will meet many old friends and make many new contacts. Linkedin, Facebook and email are all very well, but there is no substitute for meeting people face to face. Venturefest 2012 will take place on Tuesday 19 June.
Venturefest 2012 will feature:
Venturefest Breakfast
We start the day off with a early morning breakfast session where we invite a leader in their field to come and discuss new innovation approaches and technologies in their market.
Innovation Futures Stream
This is where we showcase all the latest developments from our Universities, so that you know what’s up-and-coming in the world of technology.
Funding Stream
This is your best opportunity to pitch to a roomful of potential investors. Or, if you’re an investor, it’s the best place to hear about the great new ideas coming out of Oxfordshire and find your next trophy investment.
Learning Stream
Offers practical advice, have you started a business and you want it to survive? Or you’re up and running and you want to grow? The Learning Stream works as well for both the ‘Beginners Guide’ introductory level and ‘Master Class’ for the old (or is that experienced?) hands.
Innovation Showcase
An exciting showcase of innovative companies and products. Small and early-stage companies, from a wide range of sectors, provide displays and hands-on demonstrations. Interact directly with the people behind the ideas.
Exhibition
The exhibition is an opportunity for delegates to meet a full range of business support organisations and services that will help ideas grow into successful enterprises.
Venturefest Drink Reception
Our fabulous drinks reception will be held close by to the Said Business School and is the perfect chance for delegates to network and hear from inspirational speakers.
http://www.venturefest.com/