INVITATION TO ATTEND SXSW

After last year’s inaugural SXSW delegation, EnterpriseIrelandis again showcasing the best Irish technology at South by Southwest (SXSW) conference from March 9 – 17th 2012.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

SXSW is widely recognised as the premier conference for the most ambitious web and digital media companies to showcase their technologies (Twitter 2007, Foursquare 2009, GameSalad 2009, FoodSpotting 2010, all launched here),mix with the key players in web, interactive media, film and music industries to drive their business forward. This conference is geared toward software and hardware manufacturers, social media solutions, infrastructure and hosting providers, SEO, SEM and marketing leaders, independent game developers, publishers, web applications, gaming studios, digital media industry professionals, and internet trend-setters and taste-makers from all around the world. And that’s why we want you,Ireland’s best start-ups, innovators and creatives to join the 2012 delegation.

 

The Offer

EnterpriseIrelandis supporting SXSW Gold Badge at a rate of €985 plus 23% VAT per delegate for Enterprise Ireland clients. Non Enterprise Ireland clients can participate at €1,970 plus 23% VAT per delegate.

 

Delegation package includes:

National branded trade stand during Trade Show – designed for your meeting use

Company logo included in signage on the stand

EnterpriseIrelandnetworking event – Interactive opening night Sat March 10th 5 pm – open to you network

 

Entrance for Interactive & Film Conferences & Festivals

5 Days of Film and Interactive Panels and Keynotes

4 Days of SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries

4 Days of Day Stage Programming

Unlimited Networking Opportunities

Interactive Awards and Pre-Party

Featured Speakers and Q&A sessions

Interactive Core Conversations and BookReadings

SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade

SXSW ScreenBurn Panel Programming

Online SXsocial, Productivity and Networking Tools

Registrant Lounges

Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)

Official Film and Interactive Parties including all Opening, Closing and Intermission Parties

AdditionallyEnterpriseIrelandwill be marketing our delegation to 36,000 attendees with a branded stand and supporting advertising for our Networking Event.

SXSW begins on March 9th – 17th with the Interactive conference commencing on March 9th; Trade show floor is open on Monday and runs until Thursday.

Registration

Space is limited so don’t delay!

To register, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON LINE.

https://www.eventsforce.net/enterpriseireland/338/register

Closing date for registration is Wednesday 14 December 2011.

You will be asked for the following mandatory details during registration:

Delegate contact details

Company profile and logo

Credit card details for deposit payment

Hotel accommodation dates (REQUIRED)

EnterpriseIrelandis offering this package on a first come first served basis. Please note that space is limited so don’t delay! For Enterprise Ireland clients, a non refundable fee of €1,191.85 (this is made up of your participation fee of €985 plus VAT at 23%) is due by credit card upon registration in order to secure your place. An invoice will be issued after the event. Non Enterprise Ireland clients can participate at this event for a participation fee of €1,970 plus 23% VAT. A non refundable deposit of €1,210 (this is made up of €1,000 plus 23% VAT) is due upon registration in order to secure a place on this event.

 

Click

here to view the official SXSW website, and for further information, contact simone.boswell@enterprise-ireland.com.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations should be received in writing to

susan.fanning@enterprise-ireland.com.

There are no refunds associated with this event. In the event that you cannot attend you may nominate a substitute colleague to attend on your behalf, a transfer fee will be incurred.

Looking forward to seeing you inAustin!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Location: The Dogwood Room,
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

8.45am -11.30am: Life Sciences Networking Event

An Irish delegation is embarking on an upcoming trade mission to strengthen economic and trade ties between North Carolina and Ireland. A key element to the Mission is a Life Science networking and partnering event to take place at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

The life Science event will showcase 14 of Ireland’s visiting high technology Life Science companies (Pharma and Medical Device click Enterprise Ireland Companies to view each company). The event will take place in an informal networking environment with table top displays by the guest companies. North Carolina Life Science companies are welcome to come and meet the visiting Irish companies to discuss their technologies, the life science sectors in North Carolina and Ireland, new developments in the sectors, collaboration and supplier opportunities.

The event will be opened by remarks from the Irish Government Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. and Richard Stack, President, Synecor. This event will start at 8.45am and give the opportunity for meetings and informal networking between North Carolina based and the visiting Irish companies.

You are warmly invited to come along and meet examples of technologies from the burgeoning Irish Life Science sector and network with the visitors and local colleagues.

******REGISTRATION INFORMATION******

Please RSVP to: Eoin.Moore@Enterprise-Ireland.com.  For more information, please call:  Eoin Moore on 212 546 0470

Calling Irish Entrepreneurs to apply to the Citrix Startup Accelerator -

The Citrix Startup Accelerator  Global Challenge 2011  - searching for the best entrepreneurs internationally where Citrix will invest up to $400k as well as time and resources. 

Citrix are looking for: 

  • Innovative business solutions using cloud computing
  • An idea around a solution that also uses mobile platforms (we’re particularly interested in the combination of cloud + mobile)
  • A superior user experience based on insights into human behavior
  • Emphasis on solving business problems and/or simplifying our digital lives (work + play)
  • A compelling business plan and scalable business model

While the Citrix Startup Accelerator center is located in Silicon Valley they have a global innovation footprint.  For the Global Challenge 2011 Citrix are reaching out to entrepreneurs in Europe and other regions.

More information can be found at  citrixstartupaccelerator.com

You’re invited to “THE FUTURE OF MOBILE SERVICES WORKSHOP 2011
Jan 18, 2011 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM | ArcLabs Innovation Centre, WIT West Campus, Carriganore

With the introduction of the iPhone and the Android operating system, Mobile services have exploded over the past two years, Join ‘The Future of Mobile Services” Workshop 2011 to discover where mobile services are going over the next four years and how this will impact your business. This event is designed to bring research to industry – to show you new trends and technologies that will help you become more competitive and better informed about the next wave of technology.

Hear from one of Ireland’s largest mobile and telecoms research centres, the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG) together with its industry focused research and commercialisation arm the Centre for Converged Services (3CS). REGISTER NOW for workshops to discover more about:

  • The future of mobile apps
  • Pervasive and Context aware mobile services
  • Mobile IMS services, mobile social network services
  • Analytics and mobile social network analysis

Join the networking sessions and open debate; and voice your opinions on the type of mobile research that your company and industry would want to see in the future, learn how Enterprise Ireland can assist you in mobile Research & Development.

REGISTER Today or FOWARD TO A FRIEND and don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

The Irish Network Bay Area is hosting its Annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser this Friday.

IN-BA Christmas Gala and Fundraiser

Irish Consulate, 100 Pine Street, Suite 3350 San Francisco CA 94111
Date: 3 December 2010, Friday 08:00 PM
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Innovative Leadership Forum
November 10, 10am – 5pm
Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, CA

Are you a startup new to Silicon Valley ready to get on the inside track?

Join us for the Gateway to the US Executive Summit Innovative Leadership Forum at Silicon Valley Bank on Wednesday, November 10 from 10am-5pm. This event is open to all innovative technology startup CEOs and entrepreneurs on a first-to-register basis.

Topics covered in informal roundtable format with ample Q&A include Funding Your Business, Serial Entrepreneurship, CEO Leadership and Navigating the Legal and Tax Minefield. This forum is must for any entrepreneur starting a business for the first time in Silicon Valley.

Regional Winners from around the globe headed to
Dublin in November

Enterprise Ireland congratulates the five finalists in the Silicon Valley IBM SmartCamp final(below). IBM’s SmartCamp is a global program being held in seven cities around the world in 2010. The program culminates with one selected company from each city being invited to SmartCamp week in Dublin (Ireland) in November. There one will be named “The World’s Smartest Start-up”.

Enterprise Ireland is keen to talk to high tech entrepreneurs who are interested in setting up part of their business in Ireland. Enterprise Ireland is working with IBM and will be delighted to welcome the winners to Dublin for finals week in November.

Final winners will be offered an Incentive Package to give them the opportunity to spend 3 months in Dublin to explore the advantages of setting up a part of their business in Ireland. The package includes financial support in the region of €20,000 and a mentor support programme provided by top class highly experienced entrepreneurs and business people and access to incubation space.

Check back with us on Thursday afternoon as we feature video presentations of each of the finalist below. (more…)

Dublin Web Summit 2010
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/14479692[/vimeo]

Bobby Chang is the co-founder of Incase, co-founder of BackNine Studios with Steven Soderbergh on the board, and former advisor to Nike’s Global Brand and Image Group. Incase are the world’s leading supplier of Apple accessories and related products. Incase have been the product of choice for Apple at their point of sale online and retail for over a decade. In recent years, Bobby has played an active role in helping to develop indigenous enterprises in Africa, as well as working on a range of other philanthropic activities with his new venture he co-founded called HEAL Together.

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SmartCamp is an exclusive global event bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and experienced mentors who want to build a Smarter Planet. SmartCamp provides selected startups access to world-class advisors plus a direct route to seed and venture capital. (more…)

DATE ANNOUNCED!
Friday, November 12, 2010 | Microsoft Campus, Mountain View, CA

50% OFF: 25 Early Bird Tickets Released! Under the Radar has been recognized as the most important startup showcase and deal-making forum in Silicon Valley.

REGISTER NOW

APPLY TO PRESENT! to be one of startups from around the globe to hit the stage and connect with potential partners, customers and acquirers….

Deadline: Preferred consideration will be given to companies nominated before July 31, 2010. (more…)

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