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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/223/\n\nEvent Title: NordicNext\nStart Date / Time: May 28, 2013 09:00 AM Europe/Stockholm\nLocation: Turning Torso\n&nbsp\;
\nMay 28 - 29, 2013 @ The Turning Torso Malm&ouml\;, Sweden
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\nNordic NEXT is an invitation  only meetup bridging the gap between Nordic Angel Investors,  Entrepreneurs, and International Venture Capitalists. Build  realtionships and find the NEXT big thing.
\n&nbsp\;
\nFor more information: http://nordicnext.launchrock.com/
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: NordicNext</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/223/</div><br /><div>When: May 28, 2013 09:00 AM Europe/Stockholm</div><br /><div><p class="LR-site-tagline montserrat">&nbsp\;</p>
<p class="LR-site-tagline montserrat"><strong>May 28 - 29, 2013 @ The Turning Torso Malm&ouml\;, Sweden</strong></p>
<div class="LR-site-description">
<p>Nordic NEXT is an invitation  only meetup bridging the gap between Nordic Angel Investors,  Entrepreneurs, and International Venture Capitalists. Build  realtionships and find the NEXT big thing.</p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>For more information: <a href="http://nordicnext.launchrock.com/">http://nordicnext.launchrock.com/</a></p>
</div></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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ORGANIZER:
DTSTART:20130530T140000Z
DTEND:20130531T010000Z
LOCATION:Courthouse Plaza (right outside the Fox Theatre)
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/254/\n\nEvent Title: Startup Conference and International Startup Fair\nStart Date / Time: May 30, 2013 09:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Courthouse Plaza (right outside the Fox Theatre)\nMay 30, Redwood City
\nWith close to 2,000 entrepreneurs, the Startup Conference is one  of  the largest conferences in Silicon Valley for starting your startup,   learning how to pitch VCs, find co-founders, launch your product to the   press and more.
\nPlease visit http://thestartupconference.com/ for more information and registration. Receive a 20% discount on all tickets and tables with code "SiliconVikings20".
\n&nbsp\;
\nNew startups launching innovative products and looking to reach  customers and the press should join the Demo Pit. Meet press, partners,  investors and customers. Bring your best demo and shine. Reserve your  table today!
\nUp to 2,000 more will browse the aisles of the Startup Village, the first outdoor startup festival of its kind.
\nThe festival is free and open to the public and will be promoted extensively on radio and online.
\nThere are booths for every interest:
\nJob Fair
\nExhibitors include some of the coolest high-tech startups looking to hire talent.
\nStartup Demo Pit
\nNew startups launching innovative products and looking to reach  customers and the press are encouraged to apply for the Demo Pit.
\nService Providers &amp\; Investors
\nService providers, investors and incubators will be available to answer questions related to starting your own company.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Startup Conference and International Startup Fair</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/254/</div><br /><div>When: May 30, 2013 09:00 AM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p>May 30, Redwood City</p>
<p>With close to 2,000 entrepreneurs, the Startup Conference is one  of  the largest conferences in Silicon Valley for starting your startup,   learning how to pitch VCs, find co-founders, launch your product to the   press and more.</p>
<p>Please visit <a href="http://thestartupconference.com/" target="_blank">http://thestartupconference.com/</a> for more information and registration. Receive a <strong>20% discount</strong> on all tickets and tables with code "<strong>SiliconVikings20</strong>".</p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>New startups launching innovative products and looking to reach  customers and the press should join the Demo Pit. Meet press, partners,  investors and customers. Bring your best demo and shine. Reserve your  table today!</p>
<p>Up to 2,000 more will browse the aisles of the Startup Village, the first outdoor startup festival of its kind.</p>
<p>The festival is free and open to the public and will be promoted extensively on radio and online.</p>
<p>There are booths for every interest:</p>
<p><em>Job Fair</em></p>
<p>Exhibitors include some of the coolest high-tech startups looking to hire talent.</p>
<p><em>Startup Demo Pit</em></p>
<p>New startups launching innovative products and looking to reach  customers and the press are encouraged to apply for the Demo Pit.</p>
<p><em>Service Providers &amp\; Investors</em></p>
<p>Service providers, investors and incubators will be available to answer questions related to starting your own company.</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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ORGANIZER:Silicon Vikings Copenhagen Chapter
DTSTART:20130530T223000Z
DTEND:20130531T020000Z
LOCATION:Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen
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UID:uid282@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/282/\n\nEvent Title: Startups: Find growth in emerging markets\nStart Date / Time: May 30, 2013 17:30 PM Europe/Copenhagen\nLocation: Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=Amaliegade+3-5+,Copenhagen K,1256\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/1256\n\nAre you an entrepreneur aspiring to expand or launch your startup in Silicon Valley or another tech hub in Europe or the US? Have you stopped to consider the immense opportunities in emerging markets?Silicon Valley may be the ultimate battleground for ideas, however gaining an unfair advantage is difficult with the sometimes overly transparent flow of information and speed of competitive action. Emerging markets consist of over 60% of the world's consumers, who's purchasing power is increasing yearly and who are constantly being introduced to the newest web-enabled technologies through mobile devices. This exploding middle class of consumers combined with higher barriers to entry make emerging markets ripe for entrepreneurs to take advantage of through innovative business models and technology-enabled solutions.Join Silicon Vikings for an evening all about accessing emerging markets. Come hear from two emerging markets investors and get a new perspective on startup opportunities in the growth economies of the 21st century.
\nSign-up:&nbsp\;http://svc-emerging-markets.eventbrite.com
\n&nbsp\;
\nAgenda:
\n17:30 - 18:00 Welcome &amp\; Networking
\n18:00 - 19:30 Niels and Mikko about emerging markets
\n19:30 - ??:?? Networking
\n
\nVenue:
\nMoalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen
\nAmaliegade 3-5
\n1256 Copenhagen
\n&nbsp\;
\nSpeakers
\n
\nNiels Boje LundGeneral Partner, Capital AppliedNiels worked as a management consultant for companies like Ernst &amp\; Young and PA Consulting Group, did Mergers &amp\; Acquisitions&nbsp\;and green field investments&nbsp\;in markets such as Indonesia, China as well as Belgium and other European markets in his time with TDC. Finally, Niels did a number of startups as founder, investor, or advisor - projects spanning high tech, IT, and other industries.
\n
\nMikko TamminenAssociate, Leopard CapitalMikko has worked with both startups and multinationals like Google and Nokia in Asia, Europe and the US. Today he is based in Singapore as a Private Equity Associate at Leopard Capital, an emerging markets investment firm with funds in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Haiti, Mongolia and Myanmar, as well as a public equities fund in Hong Kong focusing on Asia's frontier markets.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Startups: Find growth in emerging markets</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/282/</div><br /><div>When: May 30, 2013 17:30 PM Europe/Copenhagen</div><br />Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen<br />Amaliegade 3-5 <br /> 1256<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Amaliegade+3-5+,Copenhagen K,1256</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/1256</div><br /><br /><div><p><span>Are you an entrepreneur aspiring to expand or launch your startup in Silicon Valley or another tech hub in Europe or the US? Have you stopped to consider the immense opportunities in emerging markets?</span><br /><br /><span>Silicon Valley may be the ultimate battleground for ideas, however gaining an unfair advantage is difficult with the sometimes overly transparent flow of information and speed of competitive action. Emerging markets consist of over 60% of the world's consumers, who's purchasing power is increasing yearly and who are constantly being introduced to the newest web-enabled technologies through mobile devices. This exploding middle class of consumers combined with higher barriers to entry make emerging markets ripe for entrepreneurs to take advantage of through innovative business models and technology-enabled solutions.</span><br /><br /><span>Join Silicon Vikings for an evening all about accessing emerging markets. Come hear from two emerging markets investors and get a new perspective on startup opportunities in the growth economies of the 21st century.</span></p>
<p><strong>Sign-up:&nbsp\;http://svc-emerging-markets.eventbrite.com</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong><span>Agenda:</span></strong></p>
<p><span>17:30 - 18:00 Welcome &amp\; Networking</span></p>
<p><span>18:00 - 19:30 Niels and Mikko about emerging markets</span></p>
<p><span>19:30 - ??:?? Networking</span></p>
<p><span><br /></span></p>
<p><strong><span>Venue:</span></strong></p>
<p><span>Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen</span></p>
<p><span>Amaliegade 3-5</span></p>
<p><span>1256 Copenhagen</span></p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong>Speakers</strong></p>
<p><span><img src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/44235102/1f64627.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/nblund" target="_blank"><span>Niels Boje Lund</span></a><br /><span>General Partner, Capital Applied</span><br /><br /><span>Niels worked as a management consultant for companies like Ernst &amp\; Young and PA Consulting Group, did Mergers &amp\; Acquisitions&nbsp\;and green field investments&nbsp\;in markets such as Indonesia, China as well as Belgium and other European markets in his time with TDC. Finally, Niels did a number of startups as founder, investor, or advisor - projects spanning high tech, IT, and other industries.</span></p>
<p><span><img src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/44235102/3df48a8.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtamminen" target="_blank">Mikko Tamminen</a><br />Associate, Leopard Capital<br />Mikko has worked with both startups and multinationals like Google and Nokia in Asia, Europe and the US. Today he is based in Singapore as a Private Equity Associate at Leopard Capital, an emerging markets investment firm with funds in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Haiti, Mongolia and Myanmar, as well as a public equities fund in Hong Kong focusing on Asia's frontier markets.</span></p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/287/\n\nEvent Title: Mentors: The Key to Funding and Success\nStart Date / Time: May 30, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: nestGSV\n&nbsp\;
\n&nbsp\;
\nReceive a $5 discount with the promo code: siliconvikings
\nhttp://fssvmay2013.eventbrite.com/#
\nCan having the right mentors affect your ability to secure funding and build a successful company? Silicon  Valley runs on shared knowledge and the collective experience. Hear  from our panel of experts how getting the right advice can provide you  with opportunities, funding, ideas and new viewpoints. The discussion  will include:
\n
\nHow to find the right mentors for your startup
\nHow to approach potential mentors
\nMentor and mentee best practices
\nCommon mentor expectations
\nWhen to turn to mentors for help
\nHow mentor and mentee relationships fail
\nWhether to make the mentor relationship formal, such as with a board position
\nHow and when to ask mentors for introductions to angels and venture capitalists
\nHow to be an effective mentor
\n
\nPresenters: Don Butler&nbsp\;of Thomvest Ventures\;&nbsp\;Vish Mishra&nbsp\;of Clearstone Venture Partners\;&nbsp\;Carl Showalter of Opus Capital\; and&nbsp\;Ron Weissman, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and angel.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Mentors: The Key to Funding and Success</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/287/</div><br /><div>When: May 30, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>
<p>Receive a<strong> $5</strong> discount with the promo code: <strong>siliconvikings</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://fssvmay2013.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">http://fssvmay2013.eventbrite.com/#</a></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Can having the right mentors affect your ability to secure funding and build a successful company? </strong>Silicon  Valley runs on shared knowledge and the collective experience. Hear  from our panel of experts how getting the right advice can provide you  with opportunities, funding, ideas and new viewpoints. The discussion  will include:</p>
<ul>
<li>How to find the right mentors for your startup</li>
<li>How to approach potential mentors</li>
<li>Mentor and mentee best practices</li>
<li>Common mentor expectations</li>
<li>When to turn to mentors for help</li>
<li>How mentor and mentee relationships fail</li>
<li>Whether to make the mentor relationship formal, such as with a board position</li>
<li>How and when to ask mentors for introductions to angels and venture capitalists</li>
<li>How to be an effective mentor</li>
</ul>
<p>Presenters: <strong>Don Butler</strong>&nbsp\;of Thomvest Ventures\;&nbsp\;<strong>Vish Mishra</strong>&nbsp\;of Clearstone Venture Partners\;&nbsp\;<strong>Carl Showalter</strong> of Opus Capital\; and&nbsp\;<strong>Ron Weissman</strong>, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and angel.</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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LOCATION:Two Palo Alto Square
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/289/\n\nEvent Title: Big Data and the Internet of Things\nStart Date / Time: May 30, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: Two Palo Alto Square\n May 30, 2013 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Two Palo Alto Square | Palo Alto Event Sponsor: Morgan, Lewis &amp\; Bockius, LLP Register now!&nbsp\;
\nSilicon Vikings members are eligible to register at the affiliate rate.
\nWith  the advent of the "internet of things", big data will only get bigger.  As GigaOM Pro analyst Adam Lesser wrote recently in his report on energy  data, when smart meters are fully deployed they could generate 1,000  petabytes of data a year -- about 5x the amount of data currently on  AT&amp\;T&rsquo\;s network. Proponents of the Internet of Things believe there  could be up to 50 billion sensors hooked up by the year 2020&ndash\;turning the  promise of Big Data into a reality. Says Andy Stanford-Clark, Master  Inventor, IBM,"The implications are huge. We can help solve the  energy crisis and improve agriculture, transportation and healthcare. It  will make getting things done easier, cheaper and more efficient.&rdquo\;
\nPlease join us as experts in this arena speak to the opportunities in thisbooming arenanow and in the not so distant future...
\nModerators:
\nCharlene Yu Vaughn, CEO, The Algonquin Group
\nMatt Sarrel, Renowned Technology Analyst(CNN, GigaOM, etc.)
\n
\nPanelists:
\nGerd Goette, Managing Director, Siemens Ventures
\nK. S. Radhakrishnan, VP IT Operations, Boeing
\nHiten Trivedi, Big Data/Analytics, PG&amp\;E
\n
\nAgenda:
\nRegistration, Networking:6:00 - 6:30
\n
\nPanel Discussion:6:30 - 8:00
\n
\nQ&amp\;A:8:00 - 8:30
\n
\nHors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be served.
\nRegistration:
\n$55 VC Taskforce members
\n$65 Affiliates Organization Members
\n$85 General
\n(If space is available, door registration is an additional $10)
\nSeating is limited\; register early!
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Big Data and the Internet of Things</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/289/</div><br /><div>When: May 30, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p><br /> May 30, 2013 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Two Palo Alto Square | Palo Alto<br /> Event Sponsor: Morgan, Lewis &amp\; Bockius, LLP<br /> <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1450973&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvctaskforce%2Eticketleap%2Ecom%2Fcvcsig%2F" target="_blank"><em>Register now!&nbsp\;</em></a></p>
<p>Silicon Vikings members are eligible to register at the <strong>affiliate rate.</strong></p>
<p>With  the advent of the "internet of things", big data will only get bigger.  As GigaOM Pro analyst Adam Lesser wrote recently in his report on energy  data, when smart meters are fully deployed they could generate 1,000  petabytes of data a year -- about 5x the amount of data currently on  AT&amp\;T&rsquo\;s network. Proponents of the Internet of Things believe there  could be up to 50 billion sensors hooked up by the year 2020&ndash\;turning the  promise of Big Data into a reality. Says Andy Stanford-Clark, Master  Inventor, IBM,<em>"The implications are huge. We can help solve the  energy crisis and improve agriculture, transportation and healthcare. It  will make getting things done easier, cheaper and more efficient.&rdquo\;</em></p>
<p>Please join us as experts in this arena speak to the opportunities in thisbooming arenanow and in the not so distant future...</p>
<div><strong>Moderators:</strong></div>
<div>Charlene Yu Vaughn, CEO, <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=cvaughn@thealgonquingroup.com&amp\;job=840226&amp\;e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1330587&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ethealgonquingroup%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">The Algonquin Group</a></div>
<div>Matt Sarrel, Renowned<a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=cvaughn@thealgonquingroup.com&amp\;job=840226&amp\;e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1330587&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emattsarrel%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank"> Technology Analyst</a>(CNN, GigaOM, etc.)</div>
<div></div>
<div><strong>Panelists:</strong></div>
<div>Gerd Goette, Managing Director, <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1450973&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esiemens%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">Siemens Ventures</a></div>
<div>K. S. Radhakrishnan, VP IT Operations, <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1450973&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eboeing%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">Boeing</a></div>
<div>Hiten Trivedi, Big Data/Analytics,<a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1450973&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epg%2526e%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank"> PG&amp\;E</a></div>
<div></div>
<div><strong>Agenda:</strong></div>
<div><strong>Registration, Networking:</strong>6:00 - 6:30</div>
<p><strong>
<div><strong>Panel Discussion:</strong>6:30 - 8:00</div>
</strong><strong>
<div><strong>Q&amp\;A:</strong>8:00 - 8:30</div>
</strong></p>
<div>Hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be served.</div>
<div><strong>Registration:</strong></div>
<div>$55 VC Taskforce members</div>
<div>$65 Affiliates Organization Members</div>
<div>$85 General</div>
<div>(If space is available, door registration is an additional $10)</div>
<div>Seating is limited\; register early!</div>
<div><a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=christina.samuelson@siliconvikings.com&amp\;job=904421&amp\;ymlink=1450973&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvctaskforce%2Eticketleap%2Ecom%2Fcvcsig%2F" target="_blank"><strong><em>Register now!</em></strong></a></div></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
SUMMARY:Big Data and the Internet of Things
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DTSTART:20130531T210000Z
DTEND:20130601T000000Z
LOCATION:ChartBoost HQ 
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/293/\n\nEvent Title: GameFounders Demo Day @ Chartboost\nStart Date / Time: May 31, 2013 16:00 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: ChartBoost HQ \nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=303+2nd+Street+,San Francisco,CA ,94107\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94107\n\n&nbsp\;
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\n&nbsp\;GameFounders is the first gaming startup accelerator in Europe currently in San Francisco with their cycle 2 teams
\n
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\nYELLOW MONKEY STUDIOS&nbsp\;yellowmonkeystudios.com&nbsp\;Studio with a portfolio of award-winning premium mobile games. HUEBRIX, an original puzzle, is their most successful game, with over 1 million downloads across all platforms.
\n&nbsp\;
\nSPORTSQUARE GAMES&nbsp\;sportsquaregames.com&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Studio making sports management games for web and mobile.&nbsp\;SoccerSquare was launched in 2012 on Facebook and the team is now creating the new version and VolleySquare.
\n&nbsp\;
\nDEV9K&nbsp\;dev9k.com&nbsp\;studio developing a multiplayer turn-based strategy game with card-game elements. &nbsp\;Their  first game about evil organisations dominating the world is free to  play with in-app purchases and will be launched in 2013.
\n&nbsp\;
\nTINY LAB PRODUCTIONS&nbsp\;tinylabproductions.com Creator of the epic Nebula44, now developing Orborun, an action skill game.&nbsp\;Their  unique approach to gameplay and feature set has resulted in 10% paying  users for Nebula44 with the average spend at 50$ a month.
\n&nbsp\;
\nTIME PLUS Q&nbsp\;www.timeplusq.com&nbsp\;Studio with a portfolio of freemium games with good traction. Their last game Draw N Guess Multiplayer is a cross platform social drawing game that has 7500 DAU and 20 000+ sessions a day.
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\nX3M GAMES&nbsp\;http://www.x3m.mk&nbsp\;Studio with 300+ games developing a cross-platform Musical Hack and Slash&nbsp\;MMORPG product.&nbsp\;The  back-end&nbsp\;of this system is a music platform, that will provide music  industry players a gamified cross-promotion atmosphere to sell their  goods.
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\nCOLTO&nbsp\;colto.com&nbsp\;Studio making mobile games and Smart TV widgets for kids to learn new words in different languages.&nbsp\;Their game Ladder Race is an action racing game that has been tested on over 500 kids and resulted in 87% of kids learning new words.
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\nPFEFFERMIND GAMES&nbsp\;pfeffermind.de&nbsp\;Team with a geo-based social game targeted to people on their daily way through the city.&nbsp\;The game was soft-launched in Berlin in 2012 and has 1200 downloads and 300 WAU. The game is now translated into English.
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: GameFounders Demo Day @ Chartboost</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/293/</div><br /><div>When: May 31, 2013 16:00 PM US/Pacific</div><br />ChartBoost HQ <br />303 2nd Street <br />San Francisco, CA  94107<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=303+2nd+Street+,San Francisco,CA ,94107</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94107</div><br /><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>YELLOW MONKEY STUDIOS</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://www.yellowmonkeystudios.coM">yellowmonkeystudios.com</a>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Studio with a portfolio of award-winning premium mobile games. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">HUEBRIX, an original puzzle, is their most successful game, with over 1 million downloads across all platforms.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\; text-align: justify\;">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/sportsquare.png" alt="" width="90" height="92" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>SPORTSQUARE GAMES</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="text-align: justify\; font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://sportsquaregames.com">sportsquaregames.com</a><span style="text-align: justify\; font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Studio making sports management games for web and mobile.&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">SoccerSquare was launched in 2012 on Facebook and the team is now creating the new version and VolleySquare.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\; text-align: justify\;">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/dev9klogo500x250.png" alt="" width="100" height="50" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>DEV9K</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="text-align: justify\; font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://dev9k.com">dev9k.com</a>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">studio developing a multiplayer turn-based strategy game with card-game elements. &nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Their  first game about evil organisations dominating the world is free to  play with in-app purchases and will be launched in 2013.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\; text-align: justify\;">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/screenshot20130418at8.54.38am.png" alt="" width="100" height="109" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>TINY LAB PRODUCTIONS</strong>&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;"><a href="HTTP://tinylabproductions.com">tinylabproductions.com</a> C</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">reator of the epic Nebula44, now developing Orborun, an action skill game.&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Their  unique approach to gameplay and feature set has resulted in 10% paying  users for Nebula44 with the average spend at 50$ a month.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\;">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/time2bq.png" alt="" width="150" height="49" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>TIME PLUS Q</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://www.timeplusq.com">www.timeplusq.com</a>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Studio with a portfolio of freemium games with good traction. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Their last game </span><em style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Draw N Guess Multiplayer</em><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"> is a cross platform social drawing game that has 7500 DAU and 20 000+ sessions a day.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/x3mgamesbig.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="105" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>X3M GAMES</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://www.x3m.mk">http://www.x3m.mk</a>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">Studio with 300+ games developing a cross-platform Musical Hack and Slash</span><strong style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;">MMORPG product.&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">The  back-end&nbsp\;of this system is a music platform, that will provide music  industry players a gamified cross-promotion atmosphere to sell their  goods.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\; text-align: justify\;">&nbsp\;<img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/colto.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="78" /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>COLTO</strong>&nbsp\;</span><a style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;" href="http://colto.com">colto.com</a>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Studio making mobile games and Smart TV widgets for kids to learn new words in different languages.&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Their game </span><em style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Ladder Race</em><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;"> is an action racing game that has been tested on over 500 kids and resulted in 87% of kids learning new words.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt\; text-align: justify\;"><img style="float: right\;" src="https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/34991904/spitzeljagd.png" alt="" width="100" height="101" />&nbsp\;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt\;"><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\;"><strong>PFEFFERMIND GAMES</strong>&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;"><a href="HTTP://pfeffermind.de">pfeffermind.de</a>&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">Team with a geo-based social game targeted to people on their daily way through the city.&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica\; font-size: small\; text-align: justify\;">The game was soft-launched in Berlin in 2012 and has 1200 downloads and 300 WAU. The game is now translated into English.</span></p>
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\nWe often tend to believe that better products win markets. We focus on  technology and design. But competition among startups is increasing and messaging and building the most effective brands, will help create the future winners. Join Silicon Vikings, the world-renowned branding expert Thomas Gad from Brandflight, Jenny Sagstr&ouml\;m from the advertising agency Sk&ouml\;na and Britt Anderson, Trademark Attorney from K&amp\;L Gates, in a workshop where you will learn more about:
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\nSwedish born Thomas Gad has worked on brand development, communication and advertising for some of the best known companies in the world, including Nokia, SAS, Procter &amp\; Gamble, Compaq, Microsoft, Telia, Virgin, SEB, and Nordea and also for BMW, BMC Software, Rational Software. He was international creative director at Grey Advertising for 17 years.
\n&nbsp\;His branding agency Brandflight has offices in Stockholm, London, Berlin, Palo Alto, Paris and Moscow. His clients include companies like SCANIA (trucks), Mars Food International, Nestl&eacute\;, Stockholm City, Kista Science City, St Petersburg City, Vologda Region, Tbilisi City (capital of Georgia), Invest in Sweden Agency, Cerealia Bakeries, Johnson &amp\; Johnson (Ethicon), Visma, Airbus Industries, URSA Bank/MDM Bank (ru), Bistroff (ru) &amp\; Velle (ru) and in USA he helped IntraLinks with re-branding and in Germany: Wolters-Kluwer, Sal.Oppenheim and Deutsche Bank. He has been coaching numerous successful it-entrepreneurs in branding like Skype, Spotify, XING, Astaro, and recently Quickable and Rentini in USA.
\nThomas Gad is a leading international branding advisor and has developed a unique 4-dimensional method of creating, transforming, and maintaining brands and published this in the book 4-D BRANDING, with foreword by Sir Richard Branson ( Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, London 2001) this book is translated into 11 languages, including Russian and Chinese/Mandarin. For personal branding development he published the bestseller: MANAGING BRAND ME (Pearson-Momentum, 2004), also translated into many languages. He is working on a new book for launch in late 2013 with the working title: &ldquo\;28 ways of using 4D Branding to make better business and a happier life&rdquo\;.
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\nBefore starting Sk&ouml\;na, Jenny worked at the Corsi Agency where she met Scott Springer. As an Account Supervisor at the Corsi Agency, Jenny oversaw Haws Drinking Fountains, Jackson Rancheria, ABD Insurance, McGraw Insurance, SFO, the Bay Area Rapid Transit and the California One Newspaper Group. Jenny got her BA in Economics and International Relations from the University of Reading in the UK and she has a diploma from the 4As in advertising agency management. Prior to relocating to the US and sunny California, Jenny worked in advertising in her native Sweden.
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\nMr. Anderson has represented clients in multiple  federal district courts throughout the U.S., including all district  courts in California, the Western District of Texas, the District of New  Jersey, the Eastern District of Michigan, the District of Rhode Island,  the District of Massachusetts, the District of Minnesota, and the  Middle District of Florida.&nbsp\; He has also assisted numerous clients in  enforcing and defending their trademark and other intellectual property  rights in non-U.S. jurisdictions before trademark authorities and in  foreign civil infringement and anti-counterfeiting actions.
\nIn  addition, Mr. Anderson's counseling practice involves all aspects of  trademark, copyright, domain name, advertising and related commercial  and intellectual property matters, including developing and implementing  strategies for protection of trademarks, copyrights, publicity rights,  and designs, and designing and negotiating intellectual property  licenses, distribution and service agreements, assignments,  work-for-hire, and joint development agreements. He has also assisted  numerous clients in initiating or deepening global trademark protection  programs in a multitude of non-U.S. jurisdictions.
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: The power of building a strong brand from the start</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/290/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 03, 2013 17:30 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>We often tend to believe that better products win markets. We focus on  technology and design. But competition among startups is increasing and <strong>messaging </strong>and building the<strong> most effective brands</strong>, will help create the <strong>future winners</strong>. Join <strong>Silicon Vikings</strong>, the world-renowned branding expert <strong>Thomas Gad</strong> from Brandflight, <strong>Jenny Sagstr&ouml\;m</strong> from the advertising agency Sk&ouml\;na and <strong>Britt Anderson</strong>, Trademark Attorney from K&amp\;L Gates, in a workshop where you will learn more about:</p>
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<p>Learn how to develop your business and how to apply the brand as a tool  to achieve differentiation, customer/user based product and brand  development, increasing involvement with important stakeholder groups,  creating value propositions and presenting equity value in M&amp\;A or  public listing situations or for investors as part of the valuation/due  diligence process.</p>
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<p><strong>Thomas Gad</strong></p>
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<p>Swedish born Thomas Gad has worked on brand development, communication and advertising for some of the best known companies in the world, including Nokia, SAS, Procter &amp\; Gamble, Compaq, Microsoft, Telia, Virgin, SEB, and Nordea and also for BMW, BMC Software, Rational Software. He was international creative director at Grey Advertising for 17 years.</p>
<span style="font-size: 12px\;">&nbsp\;</span>His branding agency Brandflight has offices in Stockholm, London, Berlin, Palo Alto, Paris and Moscow. His clients include companies like SCANIA (trucks), Mars Food International, Nestl&eacute\;, Stockholm City, Kista Science City, St Petersburg City, Vologda Region, Tbilisi City (capital of Georgia), Invest in Sweden Agency, Cerealia Bakeries, Johnson &amp\; Johnson (Ethicon), Visma, Airbus Industries, URSA Bank/MDM Bank (ru), Bistroff (ru) &amp\; Velle (ru) and in USA he helped IntraLinks with re-branding and in Germany: Wolters-Kluwer, Sal.Oppenheim and Deutsche Bank. He has been coaching numerous successful it-entrepreneurs in branding like Skype, Spotify, XING, Astaro, and recently Quickable and Rentini in USA.
<p>Thomas Gad is a leading international branding advisor and has developed a unique 4-dimensional method of creating, transforming, and maintaining brands and published this in the book 4-D BRANDING, with foreword by Sir Richard Branson ( Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, London 2001) this book is translated into 11 languages, including Russian and Chinese/Mandarin. For personal branding development he published the bestseller: MANAGING BRAND ME (Pearson-Momentum, 2004), also translated into many languages. He is working on a new book for launch in late 2013 with the working title: &ldquo\;28 ways of using 4D Branding to make better business and a happier life&rdquo\;.</p>
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<p>After founding Sk&ouml\;na with Scott Springer in 2003, Jenny has helped lead the boutique agency from a 2-man shop to a flourishing small business.</p>
<p>In the last 10 years, Sk&ouml\;na has worked with clients like Meyer Sound, VMware, Blue &amp\; Gold Fleet, the Examiner, MarkLogic, Successfactors, Robinson Rancheria, AC Transit and TIBCO. As President, Jenny oversees account management, marketing strategy and general business management.</p>
<p>Before starting Sk&ouml\;na, Jenny worked at the Corsi Agency where she met Scott Springer. As an Account Supervisor at the Corsi Agency, Jenny oversaw Haws Drinking Fountains, Jackson Rancheria, ABD Insurance, McGraw Insurance, SFO, the Bay Area Rapid Transit and the California One Newspaper Group. Jenny got her BA in Economics and International Relations from the University of Reading in the UK and she has a diploma from the 4As in advertising agency management. Prior to relocating to the US and sunny California, Jenny worked in advertising in her native Sweden.</p>
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<p>Britt Anderson is  an intellectual property litigator in the Palo Alto office.&nbsp\; Mr.  Anderson represents clients primarily in federal courts and before the  Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in the fields of trademark, false  advertising, copyright, rights of publicity, trade secret, domain name,  licensing and related business tort and licensing matters. These cases  have frequently been at the forefront of Internet-related law, including  trademark and copyright infringement arising from online activities,  cybersquatting and domain name issues, rights of publicity, anonymously  posted content, distribution of mobile content, privacy, and online  advertising.</p>
<p>Mr. Anderson has represented clients in multiple  federal district courts throughout the U.S., including all district  courts in California, the Western District of Texas, the District of New  Jersey, the Eastern District of Michigan, the District of Rhode Island,  the District of Massachusetts, the District of Minnesota, and the  Middle District of Florida.&nbsp\; He has also assisted numerous clients in  enforcing and defending their trademark and other intellectual property  rights in non-U.S. jurisdictions before trademark authorities and in  foreign civil infringement and anti-counterfeiting actions.</p>
<p>In  addition, Mr. Anderson's counseling practice involves all aspects of  trademark, copyright, domain name, advertising and related commercial  and intellectual property matters, including developing and implementing  strategies for protection of trademarks, copyrights, publicity rights,  and designs, and designing and negotiating intellectual property  licenses, distribution and service agreements, assignments,  work-for-hire, and joint development agreements. He has also assisted  numerous clients in initiating or deepening global trademark protection  programs in a multitude of non-U.S. jurisdictions.</p>
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<p>Brandflight is an international consultancy specialised in strategic brand development, brand innovation, mergers and acquisitions and transformation of established brands. Our business is based on Thomas Gad&rsquo\;s internationally acclaimed 4D Branding methodology, published in his book 4D Branding (Bookhouse Financial Times/Prentice hall). It is a hands-on creative and inspirational approach involving management and staff in creating a differentiating branding idea.</p>
<p>Our competence can be accessed in various forms, starting with introductory lectures and seminars to comprehensive branding strategies including complete implementation, innovation and communication programs.</p>
<p>Brandflight was founded in 1997 by Thomas Gad and we are today 25 people. Brandflight has offices in London, Moscow, Stockholm, Hamburg and partners in Paris, the Netherlands, Georgia, Ukraine and throughout the world.</p>
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<td>We call it Interadverdesignomarcomabrandpromotizing.<br />But you can call us an ad firm. Full-service advertising. We&rsquo\;re not limited to any one solution &mdash\; we do ALL of them. We start with brilliant ideas, and THEN we decide &ndash\; based on budget, target, and market &ndash\; what form the solution will take. A clean slate &ndash\; every time, every project.</td>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><strong>Sponsor and Host:</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.klgates.com/"><img title="KLGLogo_Color_ElectronicUse_jpg.jpg" src="/files/1055/" alt="KLGLogo_Color_ElectronicUse_jpg.jpg" width="129" height="18" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><strong>Organizer:</strong></span></p>
<p><img title="silicon_vikings_logo_connectnordics_new_web-1-.jpg" src="/files/1056/" alt="silicon_vikings_logo_connectnordics_new_web-1-.jpg" width="137" height="65" /></p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Main sponsors:</span></strong></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.flysas.com/en/us/"><img title="sas_logo-invitation.jpg" src="/files/1063/" alt="sas_logo-invitation.jpg" width="100" height="89" /></a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.bankofthewest.com/"><img title="bank-of-the-west-invitation.jpg" src="/files/1064/" alt="bank-of-the-west-invitation.jpg" width="115" height="68" /></a><img title="Babson_006633.jpg" src="http://siliconvikings.com/files/1091/105x52/" alt="Babson_006633.jpg" width="105" height="52" /></td>
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</tbody>
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<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Creative Partner:</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><a href="http://www.skona.com/"><img title="Sk-na-invitation.jpg" src="/files/1065/" alt="Sk-na-invitation.jpg" width="52" height="89" /></a></span></strong></p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
SUMMARY:The power of building a strong brand from the start
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DTSTART:20130604T123000Z
DTEND:20130604T211500Z
LOCATION:Microsoft Campus
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SEQUENCE:0
UID:uid255@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/255/\n\nEvent Title: Launch: Silicon Valley 2013\nStart Date / Time: Jun 04, 2013 07:30 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Microsoft Campus\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=1065+La+Avenida+St,+Building+1,Mountain View,94043\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94043\n\n&nbsp\;
\nSilicon Vikings members gets 50% off with the code LSV50. Tickets are limited so sign up today!
\nNow in its 8th year, Launch: Silicon Valley is firmly established as the premier product launch platform for startups from the San Francisco Bay area, and around the world. The event, co-presented by SVForum, Garage Technology Ventures and Microsoft, provides the next generation of emerging technology companies with the opportunity to pitch their products to, and network with, an audience of over 500 of Silicon Valley&rsquo\;s top VCs, Angels, corporate business development executives, prospective customers and partners, bloggers and media.&nbsp\; For more information go to www.launchsiliconvalley.org
\nLaunch: Silicon Valley 2013 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in information technology, mobility, digital media, next generation internet, life sciences and clean technologies. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2013 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valley&rsquo\;s top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 3, as well as at the event itself on June 4.
\nDuring the past 8 years, appbackr, BLADE, Breakthrough, Data Robotics, Dayak, d.light.design, fix8, Industrial Origami, Intelen, Jaxtr, JungleCents, Kiverdi, Kongregate (acquired by GameStop), Mobisant, MyShape, Skyline Solar, Smaato, SocialIQ Networks, Steelhouse, tenCube (acquired by McAfee), Triggit, Trooval, Truemors (acquired by NowPublic), uTest, Vizibility, Yodio, Zuora, and over 200 other startups leveraged SVForum&rsquo\;s annual Launch: Silicon Valley event, to launch their products, raising over $145MM in venture capital, securing customers and partners along the way.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Launch: Silicon Valley 2013</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/255/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 04, 2013 07:30 AM US/Pacific</div><br />Microsoft Campus<br />1065 La Avenida St, Building 1<br /> 94043<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1065+La+Avenida+St,+Building+1,Mountain View,94043</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94043</div><br /><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline\;"></span></strong><strong>Silicon Vikings members gets 50% off with the code LSV50. Tickets are limited so sign up today!</strong></p>
<p>Now in its 8th year, <strong>Launch: Silicon Valley</strong> is firmly established as the premier product launch platform for startups from the San Francisco Bay area, and around the world. The event, co-presented by SVForum, Garage Technology Ventures and Microsoft, provides the next generation of emerging technology companies with the opportunity to pitch their products to, and network with, an audience of over 500 of Silicon Valley&rsquo\;s top VCs, Angels, corporate business development executives, prospective customers and partners, bloggers and media.&nbsp\; For more information go to <a href="http://www.launchsiliconvalley.org">www.launchsiliconvalley.org</a></p>
<p><strong>Launch: Silicon Valley 2013</strong> is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in information technology, mobility, digital media, next generation internet, life sciences and clean technologies. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2013 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valley&rsquo\;s top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 3, as well as at the event itself on June 4.</p>
<p><br />During the past 8 years, appbackr, BLADE, Breakthrough, Data Robotics, Dayak, d.light.design, fix8, Industrial Origami, Intelen, Jaxtr, JungleCents, Kiverdi, Kongregate (acquired by GameStop), Mobisant, MyShape, Skyline Solar, Smaato, SocialIQ Networks, Steelhouse, tenCube (acquired by McAfee), Triggit, Trooval, Truemors (acquired by NowPublic), uTest, Vizibility, Yodio, Zuora, and over 200 other startups leveraged SVForum&rsquo\;s annual Launch: Silicon Valley event, to launch their products, raising over $145MM in venture capital, securing customers and partners along the way.</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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LOCATION:RocketSpace
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UID:uid296@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/296/\n\nEvent Title: Celebrating and Recognizing the Top 10 Best Practices of the Incubators of the World\nStart Date / Time: Jun 06, 2013 16:30 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: RocketSpace\nUBI Index in partnership with Silicon Vikings, invites you to a Global Benchmark Release and Recognition of Top Incubators!
\n
\nIt&rsquo\;s an event not to be missed! Sign up here
\nSnacks and drinks will be provided during the evening.&nbsp\;
\nWho should participate?
\n
\nIncubator managers and business developers
\nDevelopers of Universities
\nPolicy makers: Business and Innovation
\nThought leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship
\nAngel investors and VC's
\nStartups that are interested in incubation
\n
\nWhy should you participate?
\n
\nTo learn best practices on the world's leading university business incubators
\nTo find out how new companies are getting created by the next generation of entrepreneurs
\nTo recognize top university I&iacute\;ncubators in the world
\nTo network and meet people in the entreprenurial ecosystem
\n
\n
\nDon't miss the early bird offer! Reserve your seat now
\nEvent Program
\n4:30 Registration, NetworkingNetwork and meet the team behind the global incubator study
\n5:00 WelcomeWelcome by UBI Index &amp\; Silicon Vikings
\n5:10 Top 10 Best Practices for your IncubatorFrom the 2013 Global University Business Incubator Study the team behind UBI Index will give recognition to top incubators for their work and outstanding performance.
\n6:10 Keynote SpeakerSpecial surprice! Stay tuned!
\n&nbsp\;6:30 Networking and FoodNetworking session with drinks and food
\n7:00 - 8:30 SCALEit Nordic Startup Showcase EventPro-long your stay at the same venue - great speakers and 1-minute showcase pitches from up-and-coming Nordic Startups.&nbsp\;
\n* * *&nbsp\;
\n8:30 Official After-party at Supper Club SFHosted by StartupSocialTo register for the after party only, click here
\n&nbsp\;
\nOrganizer:
\n
\nCo-organizer:
\n
\nPartners:
\n
\nHosted by:
\n--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Celebrating and Recognizing the Top 10 Best Practices of the Incubators of the World</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/296/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 06, 2013 16:30 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p>UBI Index in partnership with Silicon Vikings, invites you to a Global Benchmark Release and Recognition of Top Incubators!</p>
<div>
<p>It&rsquo\;s an event not to be missed! <strong><a href="http://ubiindex.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">Sign up here</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Snacks and drinks will be provided during the evening.</em>&nbsp\;</p>
<h2 class="null">Who should participate?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Incubator managers and business developers</li>
<li>Developers of Universities</li>
<li>Policy makers: Business and Innovation</li>
<li>Thought leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship</li>
<li>Angel investors and VC's</li>
<li>Startups that are interested in incubation</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="null">Why should you participate?</h2>
<ul>
<li>To learn best practices on the world's leading university business incubators</li>
<li>To find out how new companies are getting created by the next generation of entrepreneurs</li>
<li>To recognize top university I&iacute\;ncubators in the world</li>
<li>To network and meet people in the entreprenurial ecosystem</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p>Don't miss the <strong>early bird</strong> offer! <strong><a href="http://ubiindex.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">Reserve your seat now</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="null">Event Program</h2>
<p><strong>4:30 Registration, Networking</strong><br /><em>Network and meet the team behind the global incubator study</em></p>
<p><strong>5:00 Welcome</strong><br /><em>Welcome by UBI Index &amp\; Silicon Vikings</em></p>
<p><strong>5:10 Top 10 Best Practices for your Incubator</strong><br /><em>From the 2013 Global University Business Incubator Study the team behind UBI Index will give recognition to top incubators for their work and outstanding performance.</em></p>
<p><strong>6:10 Keynote Speaker</strong><br /><em>Special surprice! Stay tuned!</em></p>
<p>&nbsp\;<strong>6:30 Networking and Food</strong><br /><em>Networking session with drinks and food</em></p>
<p><strong>7:00 - 8:30 SCALEit Nordic Startup Showcase Event</strong><br /><em>Pro-long your stay at the same venue - great speakers and 1-minute showcase pitches from up-and-coming Nordic Startups.</em>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>* * *&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong>8:30 Official After-party at Supper Club SF</strong><br /><em>Hosted by StartupSocial</em><br />To register for the after party only, click<strong> <a href="http://stsocialsjune2013.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">here</a></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong>Organizer:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img title="UBI.jpg" src="/files/1113/" alt="UBI.jpg" width="150" height="80" /><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Co-organizer:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img title="silicon_vikings_logo_connectnordics_new_web-1-.jpg" src="/files/1114/" alt="silicon_vikings_logo_connectnordics_new_web-1-.jpg" width="132" height="63" /><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Partners:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img title="scaleitlogo-1.jpg" src="/files/1115/" alt="scaleitlogo-1.jpg" width="150" height="80" /><img title="startup_social.jpg" src="/files/1116/" alt="startup_social.jpg" width="99" height="99" /><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Hosted by:</strong></p>
<p><img title="rocketspacelogoresize.jpg" src="/files/1117/" alt="rocketspacelogoresize.jpg" width="175" height="109" /></p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
SUMMARY:Celebrating and Recognizing the Top 10 Best Practices of the Incubators of the World
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DTSTART:20130609T170000Z
DTEND:20130611T013000Z
LOCATION:The R*Star Mansion Edition
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SEQUENCE:0
UID:uid295@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/295/\n\nEvent Title: The Swedish Affär\nStart Date / Time: Jun 09, 2013 12:00 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: The R*Star Mansion Edition\nThe R*Star Mansion Edition, West Hollywood Hills. June 9-10, 2013.
\nFor agenda and more info, please visit http://theswedishaffair.com/?pdfinvite
\nWhat is life without an affair?Something you think about tenderly and fondly, something to be passionate about.
\nWe are once more bringing on The Swedish Aff&auml\;r because we just  love it. The meeting among creatives, peers and strangers alike,  cross-cultural and cross-industry, is a great (and suave!) way to  network and develop new ideas.
\nWith this two-day event we want to deepen the love affair  between creative Sweden and Los Angeles with smart people getting  together, sharing knowledge and thoughts. There will be short intensive  panels, visionary keynotes, brilliant artists and the best of innovative  companies out of the Swedish creative scene in a laid-back setting that  allows relations to be built and affairs to spire.
\nWe are bringing Swedish world-class chefs so you will get to  bite in to The Nordic Cuisine movement - informal, open and democratic.  Don&rsquo\;t miss out on brunch and BBQ! Sm&ouml\;rg&aring\;sbord, anyone?
\nOn the plate there will be more than food.Live  performances, unplugged music, mind-blowing games and screenings as well  as top of the line speakers and panels. Good fun, good business. Let&rsquo\;s  do it!
\nThe setting this year is the magnificent Rockstar Mansion in Hollywood Hills.With  the grandest of views we are going to see the sun set over Los Angeles  while celebrating creativity and innovation, sharing experiences and  building new relations. May it be a business affair, a creative  partnership affair or a real love affair!
\nMade by creative Sweden to share and learn with like-minded in  fashion, games, film and TV, and cool media tech and innovative new  media and creative business. Transmedia crowd, creative industries  people, techies, movers and shakers, nerds and celebrities will all be  present at this highly interactive event where the most important person  is You!
\nFor more information please don&rsquo\;t hesitate to contact us.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: The Swedish Affär</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/295/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 09, 2013 12:00 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><div><p><strong>The R*Star Mansion Edition, West Hollywood Hills. June 9-10, 2013.</strong></p>
<p>For agenda and more info, please visit <a href="http://theswedishaffair.com/?pdfinvite" target="_blank">http://theswedishaffair.com/?pdfinvite</a></p>
<p class="ing"><strong>What is life without an affair?</strong><br />Something you think about tenderly and fondly, something to be passionate about.</p>
<p>We are once more bringing on The Swedish Aff&auml\;r because we just  love it. The meeting among creatives, peers and strangers alike,  cross-cultural and cross-industry, is a great (and suave!) way to  network and develop new ideas.</p>
<p>With this two-day event we want to deepen the love affair  between creative Sweden and Los Angeles with smart people getting  together, sharing knowledge and thoughts. There will be short intensive  panels, visionary keynotes, brilliant artists and the best of innovative  companies out of the Swedish creative scene in a laid-back setting that  allows relations to be built and affairs to spire.</p>
<p>We are bringing Swedish world-class chefs so you will get to  bite in to The Nordic Cuisine movement - informal, open and democratic.  Don&rsquo\;t miss out on brunch and BBQ! Sm&ouml\;rg&aring\;sbord, anyone?</p>
<p>On the plate there will be more than food.<br />Live  performances, unplugged music, mind-blowing games and screenings as well  as top of the line speakers and panels. Good fun, good business. Let&rsquo\;s  do it!</p>
<p>The setting this year is the magnificent Rockstar Mansion in Hollywood Hills.<br />With  the grandest of views we are going to see the sun set over Los Angeles  while celebrating creativity and innovation, sharing experiences and  building new relations. May it be a business affair, a creative  partnership affair or a real love affair!</p>
<p>Made by creative Sweden to share and learn with like-minded in  fashion, games, film and TV, and cool media tech and innovative new  media and creative business. Transmedia crowd, creative industries  people, techies, movers and shakers, nerds and celebrities will all be  present at this highly interactive event where the most important person  is You!</p>
<p>For more information please don&rsquo\;t hesitate to <a href="http://theswedishaffair.com/?pdfinvite#contact">contact us</a>.</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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DTSTART:20130610T133000Z
DTEND:20130611T220000Z
LOCATION:Computer History Museum
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UID:uid253@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/253/\n\nEvent Title: Silicon Valley Open Doors\nStart Date / Time: Jun 10, 2013 08:30 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Computer History Museum\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=1401+N+Shoreline+Blvd+,Mountain View ,CA ,94043\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94043\n\n&nbsp\;
\nTechnology Investment Conference
\nJune 10-11, 2013, Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
\nwww.svod.org
\nSVOD is a premier Silicon Valley conference that brings together startups, successful entrepreneurs, angel investors and top venture capitalists attracting 500+ attendees from all over the world. SVOD offers unparalleled opportunities to network with some of the most creative, forward-thinking and insightful people in the entrepreneurship and investment world.
\n Click here to register for SVOD&rsquo\;13. Silicon Vikings' members get a 10% discount with the discount code VIKING.
\nSummary
\nThe theme of this year&rsquo\;s SVOD is &ldquo\;Ignite!&rdquo\; symbolizing its proven ability to serve as a catalyst for business ideas and numerous successful business collaborations. The event will feature the keynote addresses by Leroy Chiao - entrepreneur, motivational speaker, engineering consultant, and ASTRONAUT\; one of the most charizmatic figure in the Silicon Valley - Pitch Johnson, Founder of Asset Management Co, which has made over 250 venture investments during its more than 47 years of operation\;&nbsp\; legendary venture capitalist, considered by many a founder of Silicon Valley\; and Phil Libin, CEO, Evernote, a provider of note-taking and archiving technology -&nbsp\;one&nbsp\;of the coolest and hottest companies in the Silicon Valley.
\n&nbsp\;
\nIn addition, the conference guests will see presentations, ask questions and interact with thought leaders and business luminaries from a wide range of industries including&nbsp\; Chris Gerdes, Director, Center for Automotive Research, School of Engineering, Stanford University working on Self-Driving Race Cars! Made @ Stanford&nbsp\; and Vivek Wadhwa - academic, researcher, writer and entrepreneur. SVOD is the key event to attend for those who want to meet face-to-face with the stakeholders who matter to their business.--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Silicon Valley Open Doors</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/253/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 10, 2013 08:30 AM US/Pacific</div><br />Computer History Museum<br />1401 N Shoreline Blvd <br />Mountain View , CA  94043<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1401+N+Shoreline+Blvd+,Mountain View ,CA ,94043</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94043</div><br /><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><em>Technology Investment Conference</em></p>
<p>June 10-11, 2013, Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California</p>
<p><a href="http://www.svod.org">www.svod.org</a></p>
<p>SVOD is a premier Silicon Valley conference that brings together startups, successful entrepreneurs, angel investors and top venture capitalists attracting 500+ attendees from all over the world. SVOD offers unparalleled opportunities to network with some of the most creative, forward-thinking and insightful people in the entrepreneurship and investment world.</p>
<p><br /> Click <strong><a href="http://svod2013.eventbrite.com/?discount=VIKING#">here</a> </strong>to register for SVOD&rsquo\;13. Silicon Vikings' members get a <strong>10% discount</strong> with the discount code <strong>VIKING</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>
<p>The theme of this year&rsquo\;s SVOD is &ldquo\;Ignite!&rdquo\; symbolizing its proven ability to serve as a catalyst for business ideas and numerous successful business collaborations. The event will feature the keynote addresses by <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Chiao">Leroy Chiao</a></strong> - entrepreneur, motivational speaker, engineering consultant, and ASTRONAUT\; one of the most charizmatic figure in the Silicon Valley - <span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Pitch Johnson</span>, Founder of Asset Management Co, which has made over 250 venture investments during its more than 47 years of operation\;&nbsp\; legendary venture capitalist, considered by many a founder of Silicon Valley\; and <span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Phil Libin</span>, CEO, Evernote, a provider of note-taking and archiving technology -&nbsp\;one&nbsp\;of the coolest and hottest companies in the Silicon Valley.</p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>In addition, the conference guests will see presentations, ask questions and interact with thought leaders and business luminaries from a wide range of industries including&nbsp\; <span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Chris Gerdes,</span> Director, Center for Automotive Research, School of Engineering, Stanford University working on Self-Driving Race Cars! Made @ Stanford&nbsp\; and <span style="text-decoration: underline\;">Vivek Wadhwa</span> - academic, researcher, writer and entrepreneur. SVOD is the key event to attend for those who want to meet face-to-face with the stakeholders who matter to their business.</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Open Doors
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ORGANIZER:Silicon Vikings Copenhagen Chapter
DTSTART:20130610T230000Z
DTEND:20130611T010000Z
LOCATION:Silicon Vikings Copenhagen Chapter
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UID:uid292@siliconvikings.com
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/292/\n\nEvent Title: Startup Night #9: Vivino\nStart Date / Time: Jun 10, 2013 18:00 PM Europe/Copenhagen\nLocation: Silicon Vikings Copenhagen Chapter\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=Vesterbrogade+26,København V,Danmark,1620\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/1620\n\nSilicon Vikings Copenhagen and Republikken would like to invite you to our 9th&nbsp\;Startup Night!&nbsp\;Usually on the first Thursday of every month, we invite one hot Danish startup to answer the four questions:- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Who are you and your company?- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What is the status and the plan?- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What have been the biggest bumps on the road?- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What is it like to be an entrepreneur in Denmark?+ we allow their creativity to run wild by allowing them one topic of their choice!This time around on Monday&nbsp\;10th June, Heini Zachariassen, co-founder and CEO of Vivino&nbsp\;will take the stage.
\nVivino is the company behind the iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows 7 app by same name, that identifies and catalogues wine. The app uses image recognition to match the label against its database of 450.000 wines and retrieves the available data. Furthermore, it is possible to like the wine and save it in your wine library and read other people's reviews about the wine. The company&nbsp\;was founded in 2009 and its app has already reached one million users. Recently, the company has decided to open an office in San Francisco - perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Napa Valley.&nbsp\;
\nIn the past, Vivino has received $1 million in Series A financing from Creandum, seed funding from SEED Capital and Skype co-founder Janus Friis.
\nHeini Zachariassen consideres himself to be an "operating entrepreneur". He has a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, and has previously worked as Chief Technology Office for Virus112 A/S, CEO and COO for BullGuard Ltd. before founding Vivino.&nbsp\;
\nCome join us at this casual after-work event in the lovely and inspiring atmosphere at Republikken, and grab a drink from the bar while enjoying the talk and networking that follows.
\nProgram18:00 Welcome, networking and drinks18:30 Vivino by Heini Zachariassen19:30 Networking and drinks&nbsp\;Event location:RepublikkenVesterbrogade 261620 K&oslash\;benhavn V
\nEvent is free but sign-up is mandatory:&nbsp\;http://startupnightcph9.eventbrite.com
\nThe events twitter hashtag is #StartupNight! Remember to checkout Republikkens cool work environment, cafe, lab and conference room: http://www.republikken.net!--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Startup Night #9: Vivino</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/292/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 10, 2013 18:00 PM Europe/Copenhagen</div><br />Silicon Vikings Copenhagen Chapter<br />Vesterbrogade 26<br />København V, Danmark 1620<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Vesterbrogade+26,København V,Danmark,1620</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/1620</div><br /><br /><div><p>Silicon Vikings Copenhagen and Republikken would like to invite you to our 9th&nbsp\;<strong>Startup Night!</strong>&nbsp\;Usually on the first Thursday of every month, we invite one hot Danish startup to answer the four questions:<br />- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Who are you and your company?<br />- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What is the status and the plan?<br />- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What have been the biggest bumps on the road?<br />- &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; What is it like to be an entrepreneur in Denmark?<br />+ we allow their creativity to run wild by allowing them one topic of their choice!<br /><br />This time around on <em>Monday</em>&nbsp\;10th June, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/heini">Heini Zachariassen</a>, co-founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.vivino.com/">Vivino</a>&nbsp\;will take the stage.</p>
<p>Vivino is the company behind the iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows 7 app by same name, that identifies and catalogues wine. The app uses image recognition to match the label against its database of 450.000 wines and retrieves the available data. Furthermore, it is possible to like the wine and save it in your wine library and read other people's reviews about the wine. The company&nbsp\;was founded in 2009 and its app has already reached one million users. Recently, the company has decided to open an office in San Francisco - perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Napa Valley.&nbsp\;</p>
<p><span>In the past, Vivino has received $1 million in Series A financing from Creandum, seed funding from SEED Capital and Skype co-founder Janus Friis.</span></p>
<p>Heini Zachariassen consideres himself to be an "operating entrepreneur". He has a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, and has previously worked as Chief Technology Office for Virus112 A/S, CEO and COO for BullGuard Ltd. before founding Vivino.&nbsp\;</p>
<p>Come join us at this casual after-work event in the lovely and inspiring atmosphere at Republikken, and grab a drink from the bar while enjoying the talk and networking that follows.</p>
<p><strong>Program</strong><br />18:00 Welcome, networking and drinks<br />18:30 Vivino by Heini Zachariassen<br />19:30 Networking and drinks<br />&nbsp\;<br /><strong>Event location:</strong><br />Republikken<br />Vesterbrogade 26<br />1620 K&oslash\;benhavn V</p>
<p>Event is free but sign-up is mandatory:&nbsp\;<a href="http://startupnightcph9.eventbrite.com" target="_blank">http://startupnightcph9.eventbrite.com</a></p>
<p>The events twitter hashtag is #StartupNight! Remember to checkout Republikkens cool work environment, cafe, lab and conference room: http://www.republikken.net!</p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/250/\n\nEvent Title: From Concept to Company\nStart Date / Time: Jun 17, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific\nLocation: \nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=+120+Constitution+Dr,Menlo Park,CA\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/\n\n&nbsp\;
\nApril 11, 2013 | 6:00-8:30 PM | 120 Constitution Dr|Menlo Park, CA Event Sponsor: Carr &amp\; Ferrell LLP Register now!
\nSo,  you have an idea for a product. What do you do next? How do you realize  your vision? How do you turn that idea into reality? Are you looking to  leave the security of a big company because you have a great product  idea? Are you a university student or faculty member with an idea for  the next Google?
\nFrom  Concept to Company examines best practices---from people who have done  it before---to take product ideas or core technologies and turn them  into fundable companies with marketable products.
\nThis  interactive workshop will examine the key things that inventors and  entrepreneurs need to do to turn a product idea into a company. A panel  of product marketing managers, early stage attorneys, venture  capitalists and successful entrepreneurs will discuss:
\n
\nDescribing your concept in written form (MRD and PRD process)
\nValidating your idea. Is it technically feasible? Is there a market for it?
\nProtecting your idea. Best practices in IP protection
\nHow to find founding partners
\nWhat kind of company should I create and how do I incorporate?
\nHow do I finance my first six months of operations? Where do I go for longer-term funding?
\n
\nThe  session agenda combines a moderated panel discussion focusing on what  inventors and entrepreneurs need to do to turn product concepts into  full-fledged businesses and an audience Q&amp\;A where attendees will be  invited to pose questions and present product ideas to the panel.
\n 
\nModerator:Ronald Weissman, Chairman, Software SIG, Band of Angels
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\n&nbsp\;
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\nPanelists:
\nRashmi Menon, Startup Advisor and Lecturer, Stanford UniversityLynn Nichols, CEO, Hapax Strategic Naming and IdentityKeith Kline, Senior Counsel, Carr Ferrell
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\nAgenda:
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\nDoors Open: 6 PMProgram: 6:30-8:30 PMHors d&rsquo\;oeuvres and soft drinks included
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\nRegistration:
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\n$45 VC Taskforce Members$55 Affiliate Organization Members$75 General Admission
\nRegister now!
\n(If space is available, door registration is an additional $10)--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: From Concept to Company</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/250/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 17, 2013 18:00 PM US/Pacific</div><br /><br /> 120 Constitution Dr<br />Menlo Park, CA<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+120+Constitution+Dr,Menlo Park,CA</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/</div><br /><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p>April 11, 2013 | 6:00-8:30 PM | 120 Constitution Dr|Menlo Park, CA<br /> Event Sponsor: Carr &amp\; Ferrell LLP<br /> <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=lanze.vct@gmail.com&amp\;job=862765&amp\;ymlink=1373700&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvctaskforce%2Eticketleap%2Ecom%2Fconcept%2Dto%2Dcompany%2F" target="_blank"><em><strong>Register now!</strong></em></a></p>
<div>So,  you have an idea for a product. What do you do next? How do you realize  your vision? How do you turn that idea into reality? Are you looking to  leave the security of a big company because you have a great product  idea? Are you a university student or faculty member with an idea for  the next Google?</div>
<div>From  Concept to Company examines best practices---from people who have done  it before---to take product ideas or core technologies and turn them  into fundable companies with marketable products.</div>
<div><br />This  interactive workshop will examine the key things that inventors and  entrepreneurs need to do to turn a product idea into a company. A panel  of product marketing managers, early stage attorneys, venture  capitalists and successful entrepreneurs will discuss:</div>
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<li>Describing your concept in written form (MRD and PRD process)</li>
<li>Validating your idea. Is it technically feasible? Is there a market for it?</li>
<li>Protecting your idea. Best practices in IP protection</li>
<li>How to find founding partners</li>
<li>What kind of company should I create and how do I incorporate?</li>
<li>How do I finance my first six months of operations? Where do I go for longer-term funding?</li>
</ul>
<div>The  session agenda combines a moderated panel discussion focusing on what  inventors and entrepreneurs need to do to turn product concepts into  full-fledged businesses and an audience Q&amp\;A where attendees will be  invited to pose questions and present product ideas to the panel.</div>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<div><strong><strong>Moderator:</strong>Ronald Weissman, Chairman, Software SIG, <a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=lanze.vct@gmail.com&amp\;job=862765&amp\;ymlink=1373700&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebandangels%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">Band of Angels</a></strong></div>
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<div><strong><strong>Panelists:</strong></strong></div>
<p>Rashmi Menon, Startup Advisor and Lecturer, Stanford University<br />Lynn Nichols, CEO, Hapax Strategic Naming and Identity<br />Keith Kline, Senior Counsel, Carr Ferrell</p>
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<div><strong><strong>Agenda:</strong></strong></div>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Doors Open: 6 PM<br />Program: 6:30-8:30 PM<br />Hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres and soft drinks included</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<div><strong><strong>Registration:</strong></strong></div>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>$45 VC Taskforce Members<br />$55 Affiliate Organization Members<br />$75 General Admission</p>
<div><a href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/link.asp?e=lanze.vct@gmail.com&amp\;job=862765&amp\;ymlink=1373700&amp\;finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvctaskforce%2Eticketleap%2Ecom%2Fconcept%2Dto%2Dcompany%2F" target="_blank"><strong><em>Register now!</em></strong></a></div>
<div>(If space is available, door registration is an additional $10)</div></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://siliconvikings.com/events/294/\n\nEvent Title: Innovative Estonia @ Silicon Valley\nStart Date / Time: Jun 28, 2013 09:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: \nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=440+N.Wolfe+Rd+,Sunnyvale,CA,94085\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94085\n\n&nbsp\;
\n 
\n&nbsp\;Enterprise Estonia Silicon Valley 
\nFriday, June 28, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT)
\n&nbsp\;
\nBuilding the Bridge Between Estonia &amp\; Silicon Valley
\nWhat  is it about Estonia, with an obscure language and unenviable weather  that produces more startups per head of population than any other  country in Europe?
\nPlease join us for this exciting event where you will have an opportunity to learn  what is the Estonian secret sauce that brought us Kazaa and Skype&nbsp\;and  continues to grow the next generation of startups going global.
\nIf  you are an entrepreneur, you will learn if the fledgling tech tiger  Estonia is the best place to start your next start-up or out-source your  development. If you are an investor, you might find the next Skype. You  will see and hear from established players and young hot startups.
\n&nbsp\;
\nConference Agenda
\n9:00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Conference Registration &amp\; Networking
\n9:25am &ndash\; 9:30am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Opening Remarks: Andrus Viirg, Enterprise Estonia Silicon Valley
\n9:30am &ndash\; 10.00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Keynote: Disruptive Innovation &amp\; Entrepreneurship&nbsp\; 
\nSteve Jurvetson, General Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)&nbsp\;
\n10:00am &ndash\; 11:00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Panel: The Skype Phenomenon and e-Estonia
\nPanelists:&nbsp\;
\nToomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia (via Skype link from Tallinn)
\nSteve Jurvetson, General Partner, DFJ
\nTaavet Hinrikus, Employee #1 at Skype, Founder and Executive Chairman, TransferWise
\nScott Miller Strategic Partnerships, Skype USA
\nTaavi Kotka, IT advisor of The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and
\nCommunications
\nModerator: Cyrus Farivar, Senior Business Editor, Ars Technica
\n11:00am &ndash\; 12:00pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Panel: New Breed of Tech Companies from Estonia Going Global
\nPanelists:
\nRavi Belani, Managing Partner, Alchemist Accelerator
\nRain Rannu, CEO, Co-Founder, Fortumo&nbsp\;
\nMike Gault, CEO, Guardtime
\nRainer Sternfeld, CEO, Founder, MarineExplore&nbsp\;
\nUllar Jaaksoo, CEO, Now! Innovations&nbsp\;
\n&nbsp\;Moderator: Richard Allan Horning, Councel, Dentons US LLP
\n12:00pm &ndash\; 12:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Pitch Session of Estonian Tech Companies
\n6 Estonian startups give a 3minute pitch
\nModerator:&nbsp\; &nbsp\;Gina Bauman, VP of Marketing, Institutional Venture Partners
\n12:30pm &ndash\; 1:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Networking Lunch&nbsp\;
\n1:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Conference Adjourns--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><h1>Event Title: Innovative Estonia @ Silicon Valley</h1><div>http://siliconvikings.com/events/294/</div><br /><div>When: Jun 28, 2013 09:00 AM US/Pacific</div><br /><br />440 N.Wolfe Rd <br />Sunnyvale, CA 94085<br /><div>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=440+N.Wolfe+Rd+,Sunnyvale,CA,94085</div><br /><div>Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/94085</div><br /><br /><div><p>&nbsp\;</p>
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<p><span class="summary">&nbsp\;</span><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/org/946556839?s=14320655" target="_blank">Enterprise Estonia Silicon Valley </a></p>
<p>Friday, June 28, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT)</p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong>Building the Bridge Between Estonia &amp\; Silicon Valley</strong></p>
<p>What  is it about Estonia, with an obscure language and unenviable weather  that produces more startups per head of population than any other  country in Europe?</p>
<p>Please join us for this exciting event where you will have an opportunity to learn  what is the Estonian secret sauce that brought us Kazaa and Skype&nbsp\;and  continues to grow the next generation of startups going global.</p>
<p>If  you are an entrepreneur, you will learn if the fledgling tech tiger  Estonia is the best place to start your next start-up or out-source your  development. If you are an investor, you might find the next Skype. You  will see and hear from established players and young hot startups.</p>
<p>&nbsp\;</p>
<p><strong>Conference Agenda</strong></p>
<p><strong>9:00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Conference Registration &amp\; Networking</strong></p>
<p><strong>9:25am &ndash\; 9:30am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Opening Remarks: </strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrusviirg" target="_blank">Andrus Viirg</a>, Enterprise Estonia Silicon Valley</p>
<p><strong>9:30am &ndash\; 10.00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Keynote: Disruptive Innovation &amp\; Entrepreneurship&nbsp\; </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dfj.com/team/teamdetail.php?10148" target="_blank">Steve Jurvetson</a>, General Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)<em>&nbsp\;</em></p>
<p><strong>10:00am &ndash\; 11:00am&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Panel:</strong> T<strong>he Skype Phenomenon and e-Estonia</strong></p>
<p><strong>Panelists</strong>:&nbsp\;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.president.ee/en/president/biography/index.html" target="_blank">Toomas Hendrik Ilves</a>, President of Estonia (via Skype link from Tallinn)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dfj.com/team/teamdetail.php?10148" target="_blank">Steve Jurvetson</a>, General Partner, DFJ</p>
<p><a href="http://transferwise.com/about" target="_blank">Taavet Hinrikus</a>, Employee #1 at Skype, Founder and Executive Chairman, TransferWise</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpaulmiller" target="_blank">Scott Miller</a> Strategic Partnerships, Skype USA</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Taavi-Kotka/1301697796" target="_blank">Taavi Kotka</a>, IT advisor of The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and</p>
<p>Communications</p>
<p><strong>Moderato</strong>r: <a href="http://arstechnica.com/author/cyrus-farivar/" target="_blank">Cyrus Farivar</a>, Senior Business Editor, Ars Technica</p>
<p><strong>11:00am &ndash\; 12:00pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Panel: New Breed of Tech Companies from Estonia Going Global</strong></p>
<p><strong>Panelists</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/">Ravi Belani</a>, Managing Partner, Alchemist Accelerator</p>
<p><a href="http://fortumo.com/team">Rain Rannu</a>, CEO, Co-Founder, Fortumo<em>&nbsp\;</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.guardtime.com/about/our-team/" target="_blank">Mike Gault</a>, CEO, Guardtime</p>
<p><a href="http://marinexplore.org/about/team">Rainer Sternfeld</a>, CEO, Founder, MarineExplore<em>&nbsp\;</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nowinnovations.com/about-us/team">Ullar Jaaksoo</a>, CEO, Now! Innovations<em>&nbsp\;</em></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp\;Moderato</strong>r: <a href="http://www.dentons.com/en/richard-horning" target="_blank">Richard Allan Horning</a>, Councel, Dentons US LLP</p>
<p><strong>12:00pm &ndash\; 12:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Pitch Session of Estonian Tech Companies</strong></p>
<p>6 Estonian startups give a 3minute pitch</p>
<p><strong>Moderator:&nbsp\; </strong><strong>&nbsp\;</strong><a href="http://www.ivp.com/team/operations-team/gina-bauman" target="_blank">Gina Bauman</a>, VP of Marketing, Institutional Venture Partners</p>
<p><strong>12:30pm &ndash\; 1:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Networking Lunch</strong><em>&nbsp\;</em></p>
<p><strong>1:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Conference Adjourns</strong></p></div><div>--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---</div><div>--- Tendenci&reg\; Software by <a href="http://www.schipul.com">schipul.com</a> - The Web Marketing Company ---</div>
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