Forthcoming Events…

Event: 3G Mobile World Forum
Date: 13-16 January
Location: Tokyo

URL: http://www.3gmobileforum.com 

Following two groundbreaking years, the 3GMobile World Forum will return in 2004 in its essential role as a neutral industry wide platform, demonstrating the latest 3G technologies and high-value services.

The 3GMobile World Forum, since its conception, has had a very clear goal: to facilitate and unify the concentrated efforts of leading industry innovators and experts. To provide a meeting place for the world's leading 3G pioneers, strategists, futurists, venture capitalists and regulatory bodies, to address the huge commercial service and economic opportunity presented by 3G technology and debate the fundamental challenge of reconfiguration in the value chain.

Julie Meyer, Ariadne Capital CEO, will be keynoting at this conference.

Event: Mobile Device Evolution: How to make mobile data a mass market
Date: w/c 2 February
Location: London

URL: http://www.euro-techforum.com

The second in a series of ETF discussions hosted with BlackBerry brings together leading mobile device manufacturers and operators, with the all important focus being on 'the customer'. The key issue addressed will be 'How to make mobile data a mass market'. For more information, email: fergus@euro-techforum.com

Event: 6th Annual CFO European Summit
Date: 12-13 February
Location: London

URL: http://www.economistconferences.com

Despite the euro zone's bouts of recession and dismal growth rates, there's now widespread agreement in European business circles that economic recovery is not far away. How can CFOs prepare themselves and their finance teams?

To help you find the answer, Economist Conferences and CFO Europe are pleased to invite you to the the sixth annual CFO European Summit. This year, the Summit's theme - "Return to profitable growth" - will allow delegates and other high-calibre line-up of speakers to explore the crucial factors that will drive performance forward in 2004 and beyond.

Event: ISP Forum - Broadband Service Provider Wholesale and Retail Business Strategies
Date: 16-19 February
Location: London

URL: http://www.iir-conferences.com 

The ISP Forum is a 'must attend' event for senior managers and strategists involved in all parts of the Telco and service provider market as well as for software, hardware and content providers servicing this market. The agenda is full of top level speakers including CEO, Openworld, EVP Business Development & Planning, T-Com and Vice President, Broadband, and AOL (UK).

Event: 3GSM World Congress
Date: 23-26 February
Location: Cannes

URL: http://www.3gsmworldcongress.com 

With 26,000 attendees from 154 countries in 2003, no other event presents such a chance to hear directly from a host of CEOs, to hear from leading international operators about the needs of their customers, and from the leaders in the vendor and supplier community about how they plan to help operators meet these demands. The GSMA is delighted to announce an all-new 3GSM Congress conference programme for 2004, bringing together world-leading industry keynotes and a comprehensive agenda spanning a broad spectrum of critical business, public policy and technology issues that are impacting the industry today.

For the first time ever, the GSMA will hold its Leadership Summit in Cannes, just prior to the 2004 World Congress. The Summit brings together the global operator community at CEO level in a single strategic forum. This will set the agenda for the year to follow and you can expect to hear clear, tangible output from this throughout the days of the Congress.

In addition, our GSMA awards programme continues to attract ‘Best in Class’ companies, products and initiatives vying for recognition at the industry’s showcase event. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to participate.

Event: Super Return
Date: 24-27 February
Location: Munich

URL: http://www.icbi-uk.com/superreturn

SuperReturn is Europe's number one Private Equity and Venture Capital event, focusing on world-class strategies for creating value, maximising returns, ensuring successful fundraising and optimising exits across all stages of investment. It boasts an unparalleled pedigree with regard to quality of programme, and to seniority of both speakers, and attendees.

Event: The UK Technology Partnering & Investment Forum
Date: 1-2 March 2004
Location: London

URL: http://www.euro-techforum.com

With a proven track record over the past 5 years, the UK Technology Partnering & Investment Forum has featured such successful technology firms as: ARC Cores; Argonaut Software; Axon Plc; Celoxica; Clearswift; Content Technologies; Eqos Systems; iOra; Ives Development; Mediasurface; ncipher; Orchestream; Paragon Software; Rubus; Ubiquity Software and whereonearth.com. At least 65% of the firms have raised initial or further funding rounds, and 105 of the 200+ companies who have presented in the last 5 years have made a trade sale or floated.

It takes more than just money to build successful companies - you need insight, experience, the right people and the right connections. The private, and small-cap public, technology companies that present have been selected by our Advisory Board to reflect some of the UK's most innovative product & services firms. Each company presents a 15 minute snapshot of it's product/service and is seeking either strategic partnerships or additional funding.

If you would like the opportunity to present your company but have not received an official invitation from our Advisory Board, please e-mail Fergus McLardy at fergus@euro-techforum.com or call him on 020 7903 6951 to request an application form.

Also see separate article for more details.

Event: FT New Media & Broadcasting Conference
Date: 2-3 March
Location: London

URL: http://www.ftconferences.com 

Business models for personalised platforms, new and innovative broadband applications, the revival of the dotcom industry and digital piracy dilemmas will top the agenda at the FT New Media and Broadcasting Conference 2004.

We are looking forward to an insightful and thought provoking discussion about personalised media and its ability to both deliver target audience and generate revenue streams, sessions on the emerging value chain in the age of personalisation; and demonstrations of new broadband and wireless services which are expanding the value proposition of these media.

Event: The 6th Cambridge Enterprise Conference (CEC6)
Date: 24-26 March 2004
Location: Cambridge

URL: http://www.cambridgeenterprise.co.uk 

The 6th Cambridge Enterprise Conference (CEC6) will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate venturers, academics, professionals and policy makers from all corners of the globe, to contribute to and learn from the latest thinking on the vital topic of enterprise.

The conference features a combination of keynote presentations, plenary sessions and Master Classes. The conference opens early evening on 24 March 2004, with a welcome dinner and reception, together with a keynote address from Ram Gidoomal, Chairman of Winning Communications Partnership. The conference continues on 25 and 26 March, with the Deal Day technology exhibition running in parallel on 26 March. With over 25 speakers, each themed session provides a variety of viewpoints from experts around the world. The sessions cover a variety of aspects of enterprise, including global business perspectives, issues relating to the board and management team, future scenarios in the telecommunications and life sciences markets, and financing.

Also see separate article for more details.

Event: Outsourcing in Telecoms
Date: 29 March – 1 April
Location: London

URL: http://www.iir-conferences.com 

IIR’s fourth annual telecoms outsourcing is the leading outsourcing event aimed exclusively at the telecoms market. The conference will include 3 days focussing on the lessons learnt by both fixed and mobile operators who have exploited outsourcing. Featuring separate days focussing on networks, strategy and customer and business services you can select the right mix of days to suit your needs.

Event: The Telecommunications Executive Network 2004
Date: 21-22 April
Location: London

URL: http://www.gateway10.com 

The global economy is improving and the first tentative words of optimism have been voiced by the telecommunication industry. As a result now, more than ever, the industry is plagued by questions and insecurity. What will happen next? Can we expect another boom followed by a subsequent bust or perhaps a period of long term growth?

Supported by the Telecommunications Executive Network's (TEN) members and community this event will follow the tried and trusted TEN model with the emphasis on people, interactivity and exclusivity. Attended exclusively by C-level Executives, Vice Presidents and Directors and incorporating a carefully balanced mix of keynote presentations, CEO panel debates and guru interviews, this event is the de-facto networking forum for senior level telecommunications professionals and a unique venue in which to evaluate strategy and make informed decisions.

To list your event with us, send details to: events@ariadnecapital.com