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CIO Discussion Evening in Partnership with BusinessWeek

18 May 2005, London

BusinessWeek Events and the European Technology Forum are joint hosts of a pan-European series of CIO Discussion Evenings, which brings together a senior audience of Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, IT Directors and Chief Financial Officers for an evening of discussion and debate. Now in its third year, the event is firmly established in the IT decision maker's calendar.

Speakers include:
Brian Jones, CIO, Allied Domecq
Chris Coupland, CIO, BAE Systems
Ian Watmore, Head of eGovernment Unit, Cabinet Office
Martin Taylor, CIO, Cable & Wireless
Humza Malik, CIO, National Grid Transco
Andrew Morlet, Partner, Accenture
Moderator: Guy Collins, Main Anchor, Bloomberg Television

To apply for a place or for further details please e-mail: lucy.holliday@euro-techforum.com


European Tech Investment Forum - 13th edition, 23 May 2005, The Cumberland, London

European Tech Investment Forum

Looking for business opportunities and partners to grow your business? Be part of the interaction between selected groups of 40 fast growing tech companies, over 80 active VCs , corporate investors and intermediaries. The one day, highly interactive programme (www.e-unlimited.com/etif/programme) gives you easy access to 250+ international key contacts through panel discussions, company presentations and pre-scheduled one2one sessions.

As supporters of this conference, Ariadne Capital's network is entitled to a 20% discount on the registration fee! Register now and don't forget to enter the promotion code ARC to benefit from this special rate.

For more information and registration: http://www.e-unlimited.com/etif


3rd INSEAD Private Equity Conference, 26 - 27 May, Fontainebleau, France

The annual INSEAD Private Equity Conference is Europe's largest MBA student-organized private equity and venture capital event. It will again feature high-profile keynote speakers and insightful debates on various geographical and special interest panels, as well as outlooks on the most important trends moving the private equity and venture capital industries. The conference offers excellent networking opportunities in a campus atmosphere.

For more information: http://www.insead.edu/clubs/ipec/annualconf.cfm


Wireless Broadband Access Forum, Vienna, 14-15 June, 2005

Opening new revenue streams and achieving effective differentiation on the migration path for mobile wireless broadband Services.

The Broadband Wireless Access Forum will offers a unique opportunity to draw immediately transferable lessons from the key early adopters and thought leaders in this space. Our panel of strategists will be drawn from a diverse range of communications businesses - from European incumbents, MNOs, Wireless ISPs and niche specialist building a business around the capabilities of wireless broadband. The focus throughout will be on the calculation of sustainable and profitable business models. Delegates can expect to gain immediate competitive advantage from access to these powerful insights and uniquely interactive discussions.

For information and registration: http://www.osneymedia.co.uk


CEE Telecoms Strategy Forum, 20 - 21 June 2005, Prague

Most Central Eastern European telecommunications services markets are now almost fully liberalised.This has resulted in a vastly expanded number of service providers and a growing range of communications products becoming available in the region.
There remains rich growth potential for any player equipped to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving market conditions.The CEE Telecoms Strategy Forum has been carefully designed to provide the high-value insights and key market intelligence required for any dynamic telecoms operator working to adapt to this fast-changing environment. Participants can expect to meet many of the region 's key influencers and thought leaders.

For more information and registration: http://www.osneymedia.co.uk


Remote Gaming Forum: 28th & 29th June, 2005 London

Remote Gaming Forum

Ariadne Capital co-sponsors the Remote Gaming Forum, 28th & 29th June in London, to discuss and debate how to optimise customer retention and build customer service, the effects the UK Gambling Bill will have on business, how to become an attractive acquisition target and the potential of mobile and iTV gambling. Meet the key industry players to discuss the latest games, the most exciting gaming platforms, and the leading business strategies.

For information and registration: http://www.osneymedia.co.uk


AO 2005 Innovation Summit at Stanford 19 -21 July, Palo Alto, California

The thought leadership event that showcases the Top 100 private company awards is home to the industries cutting edge executives, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, top VCs, I-Bankers, top press and the most disruptive bloggers.

For more information: http://www.alwayson-network.com/events/index.php





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