9 a.m.- 2 p.m. |
Investor-Only Golf Tournament
Pinehurst No. 4
(Resort shuttles available for transportation to golf course)
Shotgun start at 9 a.m.
Driving range opens at 7 a.m.
(space limited - register to attend) |
9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Presenters’ Workshop (by invitation only)
Valuation Understanding the Key Elements of an Elusive Concept
South Room (The Carolina Hotel)
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10 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Angel Investor Retreat (by invitation only)
North Room (The Carolina Hotel)
NOTE: Pre-registration required. Space limited to active, accredited angel investors only. More info.
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1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. | Registration
Grand Ballroom Foyer (The Carolina Hotel)
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1 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. | Sponsor & Presenting Company Exhibits
Exhibit Center (The Carolina Hotel, lower-level)
Wireless access available in Exhibit Center.
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2:30 p.m.- 2:35 p.m. | Opening Remarks
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
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2:30 p.m.- 4:25 p.m. |
Early Stage Company Presentations
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
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2:35 p.m.
2:46 p.m.
2:57 p.m.
3:08 p.m.
3:19 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:41 p.m.
3:52 p.m.
4:03 p.m.
4:14 p.m.
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Endacea, Inc.
CivaTech Corporation
Salzburg Therapeutics
Liquidia Technologies
HexaTech, Inc.
Navigational Sciences, Inc.
Refense Technologies
Instancy, Inc.
Triad Semiconductor, Inc.
WiMAX Systems
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4:25 p.m.- 5:25 p.m. | Featured Panel Discussion:
Success Stories From Out-of-Area Investors: Financing Research Triangle Companies
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
The most active out-of-state venture funds will discuss the success they have experienced investing in the Research Triangle region over the last 15 years. The panel will discuss strategies for sourcing deals and share their experiences working with North Carolina companies. Speakers will discuss changes in the local entrepreneurial community over the last decade and a half as well as their perspective on the key strengths and issues in working with Research Triangle start-ups.
Moderator:
Panelists:
- Brenda Gavin, Managing Partner, Quaker BioVentures
- Terry McGuire, Co-founder and Managing General Partner, Polaris Venture Partners
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5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour Social: Meet the Presenting Companies & Sponsors
Exhibit Center (The Carolina Hotel, lower-level) |
6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. | Gala Reception
Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse
(Resort Shuttles available for transportation to and from Clubhouse)
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Wednesday, April 27 |
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8 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Breakfast will be available in the Exhibit Center on the lower level
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8 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Sponsor & Presenting Company Exhibits
Exhibit Center (The Carolina Hotel, lower-level)
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8:45 a.m.- 8:50 a.m. | Opening Remarks
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
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8:50 a.m.- 9:25 a.m. | Showcase Company Presentations
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
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8:50 a.m.
9:01 a.m.
9:12 a.m.
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Biolex, Inc.
LVL 7 Systems, Inc.
Motricity
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9:25 a.m.-10:25 p.m. | Featured Speaker:
Robert L. Johnson
Founder and CEO, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Owner, NBA Charlotte Bobcats
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel)
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10:25 a.m.-11 a.m. | Break
Visit Presenting Company and Sponsor Exhibits
Exhibit Center (The Carolina Hotel, lower-level)
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11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Company Presentations
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Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Cardinal Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel) |
11 a.m.
11:11 a.m.
11:22 a.m.
11:33 a.m.
11:44 a.m.
11:55 a.m.
12:06 p.m.
12:17 p.m.
12:28 p.m.
12:39 p.m.
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Affinergy
Oriel
Amphora Discovery Corp.
Merrion Pharmaceuticals
StemCo Biomedicals
Gentris Corporation
Respirics, Inc.
Qualyst, Inc.
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc.
(Early Stage)
Mardil, Inc.
(Early Stage)
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Information, Telecom and Internet Technology
Grand Ballroom (The Carolina Hotel) |
11 a.m.
11:11 a.m.
11:22 a.m.
11:33 a.m.
11:44 a.m.
11:55 a.m.
12:06 p.m.
12:17 p.m.
12:28 p.m.
12:39 p.m.
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TapRoot Systems, Inc.
Inlet Technologies
Mi-Co
Integrian, Inc.
Arsenal Digital Solutions
Covelight Systems, Inc.
TelecommUSA
Stonewall Networks, Inc.
Zenph Studios (Early Stage)
TxFS (Early Stage)
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1 p.m.-2 p.m. | Networking Lunch
Exhibit Center (The Carolina Hotel, lower-level)
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