The AeA Venture Forum acted as a vehicle for 20 promising companies with revenues between $2 and $25 million to access key investment professionals in one location. Over 160 attendees gathered to take advantage of the workshops and networking opportunities.

The program began on March 13th with the Technology Industry Golf Event held at the beautiful Oconee Course at Reynolds Plantation. The Venture Forum opened with a welcome reception that evening. On March 14th, attendees met face-to-face with executives representing companies seeking capital and the key investment professionals during the informative workshops and presentations from the companies seeking capital.

Keynote Speakers included:

• Jeff Hoffman, Managing Partner, Smith-Hoffman Capital
• Robert P. May, CEO, Calpine Corporation
• Thomas E. Noonan, General Manager, IBM Internet Security Systems

Who attended?

• Venture Capitalists
• Investment Bankers
• Corporate Investors
• Private Investors
• Angel Investors
• Technology Entrepreneurs
• Senior Executives from Technology Companies

AeA Golf Event - March 13

Golf Event:
Located on the beautiful Oconee Course at Reynolds Plantation, the golf event was a four person scramble/Captain's Choice.  Fee included golf cart, range balls, box lunch and networking award reception that evening.

• AeA Member - $195 per person
• Non-Member - $225 per person
• Investors - $195 per person

AeA Venture Forum - March 14

Investors:
Who attended:
 - Venture Capitalists
 - Investment Bankers
 - Corporate Investors
 - Private Investors
 - Private Equity Investors

Investor Fee
Fee included admittance to the conference, onsite materials, workshops, scheduled meals and receptions.

• $349 per person

Non-Presenting Companies:
Who attended:
Executives from technology companies who were not interested in presenting but wanted to take advantage of the educational seminars and guest speakers. 

Non-Presenting Company Fees
Fee included admittance to the Venture Forum portion of the conference, onsite materials, scheduled meals and receptions.

• AeA Member Company - $395 per person
• Non-Member Company - $495 per person

Presenting Companies:
Who attended:
Executives from 20 promising companies with revenues between $2 and $25 million.

Presenting Company Fees
Fee included general session presentation, exhibit table, onsite materials, workshops, scheduled meals and receptions.

• AeA Member Company - $495 (Includes 1 Executive) 
• Non-Member Company - $795 (Includes 1 Executive) 
• Additional Registrants - $149 per person