The Tech Ventures Conference (TVC) is the annual VC conference organised by Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC), a leading student-run organization at the University of Cambridge with a focus on technology venture capital. Started in 2004, the TVC aims to bring together leading venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs from around the world to share their experiences and to discuss insights on technology investment and entrepreneurship. TVC has been held in London (2004, 2005) and Cambridge (2006). Previous speakers include Robin Saxby, Prof. Hasso Plattner and Sir Alec Broers.
The TVC 2007 will take place in Cambridge on the 5th June, at the University Arms Hotel.
Technology Showcase
The conference includes a technology showcase from some of the most promising local technology start up companies. The showcase will also feature the i-Teams Cambridge (www.cutec.org/iTeams), together with high-tech start-ups and finalists from some of the most recognized business plan competitions in the world.
Panel 1: Funding Early-stage Innovations.
Investing in innovations is both expensive and risky but necessary for industrial and business development. This panel discusses various aspects of funding early-stage innovations such as sources and duration of funding, as well as types of technologies likely to receive funding.
Featured Speakers Include:
- Anne Glover (moderator) – Co-founderof Amadeus Capital Partners
- Christopher Spray – Partner at Atlas Venture
- Saul Klein – Venture Partner at Index Ventures and former VP of globalmarketing at Skype
- Dr. Robert Sansom – Chairman of Cambridge Angels
- Alain-Gabriel Courtines – Investment Director at Intel Capital
- Laurence Garrett – Partner at 3i
Panel 2: Stem Cells: Origin of Profits?
This panel will be separating the hype from real business opportunities. The commercial potential of stem cell technologies will be assessed. Emphasis will be placed on the expected strategy and market for the next decade, rather than very futuristic applications.
Featured speakers include:
- Prof. William Baines (moderator) – CEO of Rufus Scientific
- Dr. Chris Mason – Co-founder and co-organiser of the London Regenerative Medicine Network
- Dr. Gareth Roberts – CEO of NovaThera Ltd.
- Prof. Paul Sharpe – Founder of Odontis
- Dr. Timothy Allsopp – Principle Scientistat Stem Cell Sciences
- Dr. Gareth Williams – Partner at Marks & Clerks
Panel 3: Sustainable Energy: Is Innovation Going Green?
Concerns over carbon emissions are driving global economies towards low carbon options. This panel focuses on the growth potential of sustainable energy companies in this environment.
Featured speakers include:
- Simon Walker (moderator) – Partner atTaylor Wessing
- Dr. Jeremy Tomkinson – CEO of National Non-Food Crop Centre (NNFCC)
- Prof. Henning Sirringhaus – Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Plastic Logic
- Steve Mahon – Founder and CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Engineering
- James Beal – Managing Director of RenewablesEast
- Dr. Clive Weatherby – Chief Executive Officer at Whitfield Solar Ltd.
For more information and to register: www.cutec.org
