venture08 Conference

Registration

Registration Rates

Non-Investor Attendees

Through 2/28 2/29 - 4/11 On Site*
CED Members $550 $650 $750
Non-Members $700 $800 $900
Additional Company Reps $475 $575 $675
* On a space available basis. Please contact CED Registration to determine if there is space available at 919.549.7500 x114 or email registration@cednc.org.

Investor Attendees

Member Non-Member
Venture 2008 only. $500 $600
Venture 2008 AND the Investor-Only Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (6-9 p.m.). $575 $675
Venture 2008 AND Investor-Only Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 17 (8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.). ALSO includes participation in the Investor-Only Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (6-9 p.m.). $700 $800

Angel Investor Retreat
Accredited angel investors or active early-stage investors may attend the Angel Investor Retreat on Thursday, April 17, 2008 (8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.). This event is held at the same time as the Investor-Only Golf Tournament. There is no additional cost to attend the Angel Investor Retreat.

Start-Up Speed Dating
Qualified investors may participate in Start-Up Speed Dating on April 17, 2008 (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Start-Up Speed Dating includes individual 3-5 minute elevator pitches and Q&A sessions between investors and start- up companies. There is no additional cost to attend Start-Up Speed Dating.

To qualify as an INVESTOR, you must fall into one of the below categories:

  • Venture Capitalist
  • Angel Investor
  • Corporate Strategic Investor
  • Fund of Funds Investor
  • Institutional Investor
  • Investment Banker
  • Qualified Individual Investor

To Register for Venture 2008

  • All registrations must be accompanied by payment.
  • Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008.
  • Due to facility capacity, space is limited; early registration is encouraged.
  • Fax: Credit card orders may be faxed. Complete the correct printable form (investor registration form or general attendee registration form) and fax to 919.549.7405.
  • Mail: Checks made payable to CED or credit card orders may be mailed. Complete the correct printable form (investor registration form or general attendee registration form) and mail with payment to:
        CED
        P.O. Box 13353
        RTP, NC 27709
  • Secure Online: Click on the relevant registration button at the upper right of this page.

Cancellation/Registration Policy

  • Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008.
  • Cancellations received by February 28, 2008 are refundable less a $50 administrative fee.
  • Cancellations received between February 29, 2008 and and April 11, 2008 are refundable less 50% of the price at the time of registration.
  • Cancellations received after April 11, 2008 are non-refundable.
  • No-shows will be charged full conference fees. However, all registrations are transferable to another representative of your company at on-site registration.
  • Confirmations will be sent prior to event date.

Co-Chairs

Linda Markus Daniels
Ward and Smith P.A.
Eric Linsley
Pappas Ventures

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What Members are Saying

"CED is very useful in helping network and gather people. For early entrepreneurs, CED is one of the best resources for getting things done." -Dr. John Ryals, CEO, Metabolon (also founder and former CEO of Paradigm Genetics)