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8th February 2008 - Web Mission 2008

19-25 April 2008, San Francisco

Web Mission 2008 will see 20 UK Web 2.0 companies travel to San Francisco to explore new opportunities for growth with key people in Silicon Valley.

This event will showcase innovative UK web talent, seek meaningful assistance for companies ready for expansion, and provide a platform for those involved to gain valuable media and business exposure.

This event will showcase innovative UK web talent, seek meaningful assistance for companies ready for expansion, and provide a platform for those involved to gain valuable media and business exposure.

WHAT DO I GET?

As well as flights, internal transfers and hotel accommodation, you'll get opportunities to:

+ Facilitated meetings key local investors.
+ Attend Web 2.0 Expo (negotiated reductions available)
+ Meet and mingle with key Silicon Valley movers and shakers relevant to your organisation and growth plans.
+ Discuss your business with leading UK and US journalists
+ Spend quality time with like minded people in the UK web scene
+ Explore how to succeed in the US market with other Brits abroad

More details to follow on application

DO I QUALIFY?

Web Mission 2008 is open to web companies that:

+ Are innovative
+ UK headquartered
+ Have 2 years trading history, or failing that, compelling early-stage fast-track potential
+ Can provide references from key sponsors/industry players
+ Can Demonstrate some commitment to sustainable business practices (eg, positive environmental or social outputs)
+ Are ready to do business in the US OR potentially attractive to US investor


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