Join us 20-21 May in Zagreb, Croatia for the largest Meetup of Entrepreneurs from Central & Eastern Europe anywhere this year!
This summer, Croatia will become the 28th member state of the European Union. It is already one of the most interesting countries for foreign direct investment in the region.
CEED will bring together over 200 growth-oriented entrepreneurs from Central and Eastern Europe to learn, collaborate, and network in a fund and dynamic environment. At this year’s conference, regional and international entrepreneurs and investors will share their views and experiences on:
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Competing in developed markets
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Finding the niches for small companies
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Opportunities in Croatia and the region
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Partnering to accelerate growth
You will also have the opportunity to pitch your business and get feedback from an audience of entrepreneurs and international investors.
The conference will offer many networking opportunities for building new business relationships.
Special Guest Speakers include:
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Bob Rosenschein, Israel
Bob Rosenschein is an American internet entrepreneur living and working in Israel. He is the founder and was CEO and chairman of Answers.com, a top-20 U.S. website, until May 2011, when it was bought by Summit Partner’s AFCV Holdings for $127 million. (@BobR)
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Jim Connor, USA
Jim Connor has been involved in software applications addressing the capital markets for the past 20 years in multiple roles. He has been a CEO, CFO, Treasurer and angel investor. Jim serves as a Board Director and Treasurer of the Sand Hill Angels, is a Board Director of Liftopia, First Focus Learning Systems, Tabtor, Inc. and the Angel Capital Association (ACA). (@jconnor_sha)
AGENDA
MONDAY, 20th of May
Welcome to Croatia
19:00 Reception for international participants & invited guests
TUESDAY, 21st of May
CEED Regional Conference: Getting over the Top
09:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Welcome and getting to know each other
10:30 – 11:30 Getting over the Top with Bob Rosenachein
11:30 – 12:00 Networking cafe
12:00 – 13:00 Getting over the Top with Jim Connor
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Parallel sessions:
- Pitch your business & get feedback from international investors
- Doing Business in the Region
16:00 Networking goodbye cocktail
LOGISTICS
Venue
The CEED regional conference 2013 will take place at the Westin Hotel & Resorts, located in the very heart of Zagreb, situated in a leafy green area adjacent to the Mimara Museum and world famous National Theater and Opera House, and is within easy walking distance to the main square.
Westin Hotel & Resorts, St. Izidora Kršnjavoga 1 · Zagreb 10000 · Croatia
Phone: (385) (1) 489 2000
Accomodation
All international attendees are responsible for making for their own hotel reservations.
Due to the high conference season in Zagreb, it is highly recommended that attendees make reservations as soon as possible.
We have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels:
Westin Hotel & Resorts
(rooms are reserved until April 30)
Price for single room (including breakfast and VAT): 70 EUR/night.
Please fill out the Reservation Form and send it to the hotel via e-mail or fax.
Hotel Dubrovnik
(rooms are reserved until April 30; located at the main square)
Price for single room (including breakfast and VAT): 70 EUR/night.
Please fill out the Reservation Form and send it to the hotel via e-mail or fax.
Hotel Palace
(rooms are reserved until April 30; located 5 min from the main square)
Price for single room (including breakfast and VAT): 70 EUR/night.
Please fill out the Reservation Form and send it to the hotel via e-mail or fax.
Other recommended surrounding hotels (5-10 minutes ride by tram from the venue)
http://www.hotel-fourpointspanorama.com/
Conference fee
Members of CEED network: no fee for participation.
Non-members of CEED network: please contact us at entrepreneurship@ceed-global.org
