German Cities of Excellence

German Cities of Excellence is an unique joint initiative between the Economic Development Corporations of Germany’s largest cities. The German cities involved are Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Essen, Frankfurt am Main and Munich. The purpose of the German Cities of Excellence initiative is to promote Germany and its major metropolitan areas as the most innovative business and technology clusters in Europe. The initiative started in 2001 under the label "German Cities of Excellence".

Against the promising background the events of the German Cities of Excellence tour will offer perspectives on the latest developments in the German IT-market and present opportunities in Germany’s high-tech business including R&D and share the experiences of German and foreign firms which are doing business in Germany. The joint initiative and their partner companies provide a roadmap for North American companies wishing to export, form business partnerships and invest in Germany. In addition, the events will provide networking and practical advice on growing market share, setting up a business and achieving success in the German business environment. Senior management from German and North American companies in the IT-sector that already have invested in the regions form part of the "German Cities" delegation.

German Cities of Excellence – now in its seventh year in North America – has become an annual tradition and will 2008 journey into two dynamic North American business hubs at the west coast: Vancouver, Canada and San Francisco/Palo Alto, California.

Who should attend this FREE breakfast networking seminar:

CEO's/Presidents
Managing Directors
Sales and Marketing Directors
Export Directors
Chief Technology Officer/CTO's
Chief Information Officer/CIO's
CFO's
Investment Directors
Legal, Financial and Consulting Advisors
Goverment and Economic Development Specialists

Welcome and Introductory Remarks - Mr. Pascal Spothelfer, President and CEO, BCTIA

Strategies for Success in the German IT Market - Mr. Norbert Quinkert, Former Chairman - Motorola Germany GmbH and Vice Chairman American Chamber of Commerce, Germany

The German IT market - An Overview of Market - Opportunities and Legal Issues - Mr. Sven-Erik Heun, Partner - Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Frankfurt Office)

Latest Trends and Opportunities in the German New Media Sector - Dr. Michael Klein, Director - Institute for New Media Germany

Linking R&D to the Market - Transforming Ideas into Innovative High-Tech Products - Mr. Michael Witte, Manager Business Development - Fraunhofer-Institute for Telecommunications

When:: 2008-09-23 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Host Company:: BCTIA
More Info:: http://www.germancitiesofexcellence.com
iCal:: German Cities of Excellence iCal file

Company:: BCTIA
Website:: http://www.bctia.org
Location:: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The BC Technology Industry Association is an industry-funded organization promoting the growth of British Columbia's knowledge economy. With a membership of over 2,700 companies, employing more than 60,000 workers in business of all sizes and sectors, the BCTIA is the largest tech association in the province. The BCTIA delivers programs and services that assist in the growth and success of its members, as well as... more