Web Mission 2008
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. 19-25 April.
| Group type: | Conference |
| Status: | Active |
| Focus: | VC Funded Startups |
| Organizer: | Non-profit |
| Funding: | Corporate Sponsors |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Travel |
| Location: | San Francisco, CA |
| Website: | http://www.webmission08.com |
ABOUT US
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. The application process is now closed.
"The Web Mission represents an amazing opportunity for the best of entrepreneurial UK talent to visit Silicon Valley, and learn for themselves the differences that make the US a breeding ground for innovation and more importantly successful execution of ideas. With a spark of inspiration the UK has every opportunity to replicate that success on UK soil." - Michael Birch, founder, Bebo
The agenda currently as it currently stands is listed below. We'll continue to update it here as event details are finalised. While we'll try to minimise changes as we appreciate you need to plan your time, some changes may be unavoidable.
Please also see the EVENTS listing - some events require an RSVP and you should use the Events listing to register your attendance for these events (this is not necessary for the majority of events). We will also be distributing a printable agenda to all attendees.
SATURDAY
Travel to US
7pm - drinks at the Clift Hotel. Web Mission party only until 8.30 please, then open invite.
SUNDAY
10am - Peer-to-Peer Valley Entrepreneur/UK Entrepreneur brunch sponsored by BT
Evening: FREE
MONDAY
“The Valley Ecosystem: from corporate to entrepreneur”
8.30am Oracle Tour followed by lunch
14pm Return to hotel - rest of day free
TUESDAY
“Meet the Companies and Meet the VCs” Day @ Silicon Valley
8.30am Coach to Menlo Park
Company Presentations to VCs and Press at Heller Ehrman
Lunch: With VCs and Venture Law Group at Heller Ehrman
3pm - arrive back at hotel, then FREE
6.30pm - coach to Oracle sponsored candlelit dinner
WEDNESDAY
Web 2.0 Expo Day supported by BT, Sun and Etelos, OR 1:1s @ San Francisco
6pm Drinks and Nibbles at Bebo office: hosted by Michael Birch
THURSDAY
“Doing Business in the US” Day @ Heller Ehrman in San Francisco
11am-2pm - Master Class Presentations (including lunch) from:
Accounting Firm
PR Firm
Legal Firms
2pm-5.30pm: Facilities available for 1:1s, provided by Heller Ehrman
6pm: coach to Farewell Cocktails at British Consulate provided by UKTI
9pm: Return to hotel, then final night out (open invite)
FRIDAY
Travel to UK
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Zohaib Khan
British, 22, Co-Founder at Sazell Ltd. Interested in creative marketing and electronic media distribution.
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David Langer
Internet entrepreneur. Co-Founder & CEO, GroupSpaces Ltd. Blogger, davidlanger.co.uk
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Nonprofit Tech
Changing the world is hard enough, why worry if your technology is capable. Nonprofit Tech is a 501(c)3 that supports nonprofit, educational, and public organizations with their technology needs.
I am Dr.eng. Yaseen Al-husban,i iterested solar and wind energy systems in our country Jordan.
Hi guys, I couldn't find a party list for the Web 2.0 Expo, so I created one here: http://en.xihalife.com/b/ju...
Complete with Google Calendar links. Hope to see you in San Francisco!
Thanks to everyone at WebMission for the brilliant opportunity. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it, although Jack Fairhall from Kwiqq will be attending.
All the best!
What is more important? Buying my first Mac or first trip to Silicon Valley? Both would not have happened this soon if it was not for webmission08.
On a more serious note: I have decided to focus on the next www.nwstartup20.co.uk (Manchester - UK) event on:
1st half - the importance of Silicon Valley - Webmission08 + DemoFall - experience of startups
2nd half - investment readiness - panel discussion with VCs and entrepreneurs
This will be held in May 08. Do let me know if anyone wants a speaker slot. Event runs from 6:30/7pm to 9pm and then move to local bar for networking till early hours.
Looking forward to it. UK T&I already providing great support, and the access to WebExpo is a big bonus.