ADVANCE 2011 – Cologne, Germany

Cologne, Germany – September 19 & 20, 2011

Advance Conference – International Web and StartUp Conference in Cologne, Germany

Steven Masur will lend his expertise on web technologies, businesses & financing to two panels:

1. “Digital champions 2015: Silicon Valley vs. Europe vs. Asia”
2. “Who’ll boost my business? Meet global startup catalyzers”

1. “Digital champions 2015: Silicon Valley vs. Europe vs. Asia”

DATE: Monday, September 19, 11:45 – 12:30 am
LOCATION: Within the track THINK BEYOND in the Trinity Church

ABSTRACT:
Speaking of predominance in digital business, the US and Europe are regarded as the two relevant contestants, neglecting the fact that there is a massively growing Asian web economy. Are we overseeing a shift of power? Should Europe unite its thriving startup hot spots into an extensive Valley network of its own? Which regions will be home base of most digital champions in 2015? Enlightening insights on the long-term evolution of the global digital universe.

Speaker:
Jens Hilgers
Steven Masur
Niko Waesche
Dr. Rouven Westphal

MODERATION: Roxanne Varza

2. “Who’ll boost my business? Meet global startup catalyzers”

DATE: Tuesday, 20 September, 4.15-5.20pm:
LOCATION: In the Trinity Church within the track “Think beyond”

ABSTRACT: Accelerators, incubators, clusters and launch pads: As the demand for timely startup support rises worldwide, new catalyzers offer a set of backing, boosting and nurturing programs, while traditional structures readjust towards a new type of founder needs. Assembling a selection of Europe´s and US´ finest, the audience will see relevant institutions from Europe and USA pitching their offers, their most recent activities, funding programs and innovative infrastructures.

1. Lars Hinrichs (HACKFWD)
2. Stefan Pfanmoeller (Venture Stars)
3. Bishara Fadi (blackbox)
4. Franz Glatz (b-neun)
5. Eoghan Jennings (Startupbootcamp)
6. Philipp Moehring (Seedcamp)
7. Christoph Räthke (The Founder Institute)
8. Regina Reulbach (NDRC)
9. Maurizio Rossi (H-Farm)
10. Elizabeth (TechHub)
11. Lennart Walldén (Innovatum)
12. Sarik Weber (Hanse Ventures)
13. Alice Zagury (Le Camping)

Moderation: Steven Masur (MasurLaw)