The signs show that this decade could belong to European venture capitalists. But the jury is still out on whether the industry will seize the moment and make the most of the available entrepreneurial talent, the strong corporate investor appetite and the opportunities presented by central and eastern Europe.

This is where EVCA and its newly designed Venture Capital Forum comes in. Replacing the previous Technology Investment Conference, the Forum is the place to be for Life Sciences and ICT venture capitalists to discuss and assess the venture capital industry at large.

The 2006 Forum tackled the major issues of the moment which included exploring AIM and its implications for venture capital and looking at how government incentives can best be used to the advantage of the industry.

Underlining our commitment to addressing the needs of our venture capital members, the Forum also explored the arguments in favour of the Life Sciences and ICT business models looking at their different approaches to fund management, cross-border syndication and new sectors for venture investment.

To stimulate discussion and the flow of ideas, EVCA arranged a number of networking and discussion opportunities in more informal settings where you could share your thoughts on the venture environment over a drink with your peers.


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