MSC Malaysia Innotech/NEF NetBash @ PDC (25-26mar2009)

Invitation to join The MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad – Penang 09 jointly organized with New Entrepreneur Forum (NEF). Sharing Ideas and making the Malaysian Business Ecosystem just that much more interesting.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad – Penang 09. Jointly organized between the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the New Entrepreneur Forum (NEF), the purpose of this joint event is to equip new start-ups, business decision makers, and implementers with a wide range of skills and new ideas on adoption of Web 2.0 technologies as well as training on best practices in approaching further funding for ones business. This exclusive event is by invitation only. Entry is free to all invited participants* *limited to the first 100 registered guest

The event is divided into 2 main components (one day each) The first day – Netbash consists of activities such as hands-on-training for emerging Web 2.0 tools. Learn how to use twitter as a powerful marketing tool, facebook as a communication hub and save time through collaborate tools such as Google docs and etc. Come hone your skills and get a fresh look at using these everyday tools to put a new spin on how you communicate with the world and how the world communicates back. To further drive the message that web 2.0 isn’t just some gimmicky catch phrase there will be a presentation by businesses that have already adopted these practice into their fold and are enjoying the benefits. At the helm of these business are Technopreneurs, such as Devan Singaram On the second day – MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad participants will get a chance to explore the intricacies of pitching their business. Find out how to condense your whole business pitch in 55 seconds and then get a chance to try your new found “Elevator Pitch” on our team of seasoned experts (CEO’s of various multinational companies) take the opportunity to network and get a stronger command of your pitching skills. Stand a chance to pitch your business to Venture Capitalist’s (CV’s) by uploading your “Video Pitch” on our website , top 8 stand-out pitches selected will be given the opportunity to have a session with our panel of VC’s for the possibility of seeking further funding. MDeC will be conducting a Pitching Workshop on the 11th of March 2009 at the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), More details below.

Event Details Date 25th March 09- Netbash 26th March 09- MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad Venue: Penang Development Corporation (PDC) No. 1, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru Time: 8:30am -5:30pm(both days) RSVP: Before 18th March. (on website, confirmation will be sent by 20th March) Dress Code: Business Casual.

Organizer Contact Details New Entrepreneur Forum (NEF) InnoTech Pitching Training Contact Person: Razlan Mustapha Fariha Yusoff Email: razlan@ideashare.my fariha@mdec.com.my Direct Line: +603 2087 0211 +603-8313 8015

Who should attend? Technopreneurs, MSC-Malaysia Status Companies, Students, CEOs, CTOs, and Product Developers How to participate? Logon to Find out more and Registerth March, and for those that are interested in sitting in for the Pitching Workshops please contact Fariha and follow the instructions to register. Make sure to complete your registration by 18 to book a place before the 6th of March.

MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad Agenda – Day 1 Netbash (knowledge based programs) Time Activity 08:30-09:30 Registration, Networking 09:30-09:35 Opening Video 09:35-10:35 Speech 1 – Devan Singaram Co-Founder (Elevyn.com) 10:35-12:35 Speech 2 – TBA 12:35-01:35 Lunch 01:35-03:35 Try-angle session Where you get to “TRY” out the 3 facets of web 2.0 together with our group of trained facilitators. Covering the following technologies Twitter | Blogger | Facebook | Google Docs 04:45-05:30 Closing Address Agenda – day 2 MSC Malaysia InnoTech: Ideas Launchpad Time Track 1 Track 2 08:30-09:30 Registration, Networking 09:30-09:35 Opening Remarks 09:35-01:30 Pitching session Followed by Q&A Elevator pitch training & Speaker Corner (everyone gets to present) 01:30-02:30 Lunch 02:30 -02:45 Second round pitch (Private session) Elevator pitches with CEO 04:45-05:30 Innotech Pitch awards 05:30 Closing Address

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