The EBAN Winter University is an annual event that brings together business angel networks and early-stage fund managers. The 2011 edition will take place in Brussels on October 20-21 and include pre-event workshops on topics like renewable energy investing, intellectual property management, and due diligence processes. Participants can also attend breakout sessions on the latest market trends, case studies, and panels. There will be a shared deals competition for high-quality investment proposals and over 150 networking opportunities, including a high-level dinner. Registration is open through October 15th.

1. Registration Open!
EBAN Annual Winter University, Brussels 20-21 October 2011
Event website: http://www.amiando.com/ebanwu2011
The EBAN Winter University is the annual opportunity for Business Angel Networks and
Early-Stage Fund Managers to increase their knowledge, build their professional
capacity, and network with of the most advanced early-stage market
professionals in Europe.
2011 edition’s highlights
4 Pre Event In-Depth Workshops Organised By the EBAN Institute
1. Investing in early stage renewable energy start-ups - Delivered by NAREC Capital
2. Intellectual property: management for investee companies - Delivered by Gevers
3. Due diligence processes - Delivered by BDO
4. M&A for start-ups and presentation of the Global M&A Survey- Delivered by CMS
1 Session dedicated to peer to peer exchange between business angels
1 Business angel co-investment with funds – Delivered by Be Angels and BAN Vlaanderen
7 Break-Out Sessions discussing Latest Market Trends and Case Studies
1. Online matching platforms: opportunities and limitations
2. Using social media to promote BAN/Seed fund activities
3. The role of business angels in financing turnaround companies / Follow-up investments
4. Case study: using JEREMIE to set up an angel co-investment fund: Lithuania
5. Case study: Halo – Rebooting a BAN and ecosystem
6. Start-up accelerators and virtual incubators: their contribution to financing early stage start-
ups
7. Attracting more women to business angel networks

2. Plenary Sessions and Panels with 3 Exciting Topics
1. Why the Belgian early stage investment ecosystem works
2. Gearing for exits
3. Transparency to promote track record in early stage investing
1 Shared Deals Competition = 8 Great Investment Proposals
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Meet 6 high-quality companies already invested by EBAN members looking for a 2 round of
financing. EBAN’s sponsors will also present 2 more great companies looking for capital.
+150 Networking Opportunities
• 1 High-level Networking Dinner
• 1 Lunch with representatives of the European Investment Fund, the European Investment
Bank and different Directorates of the European Commission.
• Coffee breaks to meet circa 150 business angel network and fund managers, angel
investors, serial entrepreneurs, professionals of SME development, and policy makers
We look forward to meeting you in Brussels!
Practical information
Agenda
• Day 1: Day intensive EBAN Institute workshops and networking dinner at Le Cercle de
Lorraine
• Day 2: full day of plenary and break-out sessions
Registration
• Number of seats will be limited, especially for trainings
• Deadline for registration: October 15
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Shared Deals
• Company registration for the Shared Deals Competition is currently open at for EBAN
members at: http://www.eban.org/shared-deals
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Venue for the trainings (October 20 ) and the workshop (October 21 )
ING Marnix Building
Avenue Marnix 24
1000 Brussles – Beligum
More information
EBAN Secretariat
54 Rue Vautier
1050 Brussels – Belgium
info@eban.org
http://www.amiando.com/ebanwu2011