As winter settles upon us, it looks as though the are some positive signs of a change in climate for SMEs and Start-Ups. If you're an SME, a Start-Up, or thinking that you should be, this is a must-attend event in which we'll survey what's coming up in 2012 and a great opportunity for investors, companies and the support network to meet and mingle. MobileMonday London and our... [read more]

As winter settles upon us, it looks as though the are some positive signs of a change in climate for SMEs and Start-Ups. If you're an SME, a Start-Up, or thinking that you should be, this is a must-attend event in which we'll survey what's coming up in 2012 and a great opportunity for investors, companies and the support network to meet and mingle. MobileMonday London and our lovely friends over at ICT KTN are co-promoting this event in which John Spindler CEO of Capital Enterprise will introduce us to those trends and lead a panel discussion what what it means to SMEs and Start-Ups.   Among the topics we'll be covering:  The government funded "Coaching for High Growth SMEs"  A preview of the changes to Enterprise Investment Scheme rules that are intended to stimulate investment (these will be announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement on the 29th Nov) Arrival of US Investors in the UK with different investment criteria than our native community of investors The Goldman Sachs and UCL supported "10,000 Small Businesses" accelerator programme as well as the launch of several other new acceleration programmes and accompanying seed funds  Our panel, led by John,  will represent the various parties involved. Confirmed so far: James Mawson - Founder and Editor of Global Corporate VenturingAnthony Clarke - Chair of the British Business Angel AssociationFrederic Lardieg - Vodafone VenturesJames Finn - Telefonica DigitalBen Whitaker - CEO of Masabi We're inviting a range of angel investors, VCs and accelerators to attend and contribute from the floor as well as meet and do business in the networking session that follows. It does seem as though this is a most exciting time for businesses - let's set the scene for a really positive 2012! Agenda: 6.00 pm Doors open 6.30 pm Welcome and introductions 6.35 pm Panel session 8.00 pm Drinks and networking  9.30 pm Doors close   Please note that in registering for this event you agree to your contact details being shared with our sponsors ICT KTN.