Conference Highlights 2009

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Last years conference brought together over 250 entrepreneurs and investors from across the island. The event, which was held in Dublin focused on the challenges faced by companies trying to raise equity in an increasingly difficult economic climate. Keynote speakers included Dr Cormac Kilty, founder of biotech company Biotrin and chairman of Opsona Therapeutics, for which he recently raised €18m in private equity.

Venture Capitalist Nic Brisbourne from UK based DFJ Espirit, advised companies on the adjustments they ought to make to weather the recession successfully, and Patrick Collison, who was 19 when he sold his technology company, Auctomatic, for €3m last year presented his vision of Ireland as a 'technology and innovation hub.'

At the event, InterTradeIreland also announced the launch of its new Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN) initiative which has since helped over 21 companies to raise over €21 million in 2009!

View 2009 picture gallery here

Conference highlights – view Patrick Collison video here