Ernst & Young to host annual Israeli conference for venture capital funds and entrepreneurs of emerging growth companies

The conference serves as a meeting place for leaders of the high tech, telecommunication medical device, biotech and venture capital industries in Israel

"Tel Aviv, Israel, June 27, 2005 -- On September 15, 2005, Ernst & Young ( www.ey.com ) will host its 9th Annual Journey 2005 Conference - the annual Israeli conference for venture capital funds and entrepreneurs of emerging growth companies. The conference, which will takes place at David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel-Aviv, Israel, serves as a meeting place for leaders of the high tech, telecommunication medical device, biotech and venture capital industries in Israel.More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend the Journey 2005 conference, including general partners of foreign and Israeli venture capital funds, global private equity investments funds and international investment banks. Keynote Speakers at this upcoming event include Mike Moritz, Partner at Sequoia Capital and Joe Schoendorf, Partner at Accel Partners. Moritz, who will focus on information technology investments, is currently a Director of Flextronics ( FLEX ), Google ( GOOG ), RedEnvelope ( REDE ), Saba Software ( SABA ). Schoendorf, a member and strategic partner of the World Economic Forum, joined Accel in 1988. Previously he was the Vice President of Marketing for Apple Computer ( AAPL ). This year?s agenda will cover topics such as Doing Business in Asian Markets, Developing a Globalized Workforce Strategy, Working with Venture Capitalists, IPO?s in London Stock Exchange and many more. Additionally, Ernst & Young have included a separate track which will focus entirely on the Healthcare industry. The conference encompasses separate parallel tracks including plenary sessions, panels and workshops which cover all burning issues of high tech management for small business startup, emerging growth companies and more matured companies. ?In today?s business world, being innovative and creative are not just sayings but principal engines of economic growth?, said Yoram Tietz, partner for high-tech at Ernst & Young ( Israel ). ?There has never been a better time to create new opportunities for your company and to prepare for the next big thing.?This well known Journey Conference provides the most updated professional data about trends, developments and future outlook regarding the global technology industry, and serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking. It is designed to offer added value to entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, private equity investors, commercial and investment bankers, financing sources, biotech companies, pharmaceutical companies, corporate strategic investors, and institutional investors.For any questions regarding the Conference, please email Carmit Harel from Ernst & Young Israel, at carmit.harel@il.ey.com or call 972-3-5680992. For additional information about the Ernst & Young 9th Annual Journey 2005 Conference, please visit the website at www.journey2005.com"

Source: http://i-newswire.com/pr27162.html (27 June 2005)