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CONTACT JANE TEAGUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 561.620.8494 EXT. 15 3701 FAU BLVD., SUITE 210 - BOCA RATON, FL 33431 11th Annual ETBS This year s conference will showcase 12 of the most exciting new companies in our region, while exploring South Floridas unique advantages of science and technology innovation, international business, and robust infrastructure. Industries represented will include Information Technology, Transportation and Aerospace, Alternative Energy and the Life Sciences. Over 200 professionals will gather to network with potential clients, partners and investors, and to drive towards entrepreneurial excellence in our region. 11th Annual Emerging Technology Business Showcase Driving South Florida s Innovation Economy South Florida continues to thrive as a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, but we must leverage our competitive advantages in order to achieve long term sustainability and success. How can we balance the rich diversity of our region with the need to nd a common voice and vision for the future? What can we do to capitalize on our strengths to improve the business climate and remain competitive in a rapidly changing global marketplace? SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Pre - Conference Reception Sponsor November 6 - 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Private, Pool-side Sponsor Reception - $2,500 Recognition as headline reception sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference; 2 complementary conference tickets. Tabletop display at conference Emerging Technology Business Showcase November 7 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Gold Luncheon Sponsor - $7,500 Recognition as exclusive luncheon sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference; Tabletop display Opportunity to welcome and address attendees at lunch 4 complementary tickets Silver Session Sponsor $5,000 Recognition as session sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference; Tabletop display Opportunity to participate on a panel discussion 3 complementary tickets Bronze Sustaining Sponsor $2,000 Recognition as sustaining sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference; Tabletop display 2 complementary tickets Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 (Sold Out) THE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2008 HILTON HOTEL - DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

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CONTACT JANE TEAGUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 561.620.8494 EXT. 153701 FAU BLVD., SUITE 210 - BOCA RATON, FL 33431

11th Annual ETBSThis year ’s conference will showcase 12 of the most exciting new companies in our region, while exploring South Florida’s unique advantages of sc ience and techno logy innovation, international bus iness , and robust infrastructure. Industries represented wi l l inc lude Informat ion Technology, Transportation and Aerospace, Alternative Energy and the L i fe Sc iences . Over 200 professionals will gather to network with potential clients, partners and investors, and to drive towards entrepreneurial excellence in our region.

11th Annual Emerging Technology Business ShowcaseDriving South Florida ’s Innovation Economy

South Florida continues to thrive as a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, but we must leverage our competitive advantages in order to achieve long term sustainability and success. How can we balance the rich diversity of our region with the need to find a common voice and vision for the future? What can we do to capitalize on our strengths to improve the business climate and remain competitive in a rapidly changing global marketplace?

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESPre-C o n f e re n c e Re c e p t i o n S p o n s o r November 6 - 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Private, Pool-side Sponsor Reception - $2,500Recognition as headline reception sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference;2 complementary conference tickets.Tabletop display at conference

Emerging Technology Business Showcase November 7 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gold Luncheon Sponsor - $7,500 Recognition as exclusive luncheon sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference;Tabletop displayOpportunity to welcome and address attendees at lunch4 complementary tickets

Silver Session Sponsor $5,000 Recognition as session sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference;Tabletop displayOpportunity to participate on a panel discussion3 complementary ticketsBronze Sustaining Sponsor $2,000 Recognition as sustaining sponsor in all event materials, quarterly EDC newsletter, press releases, and on EDC web site before, during and after the conference;Tabletop display2 complementary ticketsPlatinum Sponsor - $10,000 (Sold Out)

THE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2008

HILTON HOTEL - DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

CONTACT JANE TEAGUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 561.620.8494 EXT. 153701 FAU BLVD., SUITE 210 - BOCA RATON, FL 33431

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:00am – 1:30pm Registration Open

9:00am - 3:00pm Exhibits Open 9:15am – 9:30am Welcome: Enterprise Development Corporation Gold Coast Venture Capital Association 9:30am – 10:15am Keynote Speaker: Christos M. Cotsakos, Ph.D. Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive

Officer of E*TRADE Group, Inc., and Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Mainstream Holdings, Inc

10:15am – 11:30am Presentations by Science and Technology Companies

11:30am – 12:30pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Jeff Krukin, Space Commerce Futurist and Principal, NewSpace Business Development

12:30pm – 1:30pm Dessert / Networking/Exhibit Area

1:30pm – 2:25pm Panel Session: Funding Your Start-up In Today’s Economy

Sponsored by Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP 2:35pm – 3:30pm Panel Session: Exit Here: Planning and Executing a

Successful Liquidity Event Sponsored by Akerman Senterfitt

CONFERENCE SPONSORS TO DATE✴ Platinum SponsorGold Coast Venture Capital Association

Silver SponsorsAkerman SenterfittEdwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP

Bronze SponsorsCrossbow VenturesLasher AssociatesNova Southeastern University

11th Annual Emerging Technology Business ShowcaseDriving South Florida ’s Innovation Economy

THE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2008

HILTON HOTEL - DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

Jeff Krukin Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Christos M. Cotsakos, Ph.D. Morning Keynote Speaker

11th Annual ETBS

Driving South Florida ’s Innovation Economy