6th Annual Rice Alliance Information Technology & Web 2.0 Venture Forum Event Date: 12/11/2008 Event Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Location: McNair Hall, Jones Graduate School Showcasing the Most Promising I.T. and Web 2.0 Companies One of the largest information technology venture forums in North America Emerging information technology companies will showcase their new ventures in front of an audience of 400-500 investors and venture capitalists, industry representatives, business leaders, advisors/mentors, service providers Several keynote speakers will share their insights 25-35 companies will give an elevator pitch 5 companies will present their business plans 25-35 companies will participate in the Technology Company Showcase. Plus, learn how venture capitalists make decisions to invest in early stage technology companies Location: Jones School (McNair Hall), Rice University Program: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.) Registration is now closed. Walk-up registration ($85) is available on Thursday, Dec. 11th.  Please note that only Checks and Credit Cards will be accepted.