The 2008 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit & Business Plan Competition will be held on June 17 at Santa Clara University.

America's 78 million boomers mean business - the aging of the boomer market is one of the top trends to follow. This exciting one-day event brings together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, marketers, and thought leaders in a unique, rich forum that focuses on innovation and investment in the 40+ market. Learn more about the demographics and market-leading ideas. Co-produced by Santa Clara University's Executive Development Center and Mary Furlong & Associates, go to www.SCUboomerventure.com for more information and to register.
Highlights:
- Keynote: Ladan Manteghi, President, Global AARP Network
- The top VCs investing in this market including: Intel Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Mohr Davidow, Johnson and Johnson Corporate Development, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Leaders from the largest U.S. non-profit organizations in aging, including AARP; ASA; Council on Aging Silicon Valley
- Finalist pitches in the 2008 Silicon Valley Boomer Business Business Plan Competition and awarding of two $10,000 grand prizes
- Enjoy lunch with authors, VC and other 'influentials', including Dr Sandra Timmerman of Met Life Mature Market Institute, and Jeff Zimman, CEO of Posit Science
Register early and save! www.SCUBoomerVenture.com
Summit Sponsors: AARP, Southwest Airlines, Health Trust, Met Life Mature Market Institute, Microsoft Health Vault, Posit Science, Robert Half Inc., Silicon Valley Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Silicon Valley Council on Aging