Overview of the Security Technology Investment Mission — April 11-14, 2005
Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnering and Networking

This 3 day mergers & acquisitions, partnering, and networking experience is the most exclusive business development trip to Israel for senior level executives in the security technology industry, where they can meet to initiate or develop partnerships with the leading company’s in Israel. The exclusive and high-level format is structured to facilitate deal making and networking opportunities. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge will be joining us for this event.

Mission Objectives
	Gain first-hand knowledge of Israel’s most exciting security technology companies.
	Explore specific opportunities for partnering, investing, and mergers & acquisitions with the most innovative and upcoming security companies in Israel.
	Establish personal relationships with Israel’s leading VCs, most successful entrepreneurs, and world-renowned university sponsored incubators of the Technion, Hebrew University, and the Weizmann Institute.
	Meet the CEOs of Israel’s most promising start-ups.

Presentations will be on Companies and Innovative Technology in the Following Sectors:
Alarm and Access Control
Biometrics
Bioterrorism
Explosives Detection
Digital Security
Secure Messaging & Communications
Identity Management
Physical Security Communication
Physical Security Management Software
Video/CCTV/Surveillance

Approach:
All participants will identify their areas of interest for technology acquisition, joint venture or investment.
Based on these requests by attendees, our committee will screen and pre-select companies to make presentations.