TiE-ISB Connect 2008 India’s most exciting annual networking event for entrepreneurs and investors will be held on November 5-7, 2008 at the ISB. Organised by the TiE, Hyderabad Chapter and the Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (WCED), TiE-ISB Connect enables interaction of aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage ventures, and growth-stage ventures with potential investors, successful entrepreneurs, and mentors.

Theme: The vast Indian population (untapped); not yet part of the urbanisation, present a large business opportunity, much beyond the 300 million middle class segment, often talked about. The challenges to reach out and tap into the large market segment are vastly different and daunting in comparison to the currently addressed market segment. It is an unchartered territory in many senses. Yet, the opportunity is real and here. It's the story of the 'Road Not Taken'!

TiE-ISB Connect 2008 aims to dwell upon and bring diverse insights to 'The Next 800 million Opportunity'. A panel of economists, researchers, business leaders, and investors will deliberate and explore the opportunities and challenges within this addressable market segment. The essential effort is to create a seamless story line and unparalleled awareness for the audience.

For registration and guidelines, visit: http://www.tie-isbconnect.com/

TiE–ISB Connect 2007 was held at the ISB from November 14-16, 2007. The scope and magnitude of the event was significantly up-scaled with discussion tracks on diverse sectors including  Mobile Convergence, Life Sciences and Health Care, Security and Biometrics, Retail Industry, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and New Media and Entertainment.

TiE-ISB Connect 2006, brought the investing community, technologists, academicians, successful and budding entrepreneurs together on a common platform. Over 500 people participated in the event. Forty early-stage enterprises were selected from over 200 entries for presentation to VCs. Most of them have progressed well and are at advanced stage of discussions.

The first TiE-ISB Connect 2005, held in July 2005 was a resounding success with over 300 delegates attending the full-day event.  Over 100 business ideas were presented to VCs and 15 of them have fructified.