Optional Activities

The following optional activities offer even more opportunities for networking and fun before and after conference.

If the Silicon Valley's command of the high-tech marketplace intrigues you, don't miss this bus tour. We'll tour popular sites where local experts will provide key details about what makes this entrepreneurial hotbed tick. We'll also take you to some of the region's historical sites to put in perspective the Silicon Valley's past, present and future.

Cost: $95 per person; box lunch included.

Networking Dinner
Saturday, May 19, 6-8 p.m.

Welcome old friends and make new ones before attending the opening reception. We encourage you to mix business with pleasure at this event—bring along business cards, Palm Pilots, lessons learned and burning questions.

Cost: $55.

San Francisco and Bay Area Tour
Tuesday, May 22, 12:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.

What would a trip to California be without visiting the Bay Area? Find out why San Francisco has been called "Everybody's Favorite City" and visit four incubation programs along the way. Panasonic Internet Incubator, Women's Technology Cluster, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and TechSpace will open their doors to NBIA conference attendees. Then we'll head to the waterfront for shopping and dining at the establishment of your choice.

Cost: $85 per person; box lunch included; dinner on your own.