Invest in Florida's Future: Register Now for Innovation Florida 2004.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida's leading venture capitalists, private investors, and financiers are preparing for this year's eighth annual Innovation Florida 2004: Early Stage Capital Conference, presented by the University of Central Florida Technology Incubator (UCFTI) and the Central Florida Innovation

Innovation Florida 2004 showcases the state's hottest private technology companies, providing a forum for attendees to learn more about their early-stage investment opportunities. The companies selected this year represent a group of 13 elite finalists throughout the state, screened by a regional selection committee consisting of highly respected business development and investment experts.

Additionally, Innovation Florida 2004 will feature a Keynote Address by Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman of Silicon Valley-based Garage Technology Ventures. Kawasaki is also an author, having written seven books including Rules for Revolutionaries, which will be the highlight of his presentation. Kawasaki will explain the rules that make new products and services successful.

Attendees should also expect to hear details about the Southeast's improving Venture Capital potential, from the area's leading venture capital representatives. In addition, accredited private investors "angels," will share their insight on the best techniques used to attract investors to early-stage technology companies.

Innovation Florida 2004 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at The Ballroom at Church Street, located at 225 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. Space is limited, advanced registration is required. Admission is $285 per person, which includes lunch and all conference materials. All major credit cards accepted. To register, call 407-277-5411 or log onto http://www.cfic.org for additional information.

The mission of the Central Florida Innovation Corporation is to enhance the region's economy by creating, building and causing investment in high growth, high wage potential companies.

The University of Central Florida Technology Incubator is a university-driven community partnership providing early stage technology companies with the enabling tools, training and infrastructure to create financially stable high growth enterprises. For more information visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu.