Despite Mother Nature’s strong will, Access Forum 2008 delivered on its promises and had fifteen top Israeli mobile companies and major international VCs attending the two-day event regardless of the dire state of global economy. The overall atmosphere was very positive and up-beat and the feedback from the participants was highly supportive.

Key highlights were:

• Over 150 executive level participants representing ten nationalities
  

• At FIG Marketplace, over 100 meetings were booked through the Matching Tool between Israeli firms, Finnish firms and financiers.
  

• The reception at the Israeli ambassador’s residence gathered all the key stakeholders of Access Forum together to celebrate and network
  

• MoneyTalks Forum Special surpassed all expectations in quality and quantity by having eight top Finnish mobile companies pitching in front of 20 international and local financiers.
  

Access Forum wants to thank all people who contributed to the event and is looking forward to seeing you again in 2009!