GREENSBORO, Ga., – Oct. 16, 2004 – AeA, the national trade association representing all segments of the high-tech industry, has announced the 2005 Venture Forum and Technology Industry Golf Tournament--the southeast's premiere venture meeting. The Venture Forum will be March 15 and 16, at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation.

The seventh annual Venture Form will feature a day of session tracks for investors and technology companies and presentations from companies seeking capital. The presentations will feature companies with revenue between $2 million and $25 million, with special consideration given to stand-out companies below the Venture Forum's target revenue threshold.

The annual AeA Technology Industry Golf Tournament, for investors and executives from technology companies, will begin the event on the afternoon of March 15, before the start of the Venture Forum. This year's venue is the nationally ranked Great Waters course at Reynolds Plantation.

More information on the AeA 2005 Venture Forum and Technology Industry Golf Tournament will be announced shortly. In the meantime, companies interested in sponsoring or presenting can contact Regina Maddox at AeA at regina_maddox@aeanet.org or 678.352.9469 with any questions.

AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members' top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org.

Contacts
AeA
Mike Levin, 678-352-9469
mike_levin@aeanet.org