For all interested US and international startups,  here are three opportunities to showcase your company, mingle with your peers and learn from experts:

1. Launchpad. Deadline February 17, 2009.

2. PITCH 2009: Napkin startup competition for early stage ventures. Deadline April10, 2009.

3. Showcase Your Company in Web 2.0 Expo's Long Tail Pavilion.

Launchpad

 Startups who want to share a new and exciting product, service or company launch can submit their company for Launch Pad at Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco for a 5-min demo opportunity on the main stage. Launch Pad is like American Idol for startups - get real time feedback from expert judges and the audience. A 'People's Choice Winner' will be announced. Extra press coverage comes via Blip.tv network.

DEADLINE: Submissions via this form must be in before Tuesday, February 17. Launch Pad will take place on Thursday, April 2 from 1:15 - 2:15pm in the Keynote room of Moscone West. Startups who are not selected to present will be eligible for a 30% discount on conference packages.

PITCH 2009: Napkin startup competition for early stage ventures

Anyone with the next big idea can PITCH at Women 2.0's third-annual Startup Competition.  Alpha, beta, or prototype-stage startup get exposure to early stage investors. The judging panel includes investors and experienced startup executives who will provide valuable written feedback on your business.

HUNDREDS of submissions will receive valuable feedback from the judging panel of investors and experienced startup executives. FIVE startups will be chosen to pitch live on Pitch Night: May 7th, 2009. ONE winning startup gets a meeting with legendary investor Michael Moritz from Sequoia Capital in addition to free office space, legal services, marketing support, PR support, and more - everything you need to win with your new idea.

How to submit: See details on the PITCH 2009 web page for details on the 3-step submissions process.

Submissions deadline: April 10, 2009 (firm deadline).

At least ONE of the founding members needs to be female to qualify. Submissions are accepted GLOBALLY but if selected finalists must be present on May 7th in San Francisco.

Showcase Your Company in Web 2.0 Expo's Long Tail Pavilion

The Long Tail Pavilion at Web 2.0 Expo is a dedicated area on the Expo floor, providing an entry level, low-cost, high visibility option for startups to connect with customers and communities. If your marketing strategy relies heavily on word of mouth, this is your opportunity to meet with the entire Web 2.0 ecosystem, including press, analysts and VCs.

For more information and pricing details please see this link or reach out to Kelly Stewart via kstewart[at]techweb.com.

This article was written by Janetti Chon, Community and Content Manager at Web 2.0 Expo, a global annual gathering of technical, design, marketing and business professionals who are building the next generation web.