The Calendar of Private Equity and Venture Capital Events

Chaired by Vincent D. Foster, CEO of Houston-based Main Street Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: MAIN), it features a total of 20 expert speakers and includes four panel discussions at the MasterClass itself.  And on the day before, there's an optional three-hour workshop on the intricacies of launching a new SBIC in 2010, led by Michael B. Staebler, of Pepper Hamilton LLP, the country's largest and most active Small Business Investment Company practice.

Along with Vince's and Mike's insights, you'll gain practical knowledge from our panels that cover licensing, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting SBICs today, plus tips and strategies to enhance current SBIC portfolio company operations.

And we're equally delighted to offer you a generous incentive for making your plans now. Sign up today to reserve your seat, and you will be entitled to a $300 early bird discount!

ChinaVenture, a leading research and consulting institution focusing on China's investment market, will host China's LP Summit-2010 on March 17^th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Shanghai. The upcoming event will offer a unique platform for domestic and overseas LPs to exchange innovation ideas, share insights on China PE industry's dynamic trends, examine fund investment strategies, and discuss opportunities for collaboration.

On Thursday, March 18, 2010, in New York, we'll bring you a comprehensive look at the trends and opportunities of the PE secondaries market, from pricing to deal metrics to legal considerations. For example, almost half of 2009's secondary transactions were carried out by first-time secondary investors. What do your peers and advisers think that could mean for you in 2010 and 2011?

Our last secondaries MasterClass was exceptionally popular, and this first program of the new decade is eagerly anticipated by the PE community.  So you'll want to sign up today to assure yourself of both a seat and a welcome reward for acting now -- a $400 early bird discount!

20 Leading PE Secondaries Experts From All Corners of the Market.

This will be the forum where hedge fund and investment managers, investors, prime brokers, lenders, lawyers, accountants, service providers and academics will obtain crucial insights for the industry not only to survive but also to excel in producing market-beating returns in 2010. The Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 will feature panels covering the most insightful, relevant and timely topics that top executives of investment and hedge fund firms and institutional and individual investors cannot afford to ignore:

- Generating Market-Beating Returns Under the Watchful Eye of the SEC
- How to Remain in Compliance and Survive the Returns Game
- The Conundrum of Outperforming the Market Without a Strong Dollar
- The Rewards and Perils of Aggressive Risk Taking

On Day Two, Joseph W. Bartlett, Of Counsel at Sullivan & Worcester LLP will be speaking.

As our industry continues to face turbulent market conditions, and therefore a much higher demand for transparency, the need for accurate valuation is greater than ever before. How confident are you in your firm's valuation practices? Financial Research Associates is proud to bring back our highly anticipated Valuation of Hard-to-Value Securities and Portfolios Conference to help you protect your fund from costly valuation errors. We've put together an all-star line-up of valuation experts that will give you concise and to-the-point guidance on the most relevant issues that can help steer you away from serious operational hazards.

The Foundations & Endowments Investment Summit taking place March 24-25th, 2010 is New York City, is the premier conference designed to equip institutional investment executives with the tools they need to explore the latest trends in strategic asset allocation and risk management.

For more information, please visit: www.foundationsandendowmentssummit.com

The evolution of the PIPEs market can spell fortune for those positioned properly and disaster for those that fail to adapt... Join us for an opportunity to network with companies, agents & investors to get your deals done for 2010.

Top Issues addressed >>>

-- Focus on Liquidity: Registered Directs, Underwritten Registered Directs & Hybrid Structures
-- Deal Structure Trends for PIPEs & Registered Directs
-- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for PIPEs & Registered Direct Deals
-- Using Equity Lines and At the Market Offerings to Raise Capital
-- Identifying the Best Financing Structures for Different Industries
-- And much more...

VC Experts Discount:

CORPORATE RATE: $1095   LAW FIRM RATE: $1395

Mention promo code "UYM227"

Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010, "Has Deal-Making Hit Bottom Yet?" will examine the dynamic opportunities and potential pitfalls for strategic and financial sponsors exploring bank transactions in the current environment. This is the forum where private equity executives, investment and hedge fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and professionals following the developments in the U.S. financial and banking systems will obtain crucial insights they can act upon immediately to take advantage of potential opportunities to acquire financial assets. Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010 will feature an unbeatable lineup of experienced executives, managers, bankers, experts and practitioners from prestigious organizations, led by DLA Piper's U.S. Banking team, covering:

• The Current Banking M&A Landscape
• The Government and the Proposed Revamp of Financial Regulation
• Theory and Practice of Private Equity

On Thursday, March 25, in New York, you'll discover the specialized tactics and tightly-guarded information that can help you become a successful energy investor in today's market.

And you'll hear strategies for enhancing the value of your current energy portfolio companies, including how other companies are prioritizing spending and when consolidation has been worthwhile.

As a balance to your other investments, or as a sole focus, traditional hydrocarbon energy is an increasingly robust area.

And here's a pleasant surprise -- you're in time to take advantage of our special Early Bird Discount. Sign up today, and you can save $300!

A Full Day, a Full Measure of Exclusive Information.

Opportunity investors and executives in distressed debt, turnaround, and restructuring will gather at iiBIG's Distressed & Turnaround Investment Forum (March 25-26, 2010, Santa Monica, CA) to review the latest in capital and restructuring strategies, distressed opportunities within various U.S. markets and abroad, government-sponsored initiatives, and more. Executive speaking faculty includes PIMCO, Miller Buckfire & Co., Sun Capital Partners, Chilmark Partners, Crystal Capital, Stairway Capital, and more.

For more information: http://www.iibig.com/F1003

The International Mergers and Acquisitions Summit taking place in New York on March 31-April 1, 2010 is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on the current international M&A landscape, leading M&A experts from Canada and the United States will provide you with the latest financial and legal developments in international M&A.

For more information, please visit: www.mandasummit.com

Navigating the Minefields & Opportunities of Global Private Equity

As the global financial crisis begins to show signs of a recovery, there has never been a more important time for industry titans to share insight into how private capital will lead the revitalization of the global economy. 

Featured Speakers:

- Marleen Groen, Principal Founder & CEO, Greenpark Capital
- Douglas Lowenstein, President, Private Equity Council (Invited)
- John Mauldin, Editor, Thoughts from the Frontline
- Terry A. Newendorp, Chairman and CEO, Taylor-DeJongh 
- Mark O'Hare, Managing Director, Preqin Ltd.
- Todd Peterson, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP 
- Joseph Quinlan, Managing Director & Chief Market Strategist, US Trust - Bank of America
- James Seymour, Managing Director, EMP Global

This is the first ever Global Event for PE & VC Industry in Hong Kong at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers.

Speakers include representatives Barclays Capital - UK, AllEquity Funds - Russia, Cube Consultants - Korea, The Environmental Parliament - UK and many more.

Our media partners include Barclay Hedge, AltAssets, Failaka Advisors, Preqin, Private Equity Insider, Merger Markets, Eureka Hedge, Eureka Private Equity, China Hedge, VC Experts, Alternative Latin Investor and the Focus Point Press.

Last Date for Submission of paper is Jan 30, 2010. Abstracts, Sponsorship & Exhibition Request can be emailed to Leon Dias, Manager Conferences - Asian Region at l.dias@standardboard.com and for Registration, Early Bird Discount and Group Discount to Ms. Meghana Shah, Head Sales & Marketing at m.shah@standardboard.com.