WE HAVE A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

January 25th, 26th 2012 – Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX

Investors and industry players from around the country connect to discuss the most important topics facing the energy sector. Join representatives from America’s foremost family offices, foundations, pensions, endowments as they network with energy’s leading innovators. Discussions on upcoming and current investment opportunities cover renewable energy investing, smart grids, oil and gas, green real estate, project financing, and other investment/financing opportunities.In light of our current geopolitical climate, this conference is a necessary forum in which energy experts can inform and collaborate with the nation’s largest institutional investors.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.opalevents.org/emerging_technology/energy_investment_forum/energy_investment_forum.php

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January 16th, 17th 2012 – At PC Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan

We are pleased to invite you to “International Conference on Halal Food Industry” scheduled on 16th – 17th January, 2012 at PC Hotel, Lahore – Pakistan. It is our privilege to bring you the need of Halal standardization and concept through Halal Research Council platform. The key goal of the International Conference is to highlight that how important is the consuming of Halal food in Islam? There is a developing need for such certifications, as the awareness of Food and Nutrition is rising in the masses and Halal Research Council strives to serve Halal foods market all over the world.

This conference will link you to Halal Food Industry from National and International. Meet and liaise with the key players, Government bodies, Shariah Scholars, and manay others from Halal food industry I am looking forward personally greeting you on this exciting International Conference on 16th – 17th January, 2012 at PC Hotel, Lahore – Pakistan.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.halalrc.org/halalconferece2011/objective.php

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December 14, 15, 2011 – Hong Kong

Hong Kong will host the 2011 Asian Battle of the Quants with quantitative investors and managers gathering to focus on the cutting edge issues facing quantitative practitioners. Discussions, presentations and networking sessions are carefully crafted to define the direction of quantitative finance and explore the impact of quantitative strategies on the global financial system. From Artificial Intelligence to High Frequency Trading, this event is unique in providing the attendee with such a fascinating and wide ranging understanding of why quantitative finance is becoming increasingly relevant to everyday trading. In addition, attendees establish productive professional business relationships with quantitative focused investors and quantitative managers in an exclusive environment dedicated to the exchange of ideas.

Be a part of this remarkable quantitative event and discover more details and register at www.battleofthequants.com

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December 12th, 2011 – Omni Berkshire Place, New York

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event that brings together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing on emerging markets strategies.
At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: one-on-one private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers who invest in the emerging markets strategies in an extremely time efficient and productive format.
Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors seeking opportunities with emerging markets focused investment managers.

For more information, please visit: http://catalystforum.com/node/203

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December 4,6 – 2011 - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point CA

The Alternative Investing Summit will bring together trustees and representatives of institutions as well as money managers and consultants to explore the roles of alternative opportunities and strategies. Participants and delegates of this alternative investment conference will investigate a range of critical investment issues, including discussion of the risks and benefits involving private equity, investigating the risks and rewards involved with hedge funds, examining means of cutting costs associated with implementation of absolute returns strategies, reviewing the future of commodities and surveying the landscape of emerging international markets.
The label “alternative” describes a nebulous investment class to many investors, especially those in the institutional world who have strict ethical and fiduciary obligations to their organizations. However, pursuing alternative investments is essential to maximizing returns while maintaining proper asset allocation in plan portfolios of endowments, foundations, family offices, and public and corporate funds.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.opalgroup.net/conferencehtml/current/alternative_investing_summit/alternative_investing_summit.php

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November 28, 30, 2011 – Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar

So what is happening in the Middle East District Cooling Industry? In Doha, recently a leading service provider has been awarded an AED182 million design-and-build contract by Dohaland for two district cooling plants in its flagship Musheireb project. In neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the district cooling system for the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, is believed to be the Kingdom’s largest such plant to date. Bahrain is not left behind! It’s first District Cooling Project is the first of its kind in Bahrain, this has reached a major milestone with the completion of two 87-metre micro-tunnels underneath the King Faisal Highway.
What is new this year at the Middle East District Cooling Summit? Well, the list is endless, to start with: 2nd Annual Middle East District Cooling Summit, comprises of question packed, interactive panel discussions focusing on: Government’s role in stimulating the Middle East District Cooling industry, Securing energy efficiency and cost, Best Practices for District Cooling Industry, Entering Saudi Market, When will Middle East District Cooling Industry get its long due Government recognition?
The response to the 2nd Annual Middle East District Cooling Summit has been overwhelming and its been a challenge to include all the crucial topics in this 3-day, packed program, I am sure you will mark your presence at this industry event.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fleminggulf.com/featured-events/2nd-annual-middle-east-dc-summit-s/2nd-annual-district-cooling-summit

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November 21,23, 2011 – Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

At the exclusive Elite Summit 2011, key decision makers from Europe’s most prominent family offices, trusts, foundations and endowments mingle with leading asset managers and specialists, exploring fresh perspectives to achieving minimum risk for maximum return. The Elite Summit 2011 offers a unique format for sponsors to gain access to wealth gate keepers of prominent family offices, trusts, foundations and endowments. Over three days, sponsors will meet and interact with senior executives through a number of one-to-one business meetings and many networking activities.

For more information please contact Daniela Trojakova at summits@marcusevanscy.com or visit the event website: http://www.elitesummit.com/IAIel

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October 20th, 2011 – Omni Berkshire Place, New York

Cap Intro: L/S Equity | Macro Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers who focus especially on opportunities in L/S equity and macro strategies.

At the Cap Intro: L/S Equity | Macro Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: one-on-one private meetings. This is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.

Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers investing in the L/S equity and macro strategies in an extremely time efficient and productive format.

Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors looking for opportunities with L/S equity and macro focused investment managers.

For more information, please visit: http://catalystforum.com/node/204

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October 17,18 2011 - Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

The Annual Summit on Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (ASBES 2011) approach focuses on the business and entrepreneuship research from theoretical and practical perspective using English as the medium of presentations. This will provide the best avenue for the researchers all over the world. The ASBES 2011 will also provide a platform for participants to coordinate their knowledge and expertise in monitoring, analyzing, assessing the theme and issues in business and entrepreneuship.

For more information, please visit: http://www.internationalconference.com.my/

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October, 6-7 2011 - The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour, London, UK

This unique forum will take place at the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, UK, 6 – 7 October 2011. Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event. The Summit includes presentations on minimising the pensions’ deficit, adopting optimal asset allocation strategies, and exploring new investment horizons.

For more information please send an email to summits@marcusevanscy.com or visit the event website athttp://www.ukpensions-summit.com/media_IAIR_wc

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October 4-5, 2011 - Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland

The Alternative Investments Europe Summit 2011 gathers the region’s forefront institutional investors to explore next generation investment strategies in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, hedge funds and emerging asset classes. Gain the competitive edge by speaking privately with top alternative investment solution and service providers. Network, clarify the true industry issues, engage in serious discussions and stay ahead of the game at this unique, finely-tuned interactive forum!

For more information contact Daniela Trojakova at summits@marcusevanscy.com, tel: +357 22 849 380 or visit http://www.aie-summit.com/IAIRbn

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October 3,4 2011 – Middle East

The Middle East has witnessed dramatic political, social and economic upheaval in the last twelve months, all of which will have drastic repercussions for private wealth within the region. It is against this backdrop that LexisNexis launching its inaugural Private Client Wealth Planning: Middle East conference. The event will bring together expert speakers from across the globe to discuss the latest developments for wealth planning in the region, focussing not only on the local population, but also the international expatriate community.

For more information visit www.conferencesandtraining.com/middle-east

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October 2,3 2011 – Doha, Qatar

Increasing urbanization and industrialization are straining limited natural resources of potable water in GCC ,leading to serious deficits of freshwater in the region.Evidencing the need of GCC nations to increase their Power and Desalination,recent forecasts suggests that more than $135bn will be required by 2019 if rising demand is to be met and old infrastructure is to be replaced. The demand of freshwater in GCC and how it may be covered by a better utilization of the existing renewable water sources and by water desalination is increasingly needed .Innovation in energy utilization such as solar energy, Nanotechnology & molecular technology will be making sea water desalination a realistic solution for water shortage in GCC & other regions.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.fleminggulf.com/utilities/middle-east/gcc-power-and-water-desalination-summit-2011

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September 26, 28, 2011 – Dubai, U.A.E.

After the success of our inaugural event in 2010, Fleming Gulf back with its 2nd Middle East Fire Safety Conference which has a brand name FIRESAFE,  aiming in bringing together not only the standards and policy makers but also industry experts and solution providers who aim at making the workplace a safer environment. Here, Investing in Knowledge is the key to success.
The conference this year will focus on methods and technologies in protecting critical industrial infrastructure. The emphasis will be on challenges and solutions to Fire Safety within all volatile industries.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fleminggulf.com/cross-industry/middle-east/2nd-annual-middle-east-firesafe-2011

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September 19th, 2011 – Omni Berkshire Place, New York

Cap Intro: Credit / Fixed Income Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in credit and fixed income strategies.
At the Cap Intro: Credit / Fixed Income Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: one-on-one private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers investing in the credit and fixed income strategies in an extremely time efficient and productive format.
Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors looking especially for opportunities with credit and fixed income focused investment managers.

For more information, please visit: http://catalystforum.com/node/196

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September 18, 20 2011 – Doha, Qatar

As the developed markets continue to tighten their bolts against financial crime, the fraudsters are concentrating more on developing markets. Though at first glance MiddleEast seems to deal fairly against financial crime as compared to other parts of the world,KROLL reports reveal that the ‘picture is not so positive’. According to Global FraudReport 2010 by KROLL, 86% of the companies in middle east are affected by fraud with employees alone making up to 61% of the perpetrators.In the wake of these alarming figures for the region, MENA Fraud, AML & Compliance Forum serves as a platform to identify and thwart the plots within the region. Industry experts, leading consultants and cutting edge technology come together at MENAFAC forum to tackle the crisis and help equip your organization in against financial crime.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fleminggulf.com/finance/middle-east/menafac-mena-fraud-aml-compliance-forum-2011

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September 18, 20 2011 – Doha, Qatar

Four Seasons Hotel, Hangzhou, ChinaThe summit will consist of two, concurrent, multi-day events. The first event will bring foreign family office executives and family representatives from abroad to China to learn from first-hand accounts about the benefits and opportunities of investing in China’s growth. The second event will focus on helping Chinese High-Net-Worth(HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth(UHNW) families explore the benefits of setting up a family office.

For more information, please visit: http://www.chinafamilyoffice.com/

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September 18, 20 2011 – Doha, Qatar

Nationalization has an ever-growing, ongoing challenge with every passing year. With government taking even stern steps in promoting Nationalization within their respective countries, the pressure has been mounting on businesses to meet the requirements laid down by their federal authorities. The major challenge now is to increase the ratio of Nationals in the private sector as public sector is already nearing saturation. With the increase in the generation gaps, the demand to fill in soon to be vacant positions is making the businesses worry. In order to continue to engage Nationals in the current climate, organizations need to realise the strategic advantages of understanding the issues, tailoring expectations, gaining employee trust, leading by example and recognising and acknowledging success. And in order to nurture and guide young nationals, organisations need a structured framework to support and develop talent and to measure success.In its 3rd successful year, Fleming Gulf’s ‘3rd Managing Local Talent’, will indulge into discussing critical issues to Nationalization by enhancing dialogue and exchange of ideas amongst industry experts on. Supported by the Ministry of Labour-Qatar in the previous two years, this year promises to explore further discreet topics and solutions to the barriers to successful Nationalization.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fleminggulf.com/cross-industry/middle-east/3rd-annual-managing-local-talent-2011

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September, 15 16, 2011 – Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA

5th annual Private Equity Summit for Institutional Investors is designed for institutional investors to address current trends in Private Equity, Venture Capital and Leveraged Buyouts. Set to take place in San Francisco, CA on September 15-16, 2011, this private equity conference will investigate a variety of investment avenues and the most effective strategies for investing in each by calling upon leaders across the industry from investment advisory firms, private equity funds and PE advisors within institutions including but not limited to: • Public and Corporate Pension Funds • Family Offices• Insurance Companies • Fund of Funds • Endowments• Foundations• Sovereign Wealth Funds

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/pesc1113.html

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June 20th 2011 – Harvard Club, New York

Cap Intro: Commodities | Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in commodities and emerging markets strategies.

At the Cap Intro: Commodities | Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: one-on-one private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.

Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers investing in the commodities and emerging markets strategies in an extremely time efficient and productive format.

Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors looking especially for opportunities with commodities and emerging markets focused investment managers.

For more information, please visit: http://catalystforum.com/node/187

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June 18, 20-2011, Hyatt Regency Newport, Newport, RI

Opal Financial Group’s annual Family Office/Private Wealth Management Forum will return to Newport, Rhode Island in 2011. As part of the Private Wealth Series, the Family Office Conference is Opal’s premier conference for high net worth individuals and family offices in North America. Private investors and money managers from around the globe will return to this picturesque setting for three days of engaging discussions on the latest investment trends.
The Private Wealth Conference will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in emerging markets, alternative investments, distressed real estate, direct energy and numerous other asset types. Opal will kick off the event with its 5th Annual America’s Cup Regatta, in which attendees will have the opportunity to work with a professional sailing charter crew while competing against industry peers.

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/fopwb1112.html

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June 16th 2011 – May Fair Hotel, London

The Battle of the Quants is a full day event focused on comparing and contrasting the various quantitative solutions which are increasingly influencing hedge funds. Discussions, presentations and networking sessions are carefully crafted to define the direction of quantitative finance and explore the impact of quantitative strategies on the global financial system. From Artificial Intelligence to High Frequency Trading, this event is unique in providing the attendee with a fascinating and wide ranging understanding of why quantitative finance is becoming increasingly relevant in everyday trading. The events draw the leading minds in quantitative analysis to debate the influence and integration of quantitative tools into today’s global hedge fund sector.

Quantitative Hedge Fund Managers: Meet global investors allocating to quantitative strategies are always on the lookout for innovative and successful ideas.
Investors: Meet quantitative strategies and learn about the latest innovations in the field of quantitative finance.
Solution Providers: Learn what quantitative Hedge fund managers are looking for when trying to find a solution to complex trading strategies.

Be a part of this remarkable quantitative event and register now at:   http://www.battleofthequants.com/london_register.html

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June 15-17, 2011 – Intercontinental Geneve, Geneva, Switzerland

European Family office description:  Following the success of Opal Financial Group’s annual Family Office/Private Wealth Management Forum in the United States, we will bring this event to Europe for the second time in 2011.The event will be held in the charming lakeside city of Geneva, Switzerland. A part of the Private Wealth Series, this family office conference is Opal’s premier event for high net worth individuals and family offices. From June 15-17, private investors and asset managers from around the world will visit this picturesque setting for three days of engaging discussions on the latest investment trends.

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/efopwb1110.html

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June 15-17, 2011 – Four Season Resort, The Biltmore, Santa Barbara, CA

Investment Trends Summit Description:  Opal Financial Group’s Investment Trends Summit will serve as an educational forum focused on analyzing trends for the future, as well as exploring ways to implement new strategies in particular investment plans. Speakers and attendees will discuss topics such as investor’s perspectives, investment management theories, emerging market trends, socially responsible investing, venture capital investing, commodities and more.

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/itsb1123.html

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June 13th 2011 – Faisal Mosque Auditorium, Islamabad, Pakistan

The conference aims at assessing the state of the art knowledge in the field of Islamic Microfinance. Over the course of the conference, more than Six hundred participants will have the opportunity to be trained from learned Professionals, Experts, Panelists and by their experiences through sessions, speeches and presentations designed under different tracks within the specific subject. The core objectives of this conference are:

• Promoting the Awareness of Islamic Microfinance among the masses, Govt. and Non Government Sectors and Multilateral Donor agencies
• Promote Qarz-e-Hasan and Waqf Concept in Islamic Microfinance Sector
• Recognized the Pakistan as World’s leader in Islamic Microfinance Sector
• Entrepreneurship support in order to respond to the industry’s specific needs
• Create a more favorable environment for Islamic Microfinance at national and international level
• By this conference, Microfinance providers will gain the knowledge of the importance of sustainability with the objective of social performance
• Discuss Islamic microfinance as a social phenomenon instead of business oriented model
• Gain global practices on Islamic microfinance through learned national and international scholars and experts
• Recognized the Islamic Microfinance as sustainable system worldwide

For more information, please visit: http://www.alhudacibe.com/IMFC-2011/

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June, 9-10 2011 – London

The Convention will be based on the free but structured exchange of ideas between all the participants in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
As networking is” the name of the game”, there will be NO presentations or speeches at the Convention.

The Convention will run as a series of discussion groups, organised around the most interesting topics named by our participants. Everyone participates in the conversation equally and to their own willingness. A participant may choose and join any of the discussion he/she may find most useful. The number of places are limited and by invitation (referral) only.

GDF meetings do not aim to gather the greatest number of participants, only the most senior: Alchemists of Success.

CONTACT NAME: Elena Dzyadevich

CONTACT EMAIL: elena.dzyadevich@gdforum.co.uk

CONTACT TEL: +44(0) 208 783 9535

ORGANISER NAME: Global Directors Forum

ORGANISER URL: www.gdforum.co.uk

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June, 7-9 2011 – Milan, Italy

To consolidate existing relationships, create new contacts, present business expertise and projects, discover new opportunities, particularly in the Mediterranean, North Africa, Balkans and Latin America, compare latest market trends and attract new investors; these are just some of the reasons encouraging millions of industry operators to participate in the event.

For more information, please visit: http://www.italiarealestate.it/web/public/index.php?action=detail&id=728

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June 6-7, 2011 – Hotel Nikko, San Francisco

Clean and green Description: Opal Financial Group’s Clean and Green Investment Forum will bring together experts from throughout the country to discuss the most important topics in cleantech and greentech. Attendees will represent many of the nation’s pension funds, endowments, and trusts as well as representing utility companies, federal and state government agencies, and energy-equipment companies. Discussions on upcoming and current investment opportunities will cover clean and green funds, infrastructure projects, equipment advances, energy systems, etc

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/cgib1124.html

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May 25-27, 2011 – Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

The flagship event of the pensions and investments industry – the 11th Annual EPI Summit, delivers the foremost insights on global economic developments, evolving regulations and navigating market conditions to win returns and keep pension promises. True to its reputation as the ultimate point of reference for the world’s most imminent investment executives, the European Pensions & Investments Summit offers the perfect setting for sponsors to present their products and services directly to key decision makers.

For more information please contact Daniela Trojakova at summits@marcusevanscy.com or visithttp://www.epi-summit.com/IAIRel

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May 16-18, 2011 – Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

The flagship event of the pensions and investments industry – the 11th Annual EPI Summit, delivers the foremost insights on global economic developments, evolving regulations and navigating market conditions to win returns and keep pension promises. True to its reputation as the ultimate point of reference for the world’s most imminent investment executives, the European Pensions & Investments Summit offers the perfect setting for sponsors to present their products and services directly to key decision makers.

For more information please contact Daniela Trojakova at summits@marcusevanscy.com or visithttp://www.epi-summit.com/IAIRel

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May 4th 2011 – New York

iGlobal Forum’s 2^nd ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SUMMIT: New Strategies for a New Era will examine post-economic meltdown opportunities for institutional investors and allocators in hedge funds, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, managed futures, distressed debt and credit markets.  The Summit will unite pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices and insurance companies with top hedge funds, private equity firms, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), distressed debt/credit funds and asset managers.  Attendees will benefit from a full day of networking, panel discussions, and compelling presentations from the country’s leading fund managers and institutional investors.

For complete information, please visit www.iglobalforum.com/2alternatives

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April 13-15, 2011 – Sofia, Bulgaria

Innovative technologies and practices, strong international participation, a lot of new business contacts, many parallel initiatives and discussions – this is what the 7^th edition of the South-East EE & RES Congress and Exhibition will offer.

The Congress:

34 speaskers from 17 countries will participate. The main topics include: EE & Renewable Financing – International & Local Incentive Programs, Energy Efficiency and Decentralized Energy, RES Electricity & Smart Grid Platform. Special accent will be put on the Waste-to-Energy session with 15 speakers from Germany, Austria, Romania, Slovenia, Japan, Canada, USA, UK, Serbia and Switzerland.

Parallel Events: Rising Opportunities ‘Solar Balkans 2011’ and Low-Carbon Communities – Mayors Meet Opportunities

The Exhibition:

There will be group participations from Austria, China, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and the USA.  Among the exhibitors are well known names: Fronius International, Phono Technologies Switzerland, Eurosol, Solea, Sun Energy Europe, Hyundai, KPV, juwi, Alex Solar, Solar Integrated Technologies, Solarzentrum Allgaeu, Gehrlicher Solar, QXSolar, Linuo Photovoltaic, Vestas, Enercon, Global Wind Power, Siemens, Franki Grundbau, PowerWind and many other Bulgarian companies.

Organizer: www.viaexpo.com

For more information, please visit:

http://www2.viaexpo.com/?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=40&lang=en&agtre=2

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April, 13-15, 2011 – Sofia, BulgariaStrategic Partner – the Netherlands, Focus Country – Austria

The Region of South-East Europe still lacks modern facilities and foreign investors can find plenty of opportunities in waste sector.  The event will bring forward the technology transfer to the Regional market and will create new business partnerships.

The Conference

Over 33 speakers from 18 countries.

The program includes themes that are primarily oriented toward investors and municipalities: Policy Framework for Waste Prevention and Recycling, Waste Management, Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies, Landfill, Construction and Monitoring, Electrical Waste, Trends in Recycling Technologies, PV Recycling, Flat Glass Recycling, TV-Monitor Recycling, etc.

Hot Topic – ‘Waste-to-Energy’ with 15 speakers from Austria, Poland, USA, Canada, Germany, Serbia, Slovenia, Japan, Switzerland and UK.

The Exhibition

The Exhibitors will display their solutions and services in the fields of waste management and recycling. There will be a group participation from Austria. Among the participants are Erema Engineering Recycling Machinen Anlagen, Sackl Anlagenbau, Strabag AG, Recycling Bulgaria, .A.S.A. Bulgaria, Meva Bulgaria, etc.

Organizer: www.viaexpo.com

For more information, please visit:

http://www2.viaexpo.com/?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=143&lang=en&agtre=2

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April 12th 2011 – Harvard Club, New York

The Alternative Investing Forum Spring 2011 prides itself on being highly focused and only hosting relevant investors and managers. Other industry participants are strongly limited. The investor forum is a no-frills, high-tempo, business oriented platform for the alternative investing community.

For Investors:

● Learn the latest about asset allocation trends, investment sector issues and the macro-economic outlook

● Meet with successful, mid-sized alternative investment managers and other investor peers

For Managers:

● Get access to active, qualified investors in a very intimate setting

● Learn about the latest in capital raising trends, allocation terms and manager selection issues

● Gain industry exposure by participating in an investment sector talk panel

For more information, please visit: http://catalystforum.com/node/185

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April 5,7 2011 – Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow – Russia

THE key international meeting point for wealth management & private banking professionals in Russia! Over 170 attendees of the highest calibre, from over 10 countries (Russia, Switzerland, UK, Luxemburg, Belgium, Ukraine and more) usually take part in this conference.

Organiser: Adam Smith Conferences

For more information, please visit: http://www.adamsmithconferences.com/XRC37AIAi

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5th, 6th April 2011 – Gold Crest Hotel, Mauritius

AlHuda-CIBE is a success icon in Islamic Banking and Finanace sector which focuses on Education and Trainings, Advisory and Consultancy, Publication and Promotion, Islamic Finanace Shariah Advisory, Islamic Microfinance Product development in order to promote the industry worldwide. In Continuation to the selfless efforts of searching the new horizons for the promotion of Islamic Banking and Finance globally, AlHuda CIBE is hopeful to add its integral part for the dignity of the noble cause and is much honored to announce “International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finanace in Mauritius”.

For more information, please visit: http://www.alhudacibe.com/mauritius-2011/index.php

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March 30, 2011 – The David InterContinental Hotel, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Heading this important Forum on Wealth Preservation, Investments & Family is Professor Nasser David Khalili CSSKCFO, a scholar, collector, real estate magnate and philanthropist of international standing. Professor Khalili is the co-founder and chairman of the Maimonides Foundation which promotes peace and understanding between the three great monotheistic faiths: Judaism,  Christianity and Islam. The conference’s agenda is to address the complex and challenging financial, relationship and lifestyle planning issues faced by family or multi-family offices in Israel.

Both local and international experts will be on hand to detail strategies, impart advice and shed light on issues of utmost importance to participants. The conference will bring case studies of best practices to the complex family wealth management area and will enable experts and families to better understand and implement arrangements reflecting individuals’ and families’ desires. Participants at this discreet event will include ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, family office and multi-family office managers, family business owners and their representatives. Speakers will also include senior partners from legal and accounting firms and money managers from the domestic and international private banking sector. Representatives from leading advisory agents including multinational banks, expert local family and multi-family offices, legal and accounting firms and behavioral psychologists are assisting in the planning of the conference as well as representatives of several ultra-high-net-worth families in Israel.

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

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March 22,24 - 2011, Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE

Regional investors are gearing up for the moment when the optimism returns to the market. While acknowledging the urgency for improved transparency, investment masterminds are focusing on liquidity management and carefully scanning for expansion opportunities. Backed by policy makers’ endeavour to elevate financial supervision and regulation practices to global standards, the region aims to be in the limelight of the evolving alternative investing sphere.

To manoeuvre the changing alternatives space successfully, investors need to master savvy investment strategies. As regional investors cautiously revisit risk in the current market, they are prudently scouting for winning partnerships to take advantage of emerging opportunities and expand their global networks in alternatives investing.

The Middle East Alternative Investments Summit 2011 offers a unique format for sponsors to gain access to the leading institutional investors in MENA region. Over three days, sponsors will meet and interact with senior alternative investment executives through a number of the one-to-one meetings and many networking activities. In addition, sponsors will attend the strategic summit sessions led by the thought leaders in the alternative investment industry. Within the luxurious settings of the superb Park Hyatt Dubai, this networking event presents a unique opportunity to develop meaningful and valuable business relations.

For more information, please visit: http://www.meai-summit.com/

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February, 24,25 – 2011 – Intercontinental Wien – Vienna, Austria

This conference will bring together industry professionals throughout Europe and North America for two days of engaging discussion on a wide range of common investment challenges and opportunities in both traditional and alternative investments. The leaders and practitioners from the institutional investment community will bring to the fore lively discussion and insight on contemporary investment topics in a relaxed environment optimized for information exchange, education and relationship development. The Institutional Investors’ Congress will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by institutional investors, consultants and academics. Power Point presentations are prohibited.

For more information, please visit: www.opalgroup.net/trk/iic1111.html

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February 16th - 2011, Edison Ballroom, New York City

New York City will host the 2011 Battle of the Quants with quantitative investors and managers gathering to focus on the cutting edge issues facing quantitative practitioners. Discussions, presentations and networking sessions are carefully crafted to define the direction of quantitative finance and explore the impact of quantitative strategies on the global financial system. From Artificial Intelligence to High Frequency Trading, this event is unique in providing the attendee with such a fascinating and wide ranging understanding of why quantitative finance  is becoming increasingly relevant to everyday trading. Establish productive professional business relationships with quantitative focused investors and quantitative managers in an exclusive environment dedicated to the exchange of ideas. Be a part of this remarkable quantitative event in the Financial Capital of the World…

For more information, please visit www.battleofthequants.com

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December 13th 2010, Harvard Club – New York

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in the emerging markets.

At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.

Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers investing in the emerging markets in an extremely time efficient and productive format.

Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors looking especially for opportunities with emerging markets focused investment managers.

The format is as follows:
• Managers and investors only
• Managers and investors are pre-screened and pre-qualified for fit with the event’s focus
• Luncheon with 5 minute introductory talks by the managers
• Afternoon with facilitated private meetings in five sessions

For more information: http://catalystforum.com/node/176

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December, 2,3 – 2010 – London

Private Equity Convention  Russia( CIS) & EURASIA

Global Directors Forum’s  ”Private Equity Convention Russia ( CIS) & Eurasia” 2-3 December  2010, London  is designed as a networking platform for bringing together all the major general and limited partners investing and operating in  Russia,  the countries of the former USSR, China, India and the Middle East.

This convention will be assembled and delivered as the discussion based networking platform, where private equity professionals will be able to exchange their views and opinions in a friendly but structured conversation.
There will be no presentations or speeches in the discussion rooms, just extended exchange of opinions, ideas, and networking.
Everyone participates in the conversation equally and to their own willingness. A participant may choose and join any of the discussion he/she may find most useful. GDF meetings do not aim to gather the greatest number of participants, only the most senior: Alchemists of Success^TM

CONTACT NAME

Konstantine Malinovski

CONTACT EMAIL

Konstantine@gdforum.co.uk

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December 1-3, 2010, Red Rock Casino • Resort • Spa, Las Vegas, NV , USA

Loss of trust has been a major theme in the financial world and has led to heightened risk management amongst the financial community. High net worth individuals are seeking guidance and sound private wealth management advice to grow and preserve their wealth moving forward.  It is up to family office executives to develop a process of accountability with the intent of re-establishing and strengthening client relationships.

As investment strategies, tax policies and legal structures have become increasingly more complex, an experienced and knowledgeable team able to adhere to these new demands is imperative to preserve and strengthen their client’s wealth. Family wealth executives must be able to engage their families with breakthrough conversations that will lead to profitable investment and tax efficient strategies that they understand, as well as, innovative planning strategies to meet overall family goals.

The Private Wealth Management Summit provides a unique forum for service providers to gain access to leading multi and single-family offices across the nation. Over three days, service providers will meet and interact with senior executives from both single and multi-family offices through a number of one-on-one business meetings and many networking activities. In addition, service providers will attend strategic conference sessions and keynote presentations delivered by leaders in private wealth investing. Within the luxurious settings of the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, this networking event presents a unique opportunity to develop meaningful and valuable business relations.

For more information, please visit: http://www.privatewealthsummit.com/mp_iair_banner

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November 24-25 2010 – The Park Lane Hotel, London

Now in its fourth year, this conference has positioned itself as the must attend B2B Wealth Management & Family Office Conference.Addressing the most pressing issues facing advisors when managing the wealth of your clients, this event is focused on making your business and your industry more efficient through engaging with others in the wealth management industry.
20+ expert speakers and delegates from family offices, private banks, wealth managers and advisors. Networking drinks reception at the close of day one.

For more information, please visit: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/Wealth-Management-and-Family-Office-Advisory-Forum

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November 22nd 2010 – Leonardo City Tower, Ramat Gan – Israel

The conference is an important networking platform of those who deal in company finance. the conference covers the topics of raising debt and capital, private equity, bond issues, securitization, equity, debt classification, venture capital, reversed mergers, IPOs in local and foreign markets, unrated bonds, credit, institutional credit, bank credit, mezzanine, M&A as well as other associated subjects.  TheMarker magazine will issue a special edition for the conference.

The conference will disclose, for the first time, a comprehensive research highlighting the extra-banking financial market situation including data regarding the debts raised over the last few years, trends and a special survey of market leaders regarding the various directions of development.

The target audiences are CFOs of medium- and large-sized private and public companies, finance managers, bankers, the regulatory authorities’ representatives, analysts, rating agencies, lawyers, accountants, economists in this particular field and underwriters.

For more information, please visit:www.israel-finance.com

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November 18th 2010 – Yale Club, New York

Principals from 150+ leading investment partnerships, private equity funds and venture capital firms are expected to attend this event to be held at the Yale Club New York. The upcoming event can provide a highly effective and prestigious venue for management to deliver its vision to a captive audience of receptive investors and direct funding sources.
For more information, please visit: http://events.starlightinvestments.com/events_register.asp

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November, 15-17th, 2010 – Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland

Preserving wealth continues to top the priority list of family offices and their investment arms. Mastering the principal drivers of returns, fund selection and asset allocation, holds the key to ultimate portfolio performance. The exclusive Elite Summit brings together investment strategists from prominent family offices, trusts, foundations and endowments with leading asset managers and wealth management professionals to explore lucrative investment potential.

For more information, please visit: http://www.elitesummit.com/

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November 9th-10th 2010 – Vaduz, Liechtenstein

On the 9^th & 10^th of November, the 14^th edition of the European Venture Market will be held in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The EVM is a platform that enables innovative companies (early & later stage) to meet directly with a large number of investors and a few service providers and present themselves and their ideas. We are again expecting around 200-250 participants, entrepreneurs, investors and business angels from all over Europe. The upcoming event will focus on the following three sectors:

Cleantech: e-mobility and related services, solar technology & smart grid solutions

ICT: New Media, innovative e-commerce, IT Security & Games

HighTech: Nanotechnology, New Materials & Sensors

Few slots for companies are still available. Investors with a focus in these sectors are also welcome to join the conference!

For further information please visit www.europeanventuremarket.com

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November 8th, 2010 – Vaduz, Liechtenstein

On the 8th of November the first European Fundraising Market will be held in Vaduz. At the event, initiators of venture capital and private equity funds – mainly from Europe – have the possibility to introduce their new projects to the present Limited Partners, Family Offices, Asset- and Trust Managers. Next to 6 Fund presentations there will be enough time to network and directly get in touch with other participants. The goal is to filter new investment issues, trends and innovative projects and establish a market place for these themes in Europe. A special keynote will be held by Tim Draper – Draper Fischer Jurvetson.

The half-day conference will be finalized by a delicious Dinner at the Hofkellerei Liechtenstein.
So if you are about to start a new fund and need financing please get in touch with Continua AG? Or are you looking for new alternative investment opportunities?

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

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November 8th, 2010 – KenyaAlHuda CIB is key knowledge provider of Islamic Banking and Finance that is operating in Pakistan and all over the world by its distance learning courses, awareness workshops, trainings, strategic partnership and consultancy. Islamic banking refers to a system of banking or banking activity that is consistent with the principles of Islamic law (Sharia) and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. Local Shariah-compliant banks have proposed the formation of an independent national board to regulate Islamic banks as well as other conventional banks offering Islamic products in Kenya. The Islamic banking and finance industry in Kenya is in the process of developing Shariah compliant products and services to cater the needs of Muslim community.

November 5-7, 2010, Sousse Tunisia

The International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC) provides a forum for both researchers and practitioners around the world on recent developments in the fields of renewable Energy. The congress will consist of plenary sessions, oral sessions and poster presentations. For more information http://www.irec.cmerp.net/

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October, 27-29, 2010 - Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden

Amidst the volatility rocking global financial markets, Nordic pension funds have proven to be one of the most resilient institutional investors in Europe. Taking proactive measures in adjusting to the changing economic climate and hedging against further loss, and uniting as a region on critical issues such as responsible investing and regulations, Nordic strategists have mastered the art of investing in turbulent times.

The Nordic Pensions & Investments Summit 2010 offers a clear view on advancements in global financial markets, arming today’s most sophisticated investment strategists with the foremost insight needed to thrive in the new era of pensions investing. The summit will bring together senior-level executives from Nordic’s largest organisations with a select and diversified group of leading edge Solution Providers. Do not miss this opportunity to network with your peers and form new alliances. Get a head start on your competition and start building relationships today.

For more information: http://www.nordicpensions-summit.com/

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October 23rd, 2010 – Colombo - Sri Lanka

“International conference on Islamic Banking and Finance in Sri Lanka” will convene the international delegates to learn the Islamic banking and finance knowledge from the well-read Shariah scholars and renowned speakers well versed in the respected field.

Speeches and discussions at the Conference will be led by eminent Shariah scholars and members of Shariah Board of the international organizations that formulate standards on Shariah complaint banking, finance, Takaful accounting, auditing, ethics, governance, and Shariah for the international Islamic finance industry.

This Conference, which is going to be a premier event for the international Islamic finance industry will bring together the leading Shariah scholars and Islamic finance practitioners to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the industry especially in the current international financial environment.

For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/Srilanka/

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October, 20th, 21st 2010 - Beijing, China

After the major downturn of the global economy, 2010 is predicted as a recovery. The current Regulatory Compliance has forced banks to take a critical look at how they manage risk and has exposed some significant weaknesses in risk management across the banking industry.

Advanced risk management has been regarded as core competency to banks right now. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) takes an active role in policy making and promoting the Basel II implementation in China’s leading banks in order to optimize risk management in banking industry. Therefore, most banks are putting stress testing and modeling innovation on the top agenda in their work plan 2010 in China.

According to the schedule of CBRC, first group commercial banks including Industrial and Commercial Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications and China Merchants Bank will start the implementation of Basel II by the end of 2010.

For more information, please visit: http://riskmanagement.cbichina.com

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October 20th, 2010 – Crowne Plaza London Kensington

Due Diligence for Fund of Funds & Hedge Funds

Aligning Industry Response with Investor Demand for a Heightened Due Diligence Process

Post credit crisis and the fraudulent activity seen in 2008, the due diligence process has undergone a significant overhaul. Responding to the demands of investors and ensuring managers are delivering the required end result is critical to a fund’s survival.

This highly topical conference will ensure that you are on the right track in responding to key issues of transparency, scrutiny, ongoing monitoring and more.

For more information, please visit: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/Due-Diligence-FoF-and-Hedge-Funds-Conference

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October 19th, 2010 Zurich – October 21st, 2010 Geneva

In association with Deloitte AG and Baker & McKenzie, Appleby Zurich will present “EU and US Financial Regulatory Update Q4: what Banks and Fund Managers Need to Know”, a seminar to be held in Zurich on 19 October (venue: Widder Hotel) and Geneva on 21 October (venue: Swissotel Metropole Geneva). A panel of expert speakers will debate the implications of AIFMD, HIRE Act and FATCA on banks and fund managers operating in Switzerland. For more information visit www .applebyglobal.com

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October 18th, 2010 – Harvard Club, New York City

The annual Asset Allocation Forum in Alternatives 2010 will gather key industry leaders from the alternative investment community in a business oriented asset allocation, investment management and current sector opportunity event.

The purpose will be to explore, discuss and investigate the most pressing critical investment issues for alternative asset managers and their investors. Topics will include asset liability management for different kinds of institutional investors and how alternative assets can assist in optimizing it, alternative investing in the asset allocation mix, different approaches to portfolio construction, and quantitive vs. qualitative factors in investors’ manager selection processes.

The Asset Allocation Forum in Alternatives 2010 prides itself on being highly focused and only hosting relevant investors and managers. Other industry participants are strongly limited. The investor forum is a no-frills, high-tempo, business oriented platform for the alternative investing community.

For more information: http://www.catalystforum.com/node/144

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October, 18, 20, 2010 -  Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, UK

At a time when the UK pensions industry has never looked more toilsome or uncertain, pension investment strategists are struggling to sketch an accurate picture of what future schemes will resemble within the next few years. Given today’s volatile global marketplace, UK pension CIOs must remain highly apprehensive prior to committing themselves and their organisations to further, undue risks.

Through efficient asset allocation, wise risk management, innovative portfolio diversification, and effective compliance, pension executives can ensure their investment strategy delivers strong returns even in the most challenging of financial climates. To this end UK pension strategists are aiming to secure partnerships with global experts and top fund managers that will strategically position them to drive performance returns once again.

The exclusive UK Pensions & Investments Summit 2010 offers the perfect setting for sponsors to present their products and services directly to key decision makers. Over three days, service providers will meet and interact with the gate keepers of the premier pension funds in the UK through a number of business one-to-one meetings and many networking activities. In addition, sponsors will attend the strategic summit sessions led by the pension and investment industry’s most high-ranking executives and leading global strategists. Within the luxurious settings of a five star venue, this networking event presents a unique opportunity to develop meaningful and valuable business relations.

For more information: http://www.ukpensions-summit.com/IAIbanner

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October, 12-13, 2010 – Four Seasons Hotel – Damascus – Syria

Information security is absolutely essential, hot and renewable issue in the world of ICT, where the commercial, financial, Banking, Scientific, Services and Social sectors are increasingly dependent on ICT tools and technologies. The new development and innovation in the tools and information security technologies aims to assist companies, government and private sectors establishment to protect their assets of both information and IT systems against growing threats.

Syria is working towards boosting ICT sector on all levels. Several ambitious projects and investment opportunities are presented in ICT infrastructure and Internet. In this framework, Ministry of Communication and Technology has prepared a draft communication law and started preparation for the second stage of the mobile phone project where a license to a third or more GSM operators is to be given to provide mobile services in Syrian this year.

For more information: http://www.alsalam.co.sy/?d=22&id=156

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October 11, 2010 – Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan is a fast growing market of Islamic Banking & Finance, which is attracting a lot of investment in Islamic Banking, Takaful and other financial Institutions. It will not only boost the possibilities of Investment in Pakistan on these sectors, but also will be another step towards finding solutions to the challenges faced by the Islamic Financial Industry.

After the organization of the conference series in Pakistan, AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Islamic Economics is honored to announce “4th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance 2010” which will focus on recognizing the significant developments in Islamic financial infrastructure not only in Pakistan but also outside the country. It will cover the global efforts and achievements in Islamic Banking and Takaful industry and the latest developments & future directions of the sector will also be the focal point of discussion.
For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/pakistan/

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Join single family office executives & family members from around the world for what promises to be the best Family Office Symposium in FRA’s history! We’ve combined a sharp focus on unique opportunities for families of wealth in today’s market with thoughtful coverage of their enduring challenges to bring you a program sure to address your family’s needs and goals.

The Family Office Symposium is unique because its agenda is designed specifically for families, and its faculty is led by family members and their office executives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet them at our closed-door, families-only breakfasts and to gain valuable insight from their timely presentations and panel discussions. You will make invaluable connections and take away hard-won advice to share with your own family members.

For more information, please visit: http://www.frallc.com/events/FamilyOffice/Default.aspx

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September 30th - October 2nd, 2010 – Chicago

The challenge of sustaining both business and family success across generations is a daunting one. While family businesses are the engine of the world economy, only 30% survive each generation. In order to beat these statistics and ensure survival, families must innovate in both business and family. The 2010 FBN International Summit will explore how the world’s leading families have pursued innovation to:

· Overcome challenges
· Seize opportunities and win competitive advantage
· Strengthen family values
· Deepen their contributions to community and society through their philanthropy

For more information: http://www.fbn-i.org/summit

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September 27th, 2010 – Harvard Club, New York

Cap Intro: L/S Equity | Credit / Distressed Debt Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in L/S equity strategies and credit / distressed debt strategies. At the Cap Intro: L/S Equity | Credit / Distressed Debt Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: one-on-one private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.

For more information, please visit: http://www.catalystforum.com/node/147

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September 22th 2010 – The Yale Club, New York

Starlight Investments, LLC presents its 30th early and later-stage capital conference on September 22nd.

Principals from 150+ leading investment partnerships, private equity funds and venture capital firms are expected to attend this event to be held at the Yale Club New York. The upcoming event can provide a highly effective and prestigious venue for management to deliver its vision to a captive audience of receptive investors and direct funding sources.
For more information, please visit: http://events.starlightinvestments.com/events_register.asp

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September, 8-9, 2010 – Shanghai

Sep 8th-9th,2010,Shanghai, 4th Annual Funds Forum China 2010 will be held with the theme of “Largest Gathering of China’s Asset Management Professionals”, 4th Annual event will keep abreast of rapid-growing China funds industry and focus on funds investment and funds marketing and sales. More intensive and in-depth sharing and discussion on macro economy,QDII, ETFs, funds marketing and sales and so on will be provided.

For more information, please visit http://www.fundsforumchina.com/

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August, 6-7, 2010 – Mauritius

Mauritius faces several challenges in the near future due to rising unemployment and increasing external competition for export markets. “International Conference on Islamic banking and Finance in Mauritius” is the largest conference on Islamic banking and finance scheduled in Mauritius to improve the economic growth rate through higher productivity, to raise skill levels through better Islamic banking education and awareness to encourage investment in new financial industries.

By enlarging the spectrum of financial productivity by organizing this conference, Shariah compliant products will surely gain interest of all bank customers and will therefore bring healthy competition for existing conventional banking products in Mauritius. The conference aims to serve as a forum for the discussion of the connections between economy, instability in the world economy, role of Islamic banking and finance and the back up Shariah complaint banking and finance can offer to the world to overcome the global financial crunch. It will be a platform for the International economists, Shariah supervisors, investors and financials to learn the latest developments in the relevant field.

The conference will include plenary knowledge of Conventional & Islamic Banks, Takaful & Insurance Companies, Mutual Islamic Funds Companies, Modaraba’s & Leasing Companies, I.T System Providers, Rating Agencies, Real Estates & REITs, Financial Solution Providers and so on. This conference is expected to be on the receiving end of large number of investors and economists that will be a but other sectors are starting to attract heavy Middle East interest including insurance, energy and real estate.

For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/mauritius/

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July 16-17, 2010 – Atlanta, Georgia

J.D. Power will be the keynote speaker for the TiE Entrepreneurial Summit on July 17, 2010. His presentation kicks off the second day of this Summit, spanning Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17. TES 2010 will showcase entrepreneurial individuals and visionary organizations, as well as innovative solutions that are succeeding in this new economic environment.

Join hundreds of attendees, 50+ speakers, entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, industry experts and thought leaders for the TiE Entrepreneurial Summit. TES is two days of insight, sharing of business ideas and power networking.

Visit www.tesatlanta.com for more details, including speaker bios and a complete schedule of events.

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July 5-6, 2010 – Singapore

Top global investment officers along with all those who share a keen interest on emerging and frontier markets investment will attend the SALVO Global’s Global Learning Academy 2010 conference.

Emerging and Frontier Markets are suitable for long-term investors as it allows them to avoid “putting all their eggs’ in one basket and thereby increasing the risk of portfolio decline that will be generated by trends in developed markets. However, emerging and frontier markets can give investors a roller coaster ride – risk of political, economic instability, volatile stock markets. Efficient due diligence is essential and requires an in-depth knowledge of its investment potential.

For more information: http://investemergingfrontiers.com/

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July 1st, 2010 – Harvard Club, New York

The Cap Intro: Marco | Emerging Markets Alternative Investing forum, bring both investors and managers together to interact in one-on-one private meetings. As a highly focused half-day capital introduction event, it brings together active end-investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in macro strategies and the emerging markets.

The format is as follows:

• Participation for 10 managers and 10 investors only; pre-qualified and pre-screened
• Circulation of managers’ and investors’ profiles prior to the event

• Luncheon with 5 minute introductory talks by the managers
• Afternoon with facilitated one-on-one meetings in private room

Rationale for investors: meet with exceptional managers investing in the emerging markets in an extremely time efficient and productive format.

Rationale for managers: get in-depth private meetings with hand-picked, active investors looking especially for opportunities with emerging markets focused investment managers.

For more information, please visit: http://www.catalystforum.com/node/133

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June 2010, Nigeria

“The International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance in Nigeria” is an initiative of AlHuda CIBE aimed at promoting Shariah complaint banking and finance knowledge in Nigeria and in the rest of the world.

“The International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance in Nigeria” is a modest beginning of what is envisioned to promote Islamic banking awareness in Nigeria and its sub regions. In strengthening the knowledge of Islamic banking and its different modes, and policies AlHuda CIBE is taking the initiative to develop the general public awareness to highlight the qualities of Islamic banking in the toughest circumstances faced by the global banking and finance sectors. The major aim of AlHuda CIBE to organize this conference is paving the way for a sustainable Islamic banking growth in Nigeria and in the rest of the world.
For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/nigeria/

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June 23, 2010 – San Francisco

The Clean Energy Finance & Investment Summit 2010 will connect the key players in the clean energy industry—investors and inventors, policymakers and regulators—to rapidly accelerate the clean energy agenda.  The event will explore different sources of funding for clean energy including private equity, venture capital, commercial & investment banks, institutional investors, and public-private partnerships as well as current regulatory and policy environment and how to tap into government stimulus funds for your next clean energy project.  Investors will learn how to identify the most attractive clean energy investment opportunities and how they should be structured.  The summit will present success stories from some of America’s most innovative clean energy pioneers and allow attendees to network and meet face-to-face with the key industry players.

For more information: http://www.iglobalforum.com/conference_live.php?r=28

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June 17th, 2010 – Grand Ballroom of the Yale Club New York

Starlight Investments, LLC and MJSegalAssociates present their 29th early and later-stage capital conference on June 17th. Principals from 150+ leading investment partnerships, private equity funds and venture capital firms are expected to attend this event to be held at the Yale Club New York. The upcoming event can provide a highly effective and prestigious venue for management to deliver its vision to a captive audience of receptive investors and direct funding sources. Our forums are among the nation’s best attended events with a focus on showcasing fundable companies to an audience of active and highly-qualified investment professionals. These forums are truly unique because of the high concentration of partners and senior level decision makers.

For more information, please visit: http://events.starlightinvestments.com:80/htmls/message.html

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June 16, 2010 – New York

iGlobal Forum 2^nd Global Distressed Debt Investing Summit will once again unite the leading Distressed Fund Managers, Private Equity Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, M&A and Turnaround Advisors, Investment Bankers, Bankruptcy Advisors, Loan Originators, Debt Providers, and Rating Agencies.  The event will provide. For more information: http://www.iglobalforum.com/conference_live.php?r=27

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June, 10-11, 2010, Hotel Ambassador – Zlata Husa, Prague, Czech Republic

We are pleased to invite you to take a part in our 15h Forum on CEE Private Equity has firmly established itself as THE HUB for leading local and global LPs, GPs & advisors focused on buyouts, growth capital, distressed assets and venture investing in Central and Eastern Europe.

Two content-packed days of interactive discussions and continuous networking will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the latest private equity investing issues and challenges in each specific CEE country and, above all, will help you make those critical connections with leading LPs and GPs.

For more information: http://www.ceeprivateequityforum.com/

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June, 10-11, 2010, London

The Private Equity Convention Russia & CEE is the first networking platform designed to facilitate the flow of information, deal origination and exchange of ideas among the major general and limited partners investing and operating in Central and Eastern Europe and the countries of the former USSR.

For more information: http://www.gdforum.co.uk/index.php?page=11&id=1

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June, 09-11, 2010 -  Paris, France

Islamic Investment Banks, Private Equity Houses, Real Estate Developers and Investors from the ‘Who’s Who’ of the Islamic finance industry, will gather at this unique forum at a time when France is buzzing with appetite for both investment and institutional interaction from the Middle East.

Meet speakers and delegates with seasoned practical knowledge of the industry and flows of investment. visit www.middleeastbusinessforum.com/france

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June 9th, 2010 - May Fair Hotel, Mayfair London

The Battle of the Quants – LONDON returns for the 3rd year. A new innovative lineup promises to deliver the most cutting edge Quantitative Hedge Fund Event in the world. Featuring the financial world’s most exciting quantitative managers, investors and technology providers, the full day event will examine how quantitative finance is increasingly finding its way into all corners of the financial world. Fascinating panel discussions include High Frequency Trading, UCITS and Quants, Quant  investors’ allocation priorities, latest quantitative innovations, and of course the “Battle” between Discretionary VS. Quantitative trading.

For more information: http://www.battleofthequants.com/london_agenda.html

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June, 08-09, 2010 - Guoman Charing Cross Hotel, London

Come and gain insight and share expertise on risk management strategies & techniques with some of the largest utility organisations in the industry. For more information www.informaglobalevents.com/hedgefundopsiaiw

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June 7-9, 2010 – Geneva, Switzerland

Following the success of Opal Financial Group’s annual Family Office/Private Wealth Management Forum in the United States, we will bring this event to Europe for the first time in 2010.The event will be held in the charming lakeside city of Geneva, Switzerland.  This private wealth conference is Opal’s premier conference for high net worth individuals and family offices. From June 7-9, private investors and asset managers from around the world will visit this picturesque setting for three days of engaging discussions on the latest investment trends. The family office conference will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in emerging markets, alternative investments, real estate, global credit & fixed income markets along with numerous other asset types.

For more information www.opalgroup.net/trk/efopwb1001.html

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June, 3-5, 2010 – Sofia, Bulgaria

Energy Efficiency, Water & Sewage Technologies, and Waste Management & Recycling

Via Expo has been organizing for 6 years on the International Congress & Exhibition for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources covering the Region of South East Europe. From our previous experience we decided to develop this topic into the global theme for Climate Change and the Environment. Our next international event that will have its primer in June 2010 in Sofia will cover 3 key topics: Energy Efficiency, Water & Sewage Technologies, and Waste Management & Recycling. That is why the motto of the Forum will be SAVE Energy, SAVE Water, SAVE the Planet. Or goal is to establish it as a leading international event for South East Europe – a marketplace for providers of technology and expertise in the field of waste management, sustainable energy consumption, rational water usage and application so to make a big step for reducing green gas emissions in the Region as an important contribution to fighting Climate Change.

For more information: http://www.viaexpo.com/index.phpoption=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=143&lang=en

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Elite Summit, May, 26-28, 2010 - Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

Preserving wealth even in the most turbulent of financial markets continues to top the priority list of family offices and their investment arms. Mastering the principal drivers of returns, fund selection and asset allocation, holds the key to ultimate portfolio performance. The exclusive Elite Summit brings together investment strategists from prominent family offices, trusts, foundations and endowments with leading asset managers and wealth management professionals to explore lucrative investment potential.

For more information: Jos De Boer, http://www.elitesummit.com/IAIel

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May, 26-27, 2010 – Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel, Moscow

Moscow Forum — is a strategic professional site intended to reflect the process of formation and development of Islamic financial model worldwide and the potential for its development in Russia. It is a platform to discuss new opportunities for further economic development with the use of alternative financial system.

Participants: Islamic financial institutions from Russia, CIS and international, National Bank of Russia, Ministry of economic development, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading banks and financial companies, investment & insurance companies, law firms and consultancies.

Among key topics: the present international landscape of Islamic Finance, capital markets & infrastructure development, Islamic asset management & infrastructure, the non-Islamic countries conundrum, Russia and Islamic investment- reality & prospects, SMEs and microfinance, Islamic finance from business point of view and other.

Form more information: www.islamicbanking.ru info@islamicbanking.ru

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May, 25-26 2010, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

This event will provide comprehensive insight into project finance, government support for Project Finance and identifying the pools of capital. In parallel to this the forum will provide a platform for financiers, investors and government officials to augment projects, trade and investment within MENA region, and to build new business partnerships. Driven by the proficiency of industry pioneers and experts, the 6th Annual Project Finance Forum 2010 will answer the question of liquidity facing the majority of regional projects. The conference will host sponsors and lenders to devise solutions for the project finance industry and create the blueprint for reviving regional projects while diversifying and bolstering the financing instruments available.

For more information: http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferences/6thProjectFinanceForum2010

lucia.kasanicka@fleminggulf.com

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May 24, 2010 – Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv

The 2010 Tel Aviv Institutional Investment Conference is Israel’s largest Institutional Investor Conference. The 2010 conference will focus on asset allocation alternatives, investment strategies, risk management and regulation following a global economic meltdown. For more information: http://www.tlvii.com/

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May 20, 2010 – Connaught Rooms, 61-63 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA

The UCITS for Hedge Fund LinkedIn Group and Ramplin Capital cordially invite you to the UCITS for Hedge Fund Distribution in London, 20 May, 2010

This one day conference will give you detailed insights into UCITS HEDGE FUNDS DISTRIBUTION and will cover

• the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for managers distributing “NEWCITS” funds
• how to structure, wrap, market and distribute UCITS HEDGE FUNDS successfully
• how this framework provides not just a return ON assets, but also a return OF assets to investors

SPEAKERS and PANELISTS are from EFAMA, Banca Finnat Euramerica, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank,SEB, Credit Suisse, Moody’s, Luxembourg Fund Group, First Avenue, AllFunds Alternative, ML Partners, Kepler and several more.

For more information: http://www.ramplincapital.com/ucits-for-hedge-funds/ucits-programme.html

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May, 17-19 2010, Almaty, Kazakhstan

“International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance in Kazakhstan” is one of the major International Islamic banking and finance conferences in Kazakhstan. It aims to focus on the subjects of global importance within Shariah complaint banking sectors. It is another achievement of AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics to promote the Islamic financial concepts worldwide.

“International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance in Kazakhstan” will attract the global Islamic banking and financial representatives who will highlight the challenges and hurdles faced by the worldwide economic sectors and will also transcribe that how to come out of these challenging circumstances by following the lines of Islamic banking and finance.
For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/kazakhstan/

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May, 10-12, 2010 - Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux Switzerland

The prestigious European Pensions & Investments Summit continues to unite the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors with the most astute service providers, securing successful partnerships of paramount importance to sustainable performance. For more information:  Jos De Boer, summits@marcusevanscy.com
http://www.epi-summit.com/IAIel

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May 5-8, 2010 – Shanghai, China – New International Expo Center (SNIEC)

SNEC PV POWER EXPO 2010 is the largest PV show in Asia. It has attracted over 1200 exhibitors with total exhibition space of 85, 000 sqm and it expects over 60, 000 visitors. Moreover, during SNEC2010, Shanghai will also be hosting World Expo 2010. It is believed that every participant of SNEC 2010 will have the opportunity to surprise himself/herself and find it worthwhile by visiting the two shows at one trip. http://www.snec.org.cn

For more information, contact Teresa Wen at teresa.wen@snec.org.cn

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May, 3-5 2010, Kabul- Afghanistan

Towards the fulfillment of the organizational commitment and causative ambition, AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics proudly announces “International Conference on Prospects of Islamic Banking and Finance in Afghanistan” that is scheduled on 3rd May 2010 at Serena, Kabul-Afghanistan with the Specialized Post Event Training Workshops on Islamic Banking, Islamic Microfinance and Takaful on 4th and 5th May 2010. In spite of all the challenges and tough phases to pass through, AlHuda CIBE has taken up the charge of spreading the Islamic banking and finance knowledge in the most delicate region of Afghanistan.

“International Conference on Prospects of Islamic Banking and Finance in Afghanistan” is the very first largest conference ever organized in Afghanistan with the auspicious patronage of H.E Abdul Qadir Fitrat, Governor Da Afghansitan Bank, Kabul-Afghanistan and Najibullah Amiri, General Secretary Afghanistan Banks Association, Afghanistan. It is expected to be the most significant gathering of Islamic banking and finance leaders in Afghanistan region. “International Conference on Prospects of Islamic Banking and Finance in Afghanistan” will be held on 3rd May 2010 with post event specialized training workshops on Islamic Banking, Islamic Microfinance & Takaful on 4th and 5th May 2010 in Kabul-Afghanistan.

For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/Afghanistan/

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April 29, 2010 – Delamar Hotel, Greenwich, Connecticut

Family Office Association announces extraordinaries keynotes and agenda for their 2010 Foa Spring Global Summit

Keynote presenters for the 2010 FOA Spring Global Summit includes: Bill Ackman, Founder & CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management and Russ Alan Prince, Founder, Prince & Associates.

FOA’s last summit, the FOA Fall Global Summit on November 5th, 2009 had a spectacular turnout of over 80 members of single family offices and families of wealth, including attendees from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, California and Toronto. It was a full day starting with an early breakfast and featured sessions on current tax issues, turmoil in real estate, family philanthropy and clean tech, among other topics. Keynote presenters included Marc Lasry and Nassim Taleb.

As FOA heads into it’s second full year in 2010, FOA have an extremely active agenda for it’s exclusive membership including breakfast meetings, quarterly special luncheons (which have recently featured John Paulson and Izzy Englander) as well as three large annual summits planned for 2010 (spring, summer and fall).

Specific themes to be presented at the FOA Spring Global Summit by global thought leaders include:

• Inflation Vs. Deflation: Modern Solutions to Preserve Wealth
• How Executive Directors in Single Family Offices Are Being Compensated Today
• Mitigating Registration, Liability & Operational Risk in Single Family Offices
• Investments in Private Equity for Single Family Offices
• Technology and Single Family Offices
• Investments in Emerging Markets for Single Family Offices
• Fostering Wealth Creators in Multi-Generational Families of Wealth
• Successfully Serving Families Featuring: SFO / Private Banker / MFO
• Family Governance: Balancing Family Dynamics and Responsibility

“This day‐long event was packed with cri7cal informa7on that single family offices and families of wealth must have to increase their knowledge in these uncertain 7mes and to build mul7‐genera7onal strategies for legacy sustainability,” stated Angelo Robles, CEO and founder of FOA.

For more information on membership visit www.familyofficeassociation.com

Angelo Robles, Founder & CEO

angelo@familyofficeassociation.com

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April 26-27, 2010 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

By sharing knowledge and experience gained from leading regional and international organisations, and conveying emerging trends and opportunities, the Investment Opportunities in Abu Dhabi 2010, is the Middle East’s leading must attend forum that reveals the latest strategies which can be implemented to effectively mitigate / lessen threat risk and maximize the ROI (Return On Investment). Therefore, “Investment Opportunities in Abu Dhabi” will be a unique platform for investors who look forward to invest in the Emirate, as well as for those developers who look forward to attracting investors into their project in the region.

For more information: http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferences/financial/Investments-Abu-Dhabi-1

lucia.kasanicka@fleminggulf.com

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April, 27-28, 2010 – Shanghai, China

Will commercial real estate recover in 2010 after wait-and-see stance over 2009 and bottoming throughout 2008? How to be a successful commercial real estate investor amid pressure of financial crisis and credit crunch has been a hot topic among developers, investors and operators.

China Commercial Real Estate Congress 2010 offers you a platform to fully understand latest governmental policies, discuss opportunities in commercial real estate, design the best investment mode for commercial real estate and create a green future. Over 150+ top commercial real estate operators and developers from home and abroad will witness this great event in China, on April 27^th-28^th.

For more information http://commercialrealestate.cbichina.com

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April 23, 2010 – ITC Sheraton, New Delhi

Virtue Insight, proudly presents one of the most talked of rising technologies of the recent times,   WiMAX.

The one day conference will have the top decision makers from the industry collaborating to assess the Strategies, Business Model Re-engineering and Opportunities for WiMAX development. The WiMAX 2010 serves as a catalyst and an eye-opener for creating and setting directions to the future of the technology.

With the WiMAX subscriber base expected to reach 19 million by 2010 the WiMAX equipment market has a projected value of $600 million. India is slated to become the largest WiMAX market in APAC by 2013.

For more information: http://www.virtueinsight.com/Wimax%202010.html

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April 20-21, 2010 – Sheraton Shanghai HongQiao Hotel, China

Indexing & ETF Investments China 2010 which supported by Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA), will be hold on April 20-21, 2010 in Sheraton Shanghai HongQiao Hotel, China. It is China’s first and most influential international conference in indexing industry. This summit will feature the international and domestic leading financial industry professionals in developing and trading ETFs, including index providers, ETF issuers, asset managers, distributors, institutional investors, and researchers. More than 200+ delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend this conference. For more information: www.indexingetf.com

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April, 20-21, 2010, Sporting d’Hiver, Monte Carlo.

Unfortunately due to the ongoing travel restrictions that remain in place throughout Europe the Family Alternative Investment Conference scheduled to be hosted in Monte Carlo on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st April will NOT take place.

This is obviously very disappointing for everyone as we were looking forward to an interesting and enlightening event. We will communicate with you all again as the week progresses to inform you of the plans for this event.

With turbulence in the financial sphere beginning to subside, families, private investors and their family offices are once again looking to alternative investments. However, with dreams of absolute returns being proven to be just that, and with regulations abounding from policy makers across the globe, alternative asset classes have evolved into markedly different animals. The Family Alternative Investment Conference gives families, private investors and family office executives the chance to come together with global experts to discuss opportunities and risks within alternative investments.

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April, 15, 16 – 2010 - London

EuroLawyer Forum is an annual meeting point for governmental officials, business executives, in-house lawyers, private consultants, legal and business associations representatives and other specialists interested in legal aspects of international business in CIS and EU countries.

For more information: http://rustyleltd.com/bespoke-events/cis-eu-legal-forum-eurolawyer-2010/

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April, 14-16, 2010 – Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

The Forum presents the European EE & RES knowledge and experience, and is an excellent platform for dialogue and business contacts. It uniquely combines scientific and industrial issues from all perspectives of EE & RES, providing the industry professionals with the latest technologies, strategies and best practices that lower costs and improve reliability.

The EE & RES Congress & Exhibition focus every year on one of the most advanced countries and regions with the purpose to establish a strategic partnership for know-how transfer. Due to the top figure of merits Germany is again the Strategic Partner of the initiative, while following its intensive activities and efforts in the field, Italy is the 2010 Country in Focus.

For more information: http://www.viaexpo.com/index.phpoption=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=40&lang=en

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April, 14-15, 2010 – Gallagher Convention Centre – Midrand – Johannesburg, Southafrica

The Islamic financial movement is a global phenomenon beginning also to express itself in African financial and investment circles. Islamic finance has developed far beyond the provision of financial services for Muslims, and offers many opportunities for non-Muslim investors. Although Islamic finance and investing is still in its infancy, it is considered one of the fastest-growing markets in the world due to repid population growth in predominantly Muslim countries and increasing interest from non-Muslims. Taking place from 14th – 15th April 2010, this event brings together financial professionals and the best opportunity to learn, debate and discuss the challenges and opportunities currently driving this sector.

Whether your interest lies in launching and sustaining a successful Shariah compliant financial institution, fund, product or service, The International Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance in Africa will provide you with the knowledge and capability to explore the enormous potential of this growing market.

For more information: http://www.alhudacibe.com/southafrica/

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April – 7^th-9^th 2010, Pudong Shangri-la – Shanghai, China

China, the world’s third largest economy, has emerged first and strongest from the financial crisis. The goal of the Halter Financial Summit “China in a Changing World” is to explore how China was able to cope and then thrive when the rest of the world was struggling in the recent recession and what role China will play in the Global economy going forward.

Our keynote speaker, The Honorable George W. Bush will give you his presidential view of current world events;former United States Secretary of the Treasury Mr. John Snow will give remarks on the world economy;former US Ambassador to China, Senator James Sasser will give his view of Sino-US relations; economist and China expert Professor Pieter Bottelier will have a spirited dialogue with Dr. Zhang Tao to discuss China’s changing role in the world economy; the heads of major exchanges will be gathering to talk about how they plan to interact with Chinese companies; and bankers, fund managers and deal makers from around the globe will be there contributing their thoughts and ideas about how Chinese companies can take advantage of the increasing world demand to invest in China.
For more information: http://www.halterconferences.com/hfs2010_inf.asp

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March, 30-31, 2010 – Sheraton Centre Hotel –  Toronto

As global opportunities continue to expand, and the North American market opens up, UFANA introduces a definitive strategic event for the industry where ideas, intelligence and relationships really make a difference. UFANA Conference 2010: The Growth and Potential of Islamic Finance (UFANA 2010) focuses on the key business drivers of the Islamic finance industry. In scope, coverage and experience it is the only event of its kind in North America.
For more information: http://www.ufana.org./

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March 25-26, 2010, Shanghai China

As a leading fund management event in China, Funds China 2010 attracts over 100 fund selectors and end investors from home and abroad and also been endorsed by HK Investment Funds Association/ Securities Investment Trust & Consulting Association/The European Fund and Asset Management Association /Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry.

Up to now over 200+ executives in this industry booked their seats, 13 companies sponsored us and 40+ VIPs and officials confirmed their attendance.  For more information http://www.funds-china.com

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March 23+24, 2010 - The Times Center, New York

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, The Wall Street Green Trading Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow.

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit VIII is the “one-stop shop” to come up to speed on the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance. For more information: http://www.wsgts.com

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March, 16-17, 2010, Renaissance Hotel, Zurich

Come and meet around 20 Expert Speakers from family offices, private banks, wealth managers and advisors who will come together and share their own experiences on how they are managing their clients today. Join us to enhance your position as a trusted advisor and deliver best practice advice on operations & investment. For more information: www.informaglobalevents.com/wealthiaiw