Agenda

Conference agenda 2009

Monday, 4th May

Business Attire

Time

Event
3.00pm Registration
3.00-6.30pm Global M&A Exposition and Sponsor/Bilateral Meetings
4.30-4.45pm Networking Break
6.30-7.00pm Host and Chairman’s Welcome
7.00-7.30pm

Mergermarket/Global M&A Report on Cross-Border M&A Activity
7.30pm

Opening Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Tuesday, 5th May

Business Attire

Time

Event
8.00-9.30am Breakfast / Networking Session
9.30-10.40am 

Panel Session

Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Cross-Border Acquisitions
The recessionary environment influences financing options, due diligence, and geographic priorities for acquirers. Hear panelists discuss best practices for investments in these challenging times.
10.45-11.00am Networking Break
11.00-12.30am Panel Session

How to Buy and Turn Around Distressed Companies Amidst the Recession
Experienced panelists will discuss identifying, evaluating and acquiring assets with long-term value prospects.
12.30-2.30pm Lunch
2.30-3.30pm

Panel Session

New Trends and Tools in Financing
3.30-4.30pm Networking Break
4.30-6.00pm Panel Session

Challenges in Healthcare
The time is right to make investments in the healthcare industry. What role does private equity and venture capital play? Innovate through R&D or acquisitions? This panel of experts will discuss strategy in a changing environment.
7.00-9.00pm Champagne Cocktails