Venture Capital Investing Conference IBF-International Business Forum


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Tuesday, June 10th 2008
12:00-12:30 p.m.

Conference Registration
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Luncheon Reception & Keynote Interview  
Hosted by  GKM Newport

1:45-2:15 p.m.

Networking & Refreshment Break
2:15-3:15 p.m.

General Session
PROFITING FROM GLOBAL GROWTH:
HOW ARE VCs CAPITALIZING & LEVERAGING GEOGRAPHIES
3:15-3:30 p.m.

Networking & Refreshment Break  
Hosted by  Citi's Private Equity Services

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Session A:
NEW VALUATION METHODOLOGIES:
STANDARDS AND CONSISTENCIES WITHIN VENTURE CAPITAL

Session B:
SECONDARY MARKET INVESTING:
THE PE INDUSTRY's SILVER LINING

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Session A:
HARNESSING THE FUTURE OF CLEANTECH

Session B:
BIOTECH WITHOUT BORDERS:
ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF GROWTH

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail Reception  
Hosted by  FLG Partners, LLC


 
Wednesday, June 11th 2008
7:00-8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast & Conference Registration  
Hosted by  Comerica Bank
8:30-9:00 a.m.

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
9:00-9:30 a.m.

Special Achievement Award Presentation
9:30-10:30 a.m.

General Session
THE VIEW FROM SILICON VALLEY:
BUILDING COMPANIES IN 2008 & BUILDING THE VENTURE FIRM
10:30-11:00 a.m.

Networking & Refreshment Break  
Hosted by  Walden International

11:00-11:45 a.m.

General Session
THE CEO AS LEADER IN CHALLENGING TIMES

11:45-12:00 p.m.

Industry Data Presentation
MONEY TREE SURVEY DATA & DISCUSSION
WHERE ARE WE?: STAGE, SECTOR & INDUSTRY STATS
12:00-12:45 p.m.

General Session
STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVING & THRIVING IN AN ECONOMIC DOWNTOWN

12:45-2:15 p.m.

Luncheon Reception 
Hosted by  Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

Luncheon Keynote Presentation:
THE EVOLUTION OF THE GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS

2:15-2:45 p.m.

Networking & Refreshment Break

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Session A:
THE EARLY STAGE GAMBLE:
IS IT A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN INNOVATION

Session B:
GLOBAL VENTURE CAPITAL:
ASIA & EUROPE’S PLACE WITHIN IT

3:45-4:00 p.m.

Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking  
Hosted by  Square1 Bank

4:00-4:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Session A:
EXPERT INTERPRETATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY MARKET

Session B:
BUILDING A MANAGEMENT TEAM IN 2008

4:45-5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Session A:
THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT & ITS IMPACT ON EXITS & LIQUIDITY

Session B:
EVALUATING THE ROLE OF IP THROUGHOUT THE INVESTMENT LIFECYCLE

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception  
Hosted by  Advanced Equities, Inc.


 
Thursday, June 12th 2008
7:30-8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast & Networking  
Hosted by  SVB Capital

8:30-9:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions
Breakfast Panel Discussions

Session A:
REVEALING THE TRUTH: EARLY vs. LATER STAGE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Which Investment Model Works Best In The Current Environment

Session B:
FUND OF FUNDS SPOTLIGHT

9:15 a.m.

Day 2 Chairman’s Welcome

9:15-10:15 a.m.

General Session
INSTITUTIONS SPEAK OUT: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN VENTURE CAPITAL

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Spotlight Address
SHOW ME THE EXITS:
HELPING YOUNG COMPANIES (AND VCs) PREPARE FOR THE LIQUIDITY EVENT

10:45-11:15 a.m.

Networking & Refreshment Break

11:15-12:00 p.m.

General Session
THE FUNDRAISING CLIMATE

12:00-12:45 p.m.

General Session
THE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PERFORMANCE PUZZLE:
BENCHMARKING IN 2008

12:45-2:00 p.m.

Working Luncheon Reception  
Hosted by  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Luncheon Panel Discussion:
THE LIMITED PARTNER APPRAISAL ON TODAY’S FUND MANAGERS
2:00 p.m.

Conference Adjourns