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CONFERENCES
Upcoming Conferences
Industry Energy Equipment and Services Conference Date/Time: May 20, 2008 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: Members $195 | Nonmembers $295 Registration deadline: May 6 Energy equipment and services stocks have soared, on average, an annualized 51% over the past five years. Hear insights into how much upside is left in the industry and what the trends are in this growing and complex sector.
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8th Annual Metals and Mining Conference Date/Time: June 4–5, 2008 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: One Day: Members $195 | Nonmembers $295 Two Days: Members $295 | Nonmembers $395 Registration deadline: May 21 The bull market continues for precious metals. With concerns about inflation and a weakening economy, investors are continuing to seek gold, up over 250%; silver, up 290%; and platinum, which has jumped 256%. How will today’s metals and mining companies fare in 2008?
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2nd Annual Middle East and North Africa Investment Conference Date/Time: June 17, 2008 | 8:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: Members $195 | Nonmembers $295 Registration deadline: June 3 According to the World Bank, the GDP growth rate for the region was 6.3% in 2006, up from an average of 3.6% a year during the 1990s and marking the fourth year in a row of robust growth performance. Where are the greatest investment opportunities in the Middle East?
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Topical NYSSA's Private Wealth Management Committee presents 3rd Annual Manager Search and Selection Conference: Evaluating and Selecting Superior Managers for Private Clients Date/Time: May 8, 2008 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: Members $475 | Nonmembers $595 Registration deadline: April 30 A roster of nationally recognized professionals will discuss critical issues related to the search and selection of managers, including: effective performance evaluation and due diligence; quality of operations and compliance; and identifying skilled managers.
The High Yield Bond Conference begins with a new pre-conference workshop: High Yield Basic Tools: Credit Analysis, Covenants, Ratings and Valuation Date/Time: June 10, 2008 | 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: Members $95 | Nonmembers $135 Registration deadline: June 3 The 2008 High Yield Bond Conference begins with an optional half-day tutorial which will focus on credit analysis, covenants, and how information embedded in ratings can be mined to identify value to provide a foundation for the rest of the program.
18th Annual High Yield Bond Conference Date/Time: June 11, 2008 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC Price: Members $315 | Nonmembers $495 Registration deadline: May 27 Prominent high yield strategist Martin Fridson will chair the 18th annual conference, with presenters from Dewey & Le Boeuf; Fitch Ratings; Gimme Credit; JP Morgan; Moody’s Investors Service; Richards, Kibbe & Orbe; and Standard & Poor’s. This program is designed for any industry professional and should be considered a must for credit analysts, portfolio managers, and specialists in financing of private equity.
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