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ACG InterGrowth 2008 Conference Schedule
Schedule is subject to change
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Tuesday, April 8 2008
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Conference Registration Sponsored by BMO Capital Markets
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm	ACG Event Concierge Sponsored by BMC Group Stop by the Event Concierge, available all three days, for everything from restaurant reservations, theme park tickets and even tennis lesson sign-ups! If you have a free moment, the event concierge can help you fill it!
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	ACG Chapter Leaders Best Practices Session The Chapter Leaders' session will provide an open forum for all ACG Chapter Leaders to voice and share their insights, best practices and concerns. Outstanding Chapters and Members will be recognized. All Chapter leaders should make a special effort to attend the largest annual gathering of your peers.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Early Arrivals and ACG Leadership Reception Sponsored by Audax Group and TransPerfect Deal Interactive
Wednesday, April 9 2008
7:00 am – 1:00pm	Golf: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate - National & International Courses (8am shotgun start) Sponsored by Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Jones Trading and IBISWorld Inc.
8:00 am – 6:00 pm	Conference Registration Sponsored by BMO Capital Markets
8:00 am – 6:00 pm	ACG Event Concierge Sponsored by BMC Group
8:00 am – 9:00 am	Continental Breakfast Sponsored by GE Commercial Finance and Horwath International
9:00 am – 5:00 pm	ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge Sponsored by Grant Thornton and Bowne & Co Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the attendee lounge provides a great place to relax and increase impromptu networking. Tell your one-on-one appointments to meet you in the lounge. Refreshments and newspapers will be provided. The ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge will also feature a Video Game Arcade, Sponsored by Capital IQ.
11:00 am – 11:30 am	Newcomers Orientation San Francisco/Washington Learn how to maximize your InterGrowth experience. Featuring brief intros and comments by InterGrowth's volunteer leaders and the ACG Board of Directors.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm	Opening Networking Lunch Sponsored by The Deal
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	An Insider's Perspective on the Presidential Race and Candidates Vernon Jordan, Senior Managing Director, Lazard & Co. LLC and Political Insider Vernon Jordan, experienced in both business and politics, will give his unique inside perspective on the 2008 election and its impact on our lives, the economy and global business.
1:00 pm – 6:30 pm	ACG InterGrowth Sponsor Gallery
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
2:15 pm – 5:15 pm	ACG Signature Event: DealSource (By appointment only) Sponsored by KPMG Corporate Finance ACG DealSource, in its fourth year at InterGrowth, provides a venue that allows privacy for intermediaries who prefer highly focused, one-on-one meetings with private equity and corporate professionals. Participating intermediaries will select from other 150 PEGs.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm	ACG University Breakout Sessions: The Power of Body Language: How to Read People While Negotiating Tonya Reiman, Money Issues for Private Equity Investors and Their Advisors: Trends in Negotiating M&A Agreements Body language, or non-verbal communication, makes up approximately 75% of al communication, This session will focus on how body language can be interpreted in business deals, transactions and overall networking. Money Issues for Private Equity Investors and Their Advisors: Trends in Negotiating M & A Agreements Wilson Chu, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP Larry Glasgow, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Terry Mullen, Managing Director, Arsenal Capital Partners John W. Pollock, Managing Director Edgeview Partners Moderator: Dennis J. White, Partner, McDermott & Emery LLP Based on the 2007 Private Target M&A Deal Points Study by the American Bar Association's M&A Market Trends Subcommittee, this panel will focus on market benchmarks and practical insights into negotiation trends and practices surrounding potential legal deal killers.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	ACG University Breakout Sessions: The Media's Perspective on Private Equity Shasha Dia, Reporter, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Amanda Janis, Associate Editor, Private Equity International Ken MacFadyen, Editor, SourceMedia's Mergers & Acquisitions Journal Kenneth Klee, Editor, Corporate Dealmaker Moderator: Melissa Lee, CNBC Wall Street Reporter A panel of leading private equity journalists will offer their perspectives on emerging private equity issues and how they are covered by the media. The Private Equity Buzz: The Myths and Opportunities Doug Lowenstein, President, Private Equity Council Moderator: Steve Moore, Senior Economic Writer, The Wall Street Journal A lively discussion on the impact of private quity on the national and global economy. How does private equity improve local economies? Why do companies run by private equity groups out perform their competitors? Who benefits from private equity when the company is privately owned? These and several other key topics will be explored.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm	Exclusive Private Equity Groups/ Corporate Executives/ Intermediaries Reception Sponsored by Lazard Middle Market
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Women in M&A Reception Sponsored by LexisNexis and Reed Smith LLP
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Opening Networking Reception Sponsored by American Capital Strategies and SAP A cornerstone InterGrowth event, 2008's Opening Reception will include dinner, cocktails and entertainment under the palm trees on the Marriott's exquisite pool-side deck.
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm	ACG NY & ACG Louisiana Chapter present Late Night in the Big Easy Sponsored by PNC Business Credit ACG New York in conjunction with ACG Louisiana, presents the 4th Annual InterGrowth Opening Networking Party. Get down to the sounds of Zydeco in a Mardi Gras "Big Easy" Celebration. All proceeds of the sale of this year's "Collectors' T-Shirts" will go to benefit those in need in New Orleans.
Thursday, April 10 2008
7:00 am	InterGrowth First-Ever 5K Fun Run Sponsored by Northstar Capital Click Here to Register for the 5K Run.
7:30 am – 8:45 am	Continental Breakfast Sponsored by GE Commercial Finance and Horwath International
8:00 am – 8:45 am	Diamond Sponsor Breakout Sessions: Oracle's Mergers & Acquisitions Lifecycle...Identify, Execute, Integrate Sponsored by Oracle Doug Kehring, Senior Vice President, Oracle Peter Harlan, Value Chain Planning Specialist Manager, Oracle Moderator: Michael McFadden, CEO of Lazard Middle Market After successfully targeting, acquiring and integrating forty-one acquisitions over the last forty-five months, without missing a quarter, Oracle's Doug Kehring, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategic Planning will discuss their acquisition strategy, integration success, and next steps. In the second half of this session you'll hear an interview of a small company being acquired into a large industry leader, what worked, what didn't, and what could have been differently. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Why Heightened Vigilance is Critical Sponsored by Deloitte Nina Gross, Director, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Doing Business in China: Tales from the Trenches Sponsored by Grant Thornton Patrick Hurley, Managing Director, MidMarket Capital Advisors Andrew Rice, Sr VP of International Business, The Jordan Company Matt Finley, Managing Director MidMark Capital Mr. Wang Wei, Chairman, China M&A Association and China M&A Group, Inc Moderator: Dan Reid, National Managing Principal, Transaction Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP A panel of experts with extensive experience doing business in and investing in China will share the lessons learned from the numerous transactions they have been involved with in China. Discussion topics will include why to invest in China, sourcing deals in China, attractive sectors for deal making, types of deals most likely to succeed, considerations for investing in China, the do’s and don’ts of successful deal making, the legal/regulatory system – what foreign acquirers need to know, closing the deal, and more. As your company enters foreign markets, complying with the FCPA is critical in helping to avoid costly legal complications. Does your company know what to look for as you perform due diligence? In this session, we’ll discuss an overview of FCPA provisions and recent enforcement actions, merger and acquisition considerations, including risk profiles of the target business and approaches to consider in addressing these risks, and a due diligence framework, including key risk factors, potential violations, and procedures for addressing risks. Gain a broader understanding of the FCPA’s reach and help your company take steps to reduce risks as it makes investments and forms business relationships overseas. Brand Power Sponsored by Fifth Street Capital Christopher Barish, Founder of Martini Park Anthony Larino, Starwood Hotels Peter Sallick, Managing Partner for Design Investors LLC. Formally the Chairman and CEO of Waterworks Branding and marketing are key to a successful business. The image and emotional feeling you depict sets you apart from your competition. Without a clear and specific message, the perception of your brand can be skewed. This panel will help to clarify the importance of name branding. We will also discuss ideas on how to keep your brand resonating and powerful in a world where there are competitors entering the market daily. A Canadian Perspective on International Dealmaking Sponsored by Invest in Canada Robert Landori-Hoffman, Author and International Businessman An accomplished fiction author in the John Grisham genre, Robert Landori Hoffman will provide a fascinating Canadian perspective on international deal making. Landori-Hoffmann’s career in international business and finance spans over four decades. Born in Hungary, he was educated in Budapest, Lausanne, and London before immigrating to Canada in the early 1950s. He qualified and practiced as a Chartered Accountant in Canada, and then embarked on a career in international business. His acumen and his fluency in eight languages led to assignments around the globe and dealings within the highest echelons of business and governments. Attendees at this session will receive an autographed copy of his latest best seller Fatal Greed. Liquidity Alternatives for Private Companies in the Current Enviroment: IPO or Sale Sponsored by Merrill Corporation Paul Hartzell, Sr. Vice President, DataSite Merrill Corporation Patrick J. Boroian, Partner, Brockway Moran & Partners David Gershman, Principal and General Counsel, Trivest Gary Downing, Managing Director, Raymond James & Associates When seeking capital, private companies routinely examine two alternatives: an initial public offering and a sale of the company. During our discussion, we will examine the current IPO market and the current M&A market, observe trends in these markets relative to trends in the recent past, and highlight factors which private companies should consider if they are seeking liquidity in the current environment. Investing in the Challenging Economic Climate Sponsored by Katten Muchin Rosenman - Buying and selling the distressed company; Buying in a distressed industry - Restructuring the troubled companies: Recapitalizations and dealing with creditors - Selecting the right industry and company in a recessionary environment - Getting the deal done: Valuation and financing - Unique operational issues post-closing
8:00 am – 4:30 pm	ACG InterGrowth Sponsor Gallery
8:00 am – 5:00 pm	Conference Registration Sponsored by BMO Capital Markets
8:00 am – 6:00 pm	ACG Event Concierge Sponsored by BMC Group
9:00 am – 5:30 pm	ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge Sponsored by Grant Thornton and Bowne & Co Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the attendee lounge provides a great place to relax and increase impromptu networking. Tell your one-on-one appointments to meet you in the lounge. Refreshments and newspapers will be provided. The ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge will also feature a Video Game Arcade, Sponsored by Capital IQ.
9:00 am - 10:15 am	Dueling Perspectives on the Economy Art Laffer, Founder and CEO Laffer & Associates Gene Sperling, Former Clinton Economic Advisor Moderator: Bethany McClean, Fortune Editor at Large A Right versus Left cerebral smackdown! Two of the nation's leading economists will present equally compelling, yet very different, perspectives on all things financial. Be your own judge in determining who is more persuasive in their fiscal and monetary articulation.
10:00 am - 5:30 pm	NEW! Capital Connection Preview Hours For the first time ever at InterGrowth, the doors to the Capital Connection room will be open all day. Exhibiting PEGs will have their unmanned tables set up by 10am, so stop by, study PEG literature and map out your evening Capital Connection networking plan.
10:15 am – 10:45 am	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
10:45 am - Noon	M&A Magazine & ACG Awards Ceremony Karl Ravech, Baseball Tonight Co-Anchor John Kruk, ESPN Sports Commentator Don't miss the first-ever Mid Market Awards Ceremony, where M&A Magazine and ACG will team up to highlight achievements in the middle market. The awards ceremony will begin with some lively discussion from Kruk and Ravech and will be followed by an awards presentation that recognizes key dealmakers in the mid-market.
Noon – 1:15 pm	ACG Networking Luncheon Sponsored by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Fifth Street Capital
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm	America’s Capital Markets: An Agenda for Continued Global Success Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Capital Markets must compete in a global economy. Until recently, our economic strength, military might and technology have been unmatched by any other nation in the world. Tom Donohue will outline several critical concerns and public policies that must be considered if the U.S. is going to thrive in the global economy.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm	ACG University/ Breakout Sessions What's Ahead for the Financial Markets Now Jeremy Siegel, Professor of Finance, Wharton School of Economics, University of Pennsylvania Professor Siegel explains the True New Economy - The faster the world changes, the more important it is for investors to heed the lessons of the past and find the tried and true companies that can help you beat the market and prosper in the years ahead. ESOPs: Exits, Acquisitions and Growth David Jones, Managing Director, Merit Capital Gary Monetti, Retired, Sawteck Ken Wanko, Director Acquisitions, Alliance Holdings, Inc Moderator: John H. Eckbert, Partner, PCE Investment Bankers ESOPs can provide unique and innovative financial structures in both acquisitions and dispositions. Ideas for tax incentives, liquidity strategy comparisons and PEG applications – both buy side and sell side. Case studies and testimonials will be shared throughout the session.
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm	Special Event: ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge - Masters Tournament Coverage Sponsored by Grant Thornton Sit back, relax and network during the Masters Lounge: a meeting place dedicated to coverage of the annual Masters Tournament. Golf and 5K Fun Run awards will be presented.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Networking Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	ACG University/ Breakout Sessions The Power of Personal Branding Tim O'Brien, President and CEO, The Personal Branding Group There are very few things which can explode your business overnight. According to Tim O’Brien, a powerful personal brand is one of them. This session will explore the power of personal branding, including key networking tips, and the economic impact on your business. Social Networks: The Bedrock of Communication and Connection Jason Alba, Creator and CEO, www.JibberJobber.com Leonard Brody, Co-Founder and CEO, www.NowPublic.com Mike Walsh, CEO, Leverage Software, Inc MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, Second Life, You Tube. Social networks are changing the way work gets done; the way innovation occurs; while bringing people together in new, meaningful ways. Understanding how social networks work – and using them to your advantage will be one of the keys to success in the coming years.
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm	New and Improved ACG Signature Event: Capital Connection Sponsored by Allied Capital, Invest in Canada, Merrill Corporation and Oracle ACG Capital Connection sets the stage for an intense networking experience between DealSources and senior partners of exhibiting private equity funds. We anticipate recording breaking numbers this year with over 500 private equity professionals from over 150 exhibiting firms and nearly 400 intermediaries, as well as numerous corporate executives, attending the event. A buffet-dinner will be provided for you to enjoy while you network.
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm	ACG Unplugged Sponsored by PNC Business Credit and Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance The perfect wind down after a busy day. Pull up a chair and join your colleagues for a night cap and acoustic music featuring Jeff Hix. Listen to Jeff's hits when you return home at www.myspace.com/jeffhixmusic
Friday, April 11 2008
6:00 am – 7:00 am	Continental Breakfast (golfers) Sponsored by GE Commercial Finance and Horwath International
7:00 am – 1:00 pm	ACG Golf Scramble: Hawk’s Landing Golf Course Sponsored by Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Jones Trading and IBISWorld Inc. Before heading back to the office, join us for a shotgun scramble as we near the end of the conference! The scramble will be held at the Hawk's landing Golf Course adjacent to the Marriott World Center. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Dress code: Collared shirt, no jeans.
7:30 am – 8:45 am	Continental Breakfast (non-golfers) Sponsored by GE Commercial Finance and Horwath International
8:00 am – 8:45 am	Diamond Sponsor Breakout Sessions State of the Senior Debt Markets Sponored by Allied Capital Joe Taylor, Managing Director, Allied Capital Devon Russell, Managing Director, Madison Capital Funding, LLC Ken Leonard, Managing Director Dymas Capital Management LLC David Mahon, Managing Director, GE Antares Moderator: Mike Miller, Managing Director, Allied Capital Where has all the senior debt gone? The number of underwriters and purchasers of first lien loans is in deep decline. Loan terms and credit spreads have moved back in favor of the lenders. Will the M&A and Financial Sponsor activity in the middle market come to a grinding halt? Is it the beginning of the end for this LBO cycle or just a bump in the road? Before you leave ACG InterGrowth, join these expert mid-market loan/capital market panelists and hear what is in store for the balance of 2008 and how your deals might be impacted. Global Opportunities for the US Middle Market Sponsored by Bowne Virtual Dataroom Cherie Homa, Head of Investment Banking practice at KPMG John L. Babala, Partner at Dreier Stein Robert Bocksel, VP Corporate Development, Bowne & Co. Moderator: Heather West, Deputy Editor for North America, mergermarket Practitioners and advisors will discuss the intricacies of middle market deal making in the wake of the credit crisis. - How are middle market private equity firms faring compared to large buyout firms in light of the tightening credit markets - How credit market turbulence has created opportunities for foreign strategic acquirers looking at US middle market deals A Critical Link to Profitable Growth Jeff Stiles, SVP, SME Solution Marketing, SAP Keeping the company on a significant growth trajectory requires careful alignment of strategy, people, capital, and IT. A transparent, scalable and flexible IT platform empowers businesses to build, innovate, and adapt as they grow. Working with 34,000+ small businesses and midsize companies, SAP has learned how essential a solid technology platform is to rapid and sustainable growth. This session will focus on customer experiences and critical issues involved in aligning IT with business growth requirements. A Critical Link to Profitable Growth Keeping the company on a significant growth trajectory requires carefule alignment of strategy, people, capital, and IT. A transparent, scalable and flexible IT platform empowers bsuinesses to build, innocate and adapt as they grow. Working with 34,000+ small businesses and midsize companies, SAP has learned how essential a solid technology platform is to rapid and sustainable growth. This session will focus on customer experiences and critical issues involved in alighning IT with business growth requirements. Presenter: Jeff Stiles, SVP, SAP SME Solution Marketing
8:00 am – 11:30 am	ACG InterGrowth Sponsor Gallery
8:00 am – 11:30 am	ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge Sponsored by Grant Thornton and Bowne & Co Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the attendee lounge provides a great place to relax and increase impromptu networking. Tell your one-on-one appointments to meet you in the lounge. Refreshments and newspapers will be provided. The ACG InterGrowth Attendee Lounge will also feature a Video Game Arcade, Sponsored by Capital IQ.
9:00 am - 9:45 am	Pork Spending: Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go? Ryan Alexander, President for Common Sense The Honorable Ric Keller, US House of Representatives Moderator: Thomas Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste While taxpayers should celebrate a recent reduction in the number and cost of wasteful pork-barrel projects, there is work to be done to ensure members of Congress do not return to their piggish ways in the future. Tom Schatz, a spokesperson on government waste, will highlight key efforts and priorities in the fight against bacon-laden spending.
9:45 am – 10:00 am	Refreshment Break Sponsored by Buyouts Magazine
10:00 am – 10:45 am	Making Great People Decisions Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, Partner and Member of the Global Executive Committee, Egon Zehnder International Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, will discuss both the impact of great people decisions on your business and how to master them. What characteristics, inside and out, to are predictive of success? People are always a key impact in successful deals and this session will address strategies for attracting and appraising talent.
10:45 am – 11:30 am	Do People Decisions Equal Success of Failure? Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, Partner and Member of the Global Executive Committee, Egon Zehnder International Elena Lykina Botelho, Partner, ghSMART Doug Tatum, Founding Partner and Chairman Emeritus of Tatum LLC Making the right people decisions is imperative for any manager or executive who seriously wants to enhance organizational performance. Are people decisions more important than strategy? Perhaps. How do we invest in the education necessary to ensure we put the right leaders in the right place? Learn what you should be looking for in candidates.
11:30 am – 11:45 am	Closing Remarks & 2009 Preview
All functions are at the Marriott World Center Resort unless otherwise stated. Visit this site often for conference schedule updates. If you would like to see a schedule for 2007, CLICK HERE