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2010 Agenda At a Glance
Agenda at a Glance
Sunday, April 22, 2012
| 1:00 | Preconference Workshop — Comprehensive Overview of Due Diligence for Investors (additional fee) |
| 6:00 | Charity Night |
Monday, April 23, 2012
| 8:00 | Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson |
| 8:15 | Welcoming Remarks |
| 8:20 | Key Macro Trends in the Hedge Fund Industry |
| 8:50 | Staying on Top — Challenges and Opportunities in the Current Environment |
| 9:20 | Live SEC Video Conference-Enforcement |
| 10:20 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:50 | Deciphering the Global Economy: What to Expect in 2012 and Beyond |
| 11:20 | Chronicling the Changing Profile of the End Investor in Hedge Funds and Grasping What Aspects of Due Diligence Are Critical To Future Investment |
| 12:15 | Future of the Hedge Fund Industry...Developments Including and Beyond Current Regulatory Reforms |
| 12:45 | Luncheon and Speaker Hosted Lunch Tables |
| Regulatory | Best Practices | Ask the Expert | |
| 1:45 | Live SEC Video Conference — Examinations | What Should You Be thinking about your Cash Reviews |
Meet the Investors |
| 2:30 | OTC Clearing Guidelines | What Changes Are Being Made to Prevent Insider Trading? |
Co-Sourcing Due Diligence |
| 3:15 | Networking Break | ||
| 3:45 | SEC Exam Readiness and Mock Exam | Review of Start Up and Seeding Funds | What the Hedge Funds Won't Reveal |
| 4:30 | Form PF and Large Trader Reporting | Managing Your Business Across the Hedge Fund Life Cycle |
Valuation Challenges |
| 5:15 | Champagne Roundtables | ||
| 6:15 | End of Day One | ||
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
| 7:30 | Breakfast Roundtables |
| 8:30 | Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson |
| 8:45 | CRO Roundtables: What is on the Mind of Chief Risk Officers? |
| 9:15 | Corporate Governance Oversight |
| 10:00 | Recent Developments in Fund Administration — Where is the Transparency? |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 | Understanding the Current Regulatory Environment and the Impact of Registration on the Hedge Fund Industry |
| 11:45 | Weighing the Pros and Cons of Hedge Fund Investment Vehicles and Platforms |
| 12:15 | Luncheon and Speaker Hosted Lunch Tables |
| Industry Focus | Spotlight on…. | Financial Statements | |
| 1:45 | Key Differences between PE Due Diligence and Hedge Fund Due Diligence |
Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? | Critical Accounting and Auditing Changes that will Affect your Financial Statements |
| 2:30 | How to Incorporate Background Research into Your Due Diligence Process |
Deep Dive into Prime Brokerage and Counterparty Risk |
Latest Tax Developments |
| 3:15 | Afternoon Networking on the Beach — Sponsored by  |
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
| 8:30 | Breakfast Briefing |
| 9:00 | Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson |
| 9:15 | CCO Roundtable: What Keeps You Up At Night? |
| 10:00 | Keynote: How Far We Have Come Since Bernie Madoff |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 | Top 8 Procedures in Due Diligence that are a Waste of Time |
| 11:45 | Lessons from Public Company Boards |
| 12:30 | Conference Adjourns |