Association for Corporate Growth - Philadelphia Chapter

PRESENTS

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

9:30 am-4:30 pm DealSource - Private equity firms meet with investment banks in brief, pre-scheduled meetings. Union League of Philadelphia This portion of the program is open ONLY to those private equity firms participating in our PE Marketplace and Investment Banks who are sponsors of M&A East. (Advance registration required)

2:00-4:30 pm Corporate Development Roundtable. Union League of Philadelphia Invitation only.

5:00-6:00 pm Opening Keynote Address, Bob Schieffer, CBS News. Philadelphia Museum of Art.

6:00-8:00 pm Welcome Reception � Philadelphia Museum of Art and a special exhibition, Renoir Landscapes Click here for driving directions and parking.
Trolley transportation will be provided both to and from the Loews Hotel and Union League to and from the Museum of Art between 4:30 and 8:00 pm.

7:00-9:30 pm Corporate Dinner � WaterWorks Restaurant. Invitation only.

8:00-10:30 pm DealMakers� Private Equity Dinner - This invitation only dinner is open ONLY to those PE firms in our private equity marketplace and sponsoring investment banks.
Dessert & Cordials hosted by Wharton Private Equity Partners.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 � Loews Philadelphia Hotel. 1200 Market Street, Enter on 12thStreet

8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:30 am Welcome & Keynote Address, Tony Blankley vs. Terry McAuliffe: Political Rivals Face Off On Election Issues

9:30 am-12:30 pm Private Equity Marketplace � Visit with 80 national private equity firms.

9:40 am-10:50 pm Panel Session #1: Competing for Deals - Strategic vs. Financial Buyers' Tactics

11:00 am-12:10 pm Panel Session #2: Raising a Fund Under $1 Billion: Challenges and Strategies

12:30-2:00 pm Luncheon & Closing Keynote Address � Rick Reilly, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated
Grand Giveaway Prize