Events of Wednesday, September 17, 2008

8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Beverly Hills Ballroom Foyer

9:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Beverly Hills Ballroom

9:15 a.m.

Featured Speaker:
Dick Parsons

Beverly Hills Ballroom

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Networking Lounge

Santa Monica Ballroom

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Featured Speaker:
Joseph J. Plumeri

Beverly Hills Ballroom

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

1 - Hidden Treasures: Maximizing Value From Real Estate And
     Insurance Assets
     International Terrace

2 - Mezzanine: The Credit Crunch Solution
     International Gallery

3 - Why It’s Called "Due Diligence": Pitfalls And Practicalities In
    Today's M&A Deals
     Whittier Room

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.  

Corporate Connection

Wilshire Ballroom

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

International Ballroom

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Featured Speaker:
Magic Johnson

International Ballroom

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

4 - Life After The Deal: Why I Work So Damn Hard!
     Wilshire Ballroom

5 - Private Equity: The Middle Market Value Proposition
     International Terrace

6 - The Seven Critical M&A Transaction Mistakes And
     How To Avoid Them
     International Gallery

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Deal Source

Conference Center

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

7 - Trends In The Lending Markets: Where’s The Money?
     International Terrace

8 - Rough Seas Ahead: M&A Secrets & Advice To Help Navigate
     Today’s Turbulent Waters
     International Terrace

9 - Turnaround/Financial Distress: How To Help Companies
     Stabilize And Recover
     International Terrace

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Featured Speaker:
Richard Kovacevich

Beverly Hills Ballroom

 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker:
George Stephanopoulos

Beverly Hills Ballroom

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Reception

Wilshire Ballroom