Wharton Private Equity Partners is proud to host the leading Distressed Investing & Special Situations Symposium, designed exclusively for Private Equity, Hedge Fund and Insitutional LP investors. Now in its fifth year and a continuous sell-out, the 2009 Symposium is a one-day event being held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at The University Club in New York. 

Click here to register (this event is open only to PE, Hedge Fund & LP Investors - no service advisors)

WPEP brings together the leading authorities and most successful and outspoken distressed and special situation investors to discuss key trends and opportunities in today's market. A cocktail reception is held immediately following the program so attendees can share ideas, compare notes, and network with colleagues

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Thursday, November 12

7:00 PM     Networking Reception for Distressed attendees, WPEP members and Non-members in PE
                 Public House, 140 East 41st Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenues)

Friday, November 13

8:00 AM   Registration Continental Breakfast

8:40 AM   Welcome & Introduction

8:45 AM   Opening Keynote: Paolo Pellegrini, President, PSQR Management LLC 

9:30 AM    Distressed Company Operations: Enhancing Value in Your Portfolio Companies

Comprised of senior level private equity professionals who spend a significant portion of their time improving portfolio company operations, the panel will address current challenges portfolio companies are facing both in the US and internationally, and explore the latest strategies investors can use to support management teams in leading portfolio companies through distressed situations. 

• Moderator: Alex Panas, Principal, McKinsey & Company
• Kevin Charlton, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital (USA)
• Jennifer Deason, Vice President, Bain Capital
• John Klein, Partner, Citi Private Equity
• David Kreilein, Operating Partner, Monomoy Capital Partners
• Jon Weber, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co.

10:30AM   Refreshment Break / Networking

10:45 AM  Challenges & Opportunities Facing the Distressed Fund in Today's Market

Bringing together investors with an extensive and diverse background in distressed investing, panelists will share their perspectives on the distressed market including current investment opportunities, outlook for the distressed market and default rates, challenges in navigating in an uncertain economic environment, and lessons learned over the last cycle.

• Moderator: Danny Kayne, Investment Analyst, UBS A&Q LLC 
• Rich Hurowitz, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Octavian Advisors, LP
• Kevin Lydon, Partner, Strategic Value Partners
• Michael N. Thompson, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Bay Harbour Management
• Michael Weinstock, Co-Founder and Co-Portfolio Manager, Monarch Alternative Capital LP

12:00 PM   LUNCH 

12:45 PM    Tony Davis, Co-Founder & President, Anchorage Advisors, Anchorage Capital Group 
                interviewed by Jeff McCracken, Wall Street Journal
 
1:30 PM     Break / Networking

1:45 PM     The LP Perspective on Alternative Investing

These senior experts in fund of funds investing will offer their unique viewpoints on the investing environment in the credit sector. With capital available to be deployed, this panel will answer questions like: What will get funds flowing again? How is the relationship between fund of funds and credit managers evolving? What can be expected from institutions? What is the overall outlook for credit and distressed investing in particular?    

• Moderator: Andrew Rabinowitz, Chief Operating Officer, Marathon Asset Management
• Remi Bouteille, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, JP Morgan Alternative Asset Management
• Rip Matos, Senior Investment Officer, UBS A&Q LLC 
• Sam DeRosa-Farag, Principal, Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC
• Sam Sussman, Director-Research, Cadogan Management

2:45 PM     Leon Black, Founder, Apollo Management, L.P. interviewed by Henny Sender,
                 Financial Times

3:30 PM     Cocktail Reception

THIS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN A SELL-OUT EVENT EACH YEAR please register via this link: Click here to register

Registered attendees are invited to the WPEP Pre-Reception on Thursday, November 12th from 7 - 9 PM at Public House,
140 East 41st Street.  RSVP for this reception on the final page of registration, there is no additional cost.

If you are currently working in private equity and are a UPenn alum, and want to become a member, join today and save on Conference registration.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellations must be received by October 30, 2009. Otherwise, attendees may make substitutions or replacements in advance by emailing smcalaine@wpen.org or at the registration desk.

Thank you to our Distressed Investing & Special Situation Sponsor

    

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