The theme for the 2005 conference was Managing the Change. This reflected the challenges that the private equity industry faced and increased ambiguity about the future role of private equity amongst competing investment options.

Click on a link to see pictures of each panel.

8:00 - 9:00      Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15      Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:30     Morning Address

10:30 - 11:00    Networking Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:00    Panel – Shifting Real Estate Investment Strategies

                        Panel – Hedge Fund Convergence

12:00 - 12:15    Luncheon - Opening Remarks

12:15 - 2:00     Luncheon - Afternoon Address

2:00 - 3:00      Panel – Tax Strategies

                       Panel – Secondary Transactions, an Alternate Exit

3:00 - 3:15       Networking Coffee Break

3:15 - 4:15       Panel – Navigating China

                        Panel – Opportunities in Energy and Energy Technology

4:15 - 4:30       Networking Coffee Break

4:30 - 5:30       Panel – Fundraising & Mega-Funds

                        Panel - Emerging Market Venture Investing                           

5:30 – 7:00      Cocktail Reception - Banquet

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