The large banks have been saved and TARP money is being repaid, but when will financing for deals return?  Does deleveraging dictate that there will little-to-no financing available?  Recently, as buyout firms search for the “L” in LBO, there have been positive signs in the credit markets.  If the wave of 2010 deals, about which everyone is talking, comes to crest, the return of credit markets will be critical. 

Moderator: Erik Morris, Roark Capital

Panelists: Bob Anders, Plexus Capital; Taylor Mefford, Goldman Sachs; Rob Rechkemmer, Wells Fargo Securities; Scott Reeds, NewStar Financial; Doug Vaughn, Triangle Capital

After years of GPs dictating terms and allocations, Limited Partners now have the opportunity to set the terms they want.  What will the new fundraising market dictate?  More transparency?  Reduced Fees?  How are Limited Partners going to decide to dole out funds? 

Moderator: David Dupree, The Halifax Group
Panelists: James J. Dunn, Wake Forest University; Robert Durden, Morgan Creek; Jon King, UNC Management Company; Wendell McCain, Parish Capital

The hedge fund industry is in the process of a transformation that will largely be shaped by evolving external factors.  This panel will explore recent developments in the hedge fund industry relating to asset allocation, risk management, and the impact of changes in government regulation and taxes.

Moderator: Sue Kaderabek, Franklin Street Partners; 

Panelists: Baker Burleson, Foxpoint; Michael Hollingsworth, Nelson Mullins;  Tom Loughrey, Raven Rock; Daniel Moore, Belltower Advisors

The global financial crisis has created unprecedented opportunities across virtually every industry in the distressed investing arena. Tens of billions of dollars have been raised by hedge funds, private equity funds, and fund-of-funds over the past 12 months. This panel will discuss the current state of the U.S. credit markets, where the deals are and how to successfully source them, and the turnaround strategies used from acquisition to exit.

Moderator: Michael Jacobs, Jacobs Capital, LLC
Panelist: Rishi Bajaj, Altai Capital Management; Geoff Gold, Normandy Hill Capital; Lawrence Hirsch, Alvarez & Marsal; Ed Petit, Shultze Asset Management; Marc Weinberg, Brookfield Asset Management

A perfect storm of high cap rates, no debt, and weak fundamentals is causing distress across the market.  In theory, opportunities abound for investors with capital, access, and flexibility.  But where are the best opportunities and how are investors sourcing deals?

Moderator: Dave Hartzell, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Panelists: Susan Carter, NC Pension / Retirement System; William Green, Tannery Brook Partners; Jim Higgins, Sorin Capital; Mary Ludgin, Heitman Capital; Bill Walton, Rockpoint Group;

The venture capital industry, like the rest of finance, has come under massive scrutiny.  Valuations, secondary markets, reallocations have depressed the industry, but venture capital is rebounding.  The question is, what sector will lead the movement.

Moderator: Craig Dauchy, Cooley Godward Kronish, LLP
Panelists: John Glushik, Intersouth; Matthew Nordan, Venrock; John Powers, Stanford Management; Sallie Shuping Russell, Blackrock; Bill Starling, Synecor;