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14th Annual GAIM International

Dates : 17th-19th June 2008
Venue : Grimaldi Forum, Monaco

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The World’s Largest Global Alternative Investment Event

Gaim Guarantees 60% End Investors, Allocators And Asset Managers

Following the huge success of last year's conference – where over 1200 investors, distributors and asset managers participated in a huge range of presentations, interactive discussion & direct networking opportunities - we are delighted to present the 14th Annual GAIM International 2008: the hedge fund industry's flagship event. The programme fully reflects all the opportunities and challenges currently facing asset managers and investors in the alternative investment market. There has never been a more critical time to be on top of your game - and GAIM will see the cream of the alternative investment industry networking and sharing knowledge, all in one place, all at one time.

300 End Investors & Allocators Registered To Date!

Top 7 Hedge Fund Strategies Searched For
Top 4 Hedge Fund Allocator Categories

What Sets GAIM International Apart From Other Hedge Fund Conferences?

  • GAIM International guarantee that at least 60% of the audience will be investors, distributors & asset managers
  • The only hedge fund event where investors using our SpotMe device can securely search, sort and meet over 500 top performing funds by strategy, in one place at one time 
  • The only alternative investment conference where asset managers have a wide range of opportunities to promote their funds and connect directly with investors looking for their strategies
  • The unique CapIntro Alliance introduces investors to new top managers
  • Delegate Quick Fire Showcase back by popular demand with 40 slots for 2008
  • Brand new features for 2008

"Few hedge fund events exceed expectations. The depth and breadth of quality participants, aligned with an innovative programme enables GAIM to achieve this consistently."
Paul Harvey, GLG MULTIMANAGER INVESTMENTS

200+ Speakers, Including:

 Leading Investors,
Allocators & Distributors

  • Christopher Li, CIO, LOCKHEED MARTIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
  • Jennifer Johnson-Calari, Director, WORLD BANK, SOVEREIGN INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIPS 
  • Gina Sanchez, MD Public Markets and Research, CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT 
  • Omar Kodmani, Senior Executive Officer, PERMAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
  • Charles Simeon, Head of Hedge Fund Distribution, DWS Europe
  • Bill Wilder, CIO,  NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • Els Knoope, Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund, ABP INVESTMENTS
  • Amin Kholy, CIO, SHUAA CAPITAL
  • Howard P, Berkowitz, Managing Director, Head of Hedge Funds Group, Member of Management Committee, BLACKROCK
  • Peter Rigg, CIO, HSBC PRIVATE BANK
  • Gideon Nieuwoudt, Head of Research, UBP ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Major Thought Leaders & Top Academics

  • Robert B Litterman, MD, Head of Quant. Resources, GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • Professor Edward, I., Altman, Max L. Heine Professor of Finance, NYU STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
  • Professor Marvin Zonis, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
  • Professor Charles Plott, Edward S Harkness Professor of Economics & Political Science, CALTECH
  • Mark Anson, CEO/CIO NUVEEN INVESTMENTS

Boardroom Agenda

  • John Paulson, Founder & Portfolio Manager, PAULSON & co
  • Peter Clarke, Group CEO, MAN GROUP
  • Alberto Musalem, Head of Research, TUDOR GROUP
  • Guillaume Rambourg, Portfolio Manager, GARTMORE
  • Christy Wood, CIO, CAPITAL Z 

Please see Speaker List for more details 

"An unbeatable alternative investment conference for discussion and information"
Professor Edward I. Altman, Max L. Heine Professor of Finance, NYU STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Have a look at Key Themes/ Highlights and read more about the key note speakers, the leading themes for 2008 including:

  • Top Performing Strategies & Funds for The Future: the economic crisis all bring opportunities but where are they and who is best positioned? 
  • New Research – Gaim International is the hedge fund conference that brings you the widest range of brand new, objective, often yet up-published research on a wide range of topics
  • Global End Investor, Allocator, Distributor & NPD Focus - find out about new thinking new strategies, new approaches in selection and distribution of alternatives and changing buy-side NPD demand
  • Boardroom Agenda: The current hot topic corporate issues affecting the health of your business. From Listing & Permanent Capital, to an industry first on Global Hedge Fund Self Regulation’s impact on your business, plus Talent Retention, Leadership and HR issues

"I have never heard so many positive comments about the content and attendees of any absolute returns conference in ten years in the business."
David Balin, MARTELLO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

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