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Conference Agenda

7:00-8:00

Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast

8:00-8:05

Opening Remarks

8:05-8:50

PIPEs and Financing Structures – The Changing Landscape

Panelists: Lance Jon Kimmel, SEC Law Firm; Joel Dryer, Crestview Capital Funds;
Robert Stephenson, Roth Capital Partners

As the landscape for funding the small - to mid-cap market evolves, PIPEs and alternative financing structures are taking center stage. Panelists will discuss what types of innovative financing instruments are being used to raise growth capital in today’s emerging markets and how much is being raised. Discover which companies are using these financing structures, who is funding them, and the mechanics of the transactions.

8:55-9:10

Uplisting OTC Companies to a Higher Trading Exchange

Speaker: Gregg Jaclin, Anslow & Jaclin

How does an OTC Grey Market or a Pinksheet company uplist to the OTC Bulletin Board? How does an OTC Bulletin Board company uplist to NASDAQ or AMEX? Mr. Jaclin will delineate the process, timelines, fees and requirements to move your company to a higher trading exchange.

9:15-10:00

Reverse Mergers – Through the Eyes of Industry Players

Panelists: Richard Anslow, Anslow & Jaclin; Virginia Sourlis, The Sourlis Law Firm;
Debra Salerno, DAS Consulting; Joseph Meuse, Belmont Partners; David Bukzin, Markum & Kliegman

The panel explores the market drivers, risks, and opportunities that shape reverse mergers in today’s environment. Panelists off er an in-depth examination of what types of reverse mergers are being done and optional vehicles for diff erent transactions. Scope includes discussion of pricing and valuations methodology, funding concurrently with a merger, or funding post-merger. Experts off er their unique insights into the characteristics of a good reverse merger candidate and what it takes to be a successful candidate.

10:00-10:20

Mid-Morning Break

10:20-11:05

Accounting Requirements for Public Companies – Conformance for

Competitive Advantage

Panelists: John Malone, Malone & Bailey; Nelson M. Haight, Malone & Bailey;
Ed Hackert, Markum & Kliegman; Larry Wolfe, Jewett, Schwartz, Wolfe & Associates; R. Chris Cottone, Greentree Financial Group, Inc.

Companies maintaining sound accounting regulatory compliance are a step ahead in achieving competitive advantage. Determine best practices for accounting, quality control, ethics, and other standards to make your business PCAOB audit friendly.

11:10-11:20

Russia’s Underserved Middle Market – Opportunities for U.S. Investment

U.S. and Russian qualified securities attorney Pavel Seroklinov will discuss the state of investment opportunities in Russia. The Russian economy has been growing at a staggering pace, yet, with the exception of a limited number of blue chip companies, Russian issuers have relied almost exclusively on the domestic capital markets and, for middle market issuers, there are few, if any, domestic equity financing choices. The presentation presents the opportunities created by this void in the Russian capital markets.

11:25-12:10

Navigating the Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory

Maze

Panelists: Darren Ofsink, Guzov Ofsink; Nanette Heide, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP; Chris Dobbins, Belmont Partners, LLC

12:30-2:30

Luncheon Keynote Address – A Conversation with Alan Greenspan

Dr. Alan Greenspan

Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman

2:40-3:25

China – The New Frontier in Reverse Mergers

Panelists: Elizabeth Chen, Guzov Ofsink; Kevin Leung, Richardson Patel LLP;
Robert Stephenson, Roth Capital Partners; Alan Refkin, Thornhill Capital; William McCluskey, Brean Murray, Carret & Co.

The surge of deals in China has fueled tremendous growth opportunities. With China’s appetite for reverse mergers, demand for growth capital is attracting Chinese companies to US capital markets. Pivotal viewpoints will be presented on trends in China deals, how deals will be structured, and practical applications for investors.

3:30-4:15

Are SPACs Making a Comeback?

Panelists: Douglas Ellenoff, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole,LLP; M. Ridgway Barker, Kelly Drye & Warren LLP; Nathan Low, Sunrise Financial Group, Inc.

Panelists weigh in on the resurgence in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). Discover the latest trends, the amount of capital raised, the current use of SPACs.

4:20-5:15

After Market Considerations – Perspectives for Success

Panelists: Robert Escobio, Southern Trust Securities; Barry Silbert, Restricted Securities Trading Network; Dian Griesel, Investor Relations Group

Post-reverse merger success hinges on maintaining good practices and a commitment to the investment community to realize the most shareholder value. The panel addresses after-market issues, contingencies and techniques vital for post-merger success, gaining increased liquidity and institutional investor support.

5:15-5:30

Closing Remarks

Joseph Meuse, Belmont Partners

5:30-7:30

Networking Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by: The Investor Relations Group

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