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IMPACT2010 T h e P A C T V e n T ure Conferen C e N o v e m b e r 9 & 1 0, 2 0 1 0 >> P h i l a d e l P h i a PreseNted by hosted by We all need new opportunities. Where do you get them? In this challenging environment, most look for a trusted source that has demonstrated success consistently before. on behalf of the Greater Philadelphia alliance for Capital and technologies (PaCt) Conference Committee, i would like to welcome you to imPaCt 2010, the premier venture conference in the northeast. imPaCt 2010 will focus on our region’s venture community and the value of connecting innovative ideas to the people who can make them a reality. Join venture luminaries and your peers on november 9 & 10 for a day and a half of insights, panel sessions, networking, and real-life success stories from some of the region’s leading companies. this event is a great investment for venture investors (in and out of region), entrepreneurs, advisors, and business leaders. here are some of the highlights you will experience at IMPACT 2010: >> Attend content-rich programs led by thought leaders in venture capital, operational excellence, emerging company growth, and business development >> Meet valuable contacts — potential investors, partners, and customers — and network with your peers >> See the region’s top emerging growth companies in all stages of corporate development (in three tracks this year: technology and services, life sciences, and Cleantech. >> Enjoy the buzz and excitement of the Gala reception, which is the business networking event of the year. discover the value of imPaCt 2010. We look forward to seeing you there! sincerely, brian hughes Partner in-charge, venture Capital Practice, KPmG llP Chairman, imPaCt 2010 Co n f e r e n C e Ag e n dA Please visit www.PhiladelPhia.Com for uPdates TuesdAy, noVeMber 9, 2010 Pa CoNveNtioN CeNter registration opens . 1:30 p.m. Panel discussion 1 . 2 p.m. TouChdoWn! 2010 successful exit and liquidity events despite the challenging economic environment the united states has been in over the past three years, many entrepreneurs have been able to navigate these turbulent times to not only survive, but thrive. Chief executive officers from both the technology and healthcare industries come together to share with you their stories and secrets of how they built their businesses and executed on their growth strategies during this tumultuous time. in addition, they will discuss how they led their companies to a successful exit event (strategic sale or iPo) in 2010. LArs björk | CEO, Qlik technologies, inc Jane h. hollingsWorTh | CEO, NuPathe inc. MichAeL Wells | former founder and CEO, aton rx, inc. Dan Williams | managing director, archPoint Partners | moderator Additional panelisTs to be announced Panel discussion 2 . 3 p.m. ProTect your Company’s InTellectual ProPerTy withouT breAkIng The Bank technology entrepreneurs know that intellectual property is important to their companies but do not always know how to identify their iP or how to prioritize protecting their iP on a limited budget. a panel of experts who specialize in cost-effective method in identifying, prioritizing and protecting iP for early stage companies will illustrate this process via a live demonstration. representatives from two early stage companies will briefly explain their businesses to the audience, identifying a number of potential iP issues. the panel of experts will identify and discuss the company’s iP issues with an emphasis on cost-effectively prioritizing the issues to be addressed. the audience will be invited to ask questions based on the presented scenarios. eduArdo M. CArrerAs | of Counsel, Woodcock Washburn llP MichAeL P. dunnam | Partner, Woodcock Washburn llP Glen Gaddy | robin hood ventures Darren HammeL | Co-founder & executive vice President business development, Princeton Power systems denIse I. Mroz | Partner, Woodcock Washburn llP Andy o’dell | Co-founder- Chief executive officer, skepsu llC sponsored by: Panel discussion 3 . 4 p.m. sourCes of EarLy Stage fundIng: angels, angel Networks, and family offices two recent trends in early stage financing are affecting the entrepreneur’s access to capital. the better known trend is the decline in capital coming into early stage venture funds and the constraints on the remaining funds to do significant deal volumes.t he second trend, however, is countervailing and involves the increasing activity of direct early stage investing by angels, angel networks and funds, and family offices.t his panel will present representatives from these sources of capital and will advise entrepreneurs on the unique characteristics of each. insider tips on how to find, approach, and present to these alternative sources of funding will be provided by the panelists. RichArd bendIs | Chairman, innovation america MIke Kane | President, Kestrel asset management KatherIne o’neill | executive director, Jumpstart New Jersey angel Network Additional panelisTs to be announced The Limited PArTner VIewpoInT the challenging fund raising environment since the financial markets meltdown in 2008 has been well publicized and has been felt first-hand by all private equity and venture capital funds, large and small. a distinguished panel of some of the industry’s leading limited partners has been assembled to discuss i) the current state of the fundraising environment; ii) how General Partners can best position their firms for success; iii) how limited partners’ return expectations have been impacted by the recent recession and slow recovery; iv) how recent and proposed legislation will impact the industry; and v) what their predictions and forecasts for the industry are over the next 5 to 10 years. brAdLey T. ATkIns | CFA, Co-founder and CEO, franklin Park bruCe feLdman | director of alternative investments, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state employee retirement system (PSERS) SamueL n. Porat | director, Neuberger berman James SperAns | managing director, morgan stanley Tony PerkIns | CEO/editor-in-Chief, alwayson | moderator keynote speaker . 5 p.m. David Kirkpatrick author of the New york times bestseller the facebook effect: the inside story of the Company that is Connecting the World Join us as david Kirkpatrick brings us an open and honest view of the adventures of mark Zuckerberg and friends, who started facebook in Zuckerberg’s dorm room when he was a student at harvard university. it took only a few years for facebook to become the preeminent online social networking site and a global business giant, reaching 500 million users this summer. facebook is now available in 70 languages to 90 percent of the global population. it has affected the way we communicate personally, professionally, and politically, across nations and continents. sponsored by: Cocktail reception . 6 p.m. mix and mingle with the movers and shakers from the PaCt community as we conclude the opening day of imPaCt 2010. Investor dinner (by invitation only) . 7:30 p.m. investors and senior business development professionals will have the opportunity to expand their business networks with a select group of key players in the region. Co-sponsored by: WednesdAy, noVeMber 10, 2010 Pa CoNveNtioN CeNter & the Crystal tea room registration opens . 7:30 a.m. breakfast and keynote Address . 8 a.m. ChrIs Wallace veteran Journalist and host of fox News sunday mr. Wallace will discuss current national and political affairs including the results of the recent November elections. shaped by his years of experience and by his keen awareness of current events, mr. Wallace will provide the IMPaCt audience with a unique, behind-the-headlines perspective on the latest issues and trends in Washington. Co-sponsored by: Clean Technology Panel . 9:45 a.m. nexT generation Current Perspectives on the state of Cleantech investing the private equity and venture capital investment landscape has changed post the financial crisis and as a result investors, like businesses, have had to change their perspective on how they look at investment opportunities. the panel will discuss some of the major changes in the cleantech space they have seen in the past couple of years and outline key characteristics that make up a desirable investment opportunity in today’s market. the panel members are recognized as some of the Country’s most successful and respected Cleantech investors representing a broad range and depth of sector expertise. this discussion will be important for Cleantech executives, investors and advisors alike. MichAeL derosA | managing director, element Partners MAry Kay James | managing director, duPont ventures & intellectual assets and licensing Scott MacDonald | Partner, emerald technology ventures john Moore | director and CEO, acorn energy inc. TuCker Twitmyer | managing director, enertech Capital jeffrey Levinson | vice President, Janney montgomery scott, llC | moderator Co-sponsored by: Life sciences Panel . 9:45 a.m. The VIeW – A buyer’s PersPective a panel of money sources will discuss how they analyze life sciences companies and what makes an impression — both positive and negative. the panelists will discuss their own approach to investments and the decision-making process. Jack FlorIo | senior vice President, brinson Patrick securities Corporation brian Halak | Partner, domain associates, llC seAn MurPhy | former vice President licensing/New business development, abbot laboratories AdeLe Oliva | Partner, Quaker bioventures | moderator Additional panelisTs to be announced Technology & services Panel . 9:45 a.m. Prepare for success financing