CNN Political Commentator, Michael Smerconish, to Keynote IMPACT 2016 Conference Award-Winning Radio and Television Commentator Michael Smerconish to Share Insights at IMPACT 2016 Breakfast on November 30th
PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 21, 2015 – Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) announced today that Michael Smerconish, Host of The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM Channel 124 and Host of CNN's Smerconish, will serve as the keynote speaker at the IMPACT 2016 Breakfast on Wednesday, November 30th. As an award-winning commentator, Smerconish has often been recognized for his radio work. He has been the recipient of several (Philadelphia) Achievements in Radio awards, including Best Talk Show Host and Best Evening Program. Philadelphia Magazine has named him the city’s best talk show host, as well as one of the city’s most powerful citizens. On August 20, 2009, Smerconish became the first radio host to interview President Barack Obama live from the White House. He has also interviewed Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, as well as Vice Presidents Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Joe Biden. Smerconish has been an MSNBC contributor and frequent guest- host of Hardball for Chris Matthews. He has been a guest on virtually every television program where politics is discussed, including: the NBC Today show, Colbert Report, O’Reilly Factor, Larry King Live, The View, and Real Time With Bill Maher. Click here to read Michael Smerconish’s full biography. “We are honored to welcome Michael as this year’s Breakfast Keynote Speaker. His insights into the political world will bring great value to the IMPACT Capital Conference. The 2016 political race has been the model of Growth through Disruption. We are excited to hear Michael’s analysis,” explained Sean Denham, Chairman, and Dave Maturo, Vice Chairman of the IMPACT 2016 Capital Conference. Denham serves as Philadelphia Office Managing Partner of Grant Thornton and Maturo serves as Director of Business Development of Grant Thornton. The IMPACT Capital Conference features company and investment presentations, industry-specific panel sessions, prestigious keynote speakers, and enhanced business development and networking opportunities. All of which complement IMPACT’s main focus: connecting the region’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors. Registration for the 2016 conference is open and early-bird rates are available until Friday, September 30th. This year also marks the return of the 200 for $200 program, which offers a discounted $200 registration rate (a $300-$700 savings) to the first 200 qualified entrepreneurs who register to attend the conference. For the latest information, visit IMPACT at www.phillyimpact.com, Linkedin, Twitter (@IMPACTvcConf), and Facebook.
History of IMPACT The IMPACT Capital Conference has a long tradition of uniting key players from the private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities. This day-and-a-half event offers both sponsors and attendees access to emerging companies from the Mid-Atlantic region. As the oldest and most established venture conference in the Northeast, IMPACT draws more than 1,000 participants. It stands as the catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success in the region. www.phillyimpact.com
About Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)’s vision is to be the go-to resource for fast growing companies, and a driver of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Philadelphia region. PACT provides its members with valuable content and connections to capital, coaching, and customers that will accelerate their growth and success, and to collaborate with other organizations to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Visit www.philadelphiapact.com for more information.
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