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Institutional investors are finding it increasingly difficult to reach their long-term liability-driven investment goals due in large part to less-than-stellar returns from traditional investments. It has become necessary for them to seek other sources of alpha in order to enhance returns and meet their obligations. Therefore, finding and maximizing alpha in a diversified portfolio has become the Holy Grail institutional investors are now seeking to obtain.

Industry experts from around the globe will convene for three days in Madrid to piece together a road map for maximizing alpha in an institutional portfolio. The event will explore the multitude of strategies incorporated by savvy institutional investors for generating alpha through hedge funds, alternative investments, portable alpha approaches, and a wide variety of asset classes. Investors will share their methods for selecting and identifying the most talented managers, and there will be thorough discussions of risk assessment and mitigation, fee structures and methods for avoiding common investment pitfalls. Light will be shed on the methodologies and stra

tegies utilized to implement a strategic and tactical asset allocation plan. A clear picture of how to move closer to the ideal alpha generating portfolio should emerge from the lively discussions and interactive panels given by a range of industry experts.

UNIQUE CONFERENCE FORMAT
ALPHA MAX 2008 will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by institutional investors and consultants. Power Point presentations are prohibited.


	Conference Details:		Projected Conference Composition:
	Institutional investors are finding it increasingly difficult to reach their long-term liability-driven investment goals due in large part to less-than-stellar returns from traditional investments. It has become necessary for them to seek other sources of alpha in order to enhance returns and meet their obligations. Therefore, finding and maximizing alpha in a diversified portfolio has become the Holy Grail institutional investors are now seeking to obtain. Industry experts from around the globe will convene for three days in Madrid to piece together a road map for maximizing alpha in an institutional portfolio. The event will explore the multitude of strategies incorporated by savvy institutional investors for generating alpha through hedge funds, alternative investments, portable alpha approaches, and a wide variety of asset classes. Investors will share their methods for selecting and identifying the most talented managers, and there will be thorough discussions of risk assessment and mitigation, fee structures and methods for avoiding common investment pitfalls. Light will be shed on the methodologies and stra tegies utilized to implement a strategic and tactical asset allocation plan. A clear picture of how to move closer to the ideal alpha generating portfolio should emerge from the lively discussions and interactive panels given by a range of industry experts. UNIQUE CONFERENCE FORMAT ALPHA MAX 2008 will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by institutional investors and consultants. Power Point presentations are prohibited.		Sponsorship, ExhibItion & Speaking Opportunities Call: 212-532-9898 x 226 Conference Registration Prices: Standard Registration - ($2895 USD) Plan Sponsor/Family Office Registration - (Complimentary) Registration price reflects $100 online discount DIVERSE PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHIC ALPHA MAX 2008 will feature participants from over a dozen countries from throughout Europe and North America.


	Panel Discussions will Include:
	• Is Alpha Different in Nature in Different Asset Classes and Investment Strategies • Capturing and Sustaining Alpha • The Role of Portable Alpha in Institutional Portfolios • Striking the Right Balance between Alpha and Beta in the Institutional Investor Portfolio • Seeking Alpha through Fixed Income Investing • Obtaining Alpha from the Private Equity Markets • Fresh Perspectives on Extracting Alpha from Equity • Where to Find Alpha in Real Estate • Uncovering Alpha Opportunities in Commodity Investing • Generating Alpha with Currency Management • Searching for Alpha with Fund of Funds • Understanding and Implementing an Alpha Generating Global Tactical Asset Allocation Strategy

	Some of the MANY Already Confirmed Institutional Investors Include:
	AP FONDEN 1 BANK//PENSION CONSTRUCTION FEDERATION OPERATIVES PENSION SCHEME CORAM FAMILY FOUNDATION DANISH PENSION FUND FOR ENGINEERS (DIP) ENDESA EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PENSION FUND KUWAIT INVESTMENT OFFICE LONDON PENSIONS FUND AUTHORITY MINNESOTA STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM RAILPEN INVESTMENTS ROYAL MAIL PENSIONS TRUSTEES LIMITED SYNTRUS ACHMEA VERMOGENSBEHEER SWEDISH NATIONAL DEBT TIAA-CREF VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND

	Hotel Info:
	The Westin Palace Madrid Plaza de las Cortes, 7 Madrid 28014 · Spain		Rooms must be reserved online using the following link: Starwoodmeeting The Opal room block begins May 6 and ends on May 10. Rooms prior/after to these dates are subject to availability. Please contact Jamie Pepper at jpepper@opalgroup if you need to secure a room outside of these dates.

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