8:30 AM — 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
William R. Goodell, Chief Operating Officer, Maverick Capital, Ltd., Chair, Managed Funds Association
Richard H. Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Managed Funds Association
Ponce de Leon 2-3

8:45 AM — 9:15 AM
Opening Address
2012 Outlook: Desynchronizing the Global Economy
Sponsor: Rothstein Kass

Presenter:  Neal M. Soss, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Credit Suisse

Hear Dr. Soss’ distinguished views on the global economy and his forecast for the investment environment over the coming year.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

9:15 AM — 10:00 AM
Keynote Address
Then and Now: Challenges of Building a Successful Hedge Fund
Sponsor: Marex Spectron

Presenter:  Lord Stanley Fink, Chief Executive Officer, International Standard Asset Management

Don’t miss hearing Lord Fink’s stories as he muses about the triumphs at Man Group
and the opportunities and challenges he is facing building a new hedge fund today.

10:00 AM — 10:30 AM
General Session
An Institutional Investor Approach to Mitigating Risk
Sponsor: GlobeTax Services, Inc. 

Presenter:  Lee Partridge, Chief Investment Officer/Portfolio Strategist, Salient Partners, L.P.

This presentation will illustrate new research on risk parity as a means of diversifying investment portfolios and how pensions are looking at risk factors as they determine their allocations and build their portfolios
Ponce de Leon 2-3

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM
Refreshment Break
Sponsor: Eurex and Altegris Clearing Solutions
Exhibit Hall - Ponce de Leon 4-6

10:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Education Resource Center & Coffee Cafe 
Sponsor: Eurex and Altegris Clearing Solutions

Learn more about managed futures, grab useful literature and watch an informative video interview. Specialty coffee drinks including cappuccinos, espressos, lattes and more, is limited to the coffee break, but the Education Resource Center will be available the entire conference.
Exhibit Hall - Ponce de Leon 4-6

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Market  Mind Games: A Radical Psychology of Risk
Sponsor: CME Group

Denise Shull, Founder, The ReThink Group
Learn how to maximize your performance under stress using a provocative new theory of perception under pressure – a theory based in the reality of emotional meaning and processing.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM
General Session Panel Discussion
MFA's Global Legislative and Regulatory Update
Sponsor: State Street

Moderator:  Scott M. Lawin, Chief Operating Officer, Moore Capital Management, LP

Panelists:
Roger Hollingsworth, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Government Relations, Managed Funds Association
Stuart J. Kaswell, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, General Counsel, Managed Funds Association
Stephen N. Waldman, Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel, Tudor Investment Corporation

Get critical updates on the status of legislative affairs including tax policy, Dodd-Frank oversight and what to expect in this election year.  Learn more about current regulatory affairs including OTC Derivatives/CFTC regulation, SEC regulation and the latest developments on the international front.  You won't want to miss this important briefing directly from MFA’s leadership.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

12:30 PM — 2:00 PM
(Lunch served until 1:00 PM)
Luncheon & Address
Beating the Enemy to the Punch:  Turning Corporate Bosses into TOPGUN Commanders
Sponsor: Credit Suisse

Keynote Presenter: 
Lt Commander Jeffery E. Lay, Former TOPGUN Fighter Pilot and Wealth Advisor

Learn the lessons of TOPGUN from a former Fighter Bomber determined to show the business world that excellence is a choice, and perfection is attainable.
Venetian Ballroom

2:15 PM — 5:15 PM
Tennis Invitational & Clinic
Sponsor: Trading Technologies 
The Breakers Tennis Facility

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
The Trickiest Mind Games
Special Interactive Talk with Denise Shull
Book Signing to Follow
Denise Shull, Founder, The ReThink Group
Exhibit Hall

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
New Event:  "Bike the Beach" Palm Beach City Bike Tour

This 60 minute, 4.5 mile leisurely scenic trip, will take you past some of Palm Beaches "hottest" spots including Worth Avenue Shopping District, historic homes and museums, picturesque waterways and much more.
Meet at Ponce Foyer

5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
Premiere Event Sponsor: UBS
Additional Sponsors: Marsh; McGladrey

Meet on the Ocean Lawn under the palm trees and enjoy beverages, appetizers and conversation with old friends and new acquaintances.  Recount the day's events and make plans for a terrific Tuesday while the sun sets across the ocean.
Ocean Lawn (Rain Backup - Venetian Ballroom)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

7:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Conference Registration Open
Ponce de Leon 1

8:00 AM — 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall - Ponce de Leon 4-6

8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
ACA Compliance Group; AlphaMetrix, LLC; Australian Securities Exchange; Axoim SL; Bloomberg LP; Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; CAIA Association; CBOE Futures Exchange; Cortland Fund Services; Deutsche Bank; Ernst & Young LLP; GlobeTax Services, Inc.; Horizon Cash Management; Investor Analytics; KPMG; Lowenstein Sandler PC; Lowry Research Corp.; McGladrey; Morgan Stanley; Newedge; NYSE LIFFE; O'Neal Webster; Premier Fund Services; Rothstein Kass; S&P Indices; Singapore Exchange Ltd; Trading Technologies; and Traiana Inc.
Ponce de Leon 4-6

8:00 AM — 12:30 PM
Business Meeting Lounge Open
RESERVED FOR NETWORK 2012 REGISTRANTS ONLY
Sponsor: CME Group
Ponce de Leon Foyer & Outside Patio

9:00 AM — 9:30 AM
State of the Industry
Sponsor: Campbell & Company

Presenter:  Kenneth J. Heinz, President, Hedge Fund Research, Inc.

Start your day with the latest research and statistics about the global hedge fund industry.  What are the latest trends in performance, asset gathering and new hedge fund launches? How do today’s stats compare with past years and what does the current state of the industry portend for the future?
Ponce de Leon 2-3

9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
General Session Panel Discussion
Institutionalizing Your Business: Infrastructure, Governance and Transitional Considerations
Sponsor: Ernst & Young LLP

Moderator:
Jeffrey A. Weber, President, York Capital Management

Panelists: 
Edward Goodman, Partner, Ernst & Young, LLP
David Nissenbaum, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Marc Pillemer, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

The remarkable institutionalization of the hedge fund industry has been driven by several motivating factors including investor demands, regulatory demands and sustainability. What are cutting-edge hedge fund managers doing to institutionalize their businesses?  Join us for an illuminating panel discussion about the resources required to expand your operational infrastructure, build a culture of compliance and enhance governance.  What about transitional considerations such as monetization, capital structure options, talent and compensation strategies?  Don’t miss these expert panelists as they discuss the critical components of building a sustainable franchise and preparing your business for generational transfer and/or a permanent capital-type transaction.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM
Refreshment Break
Sponsor: Arthur Bell, Certified Public Accountants
Exhibit Hall - Ponce de Leon 4-6

11:00 AM — 12:00 Noon
General Session Panel Discussion
Systematic Trading:  Risk Management During Market Interventions
Sponsor: Sunrise Capital Partners 

Moderator:  Damian Handzy, Chairman & CEO, Investor Analytics

Panelists: 
David Gorton, Chief Investment Officer, Brevan Howard Systematic Trading Fund
Bruce Nemirow, Managing Director, Capital Growth Advisors LLC
Bart Turtelboom, Managing Director, Co-Head Global Emerging Markets, GLG Fund, GLG Partners, LP

What happens when extreme chaos causes significant market interventions, as we have seen recently?  Do managers stand by their models, or do they go “under the hood” to fine-tune?  What are the key risk management tools that should be in place?  And how should advisers communicate any re-calibrations with investors and prospects?  Don’t miss these distinguished panelists as they examine common practices and outline best practices.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

12:00 Noon — 1:00 PM
General Session Panel Discussion
Institutional Investor Operational Due Diligence of Hedge Funds
Sponsor: Citi

Moderator: Randy M. Klein, Head of Operational Risk, GM Asset Management

Panelists: 
Daniel Bender, Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Sandy Kaul, U.S. Head of Business Advisory Services, Citi
Matthew A. Magidson, Chair, Derivatives Practice Group, Lowenstein Sandler PC
Pauline Modjeski, President, Horizon Cash Management, L.L.C.
Brian Tsai, Chief Operating Officer, IMC Asset Management Inc.

What are institutional investors’ views and expectations with respect to operational and organizational issues? What should an adviser have in place before a due diligence meeting? Join the discussion as our expert panel reviews the most critical operational issues including governance, alignment, risk reporting, valuation, business continuity planning, compliance and relationships with service providers.
Ponce de Leon 2-3

12:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Teardown
Ponce de Leon 4-6

1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
(Lunch served until 1:30 PM)
Luncheon & Address
Challenging You to the Summit
Venetian Ballroom

Keynote Presenter: 
Eric Alexander, World-class Adventurer

Eric Alexander is a skier, climber and mountaineer. A man who achieves his goals while playing an instrumental role in helping others to achieve their own.

Eric defied the odds and scaled Mt. Everest guiding his blind friend, Erik Weihenmayer, to its lofty 29,035 foot summit.  The next year, the pair traveled to Russia and climbed Mt. Elbrus at 18,500 feet, and again found success on Mt. Kosciusko, Australia - two more of the “seven summits.” Notably, the pair skied from the top of each of these latter two - making these the first-ever blind ski descents.


3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Finale Networking Reception
Sponsor: Traiana

A great time to unwind while enjoying a cool drink on the Ocean Terrace before you leave the conference.
Ocean Terrace (Rain Backup - The Circle)