Upcoming Events for the Hedge Fund and Alternative Investment Community:

The Absolute Return Symposium, New York, November 2-3

The second Absolute Return Symposium will be a two-day event based on the successful format of panel sessions, along with two or three hand-picked keynote speakers and attendance by US industry professionals. Barton Biggs and William Von Mueffling were two of the leading participants at the 2004 Symposium, which attracted a capacity audience of 400. The Symposium will be held at Gotham Hall.

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 4^th Annual Fund of Fund Forum
November 14^th - 16^th, 2005
The New York Helmsley, Midtown Manhattan

 4th Annual Fund of Funds Forum brings together investors and trustees from institutions and family offices with top asset managers and compliance professionals to discuss and share leading-edge investment strategies.

Unlike other events, this non-commercial environment will inform you of the most need-to-know information for assessing hedge fund of funds investment vehicles and business operations practices. You will share practical techniques and strategies for building your business with the people most in-tune to your needs, including seasoned industry leaders, fellow practitioners, and institutional and family office investors.