SPEC Registration

Register for SPEC
There is limited space at the 103 West. Please register early to ensure your seat.

Select the section appropriate for you:

Investors
Non Investors or Sponsors

Companies Seeking Capital

	Investors For Investors, fund managers, investor representatives, investment bankers, venture capitalists, etc. NBAI Members (Save 25%) register here.


°	SPEC VIP (Full Event) Investor Attendee Requirement: A completed Investor Profile Registration and payment received by 25 April 2008 Cost is $345	Includes: Invitation to the VIP Cocktail Reception with presenting companies, sponsors, and investors Admission to Conference and Expo Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions* Admission to Innovative Company Showcase** Participation in the Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community
°	SPEC VIP (Partial Event) Investor Attendee Requirement: A completed Investor Profile Registration and payment received by 25 April 2008 Cost is $195	Includes: Invitation to the VIP Cocktail Reception with presenting companies, sponsors, and investors Admission to afternoon portion of the Conference and Expo Admission to afternoon Educational Break-out Sessions* Admission to Innovative Company Showcase Participation in the Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Half day of Networking with over 100 members of the capital community Investors will need to complete the Investor Profile to validate eligibility. Current NBAI Members are eligible for discounted admission.

	Non Investors or Sponsors For companies or individuals wanting to gain exposure to over 100 investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital.


°	SPEC (Non Investor) Attendees Registration and payment received by 25 April 2008 Cost is $495	Includes: Admission to Conference and Expo Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions* Participation in the Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community
°	SPEC Expo Table Sponsor Registration and payment received by 14 April 2008 Cost is $1000	Includes: Table exhibit at the SPEC 2008 Expo Business card description and contact info in SPEC Event Booklet to attendees and investors Logo displayed on event banner Participation in the Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community Admission to Conference and Expo Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

	Companies Seeking Capital For companies seeking capital, private equity, venture capital, etc.


°	OPTION 1: SPEC Presenter Application -Includes Expo Table For companies who want to present their investment opportunity to over 100 investors at the Innovative Company Showcase. Once your application is processed, if you qualify to present to investors, then you will pay a flat $2000 with no additional fees. This option includes an expo table. If you do not qualify for the Innovative Company Showcase, you will still have an expo table and all that this option includes. The application, documents, and payment must be received by 31 March 2008. Cost is $750 If selected, an Additional $2000 is charged for participation in the Innovative Company Showcase.	Includes: Table exhibit at the SPEC 2008 Expo Company Name & Business description in SPEC Event Booklet to attendees and investors One Admission to the Full Conference and Expo and Educational Break-out Sessions* Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community Participation to Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Once approved, there are additional items included.
°	OPTION 2: SPEC Expo Table Exhibitor Only For companies who want to gain exposure to over 100 investors and investment professionals at the expo, but do not wish to present at the Innovative Company Showcase. Registration and payment must be received by 14 April 2008 Cost is $750 There are no other fees.	Includes: Table exhibit at the SPEC 2008 Expo Short description in SPEC Event Booklet to attendees and investors Participation in the Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community Admissions to Conference and Expo Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*
°	SPEC Approved Presenters Attendee Once a presenter has been approved, they are eligible to present their investment opportunity to over 100 investors at the Innovative Company Showcase. Prerequisite: * Complete a $750 Presenter application * Submit your documents (executive summary, business plan, and investor presentation) * Receive approval from the SPEC committee Cost is $2000 There are no additional fees.	Includes: Table exhibit at the SPEC 2008 Expo Company Name & Business description in SPEC Event Booklet to attendees and investors Two Admissions to the Presenter Workshop Two Admissions to the VIP Cocktail Reception with presenting companies, sponsors, and investors Two Admissions to Conference and Expo Breakfast and refreshments Lunch with keynote speaker Two Admissions to Educational Break-out Sessions* Admission to Innovative Company Showcase Nine minute investor presentation at the Innovative Company Showcase Full day of networking with over 100 members of the capital community Participation to Capital Community Celebration cocktail reception Company investment profile published in SPEC Innovative Company Showcase investor guide

Cancellation / Refund Policy All cancellations must be received in writing prior to 16 April 2008 to qualify for a qualify for $100 refund. There will be no refunds for any cancellations received after April 16, 2008. This policy is necessary due to our advance guaranty obligations and the costs associated with administering the conference.
Confirmed Registrations Only paid registrations will be confirmed and payment must be received by 25 April 2008 for registrants to be included on the attendee list which is posted at the forum.

* Educational Break-out Sessions:

- Capital Gains Impact of Private Investments, Methods to Manage
- Valuation Tips & Techniques for Private Companies
- Creating Liquidity: Small Cap IPO, Acquisition, Full IPO
- Business Plans for Different Capital Needs and Stages
- Due Diligence Process & Mitigating Risks
- Capital Formation and Regulatory Issues
- Boot Strapping to Increase Valuation of your Company

Read the descriptions of the break-out sessions.

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