Hilton McLean Tysons Corner | Hosted by ACG National Capital
2010 Annual Conference will provide unparalleled opportunities for networking, deal making and professional development for individuals involved in building corporate value through M&A, strategic partnerships, organic growth and capital funding. The event will focus on the vibrant and growing companies that make the National Capital's region the nation's fourth largest regional economy.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
| March 16 |
Tuesday |
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| 4:00 PM |
Capital Forum Exhibitor Setup |
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| 4:00 PM |
Registration Opens |
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Evening Speaker: Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty III, Former White House Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton.
Mr. McLarty is the Chairman of McLarty Companies, a third-generation family transportation business based in Little Rock, Arkansas. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. McLarty served in several senior positions in the Clinton White House. As Special Envoy for the Americas, he served as President Clinton's personal representative to the western hemisphere and coordinated U.S. policy in the region, including U.S. participation in the 1998 Summit of the Americas in Chile. |
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| 6:00-8:00 PM |
Networking Reception & Virtual Golf Simulator Game - open to all attendees. |
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March 17 |
Wednesday |
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| 7:15 - 8:15 AM |
Breakfast and Registration |
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| 8:15 - 8:30 AM |
Welcoming Remarks |
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8:30 - 9:20 AM
Homeland Security & Threat to Business |
Breakfast Speaker: The Honorable Tom Ridge, Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
 The Honorable Tom Ridge is the president and CEO of Ridge Global, headquartered in Washington, DC. As the company's chief executive, he leads a team of international experts that helps businesses and governments address a range of needs, including emergency preparedness and response, crisis management, risk management and global trade security, strategic business generation, technology integration, event security, campus security and other issues that encompass a diverse portfolio.
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| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
Capital Forum - Click here to see exhibitors |
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9:30 - 10:20 AM
Breakout Sessions
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Breakout Session 1: "Getting the Deal Right Upfront" Negotiating a Letter of Intent (LOI)
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Breakout Session 2: "Anatomy of a Deal" - the Global Defense Technology & Systems IPO (ticker GTEC)
Breakout Session 3: "Integration and the Human Capital Aspects of M&A"
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10:30 - 11:20 AM
Breakout Sessions |
Breakout session 1: "Conducting Successful Due Diligence" |
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Breakout session 2: "Government Contracting M&A Market Update"
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11:30-12:30 PM
Healthcare |
Dietrich Stephan, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Ignite Institute
Recently relocated its  headquarters to Fairfax County with a projected $200M investment creating 415 new jobs. A unique nonprofit center specializing in personalized medicine using the latest genomic biomedical and technological innovations.
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| 12:30 - 1:15 PM |
Luncheon |
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1:15 - 2:15 PM
Business Community and the Government Reform |
Afternoon Speaker: Former New Hampshire Senator, John Sununu
 Well respected by Republicans and Democrats alike, Sununu is a refreshingly funny and candid speaker with a sharp economic perspective within the business community and relevant to his political experiences.
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| 2:15 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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