iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 3^rd Global Distressed Debt Investing Summit due to take place on February 8^th, 2012 in New York City.  As the distressed debt market navigates through the evolving changes in the economy, new types of deals and opportunities are opening up for prospective investors.  Now more than ever, the expanding distressed debt field is of a great interest on a global stage as Europe’s debt market continues growing and outperforming the US.  With the recent European credit crisis strongly affecting worldwide markets, it also provides a new outlook and opportunities in a number of different sectors.   The upcoming Summit will provide attendees the chance to explore opportunities in the major sectors such as real estate, structured credit investing, the wavering Maturity Wall, and more.   The Summit will create the perfect platform for networking and face-to face discussions with the leading Distressed Fund Managers, Private Equity Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, M&A and Turnaround Advisors, Investment Bankers, Bankruptcy Advisors, Loan Originators, Debt Providers, and Rating Agencies. 

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 6^th Real Estate Private Equity Summit in our series!  The flagship Summit series will gather the industry\'s largest institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and real estate investors. This year, the event will examine in great detail the 2012 forecast for the industry, fundraising issues, global PERE opportunities, and profile the best practice strategies in private equity real estate markets.   This senior-level forum will once again be the premier platform to unite Corporate & Public Pension Plans, Foundations & Endowments, Insurance Companies, Private Equity Real Estate Firms, R.E.I.T’s, Real Estate Venture Capitalists, Investment Banks, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, and Commercial Real Estate Executives & Advisors.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the upcoming Securitization Finance Forum 2011: Regulatory Reforms, due to take place on November 30^th, 2011 in New York City. As the Securitization sector continues to recover, greater in-depth analysis is needed to keep up with the sweeping changes. The forum will focus on the ongoing regulatory reforms affecting the Securitization field, and will give attendees the opportunity to hear from the top investors, issuers and regulators in the field. The panelists will explore the ramifications of the latest regulatory developments, and evaluate the market performance of the different asset-classes, such as RMBS, CMBS and ABS.   The conference will provide a platform for important discussion and networking between professionals from Investment Banks, Financial Services Companies, Law Firms, Rating Agency Analysts, Pension Funds, Insurance Firms, Analytics Firms, Technology Platform Providers, Loan Companies and more.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the Global Hospitality & Lodging Investment Summit 2011 due to take place on Wednesday, November 9^th, 2011 in New York City!  This intensive, interactive one-day event will provide a snapshot of the current health and future outlook for the global hospitality industry.  Through a series of focused panel discussions, the event will examine emerging trends and opportunities along with the costs, benefits, risks and rewards of hospitality investments now and into the foreseeable future. The Summit will unite the key players in the hospitality arena—institutional and private equity investors, REITs and hotel investment companies, hotel owners and operators, developers, franchisors & franchisees, hospitality asset and property managers, lenders and investment bankers—for a full day of networking, dynamic discussions and thought-provoking presentations.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 2^nd Emerging Markets Investing Summit: BRIC & Beyond—The Next Generation, due to take place on October 19^th, 2011 in New York City!  Building on the success of the first Emerging Markets Summit, the Summit takes a fresh look at the risks and rewards of emerging market investments in light of recent macroeconomic and geopolitical developments.  The event will convene the key players in the emerging market arena—institutional investors, private equity & hedge fund managers, asset & portfolio managers, economists & policymakers—for a full day of networking, interactive discussions, and insightful presentations. 

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 5^th Real Estate Private Equity Summit in our series!  The Summit series has turned into a flagship event for the industry assembling some of the largest institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and real estate investors.  This year, the event will examine in great detail the changing economic environment, PERE fund management performance, and profile the best practice strategies in private equity real estate markets.   This senior-level forum will once again be the premier platform to unite Corporate & Public Pension Plans, Foundations & Endowments, Insurance Companies, Private Equity Real Estate Firms, R.E.I.T’s, Real Estate Venture Capitalists, Investment Banks, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, and Commercial Real Estate Executives & Advisors.

iGlobal Forum’s 2^nd ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SUMMIT: New Strategies for a New Era will examine post-economic meltdown opportunities for institutional investors and allocators in hedge funds, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, managed futures, distressed debt and credit markets.  The Summit will unite pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices and insurance companies with top hedge funds, private equity firms, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), distressed debt/credit funds and asset managers.  Attendees will benefit from a full day of networking, panel discussions, and compelling presentations from the country’s leading fund managers and institutional investors.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 2^nd REAL ESTATE MEZZANINE FINANCE SUMMIT due to take place on April 27^th, 2011 in New York City.  The event will explore in greater depth the recent developments in the real estate mezzanine loan industry as well as unique investment strategies and opportunities.  Learn about the year’s performance in the real estate lending market as well as how to protect yourself when entering into this type of agreement.  Leading experts will discuss the latest competitive issues along with  which mezzanine loan financing techniques are now being used.  This senior-level forum will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with Mezzanine Finance Lenders, Private Mezzanine Loan Firms, Private Equity Firms, Institutional Real Estate Investors, Investment Banks, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, Developers, Real Estate Owners and Investors to address the future of the Real Estate Mezzanine Loan industry.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the upcoming 2^nd Annual ETF Investing Summit due to take place on March 16^th, 2011 in New York City.  The event will focus on the latest growth trends with this asset class as well as core strategies in investing, buying and selling (trading), top ETF products and how to overcome technical ETF pitfalls.  As the asset class expands, the structures, cost effectiveness, transparency features, tax and dividend reinvestment features are making this product an attractive offer to individual investors as well as to traditional financial and private institutions.  Panelists will debate the pros and cons of ETF investing for all investors and asset managers as well as forecast the international growth for 2011, benefits over mutual funds and how different ETF products are being structured. The 2^nd Annual Investing ETF Summit will be the premier opportunity to meet face-to-face and exchange hands-on experience with some of the worlds’ leading ETF experts, Institutional Investors, Portfolio Analysts, Individual Investors, High-net worth Individuals, Fund managers, ETF Researchers, Index providers, Traders, Investment Consultants and more.

iGlobal Forum’s Commodities and Precious Metals Investment Forum 2011 due to take place on February 16^th, 2011 in New York is designed for high-end investors interested or currently invested in the commodities and precious metals markets.  The summit is going to entail thought-provoking panel discussions from top notch speakers as they bring the latest news and insights on gold, energy, agricultural, global currency and more.  The Forum will gather pension fund managers, hedge fund managers, ETF issuers and marketers, high-net worth individuals, index providers, financial advisors and consultants, broker dealers, and registered investment advisors.

iGlobal Forum’s Emerging Markets Summit 2011: BRIC and Beyond will explore lucrative new opportunities for institutional investors in emerging markets— the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China as well as new markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Africa, and Chile among others.  The Summit will bring together some of the best minds in the emerging market arena—leading institutional investors, asset and portfolio managers, private equity and hedge fund managers, government and political advisors and academics— to weigh in on issues such as most promising regions, transparency, and various investment vehicles to overcome risk. 

The Clean Energy Finance & Investment Summit 2010 will connect the key players in the clean energy industry—investors and inventors, policymakers and regulators—to rapidly accelerate the clean energy agenda.  The event will explore different sources of funding for clean energy including private equity, venture capital, commercial & investment banks, institutional investors, and public-private partnerships as well as current regulatory and policy environment and how to tap into government stimulus funds for your next clean energy project.  Investors will learn how to identify the most attractive clean energy investment opportunities and how they should be structured.  The summit will present success stories from some of America’s most innovative clean energy pioneers and allow attendees to network and meet face-to-face with the key industry players.

The Annual Insurance-Linked Securities Forum 2010 will connect the insurance-capital markets value chain and provide a critical educational and networking opportunity as we assess the developments of 2010 and look ahead to what lies in store for the year ahead.  This important forum is designed to provide cutting-edge insights into the very latest challenges that the industry is facing including the pricing of ILS instruments and the formulation and selection of loss estimates. The forum will also address all the latest developments for enhancing transparency, resolving model uncertainty and what lies in store for the emerging markets. The event will gather leading Pension Funds, Endowments & Foundations, Insurance & Reinsurance Companies, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, Life Settlement Companies, Law Firms, LE Providers, and Modeling Agencies.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 4^th Real Estate Private Equity Summit in our series.  The event will once again examine in great detail the changing economic environment, and profile the best practice strategies in private equity real estate markets.   This senior-level forum will once again be the premier platform to unite Corporate & Public Pension Plans, Foundations & Endowments, Insurance Companies, Private Equity Real Estate Firms, R.E.I.T’s, Real Estate Venture Capitalists, Investment Banks, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, and Commercial Real Estate Executives & Advisors.

iGlobal Forum’s Inaugural Alternative Investments Summit will explore the opportunities that exist for institutional investors in private equity, hedge funds, managed futures, real estate, and infrastructure funds as they prepare to realize returns in the new economic paradigm and changing asset structures.  The Summit will gather investment officers and trustees of large pension funds, endowments, foundations, and insurance companies as well as leading hedge funds, private equity funds, managed futures, real estate, infrastructure, or structured debt funds.  iGlobal Forum’s Alternative Investment Summit will present an opportunity of a full day of networking, panel discussions, and insightful presentations from the country’s leading fund managers and institutional investors.

Opportunities in distressed investing have never been more attractive. Given the credit crisis and the fragile nature of the recovery, specific opportunity, particularly in the areas of real estate and corporate debt, await the keen investor. Potential to benefit from debt, turnaround and restructuring exists where companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and institutional investors seek arbitrage. Conversely, failure to seek these opportunities, in light of forthcoming credit pressures, mounting debt and political uncertainty, may put these same institutions in risk to suffer revenue loss. 

iGlobal Forum 2^nd Global Distressed Debt Investing Summit will once again unite the leading Distressed Fund Managers, Private Equity Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, M&A and Turnaround Advisors, Investment Bankers, Bankruptcy Advisors, Loan Originators, Debt Providers, and Rating Agencies.  The event will provide the perfect platform to network with the leading dealmakers who will address the most pressing issues within the industry. 

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce our upcoming REAL ESTATE MEZZANINE FINANCE SUMMIT 2010  due to take place on Wednesday, April 14^th in New York City.  The event will explore in greater depth the recent developments in the real estate mezzanine loan industry as well as unique investment strategies and opportunities.  This senior-level forum will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with Mezzanine Finance Lenders, Private Mezzanine Loan Firms, Private Equity Firms, Institutional Real Estate Investors, Investment Banks, Real Estate Investment Divisions, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, Commercial Real Estate Executives, Property Managers, Developers, Real Estate Owners and Investors to address the future of the Real Estate Mezzanine Loan industry.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the newest addition to our resourceful list of expert events! The ETFs Investing Summit 2010 will take a closer look at the vast pool of investment opportunities in the field of the Exchange-Traded Funds and will throw light on the latest developments in this exciting arena. The senior-level speakers will discuss the attractiveness of ETFs in the today’s economic circumstances, in addition to exchanging opinions on the latest ETFs innovations, risks and strategies. The ETFs Investing Summit 2010 will be the premier opportunity to meet face-to-face and exchange hands-on experience with key ETF experts.

Following the success of our previous event, iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 2^nd Annual Carbon Trading Summit taking place on January 12^th and 13^th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in New York. Taking place immediately after the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December’09, the event will steer discussions between leading carbon market experts about  the conclusions and implications of the COP 15 as well as it will examine the latest developments in the future $1 trillion North American Carbon Market.

The event will be the premier gathering of key executives of energy and utilities companies, government representatives, investment banks, hedge funds, carbon credit aggregators, heads of global environmental exchanges, experts in environmental policy, and carbon traders to address the future of the Carbon Trading industry.  The 2^nd Annual Carbon Trading Summit will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with the top qualified carbon trading executives.

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce the 3rd Real Estate Private Equity Summit in our series.  The event will examine in great detail the changing economic environment, and profile the best practice strategies in private equity real estate markets.   This senior-level forum will once again be the premier platform to unite Corporate & Public Pension Plans, Foundations & Endowments, Insurance Companies, Private Equity Real Estate Firms, R.E.I.T’s, Real Estate Venture Capitalists, Investment Banks, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, and Commercial Real Estate Executives & Advisors.

Global economic crisis hasn’t spared anyone. Available funding is drying up and companies in virtually all sectors are struggling to remain afloat. List of businesses in distress is growing longer by the minute. Even the most successful companies find themselves facing distressed situations, opening another window of opportunities for investing in distressed debt across the globe. That is why it is of crucial importance to gather all available information on these lucrative opportunities.

The event will unite Distressed Fund Managers, Private Equity Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, M&A and Turnaround Advisors, Investment Bankers, Bankruptcy Advisors, Loan Originators, Debt Providers, and Rating Agencies.  

The iGlobal Annual Institutional Investor Summit continues with a new format of senior level business education and discussion and networking conversation.   The primary focus of this years’ program is to illuminate what has happened in the US and global economy.  The event will examine investment decisions delivered by a team of key institutional investors and select experts known for sound strategies and leadership inside their respective organizations.

We will discuss and we will debate; plan and educate.  The event will examine the substance of the internal discussions and subsequent decisions that investment officers are making on behalf of their organizations and their beneficiaries.  It will offer a platform and a think tank of ideas, strategies and, of an opportunity to make sense of a new challenging economy and how to make the very best allocation of your investment resources that satisfies plan sponsors, board members, and, in the end, the recipients of that intelligence. The event will be the perfect platform to meet and network with Pension Fund Managers, Pension Fund Trustees, Corporate Treasurers, Pension Fund Advisors, Endowments & Foundations, Family Offices, Insurance Companies, Offshore Funds/Trust Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, Directors of Fixed Income/Equity, Directors of Investments, Compliance Officers, Due Diligence Experts, Hedge Fund Investigative Teams, Directors of Investment Research, CIO’s & CEO’s, Finance Directors, Head of Alternative Investments, and High Net Worth Individuals.

Both on a national and global level, volatility has been continuing to radically escalate and experience wide swings. While some may use it as a means to hedge their portfolios, others are viewing volatility as an asset class on its own and have implemented ground-breaking arbitrage techniques to transform this recent surge into profits. During the current market crisis, institutional investors, asset managers and market players of all types, are forced to keep a close watch on volatility, while striving to build new strategies and systems to benefit from the vast amounts of returns it can provide. 

This conference will fill a critical need to examine the evolving strategies, models, performance and different approaches to volatility trading on both a national and global stage. It will be the premier platform that will unite Hedge Funds, Asset Management Firms, Investment Banks, Quantitative Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Heads of Quantitative Research, Exchanges, CEO's and Chief Risk Officers.

Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal in conjunction with iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce our GREEN BUILDINGS SUMMIT ‘09. The event will convene the top industry leaders of today’s commercial, industrial, retail and multi-family investment properties, who will examine the latest methods, best practice scenarios and governmental issues facing the industry. This senior-level forum will provide successful strategies to incorporate the economic benefits of this heightened, corporate social responsibility.  You will walk away learning how to ultimately master to capitalize on this new initiative, while also providing your employees, and the environment, with a comfortable, safe & sustainable building. The event will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with Commercial Developers, Property Owners, Investors, Redevelopment Experts, Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Local and State Government Officials and Economic Development Agencies.

Following the success of our previous event, iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce our 2nd Real Estate Private Equity Summit.  The event will explore in greater depth the recent developments in the real estate and private equity industry as well as unique investment strategies and opportunities.  This senior-level forum will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with large institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity companies, investment banks, and real estate investors to address the future of the Real Estate industry.

Although a relatively new asset class, life settlements investments rocketed in the past several years, stirring controversy on the way. Many articles in the news voice opposing opinions about the principles and transparency of these lucrative investments. However, they remain high on the investors' list of priorities and their peak is still to be reached.

The Commercial Real Estate Finance Seminar day will consist of two workshops addressing key issues such as “Structuring the Deal: Mezzanine Debt & Joint Venture Equity” and “Opportunistic Real Estate: Distressed Assets, Land & How to Profit in a Down Market”. This event will gather commercial mortgage bankers, real estate investors, real estate brokers and attorneys, and each attendee will benefit by solidifying their knowledge of mezzanine debt, preferred equity, key formulas and metrics, distressed real estate, land development, and profiting from a market dislocation.

The Annual Carbon Trading Summit 2009 will gather key executives of energy and utilities companies, government representatives, investment banks, hedge funds, carbon credit aggregators, heads of global environmental exchanges, experts in environmental policy, and carbon traders to address the future of the Carbon Trading industry. The event will steer discussions between leading carbon market experts as the Northeast prepares for a cap-and-trade scheme under the RGGI initiative, and examine the latest developments in the future $1 trillion North American Carbon Market. Attend this forum and choose from two different tracks focusing on environmental carbon projects and carbon finance as an investment class.

The Real Estate Private Equity Summit 2008 will gather large institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity, investment banks, real estate investors and developers to address the future of the Real Estate industry. The event will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with the top qualified real estate executives.