Wharton Finance Conference 2008

Welcome to Wharton Finance Conference 2008!

The Wharton Finance Conference, "Past, Present and Future", is the leading student-organized finance forum for industry practitioners, government finance officials, alumni, students and faculty to discuss current issues in finance. Through a variety of panel discussions, participants will have the opportunity to gain a perspective on the global nature of finance in the current environment. The keynote speakers will draw on their experiences as leaders on the world stage to provide their unique perspectives on trends in the finance industry and strategies relevant for building and maintaining a competitive edge.

Keynotes:

• Neel Kashkari
  Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Economics and Development
• Paul Calello
  CEO Investment Bank Credit Suisse
• Teresa M. Ressel
  CEO, UBS Securities LLC

The Conference will feature the following panel discussions:

• Corporate Finance: "From Client to Partner"
• Current Events: "Feeding, Fueling, and Housing the World: Commodity Markets in the 21st Century"
• Venture Capital / Private Equity: "Playing in a World of Alternative Investments 2.0"
• Investment Banking: "Regulating and Managing Unidentifiable Risks"
• Careers: "Careers in Finance: Maintaining a Recruiting Edge Through Tough Cycles"
• Sales & Trading: "Mitigating Risk versus Profiting from Volatility"

We are pleased to invite you to the Wharton Finance Conference 2008. Our team has worked hard to ensure a rich learning experience for all participants. We hope that you find this year's discussions valuable and that you enjoy your time in New York City!

Note: Business attire requested throughout the day.

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