2019 DIC Call for Proposals

The 2019 Distressed Investing Conference will be held from February 6-8 at Encore at The Wynn in Las Vegas. The following topics will be discussed at the event, and if you have expertise in an area, we invite you to submit a speaking proposal. The 2019 DIC Planning Committee will review all proposals and select speakers. Please note that sessions are 50 minutes in length.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, November 26, 2018

SESSION 1: "Finding the Canary in the Coal Mine"

Suggested topics include:
- Second Largest Expansion Running Post WWII
- Potential Expansion Shocks
- Strong stock market and record deficit (Record
deficit, what does it mean? When will it become important?)
- Tax Cuts - is it a good or bad thing?
- Tariffs
- China and the developing world
- House Market - downturn trend
- Federal Reserve policy/interest rate change (i.e., Fed started raising interest rates in 1997 and
recession started in 2001)
*Panelists: Economist, Investment Banker, Senior-Level Financial Advisor

SESSION 2: "How Do You Turn a Black Swan White?"

Suggested topics include:
- Which sectors will start to experience problems
- Timing: when to get in and when to get out
- Looking for war stories/market insight
- Recount how 2008/09/10 unfolded and what will be different
*Panelists: Turnaround Consultant, Bankruptcy Attorney, Financial Restructuring
Advisor

SESSION 3: "Disruptive Impact of Technology and the Distressed Opportunities it Creates"

Suggested topics include:
- Define "Tech" and "Tech Economy"
- How is AI disrupting industries - i.e. transportation with ride sharing, driver-less
cars, electric vehicles
- Disruptive effect of endless private equity investment being poured into tech
- There's talk Silicon Valley is quietly consolidating
*Panelists: TMA Members knowledgeable in technology, Distressed Investor

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* 1. Primary content leader contact Information

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* 2. Which session are you submitting a proposal for?

Session 1: Finding the Canary in the Coal Mine

Session 2: How Do You Turn a Black Swan White?

Session 3: Disruptive Impact of Technology and the Distressed Opportunities it Creates

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* 3. Proposed discussion outline (may use bullet points)

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* 4. Proposed session format

Case Study (a realistic situation presented to attendees to illustrate the core principles with built-in problems for learners to address)

Interactive Discussion (relies heavily on discussion and sharing among attendees)

Panel Discussion (consists of a moderator and a panel of experts who discuss a variety of perspectives in standard lecture format, with time for audience questions at the end)

Point/Counterpoint Debate (a controversial topic is debated by two or more experts with opposing perspectives using evidence to support their positions)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What will a registrant take away from this session?

Please note: TMA encourages you to suggest speakers that are diverse in firm representation, area of expertise and geographic location. It is TMA policy that a company may only have one representative on a panel.

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* 6. Suggested speaker #1

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* 7. Suggested speaker #2

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* 8. Additional suggested speaker (please include name and company)

Your responses will not be saved unless you click submit below! Submission does not guarantee inclusion in the conference. Multiple proposals may be submitted, but must be sent individually.

Questions? Please contact Kris Wolcott at kwolcott@turnaround.org