New York – November 30, 2007 – Well over 800 senior hedge fund industry professionals are expected to attend GAIM USA, the largest quality gathering of hedge fund industry decision makers anywhere in North America.  GAIM USA will run January 21-24, 2008, at the Boca Raton Resort & Spa in Florida.   Building on a five year track record of unparalleled excellence, GAIM USA will deliver an expanded program of the highest quality content, combined with more lavish networking opportunities than ever before.

“The GAIM USA agenda guarantees a timely and insightful update on the critical issues impacting the global hedge fund community and the investment opportunities for the year ahead,” stated Amanda Rodrigues, Event Director and Head of Research for GAIM USA.  “Each year, GAIM USA reaches capacity in record time, so don’t miss your chance to meet and learn from the most influential decision makers in the industry.”

GAIM USA 2008 Delivers:

·         150+ High Profile Speakers, just some of which include: T. Britton Harris IV, CIO, Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Philip A. Falcone, Senior Managing Director, Harbinger Capital Partners; Timothy S. Clark, Senior Partner, CarVal Investors; Arthur J. (Art) Samberg, Chairman and CEO, Pequot Capital Management; Richard Robb, CEO, Christofferson, Robb & Company; William C. Powers, Managing Director and Senior Member, PIMCO’s Portfolio Management and Investment Strategy Groups; Nancy C. Everett, Chief Executive Officer, GM Asset Management; Max Stone, Managing Director, D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P.; Steve Galbraith, Limited Partner, Maverick Capital & former Chief U.S Investment Strategist, Morgan Stanley.

·         Influential End Investors & Asset Allocators, including representatives from University of Toronto Asset Management, ITT Industries, Alberta Investment Management, Georgetown University, New Jersey State Investment Council, Alpheus Group, MetLife, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, IMF Pension Fund, Public Employees’ Retirement Association of New Mexico, Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado, Carruth Management, The Manhattan Family Office, Willard J. Houghton Foundation, University of Pittsburgh Medical, University of Florida, City of North Miami Beach, Elizabethtown College, Kamali Fund, Itamby Participacao e Desenvolvimento Ltd., D & L Partners, Safe Harbor Family Capital and many more.

·         Exceptional Networking Opportunities in the exclusive surrounds of the Boca Raton Resort at the largest gathering of hedge fund industry decision makers anywhere in the United States.  With the conference, numerous hosted receptions, and access to the entire list of participants via the electronic networking device “Spot Me”, quality networking at GAIM USA is better than ever.

To register or learn more please visit www.gaimusa.com or call 888-670-8200. 

About The Institute for International Research:

GAIM USA is produced by The Institute for International Research, the world’s leading provider of business to business information, specializing in conferences, large scale events, and seminars featuring the most sought-after experts in Finance & Investment, Customer Service, Health Care, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing & New Product Development, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications.