Question 1: What is the Dress Code?
Answer 1: Business Casual Question

Question 2: How can I set up some time with another attendee?
Answer 2: Contact the Producer, Carissa at carissa@ibfconferneces.com

Question 3: What are the benefits of sponsoring the event?
Answer 3. » Strategic visibility and branding » Opportunity for deeper relationships through face-to-face contact » Key contacts and prospects all under one roof

Question 4: How do I obtain a copy of the Power Point Presentations?
Answer 4: PowerPoint presentations and/or Video of the presentation can be found on the conference website post-event. (Note: these are only accessible to conference attendees).

Question 5: How do I obtain a copy of the attendee list?
Answer 5: A list of attending companies will be available pre and post conference on the event website

Question 6: Why should I attend this conference?
Answer 6: Over the past year, our financial system, the equity markets and the global economy have been turned upside down. What impact is this "New Economy" having on investors and CEOs trying to built viable device companies? This year's conference will address these issues with strategies to carry your companies through this unstable period and ultimately come out on top. IBF and LifeScience AlleyT co-present this conference each year as a central gathering for the leading MedTech VCs, CEOs, Strategic Players, and Investment Bankers to facilitate deals, share information, address concerns and explore new opportunities.

Question 7: What is your cancellation policy?
Answer 7: CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations received in writing by IBF before April 28, 2010 will receive a refund, less an administration charge equal to 20% of the registration fee paid. Thereafter, refunds are not available.. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions may be made at any time by calling Cathy Fenn, IBF's Registrar at (516) 765-9005 x210.

Question 8: If multiple people from my company register, can we receive a discount?
Answer 8: Group Discounts of 25% off are available for 3 or more representatives from the same organization who register at the same time (offer not to be combined with early birds or other promotional discounts).

How do I know if I qualify to register as a Technology/Medical Device Start-up?

A Technology/Device Start-up Company is:

Any young company with less than 100 employees that has yet to commercially launch their product to market. These companies are generally looking to raise money from investors to develop their product/s.

All others must register as General Registrants:

Venture Capitalists: Raise and Manage a fund of money to invest in start-up companies.

Angel Investors: Are typically self-made wealthy individuals that are investing their own money into start-up companies.

Corporate Executives: Anyone from a multi-national/Fortune 500 type company.

Consultants: typically consult with start-ups and/or investment firms

Gatekeepers: are hired by Limited Partners to advise them on who and where to invest their money

Placement Agents: are hired by venture capitalists to help them raise money from limited partners

Fund of Funds: Raise a fund similar to a venture capital fund but they don't invest directly in start-ups. Instead they invest in a select group of private equity and venture capital funds to diversify their risk.

Service Providers: Lawyers Accountants

Investment Bankers: help companies raise money through private and public equity markets. They also take companies public or get them acquired. They are important in the process because they help the venture capitalists exit and cash out of the companies they invested in.

Commercial Bankers: They more typical consumer banks like Citi, Chase, Wells Fargo, etc. which have a division that focuses on small businesses. They provide traditional banking services and loans to the start-up companies.

Secondary Market Providers: help investors sell off companies in their portfolio. Executive Search Firms: Get paid to help companies recruit executive staff members.