Reforming Greece: Opportunities & Challenges

12th Annual Capital Link Forum, Thursday December 2, 2010 - New York City

With a successful track record of 12 years, Capital Link's Greek Forum is an institution that fosters closer relations between the investment communities of Greece and the United States. Last year's attendance exceed 800. The global business and investment community regards it as a key platform that provides a complete and comprehensive overview of developments in Greece.

Focus in 2010

In these difficult times the need for extroversion and reliable communication to the global investment community is an absolute necessity. The Forum will update the business and investment community on the progress achieved in reforming the Greek economy and on the outlook for business and investment opportunities in the country and the wider region. It will highlight recent government and private sector initiatives in attracting foreign direct investment to Greece.

The Forum will provide updates on Government economic plans, policies and objectives, the capital markets and stock exchange and the main sectors of business activity, such as shipping, energy, banking, telecommunications, real estate etc., complemented by individual company presentations.

In parallel to the Greek Forum, there will be a roadshow by listed companies on the Athens Exchange through a series of one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts.

The Forum also provides extensive networking opportunities with key businesses, investment communities and government officials.

Organizers

The Forum is traditionally organized by Capital Link in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to major global investment banks, the support of the Athens Exchange, and several other U.S. and international organizations. Continuing with the tradition of prior years, the Forum is under the auspices of the Minister of State of the Hellenic Republic.

Keynote Speakers

Mr. Haris Pamboukis, Minister of State of the Hellenic Republic and Mr. Dominique Cerutti, President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext will be the Keynote Speakers at the Luncheon on Thursday, December 2nd.

On Friday, December 3rd, following a formal reception celebrating "Greek Day at NYSE", the Minister and the Greek Delegation will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, an event of unique visibility throughout the world.

Who should attend?

Our target audience is the management of top US corporations with an active interest or involvement with Greece and the greater region, institutional investors in Greek equities and fixed income securities, portfolio managers and analyst, commercial and investment bankers, financial advisors and brokers, the Greek and US financial media and press. On average more than 700 professionals attend the event annually; last year's attendance exceeded 800.

For more information visit: http://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2010/index.html