The SPAC Conference | February 7, 2019 | NYC

Special purpose acquisition companies continue to gain in popularity. The SPAC Conference hosted by DealFlow Events offers a forum for discussion about recent deal activity and why SPACs continue to be such a powerful capital-raising technique.

Whether you’re looking to take a private company public, or you’re interested in expanding your SPAC portfolio, this conference is the place to be. Attendees at our 2018 event called it “the best SPAC conference that’s ever been held.” We aim to top that in 2019.

1-on-1 Meeting

For the first time, the 2019 SPAC Conference will include 1-on-1 meetings scheduled through our event app, allowing you to connect with conference attendees even before the event.

Since 2008, The SPAC Conference has offered the largest gathering of investors, bankers and management teams in the business. You can count on expert commentary and insights, the best networking, and now private 1-on-1 meetings to maximize your business development.

Education

Discussion of legal issues, finance trends, and deal dynamics.

Networking

Surround yourself with thought-leaders in the industry.

Ideas

Innovative ideas from a roster of investors, bankers, and lawyers.

The Agenda

Everything you ever wanted to know about SPACs and alternative IPO techniques.

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 08:50 AM

State of the SPAC Market

Presentation

Presentation by Doug Ellenoff, Partner, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole.

Douglas Ellenoff

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 09:15 AM

Recent Trends: Successes and Challenges

Presentation

Presentation by Mitch Nussbaum, Chairman of Capital Markets and Corporate, Loeb & Loeb

Mitch Nussbaum

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 09:40 AM

SPAC Market Outlook Through 2019

Panel

SPACs continue to be an attractive vehicle for raising capital.
Market interest remains strong, with IPO Vital Signs reporting 12 SPAC IPOs raising over $2.3 billion by Q3 2018.
Tech, Biotech and Healthcare companies continue to be prime targets, but for how long?
Understanding costs – granting SPAC equity versus paying investment banking fees for traditional IPOs.

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 10:55 AM

Navigating the Registration Statement Process

Presentation

Presentation by Jay Shepulski, Partner, Withum, Mark Deters, Partner, Withum, & Marc Silverman, Partner, Withum

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 11:20 AM

Financial Statement Requirements for Business Combinations

Panel

SEC requirements for target financial statements in the SPAC business combination context
Identifying issues early in the process that could delay the deal
Process for seeking relief from the SEC from the technical requirements
Post-closing financial statement issues

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 12:10 PM

SPAC Investors and Strategies

Presentation

Presentation by Edward Kovary, Managing Director, EarlyBirdCapital

Edward Kovary

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 01:35 PM

Mechanics of the Redemption Process

Panel

Communicating with key stakeholders.
Challenges with international deals and investors.
Building credibility as an operating company.
Wooing new investors with long-term strategies.

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 02:45 PM

Working with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

Presentation

Presentation by James Cotto, Senior VP, Morgan Stanley

James Cotto

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 03:10 PM

Current Wisdom on Prepping IPOs, Seeking Targets

Panel

Stronger market conditions since 2016 have opened a path for new fundraisers in equity markets.
Manage resale restrictions that arise when dealing with illiquid, over the counter companies.
Avoid hefty bank fees and underwriting discounts required in a traditional IPO.
What investors are looking for.

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 04:00 PM

Positioning the IPO: Listing on the NYSE, NASDAQ and TSX

Panel

A conversation with Jay B. Heller, Head of IPO Execution at NASDAQ, Carolyn Saacke, COO of Capital Markets at NYSE, and Julie Shin, Managing Director at Toronto Stock Exchange.

TKP New York Conference Center

Feb 7, 2019 - 04:50 PM

In Conversation with SPAC Execs, Bankers & Investors

Panel

Notable deals this year.
The most popular target sectors.
Listing challenges with different exchanges.
Notable failures (and what went wrong).

Event Speakers

Our panelists and presenters are thought leaders in the industry.

The SPAC Conference got a huge attendance and this shows the maturity of the market and DealFlow's prominent place in it.

Doug Ellenoff

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T13:51:54+00:00

Doug Ellenoff

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

The SPAC Conference got a huge attendance and this shows the maturity of the market and DealFlow's prominent place in it.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonial-5/

DealFlow’s conferences provide an excellent forum to discuss the cutting edge trends in finance with the people who are leading the discussion.

Brian Zucker

RRBB

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T13:47:34+00:00

Brian Zucker

RRBB

DealFlow’s conferences provide an excellent forum to discuss the cutting edge trends in finance with the people who are leading the discussion.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonial-4/

We are happy to participate in The SPAC Conference because we consider this the top event each year.

Joel Rubenstein

Winston & Strawn

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T14:17:39+00:00

Joel Rubenstein

Winston & Strawn

We are happy to participate in The SPAC Conference because we consider this the top event each year.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonial-6/

We’re excited to participate in The SPAC Conference. DealFlow put on a great event and it’s great to connect with everyone in the circles of influence.

Jay Shepulski

Withum

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T12:28:33+00:00

Jay Shepulski

Withum

We’re excited to participate in The SPAC Conference. DealFlow put on a great event and it’s great to connect with everyone in the circles of influence.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonial-1/

We are very pleased to be part of The SPAC Conference. We’re excited by the turnout and the quality of people attending.

Mitch Nussbaum

Loeb & Loeb

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T12:35:50+00:00

Mitch Nussbaum

Loeb & Loeb

We are very pleased to be part of The SPAC Conference. We’re excited by the turnout and the quality of people attending.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonial-2/

The DealFlow SPAC Conference has proven to be the best SPAC conference that has ever been held, so we are thrilled to be there.

Steven Nelson

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

The SPAC Conference

2018-09-27T13:46:03+00:00

Steven Nelson

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

The DealFlow SPAC Conference has proven to be the best SPAC conference that has ever been held, so we are thrilled to be there.

https://spacconference.com/testimonials/testimonials-3/

The Agenda: Comprehensive Content & Innovative Ideas

The SPAC Conference is aimed at filling the need for comprehensive information about special purpose acquisition companies and alternative IPO techniques.

Breakfast & Networking Hosted by Morrow Sodali

07:30 AM

Opening Remarks

Steven Dresner, CEO & Founder - Speaker

DealFlow Financial Products

08:35 AM

State of the SPAC Market (Presentation)

Presentation by Doug Ellenoff, Partner, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole.

Douglas Ellenoff, Partner - Speaker

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

08:50 AM

Recent Trends: Successes and Challenges (Presentation)

Presentation by Mitch Nussbaum, Chairman of Capital Markets and Corporate, Loeb & Loeb

Mitch Nussbaum, Chairman of Capital Markets - Speaker

Loeb & Loeb

09:15 AM

SPAC Market Outlook Through 2019 (Panel)

SPACs continue to be an attractive vehicle for raising capital.
Market interest remains strong, with IPO Vital Signs reporting 12 SPAC IPOs raising over $2.3 billion by Q3 2018.
Tech, Biotech and Healthcare companies continue to be prime targets, but for how long?
Understanding costs – granting SPAC equity versus paying investment banking fees for traditional IPOs.

Louis Taubman, Partner - Moderator

Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li

AJ Dunklau, President - Panelist

Megalith Financial Acquisition Corp.

Joseph Tonnos, Senior VP of Business Development - Panelist

Haymaker Acquisition Corp.

Tina Pappas, Managing Director - Panelist

Jefferies

09:40 AM

Networking & Coffee Break

10:25 AM

Navigating the Registration Statement Process (Presentation)

Presentation by Jay Shepulski, Partner, Withum, Mark Deters, Partner, Withum, & Marc Silverman, Partner, Withum

Marc Silverman, Partner - Speaker

Withum

Jay Shepulski, Partner - Speaker

Withum

Mark Deters, Partner - Speaker

Withum

10:55 AM

Financial Statement Requirements for Business Combinations (Panel)

SEC requirements for target financial statements in the SPAC business combination context
Identifying issues early in the process that could delay the deal
Process for seeking relief from the SEC from the technical requirements
Post-closing financial statement issues

Joel Rubinstein, Chair, Capital Markets Practice - Moderator

Winston & Strawn

Karim Anani, Partner - Panelist

Ernst & Young

Carlos Alvarez, Managing Director - Panelist

UBS

John Klenner, Partner - Panelist

Marcum

Stuart Neuhauser, Partner - Panelist

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

11:20 AM

SPAC Investors and Strategies (Presentation)

Presentation by Edward Kovary, Managing Director, EarlyBirdCapital

Edward Kovary, Managing Director - Speaker

EarlyBirdCapital

12:10 PM

Lunch Hosted by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

12:30 PM

Mechanics of the Redemption Process (Panel)

Communicating with key stakeholders.
Challenges with international deals and investors.
Building credibility as an operating company.
Wooing new investors with long-term strategies.

Steven Nelson, President and Chairman - Moderator

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

James McEntee, President and CFO - Panelist

FinTech Acquisition Corp. III

Eric Rosenfeld, CEO - Panelist

Allegro Merger Corp.

Dr. Marlene Krauss, CEO - Panelist

KBL Merger Corp.

01:35 PM

Networking & Coffee Break

02:20 PM

Working with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (Presentation)

Presentation by James Cotto, Senior VP, Morgan Stanley

James Cotto, Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor - Speaker

Morgan Stanley

02:45 PM

Current Wisdom on Prepping IPOs, Seeking Targets (Panel)

Stronger market conditions since 2016 have opened a path for new fundraisers in equity markets.
Manage resale restrictions that arise when dealing with illiquid, over the counter companies.
Avoid hefty bank fees and underwriting discounts required in a traditional IPO.
What investors are looking for.

Craig Clay, President - Moderator

Donnelley Financial Solutions

Mike McCrory, Chairman - Panelist

I-Bankers Securities Incorporated

Jeffrey Schwarz, CEO - Panelist

HL Acquisitions Corp.

David Boris, Co-CEO - Panelist

Forum Merger II Corp.

03:10 PM

Positioning the IPO: Listing on the NYSE, NASDAQ and TSX (Panel)

A conversation with Jay B. Heller, Head of IPO Execution at NASDAQ, Carolyn Saacke, COO of Capital Markets at NYSE, and Julie Shin, Managing Director at Toronto Stock Exchange.

Kevin Kelly, Senior Director - Moderator

Morrow Sodali

Jay Heller, Head of IPO Execution - Speaker

NASDAQ

Ryan Thomas, Head of Business Development - Panelist

TMX Group

Carolyn Saacke, COO - Speaker

NYSE

04:00 PM

In Conversation with SPAC Execs, Bankers & Investors (Panel)

Notable deals this year.
The most popular target sectors.
Listing challenges with different exchanges.
Notable failures (and what went wrong).

George Kaufman, Partner - Moderator

Chardan

Nathan Leight, Principal Investing Founder - Panelist

Terrapin Partners

James Graf, CEO and Director - Panelist

Graf Acquisition LLC

Howard Fischer, Managing Partner - Panelist

Basso Capital Management

04:50 PM

Closing Remarks and Event Wrap Up

05:35 PM

Cocktails & Reception Hosted by GigCapital

05:45 PM

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Corporate Sponsors

Our sponsors are thought-leaders in the industry. Corporate sponsorship provides unmatched exposure during a lengthy promotional campaign and the conference itself. Benefits include pre-conference publicity, logo and literature placement, exhibit space, online ad placement, and complimentary registration.

To become a sponsor, contact Charlie Napolitano at (516) 876-8006 extension 20 or charlie@dealflow.com.

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Luncheon

Cocktail Reception

Event App Sponsors

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Call us at (516) 876-8006 or email team@dealflow.com.

Venue

TKP Conference Center

The TKP Conference Center is conveniently located within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Penn Station.

For this event, we have contracted to rent the entire facility to accommodate our attendees and sponsors.

Venue

TKP Conference Center

The TKP Conference Center is conveniently located within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Penn Station.

For this event, we have contracted to rent the entire facility to accommodate our attendees and sponsors.

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