The SPAC Conference 2020

The SPAC Conference is the largest forum for networking and discussion of special purpose acquisition companies and alternative IPO techniques.

DealFlow Events is pleased to offer the complete set of audio/video recordings from this event along with the official Event Book & Resource Guide.

If you missed the conference, you can still benefit from all the education of attending the event. Purchase the archive event kit today or call us at (516) 876-8006 or email team@dealflowevents.com with questions.

February 6, 2020

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast (sponsored by Morrow Sodali)

8:35 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

8:55 AM - 9:15 AM

Presentation

State of The Market

Why SPACs continue to be an attractive vehicle for raising capital
Overview of year-to-date IPO and merger activity
Technology and healthcare continue to be prime targets
Updates on prevalent deal terms

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Presentation

Recent Trends: Success and Challenges

Top performers, post-merger
Rate of liquidated SPACs that unwind without a deal
Sectors most likely to lead to success
Industries where investor appetite is lacking

9:45 AM - 10:25 AM

Panel

How to Anticipate and Minimize Risks and Costs Pre- and Post-IPO

The impact of competition from PE firms
Mitigating cyber risks during due diligence
SPAC insurance coverage
Satisfying regulatory filing requirements

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM

Networking Break

11:05 AM - 11:25 AM

Presentation

Navigating the Registration Statement Process

Regulatory exceptions and exemptions
The latest on setting up deals
Addressing how much capital to raise
Extra SEC requirements for protecting investors

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Presentation

Technology SPAC full lifecycle execution using the Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) methodology

Initial IPO of the Technology SPAC: Deal Size, Nature and Focus of the GigCapital operational team
Searching, identifying and selection of the technology final target company for combination, using the PPE defined criteria
Planning the closing of the combination to secure successful listing on national exchange, required cash, and financial performance post the combination
Executing PPE and Mentor-Investor partnership methodology post-closing to support company’s performance and continuous growth

11:55 AM - 12:35 PM

Panel

SPACS: Boom vs. Bust Markets

Can SPAC IPO volumes continue to grow
How to think about yields and minimum guaranteed returns for investors in both boom and bust markets
Is there any correlation between traditional M&A activity and SPAC IPO/M&A activity?

12:35 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch (sponsored by Woodruff Sawyer)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Fireside Chat

Cannabis SPACs

What’s hot -- and for how long?
Navigating choppy regulatory waters
Cannabis/blank-check hits and misses: Case studies covering what went right, and what went wrong
Promoting a combination even as public cannabis companies slump

2:05 PM - 2:25 PM

Presentation

Considering Long Term Value for SPACs

Provide an overview of long term value
How long term value can play a role in the SPAC vehicle
How Target/Operating companies can benefit from long term value

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Networking Break

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Presentation

Insuring the Modern SPAC - Perceptions, Threats and Strategic Opportunities

Bridging the Gap - Insurance Underwriting and the Evolution of the SPAC
Modern Threats - Cyber Threat Landscape and the Various Influences on SPAC Process
A Strategic Perspective - Leveraging Risk Management for Success

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel

Best Practices for Investor Communications

Fundamental regulations governing investor communications
Communicating with key stakeholders
Challenges for SPAC deals and their investors relative to De-SPACing/Business Combinations
Alternate deal structures and finance models for today's sponsors

4:05 PM - 4:25 PM

Presentation