Agenda
Great investment conferences should include more than just back-to-back pitch sessions. The Microcap Conference will deliver high-quality technical content designed to give attendees a 360-degree view of all the important issues happening in the market.
We’ll be offering dozens of educational sessions on a variety of topics. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our investor-centric audience by offering new ideas and meaningful opportunities to learn, all while enjoying a fantastic networking experience.
Microcap Investment Strategies
- Stock Screening Strategies to Find Undervalued Microcaps
- What “Multi-bagger” or “Ten-bagger” Stock Investments Have in Common
- Signs to be Aware of when Considering Selling a Microcap Position
- What to Listen for During a Small Cap Earnings Call
- How to Invest in Small Caps During a Recession
- 10 Ways to Find Under-the-Radar Microcaps
- How to Discover and Position Yourself for Microcap M&A Opportunities
- How to Identify Great (and Not-so-Great) Company Management
- Key Technicals to Watch when Trading Microcaps
- Promising Sectors to Mine for Microcap Opportunities
- An Overview of the Short-Swing Profit Rule & Other Trades that Can Trip You Up
PIPEs & Private Placements
- An Overview of PIPE Investment Structures
- Update on Reg D and General Solicitation Rules
- Legal Documents & Filing Requirements Needed for a PIPE Investment
- Activist Investment Strategies for Microcaps
- How to Negotiate the Best Possible Terms for your PIPE Transaction
- Ways to Protect your Direct Investment from Short Sellers
- The Vital Role PIPEs have Played in the SPAC Market
- Insiders and the Blackout Period: What you Should Know
Markets & Trading
- The Current State of the Microcap IPO Market
- The Implications of the SEC’s Position on OTC Markets Relating to Resale Registration Statements
- Small Cap IPO Strategies
- Financing Options for Microcap Companies
- Understanding the SEC’s Amendments to Rule 15c2-11 & the OTC’s Expert Market
- OTC Markets: Issues with Outstanding Convertible Debt
- Investor Relations in the Age of Social Media
- China Audit Issues & the Latest Regulatory Concerns
- A Discussion of Reg SHO & Short Selling
- Fintwit: What it is, How it Works & the Impact of the SEC’s Proposals
Regulation A
- A Rundown of Why Reg A has Gained in Popularity for both Public and Private Companies
- Online & Offline Marketing Strategies to Raise Capital
- Understanding the Interplay Between Reg A & Crowdfunding
- Legislative & Regulatory Updates that Impact the Small Stock IPO Market
- Reporting Requirements Governing Tier 1 & Tier 2 Offerings
- Using Social Media to Promote Your Deal & Making Sure you Adhere to Allowable Forms of Communication
- Benefits of Orchestrating a “Testing the Waters” Campaign
Fund Administration
- Year-end Tax Planning for Microcap Investors
- Overview of Crypto Tax Compliance Issues
- How the SEC’s Proposed Investment Advisers Act Rules will Impact Compensation at PE Funds
- Best Practices for Consistent Microcap Equity Valuation
- How ESG Reporting Rules will Impact PE and Hedge Funds
SPACs
- SPACs 101: Understanding the Underwriting & DeSPAC Process
- What the SEC’s Regulatory Proposals Mean for the Future of SPACs
- Why there’s Increasing Interest in Cross-Border SPAC Activity
- How Sponsors Identify & Negotiate with Merger Targets
- How to Navigate a Bear Market in SPACs
- Insurance Considerations when Putting Together Your SPAC Deal
- How Sponsors are Closing Deals Even in a Challenging Market
- Why there’s New Interest in Mini-sized SPACs
- Insights into Recent & Pending Litigation so you can Avoid Common Mistakes
Portfolio Management
- Identifying Mistakes that Will Hurt your Investment Returns
- Microcap Portfolio Construction: How to Appropriately Allocate Capital to this Class of Investments
- How to Arrive at a Microcap Stock’s Intrinsic Value
- How to Manage your PIPE Portfolio and Strategies for Tracking your Warrants
- Important Valuation Metrics for Small Stocks
- The Black Scholes Model: What it is, How it works, and Understanding Options Valuation
- Alternative Approaches for Valuing Illiquid or Restricted Securities