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conference details

Conference:

Day 1

23rd Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm

Day 2

24th Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm

Master Classes:
Sunday 22nd Nov

KMPG - Making your investments sweat - driving value from portfolio companies

Wednesday 24 Nov

BDO Corporate Finance & Lawrence Graham - The challenges of restructuring & re-financing in the current market

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Private Equity World Awards, MENA 2009

Important dates

Submit all nominations: 30th September 2009

Shortlists announced:
October 2009

Gala awards evening:
23rd November 2009

Nominations can be put forward for a series of categories depending on the meeting of category criteria.

Categories

Deal of the year

Professional services firm of the year

Best fund raising of the year

Best new private equity fund

Best private equity house

Best venture capital fund

Special merit award

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The awards evening will be one of spectacular entertainment, food, networking and a whole lot of fun. You will not want to miss it!
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Mr Praveen Sahay,
Founder and Managing Director
WAVE Equity Partners

Praveen is engaged in origination, valuation, and negotiation of investments and management of portfolio. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Kauffman Fellowship Program, a program designed to select, educate and train future leaders in the venture capital industry. He has 14 years of operating experience including 6 years in the energy sector plus 7 years of venture investing experience. Praveen has a quick grasp of the science that underlies business value and its appropriateness for the platform investment strategy. He currently serves on the board of directors of American Aerogel.

Appearing:

Conference day one - Monday 23 November 2009

5pm

Panel session: private equity investing and the Power, Clean Energy and Water sectors

The dynamics of the world’s energy demands
What has the US and European market shown?
Infrastructure development – the drivers of power and water projects in the region
Clean energy projects - where are the opportunities?
Privatisation programmes and political influence
The facts – what are the returns for investors?

Moderator:
Ms Eithne Treanor,

Special Correspondent in the Middle East,
CNBC Arabiya

Mr Michael van Uffelen,

Executive Director – Corporate Finance,
Arqaam Capital

Mr Raj R. Pai,

Managing Director,
Global Environment Fund

Mr Bruno Boustani,

Director, Private Equity,
AB Capital (UAE)

Mr Praveen Sahay,

Founder and Managing Director,
WAVE Equity Partners

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Mr Praveen Sahay,Founder and Managing DirectorWAVE Equity Partners

Mr Praveen Sahay,
Founder and Managing Director
WAVE Equity Partners