Some statistics of the Alternative Investing Forum Spring 2009, 20th April, Harvard Club NY:

Audience
The forum was attended by over 120 delegates with a third of the participants being investors, with about 50% of the delegates being alternative investment managers. 8% were service providers, and 10% media / others.

19 delegates had also attended the Asset Allocation Forum 2008, giving testament to the benefits of visiting Catalyst's investor forums.

Introducing and Connecting 

With a ratio of 1:1.5 between investors and investment managers the investor forum became a very effective tool for both groups of professionals to connect.

A total of 14 one-to-one meetings were facilitated between delegates requesting this service.

End-investors
A large variety of investors (39 in total) attended the forum with the majority being from family offices, fund of funds, investment advisors, and HNW individuals.

Alternative Investment Managers
The focus was on growing, successful and mid-market managers (57 attending) that sought to bring their funds to the next level.

Some feed-back from delegates at the Alternative Investing Forum Spring 2009:

“I think your program was excellent:  timely topics, and a very impressive number and breadth of speakers.  I look forward to your future events.”
Jay Hallen, Rosemount Capital Management

“Just wanted to say thank you for yesterday’s forum. I enjoyed it greatly and the help of you and your staff in making introductions was greatly appreciated as networking is always such a large part of these events”
David Ross, Bay Grove Capital

“Yesterday was terrific.  Thanks again for everything and I look forward to hearing from you concerning future leads.”
Daniel Millen, Bostwick Capital

“Thanks for putting together yesterday’s conference.  It was a great opportunity to meet many of the big players in the industry, as well as to hear some great panels and speakers”
John Cosgrove, SecondMarket

“The Catalyst Forum was well-organized, diverse and mind-opening. It was also a pleasure meeting you and your associates.”
Dimitri Vorris, METAPHOR PRODUCTIONS

“Thanks again for arranging a great conference.”
Alric Lindsay, Independent Director

“I thought the event you put together on Monday was as advertised; good managers and good allocators. I appreciate your staying in touch during the period in which I was considering participating.”
David Jonas, FINISTERRE USA

“It was a pleasure to attend the conference on Monday. I found it informative and was able to make some very interesting contacts.”
Andres Posada, Stelac