Managers for Hedge Fund 'Think Tank' Announced.

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for International Research announced today the addition of several hedge fund managers to the highly anticipated "Think Tank" during the 10th Annual Hedge Fund Forum. On Day One of the main conference, several top managers will discuss their various hedge fund strategies and platforms. The session line up is as follows:

 Moderator:   William Bassin, UBS Warburg
 Distressed:
  *  James Duplesi, Epic Asset Management
  *  Dan Zwirn, Highbridge
  *  Ash Williams, Fir Tree Partners
  *  Kevin Murphy, Stanfield Capital
 Global Macro:
  *  Alan Andreini, Money Management Group
  *  Bob Slutz, Vega Asset Managment
  *  David Greenwald, Scalene Capital Management
  *  Gabriel Burnstein, HSBC
 Long/Short:
  *  Satch Mehta, Neon Liberty Capital Management
  *  David Blaustein, Medici Healthcare
  *  David Fink, Matador Capital
The managers will discuss relevant topics of importance in each sub- strategy, and offer investment opinions and predictions for the future.
"The Think Tank is an integral part of The Hedge Fund Forum because it offers investors the opportunity to compare the different hedge fund strategies available," says Forum Producer Kelley Pelzer. She continues, "Investors need this kind of comprehensive information to make informed decisions about which styles will be the best option for their portfolios."
The 10th Annual Hedge Fund Forum takes place June 23-25, 2003 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The Hedge Fund Forum provides key strategies, controls, and cutting edge information for both managers and investors looking to seize opportunities in a changing environment. The Forum is considered to be one of the largest hedge fund networking events in the industry.
Forum sponsors include Rothstein Kass & Co. / RK Consulting, LLC; Horizon Cash Management; ADP Fund Administration Services; Fortis Prime Fund Solutions; InvestorForce; and Fresco Index Shares. More information on the Forum is available at http://www.iirusa.com/hedgefundforum.
About The Conference Organizer
The Institute for International Research (IIR) is the world's largest international information company with a global network of offices in 36 countries. Throughout the year, the Capital Markets and Investment Management Solutions group sponsors more than 100 events with up-to-the-minute information and business solutions to help finance professionals stay ahead in today's rapidly changing environment.