The Venture Capital Institute (VCI) is an intense, four-day, in-residence program taught by experienced venture and private equity fund managers and industry professionals who are recognized experts in their fields and committed to sharing their knowledge and experiences. The Institute is refined and improved each year to reflect changes in investment strategies and cyclical industry conditions. Using lectures, case studies, written outlines, and reference materials covering all key elements of the direct venture and later stage investing process, the curriculum offers fresh, innovative techniques for executing effective due diligence; difficult ethical considerations; elements of pricing, structuring, and negotiating deals; preparing profitable exit strategies; and understanding current tax and legal issues affecting investments. These are just a sampling of the topics covered, to learn more details, view this years VCI agenda. The Institute attracts professionals from around the world who benefit not only from the practical knowledge they take from the program, but also from the relationships they build with their peers in the industry. Now in its 36th year, the Venture Capital Institute has helped nearly 4,500 industry professionals worldwide advance their careers in private equity. VCI is sponsored by the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC), the oldest professional trade association representing venture and private equity funds.Its programs are developed and coordinated by the association's Education Committee. The 36th Annual Venture Capital Institute will be held September 27-30, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals from direct investing venture capital and private equity companies, partnerships, or institutions who are: from institutions and corporations investing in venture capital funds; forming new venture and private equity investment organizations; alumni or industry veterans looking for innovative ideas to improve their operations and returns. WHAT VCI HAS TO OFFER: an exceptional opportunity to spend quality deal-making time with your peers; a rigorous curriculum designed to provide core skills, best practices, and timely information to advance your professional development; an opportunity to meet with faculty members who are prominent practitioners in the industry; an indispensable Resource Guide to use throughout your career; the tools to create valuable alliances in today's global industry; and the chance to develop your own highly productive, life-long industry network. All-inclusive fee includes course materials, meals, and lodging in a private room on Monday, September 27, through Wednesday, September 29 in the Emory Conference Center (check-out Thursday, September 30). NASBIC Members $3,195 VCI Alumni          $3,395 Non Members      $4,995  WHEN SHOULD YOU ARRIVE/DEPART? The formal program begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Optional Sessions at 3:00 p.m., on Monday, September 27. The Institute ends at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30. Airline reservations should be made to Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport (ATL). Allow a minimum of one hour of ground travel to and from the Emory Conference Center. Ground transportation options will be sent to all registrants later. HOW DO YOU REGISTER? Click on the secure, on-line registration link:   36TH ANNUAL VENTURE CAPITAL INSTITUTE  If you have additional questions, please contact Jamie Blake at NASBIC at (202) 628-5055 or via email. •••••