40th Annual AeA Classic Financial Conference

Presented by TechAmerica
November 7-9, 2010 ~ San Diego, CA

The AeA Classic Financial Conference presented by TechAmerica has been ranked as one of the top three tech showcases in America by Forbes Magazine.  The independent conference turns 40 this year, celebrating an impressive history of helping some of today’s best known public technology businesses gain early market traction and visibility. Companies discovered at the Classic who have gone on to become global leaders include: Cisco, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, and 3Com.

In 2010, the Classic continues its important role as a financial catalyst for growth and innovation, helping today’s leading tech companies gain access to capital, build investor interest and grow shareholder value.

Classic History:  Did You Know?

Since its inception in 1970, the Classic has:

• Generated an 8% average share price increase for participating companies.
• Been attended by over 1,800 technology companies and over 6,000 investors.
• Included over 18,000 presentations by technology senior executives

The Classic Advantage || Schedule || Who Will Attend
Company Eligibility || Conference Registration || Hotel
Travel Discounts || Sponsorships || Questions

The Classic Advantage

Time-Tested Schedule/Format Boosts Interaction

The Classic’s unique, concentrated format lets participants maximize investor conversations and minimize costly road shows, providing a solid return on time and travel costs.  In just two days, companies get to share their message with an expanded group of highly focused investors while investors get to view and visit with as many companies as their interests dictate, all in one convenient location.

Benefits for Participating Companies:

• Make the case for your company before 10 small group audiences of targeted investors
• Present a detailed review of your leadership, strategies, financial results and direction
• Gain visibility and interest from the analysts and investors who can best drive your growth.
• Build and renew relationships with investment professionals not yet familiar with your company

Testimonials

View additional testimonials from prior presenters.

Benefits for Investors and Analysts

• Gain an in-depth and behind the scenes understanding of current investments
• Meet face to face with company management and pose critical questions
• Broaden your awareness of industry drivers to better evaluate opportunities
• Corroborate and explore direction, focus and capabilities of companies in your areas of interest
• Sample companies that have proven their worth before they become household names

Testimonials

”AeA continues to be the ‘can’t afford to miss’ conference for serious tech investors.”

Brian Swift
Chairman and CEO
Security Research Associates, Inc.

“AeA remains the best forum for finding smallcap growth companies. The conference runs like clockwork, the quality of the presenting companies is high, and the opportunity for unbiased exposure to managements is without equal. The AeA Classic – there is no substitute.”

Barry Randall
Senior Portfolio Manager
MTB Investment Advisors

“The AeA is the best conference of its kind, offering analysts and portfolio managers to interact with a number of executives from a variety of companies in a short period of time. It is an efficient use of time for the professional investor.”

Lee McClennahan
President
ELM Investments

View additional testimonials from prior investor attendees.

Schedule

Presenting Companies Conduct Ten 30-Minute Sessions:

In their own private presentation room, each company conducts ten 30-minute investor presentations, including Q&A, in front of small groups of investors.

• Day One (Nov. 8) highlights companies with a market cap or revenues of $200 million and above.
• Day Two (Nov. 9) highlights companies with a market cap or revenues between $50 million – $200 million

Optimal Networking

Breakfasts, lunches, and hosted evening receptions offer added time for companies and investors to build and maintain important relationships, learn about new opportunities and share information.

View conference agenda.

Who will Attend

Audience

Some 100 technology companies are expected to present before 100 plus technology focused investors. Event attendees will include: C-level (CEO, CFO, President) technology executives, leading institutional investors, small cap investors, corporate investors; portfolio managers, research analysts, securities analysts and buy/sell side decision makers.

Technology Segments Represented

Presenters at the Classic come from a cross section of mid-cap, small-cap, micro-cap technology companies, including: Alternative Energy, Computers, Defense, Electronics, Hardware, Information Technology, Medical Devices, Mobile, Security, Semiconductor, Software, Telecom and more.  Company registration is now underway; a list of this year’s presenting companies will be posted soon.  View a sampling of prior presenting companies.

Company Eligibility

Presenting companies must meet the following qualifications by June 1 or later:

• Be a member in good standing of TechAmerica
• Be publicly traded on a U.S. (NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX) or foreign stock exchange (no OTC)
• Have a market cap OR revenues from $50 million to $3 billion
• Have company CEO, CFO, President or other senior executive present

Conference Registration

Space is limited. Register early to guarantee your spot. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Company Registration Investor Registration

Registration for Presenting Companies Includes:

• Assigned private meeting room for ten breakout sessions, includes initial refreshments
• One complimentary registration to be extended to a qualified investor on your behalf ($695 value)
• Advance copy of registration roster
• Classic conference guide (contains rosters, agenda, room maps, etc.)
• Hosted networking receptions and meals (Day One Companies:  Sunday night reception and Monday breakfast and lunch.  Day Two Companies: Monday night reception and Tuesday breakfast and lunch)
• You will need to bring or secure your own A/V (screen and projector) for your presentation.  For your convenience, TechAmerica will connect you with our conference A/V vendor, Glastonbury and our webcasting vendor, Thomson Reuters to address any needs you may have.  Further details and cost information will be sent to presenting companies in September.
• Cancellations and Substitutions: Cancellations received by August 31, 2010 will receive a 50% refund; no refunds after August 31, 2010. Substitutions can be made with written notification to TechAmerica’s Colette Gonsalves via fax 408.987.4298 or email Colette.gonsalves@techamerica.org.

Investor Eligibility

TechAmerica will confirm only those professionals whose primary business responsibilities are:

• Research or securities analysis for developing investment recommendations related to the technology  industry
• Making buy-and-sell decisions on tech stocks

Registration for Investors includes:

• Classic conference guide (contains rosters, agenda, room maps, etc.)
• William O’Neill data graphs on participating companies
• Hosted networking receptions and meals (Sunday night reception, Monday breakfast and lunch; Monday night reception, Tuesday breakfast and lunch)
• Cancellations and Substitutions: Cancellations received by September 10, 2010 will receive a 50% refund; no refunds after September 10, 2010. Substitutions can be made with written notification to TechAmerica’s Colette Gonsalves via fax 408.987.4298 or email colette.gonsalves@techamerica.org.

Hotel

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-232-1234
Reservation Deadline: October 14, 2010

Rates and Reservations:

$264 standard; $289 upgraded bay view, double or single occupancy, exclusive of state and local taxes. Be sure to mention TechAmerica to receive this special rate. To avoid penalties, room cancellations must occur at least 21 days prior to arrival date.

Travel Discounts

Attendees can take advantage of these travel discounts from TechAmerica conference partners:

American Airlines
Conference attendees can save 5% on the lowest applicable fare.  Go to www.aa.com and select your flights and enter in authorization number A25N0AB under “Promotion Code.” Or, call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1.800.433.1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, and reference the authorization number shown above.  Note: Some fares are not valid for the discount. Discount Fares are valid for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle®, AmericanConnection®, oneworld Alliance, and codeshare partners from anywhere to your meeting destination.

Avis and Hertz

Avis: Car rental reservations can be made by calling 1.800.331.1600 or online at www.avis.com. Reference the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number A566100 to receive your discount.
Hertz: Car rental reservations can be made by calling 1.800.654.2240 or online at www.hertz.com. Reference Hertz CDP number 0349079 to receive your discount.

Sponsorships

Special sponsorship opportunities are available to companies who wish to highlight their presence at the event. For more information, please contact your local council office or Denise Migliardi at denise.migliardi@techamerica.org or 408.987.4276.

Questions

Please contact your local council office or Colette Gonsalves at 408.987.4200.

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

To Inquire about Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact:

Denise Migliardi at denise.migliardi@techamerica.org or 408.987.4276.

Presenting Companies

TechAmerica’s President & CEO Invites You to the AeA Classic