"From Building Bridges in 2005 to Shaping the Future in 2006….There is now clear evidence that the private equity industry has a positive impact on the wider European economy, with 1 million new jobs created by buyout or venture capital financed companies since 2000."

"I am delighted to welcome you to Monte-Carlo to discuss the future of our industry and making our economic contribution even greater."

Sir David Cooksey, EVCA Chairman 2005-2006

The EVCA Symposium is the main and most prestigious event of the European private equity and venture capital industry in 2006. It is the undisputed milestone event in addressing issues related to the development of our industry. Especially industry standards, politics and financial regulation, but recently also the public image of private equity, are key aspects that need our attention.

Understanding these aspects requires extensive knowledge and experience of our industry – especially when it comes to find appropriate solutions. This is why the EVCA Symposium attracts the most senior private equity and venture capital practitioners in Europe, but also young talent that is working hard to join the industry’s elite.

In 2006, sustainable development will be moving into the centre of public attention - and of our industry. Therefore, we invited one of Europe’s most active promoters of this idea to be our keynote speaker in Monte-Carlo: Jonathon Porritt. The British newspaper The Independent recently wrote about him “He knows what it'll take to save the world.” Jonathan will speak about how capitalism and business can provide a future of wealth, equity and ecological integrity – how and why we should embrace capitalism as "the only economic game in town."

The remainder of the event will, of course, feature a combination of world class speakers and cutting edge topics on our industry – chaired and moderated once again by Huw Edwards, journalist and broadcaster. The event’s high quality social programme will more than just add a finish to this.

Information/Registration: http://www.evca-specials.com/symposium06/