The Small Cap Showcase 2011 will bring together up to 250...

The Small Cap Showcase 2011 will bring together up to 250 investors, brokers, fund managers and industry participants, along with 20 high-growth private, pre-IPO and ASX listed companies to meet and network with a variety of CEOs from various sectors including resources and biotechnology.

While Western Australia is commonly known as a location for investment into the resources sector, it has also shown an appetite for the medical device, biotechnology, technology and cleantech sectors.

Companies to be showcased at this event include a company that was a stand-out performer on ASX, with 467% growth over 12 months, through to a company who has received nationwide media coverage.

The event will also feature expert guest speakers:

?Ashley Bates, Head of R&D Alliances Australia/NZ, GSK ? What market sectors GSK is currently looking at for acquisition targets
?Glenn Cross, Chief Operating Officer, AusBiotech ? Why international big pharma is looking at Australian innovations right now
?Steve Torso, Managing Director, Wholesale Investor ? Where HNW & professional investors are looking to invest over the next 12 months
Registrations have commenced and there is already strong interest from high net worth (HNW) and private investors, professional investors, brokers, venture capital representatives, private equity forms, fund managers, analysts, industry professionals, service providers. Media and support partners for the event include Biotechnologynews.net, Thomson Reuters, Patersons and PPR.

The event will be held on Monday 28 March 2011 (12.30pm - 6.30pm) at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Western Australia ? and registration is free at http://www.wholesaleinvestor.com.au/events/small_cap_expo_2011/105

Presenting companies include:

?Progen Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PGL)
?QBiotics Limited
?Viralytics Limited (ASX:VLA)
?KarmelSonix Ltd (ASX:KSX)
?Phylogica Limited (ASX:PYC)
?Bionomics Limited (ASX:BNO)
?Agenix Limited (ASX:AGX)
?Anteo Diagnostics Limited (ASX:ADO)
?Magma Mines
?Phosphagenics Limited (ASX:POH)
?Circadian Technologies (ASX:CIR)
?Eastland Medical Systems Limited (ASX:EMS)
?Gold Mines of Peru Limited (ASX:GMO)
?Gold Road Resources Limited (ASX:GOR)
?Enerji Limited (ASX:ERJ)
?Mesynthes Ltd