- Investor conference features 240 small and mid-cap companies in six sectors - - 50+ next-generation companies will present at the Private Company Showcase - - Knowledge sessions will feature key topics in targeted coverage areas -

BOSTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ - Canaccord Adams is pleased to announce the line-up for its 29th Annual Global Growth Conference, a premier forum for innovative small and mid-cap growth companies from the US, Canada, and the UK. The Boston-based conference demonstrates Canaccord Adams' focus on bringing institutional investors some of the most interesting and actionable ideas from a growing, global universe of small and mid-cap companies.

"We are pleased to present one of the largest and longest-running programs that showcases both publicly traded and privately held growth companies," said Paul Reynolds, President and CEO of Canaccord Capital. "Canaccord Adams' Global Growth Conference is recognized as a premier event for investors in emerging growth sectors. Our platform provides corporate issuers with the forum to speak directly with institutional and private investors, as well as venture capitalists, about developments and opportunities within their sectors and their firms."

"This year's meeting is of particular interest to investors given the recent challenging market environment," said Jamie Brown, President and Head of US Investment Banking, Canaccord Adams Inc. "While markets have yet to make a full recovery, investors are seeking information on the trends and drivers which will lead the global economy from stabilization to growth. At the 29th Annual Global Growth Conference, investors can gain the insights and perspectives that can help them capitalize on this transition."

The key sectors represented at this year's conference reflect areas followed by Canaccord Adams' global research team: technology, life sciences, real estate, consumer, sustainability and infrastructure. More than 240 small and mid-cap growth companies will be presenting at the conference, along with a select list of 50+ companies at the Private Company Showcase. A number of in-depth "Knowledge Sessions" that explore important industry themes, changes and trends are also scheduled. These panels will be comprised of industry experts, Canaccord research analysts, bankers and venture capital professionals. Most of the presenting public companies are covered by Canaccord Adams' global team of equity analysts.

For detailed descriptions of our Knowledge Sessions, visit http://growthconference.canaccordadams.com

Presenting Public Companies Include:

3Com Corp; 3Par Inc.; 5N Plus Inc., Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc.; Aecon Group Inc.; AEterna Zentaris Inc.; AIXTRON Inc.; Algonquin Power Income Unit Trust.; Allon Therapeutics, Inc.; Alphatec Holdings, Inc.; AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; American Ecology Corp.; AngioDynamics Inc.; Answers Corporation; Antisoma plc; Apogee Enterprises Inc.; Aspen BioPharma; Aspen Technologies; Astec Industries Inc.; Atheros Communications Inc.; AtriCure, Inc.; Atrium Innovations; ATS Medical Inc.; AuthenTec Inc.; Avid Technology Inc.; Baldor Electric Co.; Bio-Extraction Inc.; BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc.; BioteQ Environmental; Biovail Corporation; Blinkx, Boralex Inc.; Brocade, Cadence Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Canadian Hydro; Canadian Solar Inc.; Carmanah; Cascade Microtech Inc.; Casella Waste Systems Inc.; Celgene Corporation; China Bio Energy Holding Group Co., Ltd.; Clarient, Compellent Technologies Inc.; Constant Contact Inc.; Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Cyberonics Inc.; Cybersource Corp.; Delcath Systems Inc.; Dendreon Corp.; DexCom, Inc.; Dialight; Dialog Semiconductor; DigitalGlobe, Inc.; DivX, Inc.; Dolby Laboratories Inc.; Double Take Software Inc.; Dragonwave Inc.; Emulex Corp.; EnerNOC Inc.; EnteroMedics, Inc.; Epicor Software Corp.; ESCO Technologies Inc.; ev3, Inc.; Exactech Inc.; Exelixis, Inc.; F5 Networks Inc.; Fairchild SemiConductor International Inc.; FFast Fill; Fuel Tech Inc.; FuelCell Energy Inc.; FuelSystems Solutions Inc.; Genomic Health Inc.; Gen-Probe Inc.; Glacier Media; GrafTech International Ltd.; Greatbatch, Inc.; Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.; GuestLogix Inc.; Hanfeng Evergreen; Hanwei Energy Services Corp.; Headwaters Inc.; Heartware International Inc.; Hemisphere GPS; Herbalife Ltd.; Hologic Inc.; Horsehead, icad Inc.; ICF International Inc.; Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Immunogen Inc.; inContact Inc.; Insulet Corporation; Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.; Intellon Corp.; Intermap Technologies Corporation; InterMune Inc.; International DataCasting Corp.; Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Inverness Medical Innovations Inc.; IRIS International Inc.; Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Itron Inc.; iWeb Technologies; Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Juniper Networks; Labopharm Inc.; Lionbridge Technologies Inc.; LivePerson; Local.com Corp.; LSB Industries Inc.; Luminex Corporation; MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates; Magma Design Automation Inc.; MannKind Corp.; Marchex, Inc.; Martek Biosciences Corp.; MDRNA, Inc.; Medical Facilities Inc.; Medifast Inc.; Mentor Graphics Corp.; Merit Medical Systems Inc.; Metalico Inc.; Microsoft Corporation; Microvision Inc.; Migao Corp.; MKS Intruments Inc.; Monitise; Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.; NaiKun Wind Energy Group; Nalco Holding Co.; NBTY Inc.; NetScout Systems Inc.; NetSuite; Newalta Inc.; Nexxus Lighting Inc.; Novo Nordisk; NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.; Nuance Communications Inc.; Nxstage Medical, Inc.; Obagi Medical Products Inc.; Omniture Inc.; OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.; Orion Energy Systems Inc.; Orthofix International NV; Orthovita Inc.; Osteotech Inc.; Oxford BioMedica PLC; Palomar Medical Technologies Inc.; Perficient Inc.; Perma-Fix Environmental Services; Pharmasset, Inc.; Phorm; Planet Payment; Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.; Pure Technologies Ltd.; Q Logic Corp.; Redknee Soultions Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Research Now; ResMed Inc.; RightNow Technologies; RINO International; Riverbed Inc.; Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc.; Rovi (Formerly Macrovision); RTI Biologics, Inc.; Rubicon Technology Inc.; Safeguard Scienfitics, Inc.; Salary.com Inc.; Sandvine; Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.; Seattle Genetics Inc.; Senomyx; SenoRx, Inc.; Silicon Motion Technology Corp.; Smart Balance Inc.; Sonic Solutions; Standard Microsystems Corp.; Stantec Inc.; SuccessFactors Inc.; Summer Infant Inc.; SunOpta Inc.; Sunpower Corporation; Supervalu Inc.; SXC Health Solutions Corp.; Sysco Corp.; Telecommunication Systems; Telvent; The inventure Group; The Orchard Enterprises Inc.; The Pantry Inc.; The Spectranetics Corporation; Theratechnologies Inc.; Thoratec Corp.; Trafficmaster; Transition Therapeutics Inc.; Trex Co. Inc.; Trimble Navigation Ltd.; TSO3 Inc.; Ultimate Software Group Inc.; USANA; Vascular Solutions Inc.; Veeco Instruments Inc.; Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; VIVUS Inc.; Vocus; Volcano Corporation; Walgreens; WaterFurnace Renewable Energy; WebMD; World Energy Soultions Inc.; Wright Medical Group Inc.; XOMA Ltd.; Zoran Corp.

The 2009 Private Company Showcase will focus on 50+ select early- to mid-stage technology, consumer, life sciences and sustainability companies. Most of the companies have completed initial product development and are launching or expanding product commercialization.

Presenting Private Companies Include:

Accumetrics Inc.; Acronis; ARXX Building Products; AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Avigilon Corp.; BackOffice Associates; Better Place; BioTrove Inc.; Bridgelux Inc.; CambridgeSoft; Control4; CopperGate, deCarta Inc.; Demandware Inc.; Enwave; Ethoca Ltd.; ForteBio Inc.; Fusion-io Enterprises; Glasshouse Technologies; Great Point Energy; GreenFiber; GridPoint; Hycrete; iContact Corp.; Initiate Systems Inc.; Intematix Corp.; Intralinks Inc.; Mediaspectrum; NetQos Inc.; Nexterra Systems Corp.; Omeros Corp.; Performance, Inc.; Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy; Pictometry International; Sepaton; Serious Materials Inc.; SiGe Semiconductor Inc.; SkyBitz Inc.; Skyhook Wireless Inc.; SmartSynch; Solexant; Southwest Windpower Inc.; Tesla Motors Inc.; Trilliant Inc.; Wageworks Inc.; Waterfront Media

ABOUT CANACCORD ADAMS:

Canaccord Adams is a leading independent financial services firm committed to fostering the entrepreneurial economy by bringing corporate and institutional clients a unique perspective on global investment opportunities. With operations in research, sales and trading, and investment banking, our 225 professionals seek out emerging opportunities in our key sectors - Mining and Metals, Energy, Technology, Life Sciences, Consumer, Real Estate, Sustainability and Infrastructure. Located in nine offices internationally, our experienced team generates focused, actionable ideas that identify opportunity and facilitate growth. Canaccord Adams, the international capital markets division of Canaccord Capital Inc., has operations in Toronto, London, Boston, Vancouver, New York, Calgary, Montreal, San Francisco, and Houston.

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ABOUT CANACCORD CAPITAL INC.:

Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Capital Inc. is a leading independent, full-service investment dealer in Canada with capital markets operations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Canaccord is publicly traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Canaccord has operations in two of the principal segments of the securities industry: capital markets and private client services. Together, these operations offer a wide range of complementary investment products, brokerage services and investment banking services to Canaccord's private, institutional and corporate clients. Canaccord has 31 offices worldwide, including 24 Private Client Services offices located across Canada. Canaccord Adams, the international capital markets division, has operations in Toronto, London, Boston, Vancouver, New York, Calgary, Montreal, San Francisco, Houston, and Barbados.

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