So You Want to Be a Hedge Fund Manager?

The submission timeline is as follows:

On Monday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m., twelve semi-finalists will be notified. Later that day, at 4 p.m., four finalists will be notified. Each finalist will need to confirm by 7 p.m. that evening that they will attend the conference and will be prepared to present the idea. At the conference at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, Michael Price will announce the winning idea and the winner will make their presentation.

The annual Sohn Investment Conference typically attracts highly-successful investors who present their best investment ideas. Portfolio managers, asset allocators and private investors have an opportunity to learn about the strategy and specific investment ideas. Funds raised from the conference support the treatment and cure of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. To date, the event has raised more than $20 million.

Entry fee is $100 ($25 student rate), which organizer's note, is fully tax-deductible.