New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/03/2011 -- Technology Infrastructure to Enable Ultra High-Frequency Trading is one of the panels to be discussed at next week’s High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Chicago, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com), October 3-5. This panel will be moderated by Frank Pendle, Vice President, Sales Bleum, with the participation of James Austin, President Vertex Analytics, Ken Kinkopf, Founder and President, Kinkopf Capital Management, and Jitesh Thankkar, Founder and President, Edge Financial Technologies.

Frank Pendle is currently VP of North American Sales for Bleum, with over 20 years in IT sales experience in leading sales teams that generated over USD 500 million in IT solutions to Tier 1 companies. Mr. Pendle is a recognized expert in CPG and Financial Services industries in regard to IT, having published over 120 articles and papers in media such as “The Economist”, “Newsweek”, and “Businessweek”. He has also been retained for consulting at several Fortune 500 companies, organizations such as the United Nations, and the U.S. and Philippines governments, among others.

Mr. Pendle began his career as a Business Solutions Provider at IBM, moving into a sales executive role with the IBM Global Services Division where he received 3 President’s Circle Awards and 6 Service Stars. Mr. Pendle then went to Capgemini, where he helped grow the Central (now West) business unit from USD 2 million to USD 246 million in less than a decade. With Capgemini, Mr. Pendle received 3 Winner’s Circle Awards and 2 Salesperson of the Year awards. He currently resides in Naperville, Illinois.

James Austin is President of Vertex Analytics, Inc. With over 12 years of experience, Mr. Austin has designed and developed a number of high-end, scalable solutions for proprietary firms. In his role at Lekka Capital Management LLC, he developed the business with his skills and understanding of the commodities markets, which are both technical and fundamental. Mr. Austin holds a BS in Engineering Management from Miami University.

Jitesh Thakkar is Founder and President of Edge Financial Technologies. Mr. Thakkar is an industry veteran known for his expertise in creating trading and execution management systems in the futures and options industry. Mr. Thakkar has over 15 years of technical experience and has been serving the trading industry for 12 years. He is passionate about creating great software and delivering value to clients.

In his career, he has created several algorithmic trading systems, Order Routing Systems, High Frequency Low Latency Trading Systems, and Exchange Connectivity/ Gateways to several futures, options and FX exchanges. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Thakkar worked with UBS, Trading Technologies, Stafford Trading, TD Securities and Andersen Consulting. Mr. Thakkar has a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Ken Kinkopf is Founder and President of Kinkopf Capital Management, LLC which offers managed accounts in its S&P500 program. The company is a member of the NFA and registered with the CFTC as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) since June, 2005.

Mr. Kinkopf brings over 20 years experience integrating technology and systems trading. Mr. Kinkopf has successfully traded the S&P500 futures market since 1989 and directs all trading for the firm. Mr. Kinkopf also provides technology consulting services holding over a dozen IT certifications. After studying the concepts and applications of risk management for discretionary trading, he correlated a risk-reward model using exploratory data analysis with forecasting techniques to create a robust, systematic, non-discretionary trading system. In 1999, Mr. Kinkopf programmatically transformed his discretionary model in to a systematic trading system.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Upcoming Golden Networking's Forums and Business Receptions include:

• The Speed Traders Workshop 2011 Chicago, "The Present and Future of High Frequency Trading" (http://thespeedtradersworkshopchicago.eventbrite.com), October 3, Chicago

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Chicago, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (http://hftleadersforumchicago.eventbrite.com), October 3-5, Chicago

• Venture Capital Happy Hour New York (http://www.vchappyhour.com), October 4, New York City

• China Leaders Forum 2011 New York, "How American Companies Can Plug into the Chinese Rocket-Propelled Economy?" (http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com), October 7, New York

• Hedge Funds Happy Hour New York (http://www.hfhappyhour.com), October 11, New York City

• High Frequency Trading Happy Hour New York (http://www.hfthappyhour.com), October 11, New York City

• Private Equity Happy Hour New York (http://pehappyhour.com), October 19, New York

• The Speed Traders Workshop 2011 Sao Paulo, "The Present and Future of High Frequency Trading" (http://thespeedtradersworkshopsaopaulo.eventbrite.com), October 24, Sao Paulo

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Sao Paulo, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (http://hftleadersforumsaopaulo.eventbrite.com), October 24-26, Sao Paulo, Brazil

• High Frequency Trading Happy Hour Hong Kong (http://hfthappyhourhongkong.eventbrite.com), October 27, Hong Kong

• High Frequency Trading Happy Hour Singapore (http://hfthappyhoursingapore.eventbrite.com), October 27, Singapore

• Public Finance Leaders Forum 2011 New York, "Navigating Uncharted Territories After S&P's U.S. Debt Downgrade from its Gilt-Edged AAA Credit Rating" (http://www.PublicFinanceLeadersForum.com), November 9, New York

• The Speed Traders Workshop 2011 Singapore, "The Present and Future of High Frequency Trading" (http://thespeedtradersworkshopsingapore.eventbrite.com), November 13, Singapore

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Singapore, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (http://hftleadersforumsingapore.eventbrite.com), November 13-15, Singapore

• The Speed Traders Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "The Present and Future of High Frequency Trading" (http://thespeedtradersworkshophk.eventbrite.com), December 12, Hong Kong

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Hong Kong , "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (http://hftleadersforumhongkong.eventbrite.com), December, 12-14, Hong Kong

Golden Networking has compiled the insights of top experts and industry practitioners and produced DVD Video Packages for its Leaders and Experts Forums, including:

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com

• High Frequency Trading Experts Workshop DVD Video Package, "Practical Implementation of High Frequency Trading Strategies", http://www.HFTExpertsWorkshop.com

• 2nd China Leaders Forum DVD Video Package, "Is the Chinese Dragon Poised for Global Dominance or Economic Implosion?", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com

• Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Analyzing and Valuing Distressed Companies, Securities and Real Estate", http://www.DistressedInvestingExpertsForum.com

• Derivatives Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Strategies for Increasing Profits under an Evolving Regulatory Framework", http://www.DerivativesLeadersForum.com

• High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Innovating and Profiting from High Frequency Trading in 2010 and Beyond", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com

• Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Generating Alpha in Challenging Times", http://www.HedgeFundsLeadersForum.com

• High Frequency Trading Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Starting and Running a High Frequency Trading Operation", http://www.HFTExpertsForum.com

• Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Extraordinary Opportunities Investors Cannot Afford to Pass", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

• China Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "Addressing the Challenges Posed by the Present Wave of Chinese Globalization", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com

• Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "The Most Comprehensive Guide for Any Investor in Distressed Assets", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net. Golden Networking has been frequently featured in the press, including recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, "Happy Hour for High Frequency Trading", The New York Times, "Golden Networking Helps Job Seekers Make Overseas Connections", Los Angeles Times, "Speed-addicted traders dominate today's stock market", Reuters, "Revamp looms as trading experts huddle at SEC" and Columbia Business School's Hermes Alumni Magazine, "10 Under 10".