Media Release

NASDAQ chief speaks in Adelaide

The Vice President, Asia/Pacific for the Nasdaq Stock Market, Mr Patrick Sutch, will give a free public lecture at Adelaide University on Thursday, March 15.

Mr Sutch will discuss the benefits to Australian companies of listing on Nasdaq, its unique trading characteristics, and Nasdaq and the Biotech sector. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

WHERE: Rennie Lecture Theatre, Johnson Building, Adelaide University (off Victoria Drive). WHEN: Thursday March 15, 2.30pm.

Mr Sutch's visit to Adelaide has been organised by Adelaide University's Science & Technology Commercialisation (STC) programs.

Dr Graham Gurr, the Director of STC Programs, says Adelaide companies have much to learn from Mr Sutch's extensive experience in the banking and stock market sectors.

The public lecture also falls in the lead-up to the start of the University's Master of Science & Technology Commercialisation course for 2001, which is now open for enrolment.

Please note: There is no charge for attendance to the lecture. However, space is limited, so reservations should be made with Megan O'Brien on 8303 5729 .