NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Roth Capital Partners, LLC ("ROTH"), www.roth.com, will host its 36th Annual Conference on March 17-19, 2024, at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, located in Dana Point, CA.

The annual ROTH Conference provides an exceptional platform for institutional investors to connect with executive management from an array of public and private growth companies. The well-curated environment ensures that investors can efficiently identify and assess companies that align with their investment goals as part of staying ahead in the dynamic landscape of growth investing.

"With the integration of the MKM organization, our relationship-driven conferences continue to reach new heights of productivity. We are delighted to anticipate an even more diverse range of attendees for our 36^th Annual Conference," remarked Byron Roth, Executive Chairman of ROTH. "This conference presents a unique opportunity for growth companies to engage with institutional investors and explore future avenues for mutual benefit."

This year's conference will showcase senior executives from approximately 500 public and private companies across a wide spectrum of sectors, including Consumer, Technology and Media, Sustainability and Industrial Growth, Agtech, Energy, Metals and Mining, Healthcare, Services, and Insurance. Structured to promote interaction and networking, the conference format includes 1-on-1 and small group meetings, analyst-selected fireside chats, thematic industry panels, and live entertainment.

Well recognized throughout the small-cap space, ROTH’s annual conference is known for emphasizing business friendships, networking, entertainment, and charitable activities.

Sagar Sheth, CEO of ROTH, remarked, "The annual ROTH Conference is a cornerstone event, and attendees are benefiting even more from the combined expertise of MKM’s integration. This month’s conference will be an essential gathering for companies and experienced investors across a myriad of sectors, promising rich opportunities for networking, insights, and growth”.

Sunday, March 17, attendees will be able to participate in any of the scheduled athletic activities, with proceeds benefiting the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Athletic activities this year will include:

ROTH Ride - a fully supported 40-mile out-and-back scenic group bike ride along the California coastline led by local ride experts.

ROTH Outdoor Cycle - a workout like no other with a high-energy and challenging CycleBar cycle session with music by DJ Dolph to get you pumped up.

ROTH Yoga - a powerful yoga class hosted by YogaSix that is designed to inspire and energize conference attendees.

ROTH Pickleball – a pickleball tournament in a round-robin format at the Ritz-Carlton tennis courts.

ROTH Warm-up & Recovery – take a quick break during the conference for a reboot as you learn for yourself how Power Plate can make you move better, feel better, and live better.

The funds raised through the CAF and ROTH partnership this year will be used to support rising stars on their journey to the Summer Paralympics in Paris. To date, ROTH has raised over $1.7 million for CAF. For registration and donation information, visit http://support.challengedathletes.org/roth.

Monday, March 18, will feature ROTH’s Private Consumer Day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The day kicks off with a Workout with Beachbody Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese session from 6:30 am to 7:00 am. A key part of the day will be the 1-on-1 / small group meetings between participating companies and investors.

Additionally, the following panels and special presentations will take place on Monday:

• Agtech Panel - Gene Editing in Ag and Implications of a Post GMO Era
• AI Panel: Monetization Opportunities in AI
• BTC Panel - The Halving and Beyond
• Capital Markets Update
• Development Drilling - High Grading Inventory
• Development Drilling - How to Develop Acreage Within Only One Section
• Development Drilling - Mitigating Parent Well Impact on Adjacent Child Wells
• Development Drilling - Austin Chalk Economics Surpassing the Eagle Ford?
• Digital Media Winners & Losers - Beyond Big Tech
• The Effect of Life-Changing Therapeutics on Individuals and Investments
• EV Trucking - Industry Oracles Give the Commercial Perspective
• Influencer Marketing & Rise Of $100bn Creator Economy
• Macro-Economic Special Presentation - Framework for 2024 - by Michael T. Darda, ROTH Chief Economist and Market Strategist
• Market Technicals - 2024 - A Year to Profit and Protect
• NFL to Entrepreneur
• Offshore E&P Themes - Gulf of Mexico Consolidation
• Oilfield Service/Oilfield Technology - Beyond Barrels - Exploring the Cross-Industry Impact of OFS/OFT in Emerging Industrial Markets 
• Operations Challenges - Permian Basin - Issues with Oilfield Services, Gas Takeaway
• People - Where is the Next Generation Coming From - Gray hairs, Point and Clickers
• Preparing Your Private Company for a Sale
• Private Consumer Roundtable
• Reaching for the Promised Land - Current Considerations for Listing on a National Exchange
  
• SEC and Securities Litigation Spotlight on Cyber, AI, SPACs
• Shareholder Activism Panel - Defending Against Activist Shareholders for Small- and Mid-Cap Companies
• State of the SPAC Market - Are Deals Getting Done?
• Stimulus Drives Generational Water Infrastructure Investment
• The Changing Landscape of Hollywood’s Movie Business
• The Workplace of the Future - Corporate America’s New Definition of Hybrid
• Why Precious Metals Equities Provide a Contrarian Opportunity in the Current Geopolitical Environment

Tuesday, March 19, will include another rejuvenating Beachbody Super Trainer session with Autumn Calabrese and continue with 1-on-1 / small group meetings scheduled from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Additionally, the following panels and special presentations will take place on Tuesday:

• AI Roundtable With Start-Up Execs
• Alternative Capital Sources - How to Fund Growth in a Risk-Off Environment
• Benefits and Paths to Pursuing a Canada/U.S. Dual Listing
  
• Crouching Tiger No More? India VCs On Upcoming Tech IPOs from India
• Developments in ESG Regulations and Standards
• IPO Readiness
  
• Speed Dating with AI Startups
• Unlocking Capital Growth on U.S. Federal Cannabis Reform

At this year's 36^th Annual ROTH Conference, ROTH is advancing more interactions, more productivity, more deals, more fun, and a more sustainable future. Highlights include:

• The beautiful Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel provides an unparalleled guest experience while expanding efforts to conserve and protect global natural resources.
• Live entertainment will be featured on the first two evenings, providing attendees with a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
• The "March Madness" Party will kick off at 3:00 pm on the final day of the conference.

This is an invite-only conference. Registration is subject to approval.

If interested in attending, please submit a registration request using this Register Link or contact your ROTH Representative.

Premier Sponsor
Loeb & Loeb LLP

Partnership Sponsors
Equisolve
Fobi
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Marcum LLP
ReedSmith

Diamond Sponsors
CBOE
Centri
Pryor Cashman LLP
Withum

Platinum Sponsors
BRP Management Liability Practice
Calabrese Consulting
CoreIR
Crowe LLP
EdgarAgents
Sullivan & Worcester
The Money Channel
Troutman Pepper

Gold Sponsors
AlphaSense
Armanino
Baker McKenzie
Bernstein
DuMoulin Black
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
Katten
Kelley Drye
Lambert
Moss Adams
MZ Investor Relations
Naas
Pillsbury
Sequire
SLS Group
Volato
Weinberg

Silver Sponsors
Alliance Advisors
Alpha IR Group
Baker Tilly
Bevilacqua PLLC
Bloomberg
Campaign Management
Canadian Securities Exchange
Capital Market Access
Colonial Stock Transfer
CLG
DLA Piper
DMC
Duane Morris
Elev8 New Media
Eventus Advisory Group
Grassi Advisors and Accountants
H/Advisors Abernathy
Hayden IR
Irth Communications
Kreit & Chiu CPA LLP
M2 Compliance
NASDAQ
Procopio
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Securities Transfer Corporation
Sheppard Mullin
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Stradling
The Blueshirt Group
Toppan Merrill
Trinity Capital
UHY Advisors
Water Tower Research
Weaver
Winston & Strawn LLP

Conference Sponsors
Assurtrak
Barton LLP
Capital One
Duke Spirits
Dorsey
EisnerAmper
Elevate IR
Integrous Communications
MSK
NYSE
Redwood Empire
Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
SKYX Platforms
Vstock Transfer
Woodruff Sawyer

Marketing Sponsors
Antenna Group
B2i Digital
BTV Business Television
Casa Azul
Coronado Brewing
Farmer Brothers Company
Flow Beverage Corp
IBN
Irwin
KetelOne Vodka
Lafitte Advisors, LLC
Lyft
MarketOne
NGO Sustainability
Octane
PV Tech Research
Quigley Fine Wines
Sustain Southern California

Charity and Fitness Sponsors
Canyon
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
GURU Beverage
HALO Hydration
KITS
Performance Health Systems/Power Plate
Quantum Energy Square
The Beachbody Company
World Pickleball Tour
Xponential Fitness, Inc.

AGENDA

All times are listed in Pacific Time (PT)

For more information about the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, including the list of participating companies, please visit: www.roth.com/oc2024

IBN profiles share additional perspectives on the participating companies.

About ROTH

ROTH is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving growth companies and their investors. Our full-service platform provides capital raising, high-impact equity research, macroeconomics, sales and trading, technical insights, derivatives strategies, M&A advisory, and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, ROTH is a privately held, employee-owned organization and maintains offices throughout the U.S. For more information on ROTH, please visit www.roth.com.

Investor Contact:
ROTH
Isabel Mattson-Pain
Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer, imattson-pain@roth.com
949.720.7117

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