Each session for EuroCatalyst 2003 was designed to follow the natural progress of the mortgage value chain from origination and distribution to underwriting, risk management and administration to funding, including covered bonds, emerging frameworks for structured covered bonds and mortgage-backed securities.

The EuroCatalyst event is a highly unique pan-European "think tank" produced by and for professionals working in the European mortgage credit sector. Neutral and independent, it provides a year-round, peer-to-peer "insider's view" of the most important issues facing Europe's mortgage lenders, issuers and investors that culminates in the three days of the event itself. With interactive discussion on the commercial realities of Europe's national mortgage markets, the goal is to address the most pressing issues, identify solutions, drive the markets toward best products and practices and ultimately accelerate the development of a pan-European mortgage industry which can compete effectively in the global capital markets. Through the annual event, national market "road shows", research and writing, EuroCatalyst seeks to reposition the role and prominence of the European mortgage credit sector within financial services, based on the unique characteristics, importance and combined economic value of Europe's single largest asset class. Meanwhile, we strive to bring together a global investor base to focus on the growth, strength and stability of investment in Europe's rich and diverse fixed-income mortgage investments.

The event was designed for lenders, issuers and investors in European covered bonds, structured covered bonds and mortgage-backed securities, and the trade organizations, companies and individuals that drive and support them. Individuals or companies requesting invitations were interviewed to determine whether the event will suit their ultimate goals and interests.

BOARD ROOM AND REGIONAL MARKET SESSIONS: Program activities were divided into Board Room and Regional Market sessions. Board Room sessions covered pan-European issues across the full spectrum of the mortgage value chain, while Regional Market sessions focused on developments within the regional markets.

CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN: Each day featured a morning and afternoon Chairman who introduced the context for each session, polled the audience for interactive dialogue and provided time-keeping and continuity from session to session. Panel discussions were led by a main speaker who also kept the dialogue going between fellow panelists and the audience.

STAGING FORMAT: The sets were designed in a casual, "talk-show" format style for further exploration and interviews on each topic. Each speaker provides a short presentation on the key points of topic from the podium and then joins other panelists onstage to participate in a more in-depth and interactive discussion between other panelists and the audience.

NETWORKING AND ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVITY: Delegates were seated cabaret-style, eight to a table. On each table was a pressure-sensitive screen that allows the participants to respond to topics. The electronic interactivity allowed those on stage to poll the audience throughout the discuss or to respond immediately to audience questions. Cabaret-style seating also allowed for more open and active discussion and networking among delegates between sessions.

THE CLASS OF 2003: THE EUROCATALYST YEARBOOK (Given to all delegates and speakers)
Set a new standard in networking with benefits that lasted far beyond the event itself. The yearbook contained the career histories, current positions and interests of all conference participants who can be contacted before, during and after the event.

Sponsorship of the annual EuroCatalyst event was a year-round endeavor leading up to the three days of the event. Invitations for sponsorship were issued from January to August. EuroCatalyst performed rigorous due diligence on all event sponsors and partners to ensure that they agree with shared event principles, ethics and goals. This was to ensure all participants that those who were financially supporting the event hold themselves to the highest standards in their products and services, and pursued a larger vision and dedication to Europe's mortgage markets.