As Gold Prices Continue to Soar, Perfectly-Timed San Francisco Hard Assets Investment Conference Entices National Television Attention.

SAINT LOUIS -- As gold prices continue to surge, more than 2000 investors turn their sights on the San Francisco Hard Assets Investment Conference where they will hear some of the nation's top gold experts present on the soaring price of gold. The San Francisco Hard Assets Conference, www.hardassetssf.com, to be held on November 21-22 at the San Francisco Marriott, offers a rare opportunity for individual investors and financial planners to get first-hand knowledge from top economists and forecasters.

Tim Wood, president of Alpha Found and conference program director, explains, "Investor disorientation and market turbulence are almost the only constants in the wake of the government-fueled real estate bubble and ensuing credit crisis. That's why the Hard Assets Investment Conference in San Francisco is so timely. Investors have free and direct access to some of the most important trend spotters and stock pickers in the hard assets field. Investors will gain a clear understanding of how gold is responding to American fiscal and monetary policies and why it should continue to gain ground relative to financial assets."

The continuous record-breaking price of gold has captured the attention of the world financial markets. As financial media outlets seek experts and analysts to examine the pros and cons and potential impact of this surging precious metal, PBS' "News Hour with Jim Lehrer" will interview the San Francisco Hard Assets Investment Conference expert speakers for their perspective on this unprecedented "gold rush."

This year's educational program will feature an array of widely-recognized analysts and forecasters. Notable speakers include:

Rob McEwen, founder of the McEwen Junior Gold Index, presenting on the index's use for making savvy gold investment decisions.

Frank Holmes, CEO/CIO of U.S. Global Investors and regular commentator on CNBC and Bloomberg, presenting on the driving factors of gold and how it affects investments.

James Dines, editor of The Dines Letter, who has correctly forecasted the Dow's major market turns 19 out of 21 times - a success rate of over 90%, presenting on the current best area for investment.

Dr. Martin Murenbeeld, Chief Economist at DundeeWealth Economics, offers uncanny gold-forecasting advice that is often quoted in major financial publications.

Craig R. Smith, author of Rediscovering Gold in the 21st Century: The Complete Guide to the Next Gold Rush, will share the knowledge that helped him predict a recent bull market in U.S. gold coins.

The complete, two-day conference encompasses seven keynotes, 15 expert speakers, and 36 executives presenting their companies as an investment opportunity and nearly 200 exhibiting companies. This annual conference has been providing a valuable experience for metals, commodities and energy investors for over 20 years.

The event is open to investors and press. Members of the press are invited to secure their press credentials by contacting Christie Smith at 314-824-5549 or [e-mail].

About International Investment Conferences

International Investment Conferences is a division of Summit Business Media, LLC. Hard Assets Investment Conferences are offered at major U.S. financial hubs throughout the year, attracting approximately 2,000 sophisticated private investors, fund managers and financial specialists to each event. Admission is free with pre-registration and includes presentations by rising producers and promising explorers, stock picks and strategies by global economists and market analysts, and interactive workshops by the leading financial newsletter editors. Over 400 exhibiting mining executives find U.S. financing, increase shareholders and meet new partners at these events. All conferences are listed at www.iiconf.com.