The M&A Advisor (www.maaadvisor.net) is currently seeking speakers for its annual conference in New York on December 11-12, 2006. The self-described “leading newsletter, website and conference host for professionals in middle market M&A” will accept submissions related to middle market M&A and finance, including business and individual tax and accounting issues, business valuation, due diligence, etc. Panels may focus on hot (or cold) industry-oriented sectors such as healthcare, biotech, best M&A practices; the conference is open to “any related topic which you think is relevant to people working in middle market mergers and acquisitions.” But hurry: the deadline for submissions is July 31, 2006. Email speakers@maadvisor.com; or call the M&A Advisor staff at 718-997-7900.