TORONTO, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM);(NYSE: CM) - Leading North American companies will present at CIBC's annual Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Conference today in Toronto.

Executives from a wide variety of leading public and private companies will discuss key themes in several segments of the sector through a series of interactive panels. The conference is by invitation only. More information can be found at: http://conferences.cibcwm.com/login.asp?cid=RENEWABLE2012&reason=1 (password: renewable2012)

Important Note about Media Attendance:
This event is by invitation only. Media and the public are invited to listen to the corporate presentations via audiocast. A link is available at the above website to register for the audiocast.

Media interested in receiving CIBC's renewable energy and clean technology industry reports or requesting an interview with a CIBC World Markets equity analyst, should contact Sean Hamilton at (416) 304-8456 or Sean.Hamilton@cibc.com.

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