TORONTO, April 12, 2013 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) - More than 50 leading small- and mid-cap North American energy companies will present at CIBC's annual Energy Conference on April 16^th and 17^th.

The event will feature panel discussions, traditional and 'fireside' presentations by executives from the oil and gas sector - intermediates and juniors, oilfield services, and companies with international operations. Institutional clients will be provided with select opportunities to meet 'one-on-one' with executives from the presenting companies.

Conference Attendance & Audiocast

This event is by invitation only. Media and the public are invited to listen to the corporate presentations via audiocast on the day of the conference. A complete agenda and list of presenting companies can be found at: http://conferences.cibcwm.com/login.asp?cid=ENERGY2013 (password: energy2013). A live audiocast will be available from this link on the day of the conference.

Media interested in research reports or interviews with CIBC World Markets equity analysts may call (416) 980-4048 or e-mail tom.wallis@cibc.com.

Follow the conference on Twitter @CIBCEquities using the hashtag #CIBCenergy.

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SOURCE: CIBC World Markets