Ira Sohn Conference 2016: The Live Blog

Ira Sohn 2016 is minutes away from kicking off; the event is scheduled to begin at noon EDT.

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Tune in here to find updates as Benzinga reporters receive them live at the event. Or visit #sohn2016 on Twitter to get the unfiltered feed from everyone on Twitter. Times below are in Eastern.

12:05pm: Glenview's Larry Robbins taking the stage as first presenter at Ira Sohn. 12:08pm: Robbins says he won't have anything action to discuss in his presentation, instead will focus on "The Benefits of Hanging On." 12:09pm Behind the scenes at Ira Sohn, Kynikos' Jim Chanos tells CNBC's Scott Wapner he is still short Alibaba BABA shares. 12:15pm Larry Robbins discussed Thermo Fisher Scientific, said he's been in the name for 13 years. Called the stock volatile but with "boring and stable" fundamentals.