The NASPP is excited to announce that our 15th Annual
Conference will be held October 9-12, 2007, in San Francisco.
Building on our more than decade-long history as the
premier event for stock plan professionals, the NASPP conference brings together
top consultants and attorneys, practicing accountants, experienced
administrators, and other industry luminaries to deliver fresh perspectives and
cutting-edge guidance on the latest issues in executive and stock compensation.
The 2007 Annual Conference will focus on today’s hot topics, including stock
option expensing, deferred compensation, changing shareholder expectations,
increased public scrutiny of executive compensation and stock plans, the new
executive compensation disclosures, new opportunities in plan design, the latest
administrative innovations, and international developments.
Each Conference workshop will deliver the real-world,
practical guidance you need to respond to today’s regulatory changes,
emphasizing practice pointers, action items, and insider tips. The NASPP Annual
Conference is a must for anyone whose responsibilities relate, directly or
indirectly, to executive and stock compensation.
Registration
Highlights
Reflective of the industry’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape, this year’s Conference will deliver both the high-level strategies and nuts-and-bolts practical guidance that companies (and their advisors) need to respond to new accounting developments, fundamental changes in tax law, and increased scrutiny of plan practices. Highlights of this year’s program include:
- Taking stock of the post-123(R) landscape: technical guidance on practical implementation, updates on option valuation, internal controls and administrative procedures under the standard.
- The latest news on Section 409A from representatives of both the IRS and Treasury and how you need to modify your plans and practices to comply.
- A recap of the first round of executive compensation disclosures under the SEC’s new rules and strategies for 2008.
- Current trends and new opportunities in stock plan design, including performance-based awards, cafeteria-style stock plans, and a portfolio approach to stock compensation.
- Practical advice on stock-settled SARs and restricted stock and unit plans.
- Key international developments impacting overseas and globally mobile plan participants.
View all workshop descriptions or download the
conference brochure (PDF).
Keynote and Special Plenary Session
The Conference will begin with a keynote presentation from Linda Chatman Thomsen, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.
Immediately following her keynote, Ms. Thomsen will join Alan Dye, of Hogan & Hartson and Section16.net, and Ron Mueller, of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, for a discussion of Rule 10b5-1 plans. With the SEC scrutinizing the practices that have developed involving these plans, it is critical that companies reexamine all aspects of these plans, from their terms and conditions to how they are disclosed. This discussion could be key to preventing your company—and your executives—from being caught up in the next scandal.
More information on the keynote and special plenary session.
Special Opening Event: "Chicago"
The 2007 NASPP Conference is proud to announce an evening with "Chicago"
presented by Fidelity Investments. All Conference session attendees are
invited to join the NASPP and Fidelity immediately following the Opening
Reception for an exclusive private concert featuring the multi-talented,
multi-platinum group, "Chicago" at the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition
Center. This event is sure to make this year’s Conference one of our most
memorable ever!
This special event is open to full NASPP Conference session attendees only and
requires advance registration. There is no additional charge to attend.
Online registration for the Chicago concert is now closed. You can still register to attend the concert at the Fidelity Concert Registration Desk at the Marriott Hotel until 6:45 PM on the Tuesday, Oct 9. After 6:45 PM, please register at Fidelity’s satellite concert registration desk at the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center (the site of the concert).
A Second Night of Music
The NASPP is excited to announce a second night of music and dancing at the 2007 NASPP Annual Conference. On Thursday, October 11, Merrill Lynch is sponsoring a Gala Reception featuring the band Café R&B. We hope you will join us for this high-energy rhythm and blues band, which promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.
The Gala Reception is offered to NASPP Conference session attendees only. Advance registration is not required. Click here for more information.
BONUS: "4th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" at No Extra Cost!
CompensationStandards.com’s "4th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" will be
held on October 11, the second full day of the NASPP Conference, and will be included in
the NASPP Conference registration. This major one-day conference brings together top
compensation consultants, critics and business leaders to share their own inside knowledge—and practical
what-to-do now guidance—that compensation committee members (and their advisors) need now. Attend under your full NASPP Conference registration, on a one-day pass ($795 for CompensationStandards.com members, $1,295 for non-members), or via nationwide live videocast.
"Hot Topics and Practical Guidance Conference: The Corporate Counsel Speaks"
In response to demand, new this year, TheCorporateCounsel.net is sponsoring the “Hot Topics and Practical Guidance Conference: The Corporate Counsel Speaks” on October 10, the first day of the NASPP Conference (and included in the NASPP Conference registration). This program will present the latest innovations and challenges that you are grappling with, including hot new plan features (e.g. Google’s transferable option program), critical considerations for Rule 10b5-1 plans (the SEC's most recent target) and insider trading compliance, and the latest proxy season challenges—such as the implications of e-Proxy and a lightning round on how to tweak your executive compensation disclosures. Attend under your full NASPP Conference registration, on a one-day pass ($1,095 for members of the NASPP, TheCorporateCounsel.net, or CompensationStandards.com), or by nationwide live videocast.
Tackling Your 2008 Compensation Disclosures: The 2nd Annual Proxy Disclosure Conference
This critical one-day conference, offered on October 9, before the NASPP
Conference, will provide up-to-the minute guidance on the SEC’s new executive compensation rules and best
practices for drafting your own disclosures. Conference panelists will explain the SEC’s
latest positions and clarifications; offer practical solutions for dealing with challenging and
tricky disclosures, such as perks and the CD&A; and highlight examples of exceptional disclosures.
The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration
This intensive, two-day session, scheduled on October 8-9, in advance of the NASPP Conference, provides an introduction to the substantive knowledge and broad range of responsibilities associated with stock plan administration. After hearing experienced administrators share their technical expertise and recommendations, attendees will have a clear understanding of the factors critical to effective stock plan administration.
This course is perfect for anyone new to stock plan administration or who needs a refresher. It is also a great preparatory program for the CEP Level 1 exam.
More information
Schedule
This year’s Annual Conference includes a full schedule of critical and timely
sessions:
Pre-Conference Activities
The Stock Plan Fundamentals: October 8-9, 2007
2nd
Annual Executive Compensation Disclosure Conference: October 9, 2007
NASPP Conference
Opening Reception: October 9, 2007
Conference Sessions: October 10-12, 2007
CompensationStandards.com’s "4th Annual Executive Compensation Conference": October 11, 2007
Nationwide Live Videocasts
For those that can't attend in San Francisco, take in the live videocasts of the
"4th Annual Executive Compensation Conference,"
"Tackling Your 2008 Compensation Disclosures: The 2nd Annual Proxy Disclosure Conference," and
"Hot Topics and Practical Guidance Conference: The Corporate Counsel Speaks."
Special pricing is available if you register for all three webcasts.
Hotel Accommodations
Conference Hotel: The NASPP Annual Conference will be held at the San Francisco Marriott.
Click here to make your hotel reservations, or call 800-266-9432.
Overflow Hotels:
Although we expect the San Francisco Marriott to sell out, there are
currently still rooms available, so please try to make reservations there
before booking at the overflow hotels. If you are unable to obtain a room at
the San Francisco Marriott, we have also reserved rooms at the Westin Market
Street (located on the same city block as the Marriott). To make
reservations at the Westin,
click here or call 888-627-8561. An additional block of rooms is
available at the Courtyard Marriott (four blocks from the Marriott). To make
reservations at the Courtyard,
click here or call 800-321-2211.
At all of the above hotels, be sure to mention the NASPP Annual Conference to obtain the special
Conference rate. If you have difficulty securing a room,
please contact us at
naspp@naspp.com or 925-685-9271.
Travel Discounts
Airfare: United Airlines is providing discounted fares for conference
attendees. To make reservations under this rate, call 1-800-521-4041 and
mention meeting ID# 576CM.
Car Rental: Hertz is offering a special rate for car rentals. To
receive this special rate,
click here or call 1-800-654-2240 and mention Meeting CV Number 02CN0011.
Exhibit Hall
See and learn about the latest available products and
services by visiting the Conference Exhibit Hall. The leading compensation and
benefits consultants, software specialists and other service providers will be
on hand throughout the Conference.
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to see
demonstrations and compare products and services, all in one location.
Information on Exhibiting or Sponsorships
Continuing Education
CLE. Continuing Legal
Education (CLE) credits will be available to Conference attendees. For more
information, call 925-685-9271 or email naspp@naspp.com.
CPE. Continuing
professional education credits are available to conference attendees. The NASPP
is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of
CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance
of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors
may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue
North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site:
http://www.nasba.org.
Conference attendees can earn up to a maximum of 15.5 CPE credits. Attendees of The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration can earn an additional 16 CPE credits. The Fields of Study included in our Conference program are Administrative Practice, Accounting, Auditing, Business Law, Communications, Management Advisory Services, Personnel/HR, and Taxes. The method of instruction for each session is group-live; program levels include basic, intermediate, advanced. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required.
CEP. Certified Equity
Professional (CEP) continuing education credits also are available to attendees,
1.25 CEP credits per qualifying workshop. Please adhere to the reporting requirements established by the Certified
Equity Professional Institute. See the CEP’s
Continuing Education Policy for more information.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be
submitted in writing to the NASPP, PO Box
21639, Concord, CA 94521,
fax 925-685-5402, email
naspp@naspp.com. Full refund for cancellations received by August 1, 2007.
50% refund for cancellations received by September 1, 2007. Sorry, no refunds
for cancellations received after September 1, 2007.
Contact Us
The
NASPP is happy to answer any additional questions you have about our
Conference. Please contact us at 925-685-9271 or
naspp@naspp.com for questions related to the Conference, including questions
about registration, cancellations and complaints, and program content.
Whether you’re
a novice or a seasoned professional, the NASPP Annual Conference has something
for everyone.
