The 16th Annual NASPP Conference
The NASPP invites you to join us for our 16th Annual Conference from October 21-24 in New Orleans. Building on our 16-year history as the premier event for stock plan professionals, the NASPP Annual Conference brings together top industry luminaries to deliver fresh perspectives and cutting-edge guidance on the latest issues in executive and stock compensation. This year's Conference includes a full week of
critical and timely sessions.
The 2008 Conference will focus on today's hot topics, including executive compensation disclosures, deferred compensation, stock option expensing, the latest administrative innovations, new opportunities in plan design, international developments and changing shareholder expectations. Each Conference workshop will deliver the real-world, practical guidance you need to respond to the latest regulatory changes.
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:
- All the current hot topics in stock and executive compensation, including a round-up of regulatory developments over the past year.
- Current trends and new opportunities in stock plan design, including restricted stock and unit plans and performance-based awards.
- The latest news in tax developments, straight from the IRS and Treasury.
- What to expect for the 2009 proxy season and best practices for executive compensation disclosures.
- Critical accounting developments, traps to avoid under FAS 123(R), and advanced financial reporting considerations.
- The latest technologies and innovations in administrative practices.
- Key international developments impacting overseas and globally mobile plan participants.
View all the Conference Workshop Descriptions.
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BONUS: "5th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" at No Extra Cost!
This critical one-day Conference will be held on October 22, the first day of the NASPP Conference, and is included in NASPP Conference
registration. This major one-day program 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.
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"Tackling Your 2009 Compensation Disclosures: The 3rd Annual
Proxy Disclosure Conference"
This critical one-day Conference on October 21, the day before the NASPP Conference, will provide "must have" guidance on how to comply with the SEC's latest executive compensation disclosure positions and expectations—and best practices for drafting your own disclosures addressing the thorny issues.
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The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration
This intensive, two-day session, scheduled on October 20-21, in advance of the NASPP Conference, provides an introduction to the substantive knowledge and broad range of responsibilities associated with stock plan administration.
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NEW THIS YEAR: Restricted Stock Essentials
Restricted stock and units are the hottest trends in stock
compensation; are you prepared to administer these plans? Find out everything
you need to know, from regulatory requirements to practical considerations, in
the NASPP's newest pre-Conference program, offered on October 20.
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Conference Schedule
This year’s Annual Conference includes a full schedule of critical and timely
sessions:
Pre-Conference Activities
Restricted Stock Essentials: October 20, 2008
The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration: October 20-21, 2008
"3rd Annual Proxy Disclosure Conference": October 21, 2008
NASPP Conference
Opening Reception: October 21, 2008
Conference Sessions: October 22-24, 2008
"5th Annual Executive Compensation Conference": October 22, 2008
Registration
NASPP Annual Conference:
$1,595 for member registrations*
*Sliding scale discount of $50 for each additional member from the same
company/same location—$1,095 minimum. Registrations and payment must be
submitted together.
$2,595 for non-members
NASPP Conference registration includes CompensationStandards.com's "5th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" at no extra cost.
The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration: $1,095 for NASPP Conference registrants, $1,245 for non-registrants/members, $1,795 for non-registrants/non-members
Restricted Stock Essentials: $695 for NASPP Conference registrants, $895 for non-registrants/members, $1,495 for non-registrants/non-members
3rd Annual Proxy Disclosure Conference: $595 for NASPP Conference registrants, visit CompensationStandards.com for non-registrant pricing.
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Nationwide Live Videocasts
For those that can't attend in New Orleans, take in the live videocasts of the "5th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" and
"Tackling Your 2009 Compensation Disclosures: The 3rd Annual Proxy Disclosure Conference."
Continuing Education
CLE: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits in various states will be available to
attendees.
CEP: Certified Equity Professionals (CEPs) can earn 1.25 continuing education
credits per workshop and 1 credit for each general session.
CPE: A maximum of 16 CPE credits are available for the Conference. Attendees of "The
Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration" can earn 16 CPE credits.
Attendees of "Restricted Stock Essentials" can earn 8 CPE credits.
Attendees of the NASPP Conference can earn a maximum of 16 CPE credits.
Sign in sheets will be available at all Conference and pre-conference
sessions; to receive CPE credit, attendees must sign in and out for all
sessions that they attend.
The program level for
"The Fundamentals of Stock Plan Administration" and "Restricted Stock
Essentials" is basic to intermediate, and the field of study for both
programs is Administrative Practice. The fields of study included in the
NASPP Conference are Administrative Practice, Accounting, Auditing,
Behavioral Ethics, Business Law, Communications, Management Advisory
Services, Personnel/HR, and Taxes; program levels for Conference sessions
are designated in each workshop description with the notation I for basic,
II for intermediate, and III for advanced. The instructional method for the
NASPP Conference and pre-conference programs is group-live and there are no
required pre-requisites or advance preparation.
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, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Telephone: (615) 880-4200.
Web site: www.nasba.org.
Conference Hotel
All Conference programs will be held at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside.
Reserve your room online or by calling 504-561-0500.
Note that the Hilton New Orleans Riverside is almost sold out. If you are unable to secure a room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, we have secured additional rooms at the Loews New Orleans Hotel (which is two blocks away from the Hilton), where you can reserve a room by calling 866-211-6411. We also have secured rooms at the Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center, where you can
reserve a room online or by calling 800-362-2779. An additional block of rooms is also available at the W New Orleans; call (504) 525-9444 or make your reservations online.
At any of these hotels, be sure to mention the NASPP Annual/Executive Compensation
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: American Airlines is providing discounted fares for Conference attendees. To make reservations under this rate, call 800-433-1790 and mention authorization number A37H8AH or book online at aa.com (enter A37H8AH in the Promotion Code field).
Car Rental: Hertz is offering discounted rates for car rentals. To receive this special rate, click here or call 800-654-2240 and mention Meeting CV Number 02CN0012.
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.
More Information on exhibiting and sponsorships.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the NASPP, PO Box 21639, Concord, CA 94521, fax 925-930-9284, email naspp@naspp.com. Full refund for cancellations received by August 1, 2008. 50% refund for cancellations received by September 1, 2008. Sorry, no refunds for cancellations received after September 1, 2008.
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.
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