December 2–3, 2010 – St Regis Deer Crest Resort, Deer Valley, Utah
Summit 2010 Details
Now in it's 10th year, the 2010 Summit Director and Officer Training Conference is the perfect forum and setting for executives who want to share practical ideas and best practices on how to stay up–to–date and comply with new reforms and board room strategies.
Come and be a part of the most comprehensive executive training program in the west. Join your peers from around the country at pristine Deer Valley Ski Resort to discuss the challenges facing boards today. Hear from nationally recognized experts on how to most effectively deal with the challenges and complexities of new federal regulations and governance reforms.
Learn how to implement effective governance and compliance programs while maintaining appropriate balance so that you can grow your business and focus on delivering shareholder value. In addition, 9.5 hours of CLE and CPE continuing education credits will be provided for interested parties.
This year's session topics include:
- Changing Dynamics of the Board
- Update on SEC Reporting Requirements
- The State of the Economy
- Trends in Board Governance
- Talking to the Board in Times of Crisis
- “Now What Are They Doing to my Accounting?”
- What Is Enterprise Risk Management?
- How To Do Executive Compensation in 2010
- Competing Against Irresponsible Risk Takers
- Board Communication
- What Is the Government/Banking/Insurance/Finance Connection?
- What To Do If Your Insurance Company Goes Under
- Outsourcing – What Should You Be Doing Today?
- What Company Culture Prepares You for 2010?
Summit is an Accredited Director Education Program, certified by Institutional Shareholder Services
Service providers are welcome to attend Summit as long they are a member of a sponsoring organization or a Director.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction and Welcome to Conference
- Michael Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean, Marriott School of Business, Brigham Young University
8:45 – 9:30 Keynote Address: Director Differentiation and Meaningful Board Leadership
- Ken Daly, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Corporate Directors
9:30 – 10:00 Keynote Address: Strategic Positioning in the Post Financial Crisis
- Harris Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Zions Bancorporation
10:00 – 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 – 11:45 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I: (New Disclosure Rules) and Proxy Trends
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Moderator – Brent Fassett, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Session II: Directors Feeling the Heat: Trends in Corporate Governance
- Moderator – Ron Poelman, Partner, Jones Waldo
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch Address: Capital Markets: A Look beyond the Next Crisis
- George Feiger, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Contango Wealth Management, a Division of Zions Bancorporation
1:00 – 1:30 Networking Break
1:30 – 2:45 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I – How to deal effectively with your Wall Street analyst
- Moderator – David Jolley, Partner, Ernst & Young
Session II –Balancing Act: Executive Compensation, Director Recruitment and Board Diversity
- Moderator – Tom Brown, Compensia
2:45 – 3:00 Networking Break
3:00 – 4:15 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I – Risk Governance: "Board's Role in Enterprise Risk Management – a Practical Guide"
- Moderator – Spencer Hoole, Managing Partner, Diversified Insurance Group
Session II – Sellout or build up? IPOs, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Moderator – Daren Shaw, Managing Director, Investment Banking, D.A. Davidson & Co
4:15 – 5:00 Keynote Address: Becoming – The Influencer
- Joseph Grenny, VitalSmarts
Friday, December 3, 2010
8:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Keynote Address: Financial Reform Legislation and Beltway Insights
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U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch
(invited)
9:00 – 10:00 Keynote Address: Board Communication in a Crisis – Public Relations and Politics
- Richard S. Levick, Esq., President & CEO, Levick Strategic Communications
10:00 – 10:15 Networking Break
10:15 – 11:15 Keynote Address: Inheriting a Worst Case Scenario and the Interplay of Ethics, Expectations and Board Dynamics
- Dan Stevenson, former General Counsel, Canopy Financial
11:15 – 12:00 Keynote Address: Perspectives on Restructuring, Reinventing and Staying Relevant
- Mark Willes, Chief Executive Officer, Deseret Management Corporation, former Chairman, Times Mirror, former Chief Executive Officer, General Mills
12:15 Conference wrap–up / adjourn SKI AFTERNOON
St Regis Deer Crest Resort, Deer Valley, Utah
Join your peers from around the country at the pristine Deer Valley Ski Resort to discuss the challenges facing boards today.
Meetings will be held at the beautiful St Regis Deer Crest Resort with ski-in ski-out access to Deer Valley Ski Resort.
We have a room block at the discounted rate of $229 for a Superior King or Double-Queen Room. Supply is limited. Please follow this link to reserve your room today: RESERVATIONS
If you prefer to make room reservations by phone, please mention "Summit Conference" to receive the discounted rate at (435) 940-5700.
Lodging at the St Regis Deer Crest Resort is available at discounted rates:
- Superior King or Double-Queen Room – $229
Driving Directions to St Regis Deer Crest Resort, Deer Valley, Utah
Airport Transportation
All–Resort Express
Personal, punctual, and professional ground transportation.
Car rentals, limousine rentals, bus rentals, and more can be pre–arranged with ample notice. Cost varies.
24–hour advance reservations required.
For more information, call 435.649.3999 or 800. 457.9457
Snow Country Limousine
Meet and greet transfers for both towncars and suvs.
For more information, call 435.714.0159
Important Note: Refund requests must be received at least 30 days prior to the event in writing via email or snailmail: Summit Conference ATTN: Kevin Jessop 136 E South Temple #2300, SLC, UT 84111
Direct Questions and Cancellations To:
Summit Conference
c/o Diversified Insurance Group
ATTN: Kevin Jessop
136 E South Temple
Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 325–5016
kjessop@diversifiedinsurance.com