Topics to be Addressed September 16 – September 17, 2009

As the spotlight grows brighter on executive compensation, generating numerous legislative and regulatory initiatives and demands for program redesign, it becomes increasingly difficult to know how to provide the right rewards to the right people. Many experts predict a sea change in what is considered best practices, including changes in pay mix and performance metrics. Most compensation committees are reviewing their current programs, processes, methodologies and consulting relationships. The continuing recession and unprecedented volatility of equity markets makes it challenging to reward executives for solid business performance that may not be reflected in stock prices and raises concerns over retention of key talent. And meanwhile, the time to prepare for a new proxy season under new rules draws ever nearer.

This conference offers a uniquely significant and timely source of practical guidance and opportunity to network and brainstorm with leading directors and executives of major corporations as they re–examine how to design fair, reasonable and effective executive compensation programs and explain them to shareholders.

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8–9 am

Welcome and Introductions: 9–9:30 am

A 9:30–10:30 am	The Uncertain Future of Executive and Board Compensation
B 11 am–12 noon	Tools for Developing a Responsible Executive Compensation Program and How to Use Them
C 12 noon–12:45 pm	Keynote Address
1–1:45 pm	Luncheon
D1 2–3:15 pm	Working with Shareholders
D2 2–3:15 pm	You’d Better Explain Yourself — Preparing for the 2010 Proxy Season
E1 3:45–5 pm	Ask the Experts — The Latest Legislative, Regulatory and Judicial Requirements and What They Mean
E2 3:45–5 pm	How to Add Value by Staying Relevant, Informed and Legal

Networking Cocktail Reception: 5–6 pm

Thursday, September 17, 2009

F 8–9 am	Roundtable Breakfast Session: What’s on Your Mind?
G 9–9:30 am	Welcome Back
H 9:30–10:30 am	Risky Business — Paying the Right People in the Right Way for the Right Results
I 11 am–12 noon	Building a Solid LTI Platform in a Storm

Conference Adjourns: 12 noon

View our impressive list of speakers.

We look forward to seeing you in New York.