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. At the 2009 Executive Compensation Conference, you’ll hear from leading practitioners in the field as well as business and economics thought leaders.

The President of The Conference Board, Gail Fosler, an economist whom The Wall Street Journal has twice named America’s most accurate economic forecaster, will provide an update on the state of the global economy and the likely effect on executive compensation. Suzy Welch will provide a framework to examine the intrusion of government into Board purview over executive compensation and corporate governance matters in today’s challenging climate, decision–making strategies regarding such matters and how to communicate these decisions to shareholders, the media and proxy advisory firms.

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 Suzy Welch, Best–Selling Author, Commentator and Business Journalist
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	Keynote Address Gail D. Fosler, President, The Conference Board
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.