Check back here in January 2009 for full conference agenda.
Conference format generally reflects the following schedule (subject to change):

Thursday, February 12, 2009
 
3:00-6:00pm
3:00-6:00pm
5:00-7:00pm
Registration: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Exhibitor Set-Up: Grand Ballroom East (check in at registration)
Sponsored Evening Cocktail Reception: Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
  Friday, February 13, 2009  
7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm
5:00-7:00pm
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
Sponsored Evening Cocktail Reception
 
  Saturday, February 14, 2009  
7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm
7:30pm-11:00pm
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
This time frame may feature a sponsored dinner dance reception
 
  Sunday, February 15, 2009  

9:00pm-11:00pm
Enjoy the Day Off!
Sponsored Dessert & Cocktail Reception
 
  Monday, February 16, 2009  
7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
 
  Tuesday, February 17, 2009  
7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00 pm
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
The Conference Adjourns
 

  Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  Fiduciary & Legal
Trustee & Fund Counsel Responsibilities and Compliance
Recent Changes in Benefits and Labor Law: COBRA, ERISA, Labor Dept. Requirements
IRS Compliance & Correction Programs
  Pension Fund & Investments
Investment Strategies and Alternative Options
Current Market Status & Outlook
Member Education
  Health & Welfare
Prescription and Pharmacy Benefits
Healthcare cost control issues and strategies
New healthcare products & programs
  General Topics
Political Update from Washington
Public sector issues
Construction Trades: Prevailing wage, labor shortages, safety issues
Union Organizing: current trends
Ancillary benefit programs for your members
 

 
 
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