2018 National Conference



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Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds of any registration fees paid will be at the rate of a full refund less $100 with written cancellation to the Society on or before May 23, 2018, half refund less $100 for written cancellation on or before May 30, 2018. There will be no refunds after May 30, 2018.
Email cancellation notice to Khalilah Wyatt at [email protected].
When
6/20/2018 - 6/23/2018
Where
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel 999 9th Street NW Washington, DC 20001

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Program

   

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Description
Ethics Workshop: Identifying & Interrupting Unconscious Bias
Time
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
12:30 PM

Tour: Museum of African American History (With Guide)
No transportation provided. The tour group will walk to/from the museum.
Time
1:45 PM - 4:30 PM
1:45 PM

Investor Forum
Issuers Only
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM

First Timer's & Leadership Reception
A reception for attendees and their registered guests that are attending their first National Conference. An opportunity to the meet the Society Leadership.
Time
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
6:00 PM

Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall
Time
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
6:00 PM

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Description
Pilates
Time
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
7:15 AM

Private Company Roundtables
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM

Tour: National Building Museum (With Guide)
No transportation provided. The group will walk to/from the museum for tour at 10 AM .
Time
9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
9:45 AM

Shareholder Proposals & Engagement
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Director Composition & Recruitment For Small & Mid-Caps
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Recent Trends in Private Company Governance
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Service Provider Panel I
Learn about exhibitors' tools and resources to help the board and corporate secretary.
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Not-for-Profit I: What NFP Boards Should Know
About Tax Reform
Track
Not-for-Profit
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Proxy Advisory Firms: Prospects For Change
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Issues Facing Newly IPO'd Companies
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Private Vs. Public Company Governance
Track
Private
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Ethics: Internal Investigations/SEC Enforcement
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Not-for-Profit II: NFP Director Liability
Track
Not-for-Profit
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Investor Forum
Another chance to engage if you miss Wednesday's Investor Forum. For issuers only.
Time
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
3:45 PM

Evolving Approaches to ESG Standards For Large Cap Companies
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM

Related Party Transactions For Small & Mid-Cap Companies
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM

Professional Development: Understanding Reporters
Understanding Reporters & Journalists
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM

Non-Profit III: NFP Board Oversight of Risk Management
Track
Not-for-Profit
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM

Not-for-Profit IV: NFP Board Composition & Removal
Track
Not-for-Profit
Time
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM

Celebrating Diversity Reception
Time
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
5:30 PM

Not-for-Profit Attendee Reception
Time
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM

Friday, 22 June 2018

Description
Pilates
Time
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
7:15 AM

Tour: Museum of African American History (On Your Own)
No transportation provided. The group will walk from the hotel to the museum where they will be able to explore the museum on their own with timed entry tickets for 10:15 am.
Time
9:45 AM
9:45 AM

Proxy Plumbing: Issues in a Contest
Time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM

Compensation Pitfalls For Small & Mid-Cap Companies
Time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM

Private Company Director Recruitment/Selection
Track
Private
Time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM

Political Spending: Contrasting Perspectives
Time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM

Service Provider Panel II:
Learn about exhibitors' tools and resources to help the board and corporate secretary.
Time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM

Board & Executive Compensation For Large Cap Companies
Time
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM

Shareholder Engagement For Small & Mid-Cap Companies
Time
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM

Board Committees For Private Companies
Time
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM

Building Your Proxy Statement
Time
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM

Tour: National Gallery of Art (With Guide)
No transportation provided. The group will walk to/from the museum for tour at 2 PM.
Time
1:45 PM - 4:30 PM
1:45 PM

International Subsidiary Governance
Time
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM

Human Capital Management
Time
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM

Owner & Stakeholder Engagment As a Private Company
Time
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM

The Effective Small & Mid-Cap Company Board
Time
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM

Audit Committee Agendas For 2018
Time
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM

Pay Ratio Update
Time
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM

Enhancing the Role of Corporate Secretary/Governance Officer
Time
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM

Private Company Lessons Learned
Track
Private
Time
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM

Disclosure Committees (Small & Mid Cap)
Time
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM

Closing "Ball" at the National Museum of American History
Our sports-themed closing event is included in the registration fee.
Time
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 PM

Saturday, 23 June 2018

Description
Pilates
Time
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
7:15 AM

All Day General Sessions
Time
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM

Closing Lunch & Address
Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 AM