56th U.S. Annual Employee Benefits Conference

Sunday, November 14 - Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI

Keynote Speakers Announced

Scott Pelley
News Correspondent
“60 Minutes” News Magazine

Dr. Lowell Catlett
Economist
New Mexico State University

Wally Amos
Entrepreneur
Founder of Chip & Cookie


This capstone conference for U.S. International Foundation members is the educational opportunity of the year. Capture under one roof, at one time, the essential and imperative information you need to know to fulfill your fiduciary obligation. Understand the requirements of new legislation, recent regulations and how other, similar funds are handling some of the same issues.

Seek input and ideas from the largest group of employee benefit experts in the country gathered together in one location.

Choose your participation in over 100 workshops, roundtables or lectures that target your areas of interest. Achieve the best education available to make the bestdecisions for your fund(s).

Benefits of Attending

  • Get late-breaking and up-to-the-minute information
  • Learn what your peers are thinking and how they are approaching issues in an efficient manner
  • Participate in interactive feedback sessions helping you focus on your needs right now
  • Attend advanced-level sessions that provide in-depth coverage of a topic
  • Take home lists, action steps and items you can put to use immediately
  • Visit an extensive exhibit hall offering further resources and insight

Topic Overview

  • Educational tracks in pensions, fiduciary responsibility, health, investments, communication and administration/technology are offered.
  • Advanced topical sessions designated for the “experienced trustees”
  • Special sessions offered for the newer trustee
  • A unique track just for public sector plan representatives is available.
  • Unique tracks for attorneys and accountants serving benefit funds
  • Earn continuing education credit leveraging your time away from the office.
  • A specialized track for training and education funds is available too.

2009 Conference Resources

Webcasts – Access key sessions for timely answers and takeaways on the biggest issues impacting funds. Watch video of the presentations, view the slides and download the handouts – online and on your schedule.

Session Details – Use the interactive schedule to browse through 2009 session descriptions and speakers to get a feel for the breadth and scope of topics covered.

Honolulu, Hawaii
Hotel Information

The International Foundation has negotiated special room rates at select hotels. Hotel availability varies. Book early for best rates and options. [more]

Important Dates

Conference Dates: Nov. 14-17
Registration Opens: Nov. 12
Preconference Dates: Nov. 13-14
Exhibit Hall: Nov. 14-16
Early Registration Deadline: Oct. 3
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Oct. 7

Who Should Attend

Multiemployer Training Public Employee Training Paths
level 1level 2level 3level 4level 5level 6level 7level 8level 9level 10
Levels
  • Multiemployer trustees and administrators
  • Public sector plan trustees, administrators and staff
  • Attorneys
  • Accountants
  • Actuaries
  • Investment managers
  • Others who serve benefit trust funds .

Preconference Programs

Masters Programs

Two-Day Programs

One-Day Workshops

  • Saturday Workshop - TBA
  • Sunday Workshop - TBA

Contact Information

Program Content

Cathy Zacher (262) 373-7640 or cathyz@ifebp.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ronaelle Carlson at (262) 373-7748 or ronellec@ifebp.org or Cheryl Hyslop at (262) 373-7657 or cherylh@ifebp.org

Exhibits

Cheryl Hyslop at (262) 373-7657 or cherylh@ifebp.org

More Information

Preconference Workshops  – Saturday and Sunday specialized workshops which foster professional as well as personal growth and development.
Registration Information
  Member Non Member

Through 10/3/2010 $1,155.00
After 10/3/2010 $1,305.00 Members Only
 (#01-1001)
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