Who should attend the Acquire or Be Acquired conference?
Bank Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen of the Board, Chief Operating Officers, Presidents, Board Members, Chief Financial Officers, Senior Management of financial institutions, Advisers who work closely with financial institutions such as attorneys, investment bankers, and other consultants.
Why should I attend the Acquire or Be Acquired conference?
Bank Director's Acquire or Be Acquired conference has been widely regarded as the financial industry's premier M&A and growth event since 1995. Both bankers and financial executives have attended the Acquire or Be Acquired conference for the past 15 years to get advice from knowledgeable speakers through no-nonsense interactive sessions to help them explore a variety of growth options. Year after year, this conference addresses the most critical and timely issues facing banks.
How much does this conference cost and what does this fee cover?
The standard registration rate is $1,545, however please contact our conferences department at (800) 452-9875 for special early bird and group rates. This fee includes all conference activities, materials, meals, and beverages at the event site. This price does not include travel or hotel accommodations.
Where can I register for the Acquire or Be Acquired conference?
Registration is now closed for this event.
Where can I mail payments?
Payments will be accepted by check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. If paying by check, please make payable to Board Member Inc., include the attendees' name(s) and/or a copy of the registration form, and mail to:
Conferences
Board Member Inc.
5110 Maryland Way, Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027
Payments must be received by January 18, 2010.
What if I need to cancel my reservation at the conference?
Due to commitments and expenses, all cancellations after December 18, 2009 will be subject to a $150 processing fee. We regret that no refunds will be given after January 18, 2010; however, substitute participants are welcomed. Board Member Inc. assumes no liability for any nonrefundable travel, hotel, or related expenses incurred by registrants.
Where can I find more hotel information?
The Acquire or Be Acquired conference has a room block at the hotel where the event will be held, The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, through January 5, 2010. The room rate for conference attendees is $359. Reserved rooms are limited, and the rate will only be available for a limited time. Call 602.955.6600 and mention the "Bank Director Acquire or Be Acquired Conference" group to ensure your discount.
For additional information on the Biltmore, please visit http://www.arizonabiltmore.com.
Is there a guest program?
Yes, we do have a guest program. The guest fee is $225 and includes Sunday lunch, all receptions, and Monday dinner. Your guest cannot attend sessions. If a guest would like to attend sessions, they must register as an attendee. The guest program fee does not include participation in Tuesday’s golf tournament. Guests interested in playing with attendees in the golf tournament can sign up based on space availability. Green fee is $195. To register your guest, please enter that information when completing your registration form or call our conferences department at (800) 452-9875 if you have already registered and just need to add a guest.
Is CLE or CPE credit available for this conference?
State CLE Accreditation for each conference is based on individual attendee requests. Credit hours may vary by state. Credit hours are not guaranteed. All CLE requests must be received prior to the event. Please contact Bank Director at (800) 452-9875, Events Registration, or dbeall@boardmember.com. Many states have minimum deadlines for applications or credits may be denied, so requests should be submitted to us in a timely manner. Requests received at or following the event for states not previously submitted for credit may not be processed. You may, however, be eligible for credit hours by applying to your state on an individual basis where applicable. Please contact your state bar for more information. You may locate their office or website through the following link: http://www.abanet.org/cle/manstates.html
Board Member Inc., the parent company of Bank Director magazine, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Please contact Board Member Inc. at conferences@boardmember.com or (615) 309-3200, for more information on the number of credits awarded for this event. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. For information on CPE learning objectives, program levels, prerequisities, recommended credits, and complaint resolutions, please click here.
