FAQs

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 and Senior Management of financial institutions

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 19 years to get advice from knowledgeable speakers through no-nonsense interactive sessions that 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 individual registration rate is $1,795; however, please contact our conferences department at (877) 397-7595 for special early 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?

You may register online or call our conferences department at (877) 397-7595.

How can I pay?

Payments will be accepted by check, VISA, MasterCard, AmericanExpress or Discover.  If paying by check, please make payable to DirectorCorps, Inc., include the attendees’ name(s) and/or a copy of the registration form, and mail to the address below. (Payments must be received by January 17, 2014.)

Conferences
Bank Director
201 Summit View Drive, Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027

What if I need to cancel my reservation at the conference?

Due to commitments and expenses, all cancellations after December 16, 2013 will be subject to a $150 processing fee.  We regret that no refunds will be given after January 17, 2014; however, substitute participants are welcomed.  Bank Director 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 will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Spa & Resort.  For additional information on the Arizona Biltmore Spa & Resort, visit www.arizonabiltmore.com. 

There are also discounted sleeping rooms available at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix.  For additional information please call The Ritz-Carlton at (800) 241-3333 and mention “Bank Director”.

Is there a guest program?

Yes, we have a guest program.  The standard guest fee is $295 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 or tennis tournament.  Guests interested in playing with attendees in either of the tournaments can sign up based on space availability.  The green fee is $205 and includes boxed lunch; however, it does not include rental clubs or other expenses and the tennis court fee is $100 and includes boxed lunch. 

Guests who want to explore the surrounding terrain and enjoy Arizona nature can also register for a Sunday Hiking Tour up Piestewa Peak or a Monday Desert Walk to discover local plant and wild life.  Additional fees apply.

To register your guest, please enter that information when completing your registration form or call our conferences department at (877) 397-7595 if you have already registered and just need to add a guest.

How do I sign up for the golf tournament on Tuesday, January 29?

To enroll in the golf tournament, contact the Bank Director conference department by calling (877) 397-7595 or emailing [email protected].  The green fee is waived for the first 85 attendees who register.  Golf clubs may be reserved for $65.00 + tax and golf shoes may be reserved for $20.00 + tax.  Please make these requests when you contact Bank Director.

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 877-397-7595 or [email protected].  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 by clicking here.

DirectorCorps, Inc., the parent company of Bank Director, 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 Bank Director at [email protected] 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.  Website: www.nasba.org.  Visit their information page for CPE learning objectives, program levels, prerequisites, recommended credits and complaint resolutions.