Conferences & Education

Directors Workshops

June 2, 2009
Hyatt Regency San Francisco


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Why You Should Attend

As the role of the audit committee continues to evolve and changes to risk management activities occur, WIB has developed two Director Workshops designed to concentrate on these key areas from a strategic perspective.

Join us as we uncover issues, identify solutions and address key areas of expertise needed to effectively direct your institution through today’s environment.

Who Should Attend

  • Board Members
  • Directors
  • Council
  • Corporate Secretary

Directors & Audit Committee 

The role and function of the audit committee has changed dramatically and new regulations continue to redefine the responsibilities for directors. Learn key issues every director should know and how they can impact your bank.

Speakers: Susan Cordonnier, Partner & Peter Wiese, Partner, Perry-Smith, LLP

Tuesday, June 2
7:30-8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am-Noon Workshop Sessions
12:15-1:45 pm Lunch in CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference Expo with opportunity to meet exhibitors

Directors & Risk 

Risk comes in many facets and often from unexpected places. This workshop provides an easy-to-understand discussion of risk issues in today’s environment and the role you play in risk management policies and practices. 

Speaker: Ken Proctor, Director of Risk Management, Brintech

Tuesday, June 2
12:00-1:00 pm Registration 
12:15-1:00 pm Lunch in CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference Expo with opportunity to meet exhibitors
1:00-5:00 pm Workshop Sessions

Registration Fees (per Workshop)

Early Bird (through March 26)
Member Bank:  $195
Nonmember Bank:  $295
De Novo Bank:  $145

Regular (after March 26)
Member Bank:  $245
Nonmember Bank:  $345
De Novo Bank:  $145

Cancellation Policy
Registration fee minus $75 processing fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by May 13, 2009. 50% refund from May 14 to May 21. No refunds after May 21, 2009. Substitutions welcomed. We are not responsible for airfare penalties incurred due to the cancellation of this program.

The WIB Guarantee
Contact us within 10 days of the workshop if you are not completely satisfied and we’ll refund your registration fees.

Hotel & Travel

Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Main Phone:  415-788-1234
Reservation Phone:  800-233-1234

Luxury and location converge in perfect balance at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The only Four-Diamond downtown San Francisco hotel situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront, guests will enjoy immediate access to both the Financial District and the city’s most famous attractions including the historic Ferry Building on one side of the hotel and stunning views all around.

Room Rates    
Single/Double - $229
Bayview Balcony - $244
A deposit of 2-nights stay will be required at time of reservation. Subject to a 14% room tax.

Parking at the hotel is currently $50 plus taxes per night for overnight guests. Less expensive parking is available in nearby lots. We recommend a cab or shuttle to the hotel from the airport.

Cancellation Policy
30-days to 72-hours prior = 1 night, 72-hours prior = 2 nights

Reservation Deadline
May 1, 2009
Contact the hotel directly and mention WIB to obtain conference rate.

Airport Information
The hotel is convenient to both San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) International Airports. Both have public transportation available to downtown San Francisco.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) serves both SFO and OAK. For more information, see www.bart.gov. Access the hotel via Embarcadero Station.

Super Shuttle runs from OAK ($27 each way) and from SFO ($17 each way) to Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. For reservations see www.supershuttle.com or call (800) BLUE-VAN.

Rental Car Discount
Special discounts are available with AVIS Rent-A-Car.  Call AVIS at (800) 331-1600 and mention group code J990669.