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31 July 2010
finance/insurance sector

3rd Annual Optimizing Operational Efficiency in the Energy Trading Market
Improving Energy Trading Operations through Automation, Standardization and Regulatory Compliance Practices

Event Date: 11-12 Mar 2010
Location: The Marriott Houston West Loop by The Galleria, United States

key conference speakers

Dan Berkovitz
General Counsel, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
William Hirshorn
Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities and Listed Derivatives Operations, Morgan Stanley
David Foti
Former Head of Commodity Operations, North America Gas & Power Trading, BP
Maxwell Bulk
Commodities Operations, Goldman Sachs

key conference topics

  • Explore the latest trends and developments in automation and standardization of back office operations
  • Analyze up-to-the-minute regulatory developments affecting the energy trading market
  • Develop internal processes to ensure compliance with new regulations
  • Improve communication and collaboration across front, middle and back offices to increase efficiency
  • Effectively integrate software applications and IT systems to establish better operational processes
  • conference focus

    Why you must attend:

    Why you must attend:

    The global economic crisis of the past year has caused an unprecedented shift in how business is conducted worldwide. The energy industry in particular has undergone significant changes and faces a host of new regulations intended to both improve transparency and prevent further market volatility. Participants in the energy trading market must establish a firm grasp of these new regulations and act quickly in order to ensure compliance. At the same time, the industry is witnessing an increased emphasis on automating and standardizing back office operations to make trading as efficient as possible. Companies across the board continue to grapple with these challenges, as operational efficiency directly affects the bottom line. This unique conference will bring together industry leaders to compare back office operational processes, share best practices and discuss critical issues facing the energy trading market.

    conference sponsors
    Preferred Partner


    MRE Consulting

    Preferred Partner


    Thunderhead

    Gold Media Partner


    Argus Media

    who should attend the conference

    marcus evans invites C-level executives, EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Directors, Heads and other Senior Executives from the energy, banking and trading industries across North America. Key job titles include:

    Back Office
    Middle Office
    Energy Operations
    Contracts
    Settlements
    Commodities
    Derivatives
    Regulatory / Compliance
    Risk Management
    Accounting
    Carbon Accounting
    Information Technology

    the conference venue

    The Marriott Houston West Loop by The Galleria
    1750 West Loop South
    Houston, Texas, 77027
    713-960-0111

    the conference organisers

    marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 63 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

    Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.



    conference speakers

    Dan Berkovitz
    General Counsel
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    William Hirshorn
    Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities and Listed Derivatives Operations
    Morgan Stanley

    David Foti
    Former Head of Commodity Operations, North America Gas & Power Trading
    BP

    Maxwell Bulk
    Commodities Operations
    Goldman Sachs

    Darilyn Jones
    SVP, Risk Control
    Sequent Energy Management

    Mark Glucksman
    VP, Finance and Accounting
    Con Edison

    Xantha Bruso
    Senior Climate Protection Program Manager
    Pacific Gas & Electric

    Kevin B. Davis
    Director, Trade Support
    ConocoPhillips Americas Supply & Trading

    Vince Sorgi
    Controller - Supply Accounting
    PPL Services Corp.

    Roy Goodman
    IT Director - Energy Marketing and Power Management
    PPL Services Corp.

    Jessica Liao
    South Gas Settlements Manager
    BP

    James C. Allison
    Regional Risk Manager, Gas & Power North America
    ConocoPhillips

    Chris Papousek
    Director, Credit and Risk Management
    PacifiCorp

    Michael Carter
    Director - Credit Risk
    EDF Trading

    Peggy Muckensturm
    Managing Supervisor of Middle Office
    Ameren Corporation

    Daniel Hatter
    Manager of Systems and Operations
    Tradition Financial Services

    general enquiries

    Michael Bury

    455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr 9th Floor
    Chicago, IL, 60610


    Telephone:
    1 312 540 3000
    Fax: 1 312 894 6304
    Email: michaelb@marcusevansch.com


    sponsorship opportunities

    Darrin Grove

    NBC Tower, 9th Floor
    455 N. Cityfront Plaza
    Chicago, IL 60611

    Telephone: Darring@marcusevansch.com
    Fax: 001 312 894 6345
    Email: Darring@marcusevansch.com

    conference quote

    "Navigating new federal regulations and evolving industry standards affecting energy trading"

    Learn how to critically evaluate back office operations and determine where improvements can be made to establish greater efficiency