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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Conference Registration

6:30 pm-9:30 pm

Opening Reception

The House of Blues

Opening Event at the House of Blues

Kick off this year's conference with an exciting night of live jazz and Southern cooking. Join us Wednesday evening at the famed House of Blues, a 1500-seat multi-level music hall with state-of-the art lighting, great acoustics and a music program that ranges from jazz and bluegrass to jam bands, R & B and country ... and, of course, the blues! Enjoy cool drinks and a hearty dinner of Southern-fried comfort food as you listen to one of Chicago's hottest blues bands. A must-stop in Chicago, the House of Blues promises a memorable evening of fun, good food and great music.

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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005

7:00 am-8:00 am

Optional Breakfast Session

1 additional CPE credit

Linking strategy to execution with Cognos Plan-to-Perform Blueprints

To meet the challenges of today's dynamic marketplace, companies seek the tools and disciplines to integrate and synchronize their capital allocation decisions with operational plans. Learn how the Cognos Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting Solution Blueprint helps align corporate strategic financial objectives with individual operating plans linked to market events and operational drivers, and helps manage headcount, employee compensation and benefit costs across the enterprise.

7:00 am-8:00 am

Optional Breakfast Session

1 additional CPE credit

CFO thought leaders--the agenda of an activist CFO

Today's changed business environment has given the CFO a more influential role than ever before. What is the "right" CFO strategic agenda? Insights from a recent survey of over 1,000 finance leaders reveal how they are tailoring their priorities and resources to play a greater role in guiding the corporate strategic agenda.

7:00 am-8:00 am

Optional Breakfast Session

1 additional CPE credit

Leadership 2005--sharpen your skills!

Lawrence T. Kowalski

Co-Founder, The Mentor Group

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It is imperative for financial executives to possess top-notch leadership skills in today's business climate. This session will take you through several interactive exercises and activities to help you become an effective leader to your staff and your organization.

8:15 am-8:45 am

Welcome and opening remarks

Colleen Cunningham

FEI President and CEO

Gayle Powelson

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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The...