7:45 am – 8:20 am

Registration, Breakfast and Networking

Welcome remarks by David Wilkins, Managing Director, Marsh

8:20 am – 9:30 am

Breakfast Keynote: Steve Dreyer, Managing Director, Lead Analytical Manager, Utilities & Infrastructure Ratings, Standard & Poor's

9:30 am – 9:45 am

Networking Break

9:45 am – 10:45

SESSION 1

Track A

Cyber Security and IT Risk

The speed and impact of information technology (IT) developments – from the influence of the Cloud to social media and mobile technologies – are causing senior management and directors to probe more deeply into “defensive” IT risks, including data privacy and security, cyber risk, and regulatory compliance. 

This panel, led by George Graves, an advisory partner at KPMG, will discuss approaches to addressing these risks, as well as an underlying strategic IT risk: the failure to understand IT as a critical business driver and to leverage technology as part of a company’s strategy and business model.

Panelists:

TBA

Track B

Board Oversight of Risk Management in the Current Environment

In each succeeding year, it appears that the risk oversight function of the board of directors becomes more critical—and potentially subject to greater scrutiny. Given the current economic and legal environment, directors and their companies face risks that are more complex than ever before. Risk pervades our volatile economy and, now that the “horse is out of the barn,” legislators and regulators are increasing their focus on risk management and prevention. These factors have also resulted in courts looking ever more closely at risk management issues. Much of the legislative, regulatory and judicial activity is now landing at the feet of directors.

What does this mean for boards, management and counsel? What developments occurred in 2011 and what trends will extend into 2012? What resources do directors need? What is the appropriate role for the board regarding risk management now?

Panelists:

TBA

10:45 am – 11:00 a.m.

Networking Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

SESSION 2

Track A

Organized Chaos: Emerging Market Trends for Supply Chain resiliency in the Fragile Global Economy: A continuous barrage of events is materially impacting global supply chains and the markets they serve.   Earthquakes, volcanoes, pirates, and contaminated pallets have caused logistical nightmares around the globe.  Economic shocks and tightening credit/finance terms have squeezed many upstream suppliers, material providers and contract manufacturers out of the market.  Workplace issues, health concerns, radioactive leakage, cyber-attacks and political change/unrest have caused quality issues and paralyzed production.  With the disruptive economy being the new normal, organizations are becoming conditioned to commonplace catastrophe; they're learning to expect the unexpected.  As a result, organizations are beginning to get organized around the topic of supply chain risk management.  Trends are emerging that reveal that leading organizations are adapting to the challenge by designing and managing their supply chains for resiliency. 

At this session, Gary S. Lynch will lead a panel discussion on emerging industry trends in supply chain risk identification, measurement, monitoring, and management. 

Panelists:

TBA

Track B

The Role of Internal Systems in Effective ERM Programs: An ERM system is at the core of an enterprise risk management approach to have better information available for decision-making at all levels in an organization.  It highlights risks (opportunities and threats) to achieving strategic business objectives and add value to your organization.  It brings oversight and insight to all areas of the business while demonstrating effective risk management to regulators, auditors and investors.  An ERM system promotes transparency and strengthens your corporate reputation.

Panelists:

TBA

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm

Networking Break

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch
Keynote address: Lew Cramer, President and CEO, World Trade Center Utah