| Tuesday, September 2, 2008 |
| 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Early Registration |
| 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Sportfishing Adventure Aboard the Sea Watch - Sponsored by: LiveVox |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Riverwalk Golf Event (Shuttle Time - 11:00 AM) |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2008 |
| 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Featured Company Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
VeriFacts Inc. / VeriFacts Recovery Network |
| 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Featured Company Meetings |
Pre-Conference HealthCare Financial Management Collection and Recovery Session
Sponsored by: Accounts Receivable Technologies |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Healthcare Financial Management Luncheon
Mary Beth Briscoe - UAB Health System |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Healthcare Financial Management Outsourcing Panel
The Changing Landscape in Managing Healthcare Receivables
Tracy Berry - Centura Health
Fred Landrum - Accounts Receivable Technologies |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
Break |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
Healthcare Financial Management Analytics & Technology
Recovery Management Tools from the Financial Service Industry
Jeff Hurst - Florida Hospital
Steve Levin - Connance, Inc.
|
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
Healthcare Financial Management Debt Sales Panel
John Reid - RMB, Inc.
Jim Richards - Capio Partners
|
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Auto Finance Peer Group Breakout Session (Members Only)
Facilitated by Kelli Edmonds, Chase Auto Finance
Description: The Auto Finance Peer Group break out session provides auto creditors the opportunity to meet with industry peers to discuss auto recovery issues, challenges and best practices. During the break out session, Kelli Edmonds of Chase Auto Finance will facilitate discussions related to the current economic situation, its impact on auto recoveries, and the best practices of industry leaders to manage recovery operations through these challenging times. The session will be an interactive open forum providing attendees the opportunity to share their experiences, thoughts and plans for the future. |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Fun in the Sun and Sand Networking Event - Sponosored by: SoundBite Communications
In keeping with the Cool, Coastal, Californian theme, this outdoor beach-themed reception will allow for a casual networking opportunity in a relaxed setting, prior to the Speed Networking and Opening Reception. Stop by, relax and enjoy Southern California style networking.
California casual dress code - yes Flip Flops encouraged. Join us on the sand for a cool drink and an opportunity to meet and greet. |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Speed Networking |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Opening Reception - Sponsored by: Creditors Financial Group, LLC |
| Thursday, September 4, 2008 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
California Coastal Breakfast in Expo - Sponsored by: DebtConnection.com |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Featured Keynote Speaker -"Building Prosperity in a Chaotic Economy"
Todd Buchholz - Trend Forecaster, Investor, Author, Politics, Global Economy |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Morning Break |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Impacts of the Economy on Operations
A panel discussion with insight from Issuers, Debt Buyers, Agencies, Attorney Firms, and Nearshore and Offshore Operations
Steve Leckerman - NCO Financial Systems, Inc.
Tom Lee - Becket & Lee LLP
John Reid - RMB, Inc.
Jim Richards - Capio Partners |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch - Sponsored by: Asta Funding, Inc. |
| 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Featured Company Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
Operational Strategy Session - Understanding Scoring, Segmentation and Skip Waterfalls
Dan Buell - Experian
James Christopher Lee - Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.
Brian Winn - Winn Law Group |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
Operational Strategy Session - Utilizing and Optimizing Contact Solutions
Don Davey - First Data
Matt Edmunds - SoundBite Communications
John McNamara - LiveVox
|
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Compliance and Security
David Mertz - Compliance Security Partners, LLC |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
The International Client & The Off-Shore Recovery Site: Economic, Logistical and Cultural Considerations
Adam Cohen - Phillips & Cohen Associates |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by: Castel, Inc. and Creditors Interchange |
| 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
Black Tie Tribute Awards and Charity Event
Black Tie, Flip Flops, Judy's "If the Dress Fits" Challenge,
Tribute Awards, Industry Choice Tribute Awards, Charity Auction. |
| Friday, September 5, 2008 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast and Expo - Sponsored by: J.A. Cambece Law Office, P.C. |
| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Featured Company Meetings |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
The Great Debates
Moderator - John Griggs |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Agency Management: Chaos or Control
Bruce Gray
Amanda Aghdami - Capital One |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
The Debt Settlement Debate
Timothy Bauer - Academy Collection Service, Inc.
Rick Wittwer - Credit Assist Financial Services |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
The Legal Process: Default Judgments as a Recovery Tool
Eric Berman - Eric M. Berman, PC
Chris Owen - TSYS Debt Management |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
The Debt Sales Debate: Pros and Cons
Alexander Dunlap - Wells Fargo Financial Resources
Paul McCoy - Columbia Credit Union |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Poolside Lunch - Sponsored by: TCN, Inc. |
| 1:00 PM |
Afternoon Surfing -
This is a non-sponsored post-conference activity that some attendees have expressed interest in. For a totally cool surf experience, contact Kahuna Bob's Surf Lessons at 800-524-8627, speak to Bob or Peggy or email at bob@kahunabob.com. For rates and more information please visit kahunabob.com |
