• Choice of 13 workshops centered on our 2010 theme—Benefits: Building the New Normal
  
  
• Two General Sessions featuring:
  
  

  BJ Fogg

  • Monday General Session Speaker - BJ Fogg, Ph.D., Persuasive Technology Lab, Stanford University
    
    
  • Tuesday General Session Speaker - Speaker Pending
    
    
  
  
  
• A new workshop concept — Legislative and Regulatory Round Table. We're thrilled that Jim Klein and staff members from the American Benefits Council will lead this group Round Table on Wednesday, in place of the usual workshops. Legislative and regulatory issues will play such a major role in 2010 that we're certain everyone will benefit from this discussion.

Hotel Reservations and Information

We are very pleased that we were able to negotiate a $219 room rate, exclusive of taxes and fees, for the Ballantyne Hotel; this rate will be offered three days prior to (April 8-10) and three days after (April 15-17) the Conference, depending on availability. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. You should contact the hotel as soon as possible, as we cannot guarantee space will remain available after the CEB room block has been filled. Early hotel registration is particularly important if you are planning to arrive prior to April 11, 2009. Please note that the cutoff date for guaranteeing room reservations is the close of business on March 19, 2010. Hotel room reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to your arrival date to avoid room and tax charges.

For hotel registration in the Council on Employee Benefits room block, you may select one of two options:

1. Click on this link which will take you directly to hotel reservations.
   
   
2. Call the Ballantyne Hotel directly at 704-248-4000 or 888-626-8048. Be certain to indicate that you are with the Council on Employee Benefits group.

• In-room internet service is $13.00 per day
• The Fitness Center is complimentary and is open 24 hours a day
• The Spa hours are:
  • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Wednesday
  • 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday-Friday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

Transportation

The Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) is the nearest airport to the Hotel, approximately 18 miles from the Hotel, and is serviced by all major airlines. The address is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208.

We will be arranging transportation from the hotel to the airport on Wednesday at the conclusion of the Conference. The cost for the one-way trip is $20.00. If you are interested, please sign up for this service on the Conference registration form.

There are three options available for transportation to the hotel from the airport:

1. Taxi Service:
   
   a. The fare is approximately $55, one-way
   

2. Car service:
   
   a. Carey Charlotte. The fare per sedan is $55 for a one-way trip; the sedan can hold 1-3 passengers. Call Carey Charlotte directly at 704-697-9200, or email to: res@careyclt.com. Please state that you are with the Council on Employee Benefits; if possible, Carey will connect you with others arriving at your time so the cost of the sedan can be split among you.

3. Car Rental
   
   a. Self parking and valet parking at the hotel are complimentary
   b. The Charlotte airport is currently served by eight vehicle rental companies; the rental counters are located on the lower Baggage Claim Level:
   
   

   Alamo 800-327-9633 www.alamo.com Avis (800) 831-2847 www.avis.com Budget (800) 527-7000 www.budget.com Dollar (800) 800-4000 www.dollar.com Enterprise (800) 325-8007 www.enterprise.com Hertz (800) 654-3131 www.hertz.com National (800) 227-7368 www.nationalcar.com Thrifty (800) 847-4389 www.thrifty.com

   
   
   c. Driving directions to the hotel from the airport can be found by clicking here.

Meals and Receptions

During the Conference, all of your meal and entertainment costs, as well as transportation to the Monday offsite event, are provided as part of your registration fee. The Guest registration fee also covers these costs.

On Sunday evening there will be a "First Time Attendees" reception from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, for all those attending a CEB Conference for the first time. That same evening, a reception for all Conference attendees, guests and program participants, will run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The reception will be held outdoors by the pool; the dress is casual -- shorts and resort wear are appropriate.

On Monday evening our offsite event will be held at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in downtown Charlotte. Opened in January 2010, this beautiful museum was designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta. The Bechtler Museum is a showcase of mid-20th century modern art in various media by artists such as Joan Miro, Max Ernst, Andy Warhol, Edgar Degas and Picasso. The dress is casual for the evening.

Tuesday evening, our final night of the conference, the annual "awards" dinner will be held on the hotel lawn. The dress for the evening is casual.

Other

Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11th.

CEB workshops and events are informal in attire. The temperature in April is usually in the 70's, but the evenings can be cool. And, as you know, the conference rooms can be cool, also.

The Annual Conference is limited to CEB member companies and program participants. Our goal is to keep the sessions at a size that allows for in-depth discussions on an informal basis and provides networking opportunities that make the CEB Annual Conference so important to the benefits professional.

Again this year, there will be a prize drawing at the end of the Conference for turning in your post-Conference survey; the winner does not have to be present in order to receive the prize!

Conference and Registration

The registration fee for this year's Conference is $1,550 for each attendee; the registration fee for each spouse/guest is $800. You will need to register for the Conference with CEB by the close of business on March 19, 2010, or we will be unable to hold a hotel room in the CEB room block. If you need to cancel your CEB registration after March 19th, please arrange for a substitute since no refund will be possible.

General Sessions

Monday, April 12 BJ Fogg, Ph.D., Influencing People with Hot Triggers and Rituals Behavior change is easier to understand than most people think. For a behavior to occur, three elements must converge at the same moment. Motivation, Ability, and Trigger. The technology we use every day, such as email and online video, offer new ways to influence people. Skillful use of these tools can lead to positive changes in individuals and organizations. Tuesday, April 13: Speaker Pending

Wednesday, April 14: "What You Must Know About What's Happening Now." Jim Klein and staff members from the American Benefits Council (ABC) will lead a discussion focusing on timely, relevant health care and retirement issues important to effectively managing your organization's here-and-now as well as planning for the future.

1.	CONTROLLED IMPACT - MANAGING BENEFIT INVESTMENT FOR MAXIMUM RETURN In an environment that demands quick, preferably painless, and meaningful reduction of benefit costs, how do you meet or manage expectations and in doing so deliver what's needed? Is it possible to effectively forecast and accurately measure ROI in this rapidly changing environment? Hear how others have tackled these challenges. What worked? What didn't? What's next?
		Lead Facilitator: Dana Chapman, Aon Consulting	Primary Focus: Administration Related Topic: Strategy
Martin Demeter Veolia Environmental Services Patty Marinello BMW
2.	ENGAGING COMMUNICATIONS - INSPIRING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE TO TAKE ACTION Now more than ever, it's crucial to inspire employees to make informed choices and take appropriate action to manage their personal health and financial security. How do you effectively reach across cultures and generations to deliver meaningful messages that leverage the investment your company makes not only in compensation and benefits, but recruiting and training? Learn what others are doing today and what their plans are for tomorrow.
		Lead Facilitator: Ruth Hunt, Buck Consultants	Primary Focus: Communications
Lorraine Bell Cargill Donna Marquette Republic Services Jack Towarnicky Nationwide
3.	GLOBAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT - REDIRECTION IN RESPONSE TO A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT Recent, wide-reaching economic and capital market turmoil has led many global companies to actively reassess the benefits they offer to their employees worldwide. Join us to hear how other leading organizations have responded to the challenges prompted by the changed environment and what they're doing to position their global benefit offering to provide flexibility in response to future opportunities or adversity.
		Lead Facilitator: JP Provost, Towers Watson	Primary Focus: Global
Bill Krippinger Baxter International Jeff Shapiro Walt Disney
4.	MOVING THE NEEDLE ON HEALTH & WELLNESS - INNOVATIVE WAYS TO OVERCOME HUMAN NATURE You need employees and their families to make smart decisions about their health. How do you keep your wellness programs fresh and successful? Learn about proven ways to get results by overcoming and harnessing the behavioral tendencies that we all exhibit.
		Lead Facilitator: Anita Doncaster, Hewitt	Primary Focus: Health & Wellness
Joanne Armenio Kraft Foods Randy Rakosnik Career Education Corporation Jeff Shapiro Walt Disney Donna Shenoha Wells Fargo Martin Storey Michelin
5.	TOOLS FOR TREND REDUCTION No matter what happens with Health Care Reform, medical and prescription inflation will still exist. We know the value of wellness programs, but what else are innovators doing to keep their medical and pharmacy trend below industry average?
		Lead Facilitator: Marc Bilodeau, Willis	Primary Focus: Health & Wellness Related Topic: Administration
Paul Gilles Time Warner Cable Frank Janecek HSBC Susan Reimann Pfizer
6.	"S" IS FOR SAVINGS - BEST PRACTICES TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMPANY'S SAVINGS PLAN In our current environment where employees are auto enrolled, are defaulted into target date retirement funds, and have account balances automatically rebalanced, are they saving enough for retirement? Further, studies reveal that there are not only disparities among employees by age, salary, and education level, but by racial and ethnic groups as well. Find out how some organizations have increased awareness and approached this issue.
		Lead Facilitator: Andrew Kaplan, Sibson Consulting	Primary Focus: Retirement Related Topics: Communications
Bob Anderson Kraft Foods Kerry Gumm Principal Financial Marie Trackim Roche Kathy Way Nordstrom
7.	AFTER THE FALL—CAN THE EMPLOYEE BECOME A WISE 401(K) INVESTMENT MANAGER? In a DB-oriented world, professional asset managers directed retirement assets under the watchful eye of plan sponsors - but in a DC-oriented world, the employees are essentially on their own. What procedures and tools have successfully been utilized by employers to assist employees in this difficult but extremely important activity of retirement planning?
		Lead Facilitator: Wendy Roy, Ernst & Young	Primary Focus: Retirement Related Topics: Communications
Michael Adamcyk Heinz Steve First Pfizer
8.	REFLECTIONS ON BENEFITS STRATEGIES FROM THE RECESSION - HOW DO WE MOVE FROM REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE? The once-in-a-hundred-years events of 2008 found many companies reacting to a sea of unforeseen circumstances. While certainly no one can predict the future, join a discussion of what companies have learned in this environment to be more favorably positioned for the next once-in-a-hundred-years event.
		Lead Facilitator: Mike Hayes, Towers Watson	Primary Focus: Strategy
Kim Eckroth Weyerhaeuser Julie Tatum Clear Channel Melodee Webb Rockwell Collins
9.	TRANSFORMING PENSIONS AND HEALTH CARE IN A RAPIDLY AGING WORLD Discussion will be based on a two-year global research project by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Mercer and the OECD - findings to be released in September 2009.
		Lead Facilitators: Giles Archibald, Mercer	Primary Focus: Strategy
Gary Hansen U.S. Foodservice
10.	CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH NUTRITION With heart disease as the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., nearly everyone is affected in some way by this disease. Gain an understanding of the basic physiology and the latest in nutritional science to reduce your risk of heart disease. With a focus on preventive measures, a Registered Dietitian guides you through assessing your own risk and teaches simple, effective ways to improve your health.
		Lead Facilitator: Paulette Lambert, California Health & Longevity Institute (CHLI)	Primary Focus: Personal Related Topic: Health & Wellness
11.	HOW TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE WITH ONLINE VIDEO Online video is a powerful way to influence people. Video can motivate action and simplify behaviors that seem complicated. You can now use winning patterns in online video to benefit your workforce. What are these winning patterns? What behaviors are best influenced with video? How do you quickly and affordably create video interventions? This workshop will highlight simple, practical ways to use online video to achieve your goals.
		Lead Facilitator: BJ Fogg, Stanford University	Primary Focus: Communications
12.	HOT TOPICS: RETIREMENT Issues of the day
		Lead Facilitator: Board Member	Primary Focus: Retirement
13.	HOT TOPICS: HEALTH Issues of the day
		Lead Facilitator: Board Member	Primary Focus: Health

If you have any questions, please contact Shane Canfield or Caren Cannon at:
Council on Employee Benefits
1311 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-6025
Fax: 703-549-6027
www.ceb.org
scanfield@ceb.org
ccannon@ceb.org