About the Conference
The Western Benefits Conference is a joint event, combining the ASPPA Summer Conference and WP&BC Annual Meeting to provide two great conferences in one! This conference has been designed with all retirement, health, welfare and benefits professionals in mind, with particular emphasis on practical issues important to plan sponsors and their advisors. The conference also includes a fundamentals track, for individuals new to the industry, or for professionals seeking to broaden their current expertise. The Western Benefits Conference is value priced and offers an ideal opportunity for dialogue with nationally-renowned speakers and government representatives. Private sector experts and government officials will share their knowledge and skills, as well as solicit your input on a variety of issues. You will learn from the best in the business and can share experiences with your peers. Sessions will address the latest industry developments to keep you current in this ever-changing field!

Conference Highlights
• Over 50 practice centric workshops; nine customized learning tracks with Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Topics
• Washington Update with Phyllis Borzi, Brian Graff, Tom Reeder and Michelle Varnhagen
• Keynote Speaker former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm
• Exhibit Hall with companies demonstrating the latest products and services
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New and Notable
New in 2009! This conference will be a paper-less conference. Instead of printed copies of session handouts, full conference attendees will receive a complimentary Conference CD after the conference with audio recordings and session handouts.
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Who Should Attend?

Accountants	Human Resources Personnel
Actuaries	Investment Professionals
Attorneys	Plan Administrators
Benefits Directors	Practitioners
Consultants	Third Party Administrators

Conference Location – Denver, Colorado
The perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. With snowcapped peaks providing a spectacular backdrop, Denver is as refined as it is laid-back. It’s a place where aerospace engineers rub elbows with rock climbers at local brewpubs, at art festivals, or while strolling their favorite pedestrian mall. And with 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with Denver the first time they visit.

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: 303.436.1234
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Questions?
Registration and General Questions
WBC Conferences Department
703.516.9300
conferences@asppa.org

Sponsorship, Exhibit and Marketing Questions
Dawn Bancroft, CEM, Director of Sales
703.516.9300 ext. 113
dbancroft@asppa.org

Media Related Questions
John M. Phillips, Chief of Marketing
703.516.9300 ext. 114
jphillips@asppa.org