Events & Webinars

All 2013 webinars qualifies for recertification credit for the Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP™), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP®) and Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP™) designations granted by WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals. Please note that the CECP and CSCP designations require a minimum number of credits from executive and sales compensation-related activities. For more information on recertification, visit the WorldatWork Society recertification webpage at www.worldatworksociety.org/recertification

Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals

July 10-13, 2013 in Seattle, WA

2013 National Conference

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2013 Executive Compensation Summit

June 12-14, 2013 in Boston, MA

Marriott Copley Place

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Should My CFO Join a Board?

Thursday, May 30, 2013

10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET

Board service is recognized as a valuable professional development tool for C-level executives. With particular focus on CFOs in the S&P 500, join us as governance and recruiting experts discuss Equilar’s Executives on Boards Report, the link between board service and company performance, as well as the implications on succession planning and board recruiting processes.

Stephen Miles of the Miles Group and Belen Gomez of Equilar will discuss:

• Current practices for recruiting CFOs to serve on external boards
• Qualifications and experiences that make an attractive CFO board candidate
• The board’s perspective on how board service is worked into succession planning

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2013 Proxy Season Trends in Review Webinar

Thursday, May 16, 2013

1:00pm ET

The 2013 proxy season revealed a number of significant developments in executive pay and corporate governance practices. Join us as industry experts weigh in on the trends and identify the issues that will shape corporate governance discussions throughout the year.

Eric Marquardt of Pay Governance will join Aaron Boyd and Chris McGoldrick of Equilar to discuss:

• Total pay levels and a breakdown of executive pay components.
• Goal-setting processes and prevalence of various performance metrics.
• Changes in disclosure practices to better articulate the compensation story.

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Subscription Site Summit

May 8-9, 2013 in New York, NY

Optimizing Public Data for Paid Content

Presentation - David Chun, CEO Equilar

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World at Work

April 29 – May 1, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA

Total Rewards 2013

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9th Annual CEP Symposium

March 26, 2013 in Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Equilar is a longtime supporter of the Certified Equity Professional Institute (CEPI) and we are thrilled to support the CEPI in offering the best one‐day event in equity compensation. The CEP Symposium will be held on March 26, 2013, on the Santa Clara University campus. The CEP Symposium has consistently grown in quality and recognition, thanks to the carefully selected agenda designed to deliver relevant and meaningful content to attendees. Equilar is a sponsor of this event and we hope to see you at the Symposium.

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2013 Compensation and Governance Outlook Webinar Series

Building on the findings discussed in the 2013 Compensation and Governance Outlook Report, this three-part webinar series covers the hot-button issues that will fuel the discussion in the following year.

• Evolving Board Pay and Structure

  Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET

  Ted Dysart, Vice Chairman for Heidrick and Struggles
  Aaron Boyd, Director of Research at Equilar

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• Corporate Governance in 2013

  Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET

  Abe Friedman, Managing Partner at CamberView Partners LLC
  Lydia Beebe, Corporate Secretary and Chief Governance Officer at Chevron
  Aaron Boyd, Director of Research at Equilar

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• Executive Pay in the Say on Pay Era

  Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET

  Wendy Davis, Partner at Cooley LLP
  Aaron Boyd, Director of Research at Equilar

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Compensation Committee Boot Camp

January 24-25, 2013 in Miami, FL

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

Compensation committees find themselves at the center of the bullseye in today’s governance environment. With darts coming from every direction, compensation committee members and the HR executives who work directly with them need help evaluating and implementing the most appropriate pay strategies.

The Compensation Committee Boot Camp, hosted jointly by Corporate Board Member and Equilar, will help participants sort through the myriad of compensation-related challenges public companies face. Attendees will gain necessary knowledge to build best-in-class compensation committee through:

• Targeted panel discussions
• In-depth peer groups
• Ample networking opportunities, including a pre-event golf tournament
• Pre- and post-event webinars

Don’t be overwhelmed by the complexity of new laws, governance changes, and shareholder demands! Escape the winter weather and join us in Miami to become more informed and equipped to make the right compensation decisions that reward your executives AND your shareholders!

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NYSE Senior IR Summit

December 10, 2012 in New York, NY

Shareholder Engagement in the Era of Say on Pay

Panel moderated by Brian Sohmers, Equilar

Panelists:

• Jim Barrall, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Robert McCormick, Chief Policy Officer, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC
• Yumi Narita, Vice President, Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment, BlackRock
• Peter Reali, Lead Corporate Governance Analyst, TIAA-CREF

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Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals

November 14-16, 2012

Midwest Regional Conference 2012 - Chicago

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In-Depth Review of the Glass Lewis Pay-for-Performance Model

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Nancy Ho, Senior Product Manager at Equilar, and Warren Chen, Managing Director at Glass Lewis, will walk you through the Equilar Pay-for-Performance Analytics tool and demonstrate the Glass Lewis Model.

• Review Equilar Market Peers
• Examine the Glass Lewis Pay-for-Performance Methodology
• See the Glass Lewis Model in action

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Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals

November 7-8, 2012

Western Regional Conference 2012 - Berkeley

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Small and Mid-Cap CEO Pay Strategies Webinar

October 25, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join us for our Small and Mid-Cap CEO Pay Strategies webinar as our executive compensation experts dive into the data and discuss the biggest forces shaping the field.

• Break down cash, equity, and performance metrics
• Compare internal pay equity across indices
• Review equity grant practices

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Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals

October 17-19, 2012

Northeast Regional Conference 2012 – New York

Presenter: Aaron Boyd, Head of Research, Equilar

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Executive Compensation: Trends & Updates

October 17, 2012

Silicon Valley Compensation Association

Presenter: Brian Sohmers, General Manager, Equilar

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Compensation Committee Boot Camp

September 24-25, 2012 in Miami, FL

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

Compensation committees find themselves at the center of the bullseye in today’s governance environment. With darts coming from every direction, compensation committee members and the HR executives who work directly with them need help evaluating and implementing the most appropriate pay strategies.

The Compensation Committee Boot Camp, hosted jointly by Corporate Board Member and Equilar, will help participants sort through the myriad of compensation-related challenges public companies face. Attendees will gain necessary knowledge to build best-in-class compensation committee through:

• Targeted panel discussions
• In-depth peer groups
• Ample networking opportunities, including a pre-event golf tournament
• Pre- and post-event webinars

Don’t be overwhelmed by the complexity of new laws, governance changes, and shareholder demands! Escape the winter weather and join us in Miami to become more informed and equipped to make the right compensation decisions that reward your executives AND your shareholders!

Turnover at the Top: CEO Succession Planning

September 25, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Recognizing the importance of succession planning, Equilar analyzed recent CEO turnover trends at S&P 1500 companies to determine who left, who replaced them, and what companies are doing to incentivize new CEOs. Join Aaron Boyd of Equilar, Julie Daum of Spencer Stuart, and David F. Larcker of Stanford University as they discuss trends in CEO turnover and assess what companies can do to position themselves for seamless succession planning.

This webinar will provide insight into key issues surrounding CEO turnover:

• A breakdown of the common characteristics of departing CEOs

• A look at the typical incoming CEO

• The special awards given to new chief executives

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Get the Most Out of Your Top 25 Survey

September 12, 2012

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

Join us as we guide you through the benefits of your Top 25 Survey participation:

• Senior Analyst Sunny Maxey will examine the Survey Summary Report and show you how to interpret the data.

• Account Manager Lillian La will demonstrate how to create a customizable benchmarking report through Equilar’s Survey Database tool.

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It’s Not How Much You Pay, But How

August 29, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join us and our guest panelists Steve Cross, Managing Director of Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc., and Don Delves, Founder and President of The Delves Group, as we discuss how the present-day economic landscape is shaping current trends in equity.

• The continued shift away from stock options and towards restricted stock

• The increase in the number of companies providing performance-based equity to their CEOs

• The changes in the percentage of equity given to named executive officers versus that of rank-and-file employees
  

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2012 S&P 1500 Peer Group Webinar

July 25, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join an expert guest panel featuring Peter Reali of TIAA-CREF and Tim Bartl & Charlie Tharp from the Center on Executive Compensation as they unravel the issues around peer group determination.

• What are the most popular criteria for selecting a peer?
• How do I overcome a negative Say on Pay recommendation?
• What percentage of companies include “aspirational” companies in their peer groups?

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Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals National Conference

July 11-14, 2012

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Say on Pay: What Changed In Year Two

June 21, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join Aaron Boyd of Equilar, Bob Hartley of BMC Software, and Joseph Yaffe of Skadden Arps as they analyze topics for year two of Say on Pay:

• Say on Pay results from the Russell 3000 for 2011 and 2012
• Strategies to successful Say on Pay votes
• Different approaches to negative recommendations
• Market trends in disclosure

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2012 Executive Compensation Summit

June 11-13, 2012 in Lost Pines, Texas

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Total Rewards 2012 World at Work Conference & Exhibition

May 21-23, 2012 in Orlando, Florida

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A Look Back at Proxy Season 2012

May 15, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join Aaron Boyd of Equilar and Jim Barrall of Latham & Watkins as they analyze this year’s proxy season voting results and discuss major trends shaping the conversation:

• How proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis have affected Say on Pay outcomes
• How the use of performance-based shares for top executives has increased accountability
• How trends in compensation have increased transparency in corporate governance

2012 Pay-for-Performance Webinar Series

All webinar sessions will be held at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT

With the 2012 proxy season rapidly approaching, pay-for-performance remains one of the major unknowns.

To provide real-time guidance on tools and techniques for evaluating pay and company performance, Equilar is offering a webinar series to cover this important topic in greater detail.

Join us for

• 1/25: Simulating ISS Pay-for-Performance Tests (Download Slides)
• 2/8: Anticipating and Addressing Potential Negative Recommendations (Download Slides)
• 2/22: Understanding Glass Lewis Pay-for-Performance Model (Download Slides)
• 3/7: Reviewing Pay-for-Performance Disclosures in Early Proxies (Download Slides)

2012 Executive Compensation Outlook Webinar

This complimentary webinar covers emerging trends in executive and director pay, equity trends, and corporate governance while providing you with a roadmap of potential challenges. Each section will discuss relevant disclosure examples taken directly from proxies.

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Preparing for the 2012 Proxy Season Webinar: Pay for Performance, Say on Pay, and ISS

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

ISS is making changes to their pay-for-performance guidelines, and public firms need to be ready to withstand the scrutiny that will influence 2012's say-on-pay votes.

During this webinar, we will review:

• Upcoming changes to pay-for-performance measures at ISS
• Best practices in pay-for-performance disclosures
• How to account for underwater options and other issues that significantly impact realizable pay -- and successfully communicate your decisions to investors

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California Advancement Researchers Association Conference

November 4, San Francisco, CA

PREP APRA Conference

November 1-2, Shippensburg University, PA

Tiburon Strategic Advisors CEO Summit

October 12-13, San Francisco, CA

Equilar Equity Trends Webinar: Options, Restricted Stock, and More

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Earlier this month, Equilar released our full report on equity trends in the S&P 1500. We'll offer a webinar discussing these equity trends, what caused them, and how they might impact the future. View the webinar recording.

Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits

October 3-5, 2011, Washington, D.C.

GEO's National Equity Compensation Forum

September 14-16, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ

The Annual Conference of the Financial Planning Community

September 15-18, 2011, San Diego, CA

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2011 Executive Compensation Summit

June 13-15, 2011 in Carlsbad, CA

This three-day conference features informative panels with top speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, training, and focused roundtable discussions on today's top executive compensation issues and emerging best practices. Learn More.

2011 CEO Pay Strategies Research Webinar

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

2010 saw a dynamic change in compensation for Chief Executives. Our researchers will dive into the data and discuss the biggest trends shaping the field, including: breakdown of cash, equity, and performance metrics for 2010, how the Dodd-Frank bill affected pay and what are the early results of this new law, and critical trends we're seeing in compensation and corporate governance. View the webinar recording.

TSR and CEO Compensation Webinar

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

This webinar highlights data on the relationship between CEO pay and TSR in the S&P 1500, why proxy-advisory firms and institutional investors look at this relationship, and our TSR & CEO Pay Modeler, which can help you avoid potential PR issues. View the webinar recording.

2011 Executive Compensation Outlook Webinar

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

This webinar discuss provides an exploration of the emerging trends in compensation and governance issues for 2011. We look back at interesting trends and unique examples that could shape the landscape for compensation professionals. View the webinar recording.

Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act: Preparing for 2011 Webinar - Update

Thursday, December 2, 2010

This webinar discuss provides updates on the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act and its implications on executive compensation. Topics covered included say on pay, executive compensation disclosure, clawback policy, hedging policy, and company leadership structure. View the webinar recording.

Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act: Preparing for 2011 Webinar

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Equilar discussed Dodd-Frank and its implications on executive compensation. Topics covered included say on pay, executive compensation disclosure, clawback policy, hedging policy, and company leadership structure. View the webinar recording.

Reassessing Your Peer Group: Best Practices from S&P 1500

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Listen to Equilar discuss recent trends in peer benchmarking and find out how you can improve your peer group. Topics discussed include peer group design for small-, mid- and large-cap companies, best practices for peer group selection and disclosure, and identifying potential peers outside of your existing peer group. View the webinar recording.

2010 Executive Compensation Summit

June 15-16, 2010 in Washington, D.C.

Nearly 350 executive compensation professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. for our first annual conference. View our 2010 Agenda and Speakers.