Valve Industry Leadership Forum

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1 Valve Manufacturers Association H H Valve Industry Leadership Forum March 23-24, 2017 I Ritz-Carlton I Philadelphia, PA 1

2 Valve Manufacturers Association H H Valve Industry Leadership Forum ABOUT THE PROGRAM The program committee for the 2017 VMA Leadership Forum have established program topics for the Forum scheduled for March 23-24, 2017 at the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia. Members of the program committee are Mike Davenport, Bray; Kent Fowler, ASCO; James Lowery, Weir and Matt Thiel, AUMA. Among the topics to be included are the state of the economy, leadership s role in accomplishing more with less, manufacturers reps role in the valve industry, environmental regulations, as well as, a panel of end-users and their outlook for their industries. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Attendance is open to senior executives responsible for managing a VMA or VRC member company and/or division of such company. We encourage our industry leaders to bring with them their management teams and emerging leaders. There will be time devoted to networking with your peers at other companies. REGISTRATION FEES Registration is limited to VMA/VRC members only and is $625 for the first registration and $525 for any additional registrations from the same dues paying member. H H March 23-24, 2017 I Ritz-Carlton I Philadelphia, PA 2

3 H H program Wednesday, March 22 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. VRC Board Meeting (Closed) John Adams Boardroom - 7th Floor 1:00 4:00 p.m. VMA Board Meeting (Closed) Plaza Ballroom - 3rd Floor 6:00 p.m. VMA Board Reception and Dinner (Closed) Arden/Mellon Balconies - 2nd Floor Thursday, March 23 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 3rd Floor 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Spouse Program Tour of Philadelphia s Public Art (Lunch included) 9:00 a.m. Formal Opening All Sessions in Plaza Ballroom - 3rd Floor 9:05 10:30 a.m. Session I Leadership Role in Accomplishing More With Less 10:30 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break Marc Lesser, Author, Less: Accomplishing More by Doing Less Marc will show us the benefits of doing less in a world that has increasingly embraced more. He will offer a radical yet simple approach to transforming a lifestyle based on endless to-do lists into a more meaningful approach that is truly more productive in every sense. 11:00 a.m. Noon Session II Environmental Regulations Across All Industries Greg Johnson, President, United Valve, Houston, TX The environment is once again a priority in our industry. Greg will update us on the most recent regulations confronting the industrial valve industry today and into the future Noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch Petite Ballroom - 2nd Floor 3

4 1:30 2:30 p.m. Session III End-User Industry Panel 2:30 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break Tom Decker, Principal, Thomas E. Decker Consulting John Spears, President, Spears and Associates 3:00 4:00 p.m. Session III continued Lyle White, Vice President and Global Director of Business Development of Power Generation Services, Black and Veatch A panel of experts from some of the main end-users of valves will present their outlook for their industry for the coming year. We have invited end-users from such industries as Power, Water & Wastewater and Oil & Gas 6:00 9:00 p.m. VMA Host Reception and Dinner (Spouses/Guests Invited) The Exchange - Lobby Level Friday, March 24 8:00 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Spouses/Guests Invited) All Sessions in Plaza Ballroom - 3rd Floor 9:00 10:30 a.m. Session IV Valve Industry Outlook Alan Beaulieu, Principal, ITR Economics, Manchester, NH Alan will present ITR s latest forecast for the industrial valve industry as well as the end-user industries that are serviced by the valve, actuator and control manufacturers. He will highlight the international outlook as well. 10:30 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break 11:00 12:00 p.m. Session V The Manufacturers Representatives Role in The Valve Industry Cliff McLaughlin, President, Eastern Controls, Philadelphia, PA Cliff a representative of Eastern Controls, a manufacturers rep for some VMA member companies, will share with the audience their role in the valve industry as well as their outlook for the future. 12:00 p.m. Adjournment 4

5 H H Ritz Carlton Philadelphia Avenue of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Photo courtesy of PHLCVB SPOUSE PROGRAM Registered spouse and guests are welcome to participate in a Tour of Philadelphia s Public Art on March 23rd. Learn why Philadelphia has been called the mural capital of the world Philadelphia is known for history, but also for it s public art ranging from fountains, murals, mobiles, gardens and sculpture. There is no additional ticket fee, but you must be registered as a spouse/guest to attend. Spouse/Guest FEE The Spouse/Guest fee is $295 for each person. The spouse/guest fee includes continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and hosted reception and dinner. There is also a spouse/guest activity on March 23rd that is included in the spouse/guest registration fee. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICIES H Cancellations received up to 30 days before the event are refundable minus a 5% administrative fee H Cancellations received between 15 and 29 days before the event are 75% refundable H Due to hotel and other event guarantees, cancellations received between 0-14 days prior to the event are non-refundable. H Substitutions and online registration accepted until March 17, After that, attendees must register onsite. HOTEL RESERVATIONS A special discounted rate of $229 has been arranged for attendees of the Leadership Forum at the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia. To make online reservations go to LeadershipForum. If you wish to make your arrangements by phone, please call the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia reservations department at and reference the Valve Manufacturers Association Leadership Forum. Discounted rate is only valid from March 22-24, 2017 ONLY. Rooms on Friday, March 24, 2017 are limited and group rate is not guaranteed over weekend. Last day to make reservations for the discounted rate is February 28, QUESTIONS? Malena Malone-Blevins, Meetings Manager, mmaloneblevins@vma.org 5

6 registration form H H Valve Industry Leadership Forum Your Name: First Name for Badge: Company: Title: Address City: State: Zip Code: Telephone: Spouse/Guest Name: First Name for Badge: o Yes! Please count me in for A Tour of Philadelphia s Public Art on March 23, (Must be registered as spouse/guest) o No, I am attending the meeting, but not interested in the spouse/guest program. o I/we plan on attending the reception & dinner on March 23, (Included in registration) H H Fees Member: o $625 for first registration o $525 for any additional registrations from same dues paying member (Please use a separate registration form for any additional registrant from the same company.) Form of Payment o Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ to cover the above registration(s) (Please make checks payable to VMA, reference: 2017 Valve Industry Leadership Forum) Charge my: o American Express o VISA o MasterCard o Discover Spouse/Guest: o $295 for each registration Expiration Date: Security Code: 4 Ways to Register Online: Mail: VMA th Street, NW, Suite 280, Washington, DC Fax: mmaloneblevins@vma.org Please make a copy of this for your records 6 Card No: Name on Card: Signature: QUESTIONS? Malena Malone-Blevins, Meetings Manager, mmaloneblevins@vma.org 5