Region of the Americas Conference & AGM

Remember the Past: Challenge the Future

		June 24–27, 2009 The Westin La Cantera Resort  San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

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Conference Agenda (pdf)

Come to San Antonio, Texas, one of the oldest cities in America, to enjoy an interesting program of informative speakers and business sessions and relaxing leisure activities. Program highlights will include the following speakers:

• Bruce Tulgan is internationally recognized as a leading expert on young people in the workplace and on leadership and management and author of It's Okay To Be The Boss (2007) and Managing Generation X (2000).
   
• One of the best known and highly rated seminar leaders in the world and consultant to accountancy firms worldwide, Chris Frederiksen will conduct a seminar entitled "Building the Firm of the Future."
   
• Dean Zerbe, alliantgroup LP's National Managing Director, was formerly Tax Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee and a key player in all major tax legislation that has been passed in the last seven years. Dean will be speaking to the outlook for short-term and long-term changes in tax policy as well as ways accounting firms can help their clients lower their tax bill. 
   
• Stephen Lundin is a writer, speaker, and filmmaker with a rich history in business, management and graduate level business education. He has written a number of books including the multimillion copy best selling FISH! During the last decade Steve has worked with hundreds of companies around the globe, ranging from a variety of fortune 500 companies in the U.S. to large scale international clients such as the government of Abu Dhabi and the banking systems in Africa, Australia and Malaysia.

The Westin La Cantera — Six pools, par 71 golf course, spa and more

Delegates and guests will be staying at the luxurious The Westin La Cantera Resort San Antonio. Enjoy access to six beautiful swimming pools and five distinctive restaurants, offering the best of Southwestern and Indigenous cuisine. Try their 6,926-yard, par 71 golf course, which winds through the Texas Hill Country and offers the ultimate test of ability. The Westin La Cantera also boasts the world-class Castle Rock Health Club & Spa, with an array of spa treatments including massage therapy, manicures, pedicures and facials, as well as a 7,600-square-foot cardio and weight training fitness center. Visit www.westinlacantera.com for more information. 

Family Friendly

Don't forget! The conference is FAMILY FRIENDLY! So bring your families and make the most of the hotel facilities as well as the amazing entertainment, shopping, and site-seeing San Antonio has to offer. Explore the historic Riverwalk, visit Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park and SeaWorld San Antonio, or absorb the rich culture and history of the San Antonio Missions and museums. Shop around the large upscale shopping centers at the Shops at La Cantera, Quarry Market or Rivercenter Mall or check out local art, unique crafts and antiques at Artisan's Alley, El Mercado, and La Villita. There is plenty for you and your family to enjoy!

Official Travel & Leisure Guide to San Antonio  

To Register

• Conference Registration Form (pdf). Enjoy Early Bird rates until May 15.
• Hotel Registration Form (pdf) or hotel registration page
• Tour descriptions (pdf), tours registration form (pdf)

We are looking forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

Questions?

Contact:

Shannon Bott, Conference Director
Tel: 416-494-1440 ext. 229 or 259
Email: conferences@jhi.com