Agenda
With exceptional keynote speakers and a variety of networking opportunities, SIGNALS 2008 will spark conversations that will last long after the Summit's close. Agenda details are being finalized—check back soon to see the most up-to-date happenings.
| Time | Wednesday, October 22 | ||||||||||
| 6 - 8pm | Welcome Reception (Four Seasons, Mesquite Room) Mingle with your peers and SignalDemand employees while enjoying hors dÕoeuvres, cocktails and unforgettable entertainment. |
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| Time | Thursday , October 23 | ||||||||||
| 7:30 - 8:30am | Registration and Breakfast (Four Seasons, Acacia Ballroom) |
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| 8:30 - 8:45am | Introduction to SIGNALS 2008 Rip Gerber, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, SignalDemand |
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| 8:45 - 9:00am | Welcome Remarks Mike Neal, CEO and Founder, SignalDemand |
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| 9:00 - 10:00am | Morning Keynote "Predictably Irrational: Key Lessons from Behavioral Economics" Dan Ariely, Ph.D., Duke University professor and author of the best-selling book, Predictably Irrational |
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| 10:00 - 10:15am | Break | ||||||||||
| 10:15 - 11:00am | Ensuring Customer Success Jimmy Fitzgerald, SVP, Services, SignalDemand |
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| 11:00am - 12:00pm | SignalDemand: Lessons Learned from Hormel Foods Gary Ray, President - Protein Business Units, Hormel Foods |
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| 12:00 - 1:15pm | Lunch (Acacia Foyer) |
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| 1:15 - 2:15pm | Afternoon Keynote "Energy Economics and Biofuels Policy - New Linkages to Commodities and Price Risk," Thomas Elam, Ph.D., noted commodities economist and founder of FarmEcon |
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| 2:15 - 2:30pm | Break | ||||||||||
| 2:30 - 3:30pm | Chief Pricing Officer Panel: Making the Tough Calls Led by Mike Neal, SignalDemand CEO Bill Chandler, Beef Pricing Manager, Cargill Meat Solutions Scott Newman, Vice President, Business Planning, Ventura Foods |
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| 3:30 - 4:00pm | "Forecasting the Future" SignalDemand CEO, Mike Neal, summarizes the day and reveals the road ahead for SignalDemand |
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| 4:00 - 5:30pm | SIGNALS 2008 Pavilion You're invited for cocktails and the opportunity to engage with the SignalDemand team. SIGNALS 2008 Pavilion includes in-depth exhibits on the application, support for pricing business processes, the science behind price optimization and the latest customer offerings. Not to be missed. |
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| 7:00 - 11:00pm | Casino Night (Four Seasons, Palm Lounge) Join us for a buffet dinner at the SIGNALS 2008 Casino. Try your luck at one of our casino tables - no money needed, just join the fun. Focus on your favorite game or experience them all - poker, blackjack and craps. |
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| Time | Friday , October 24 | ||||||||||
| 7:15am | Depart for Golf at TPC Las Vegas (Front Entrance Four Seasons) Breakfast and lunch included
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| 9:00am | Depart for Helicopter Tour (Front Entrance Four Seasons) Brunch included
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