Frequently Asked Questions

We have had a groundswell of interest in our 2^nd Annual Executive Compensation Conference. Below are some frequently asked questions:

1. Can I receive the member discount on conference rates if someone else at my company/firm is a member of CompensationStandards.com?

No. You can only receive the member discount – which is over 50%! - if you are at a company/firm that has an Unlimited or Firmwide license that provides you with access to CompensationStandards.com (or if you have your own single user membership). 

For example, if you work in an office that is covered by either an unlimited or firmwide license to CompensationStandards.com – you are eligible for the member discount to attend live or by webcast. However, if someone in your office has a single membership and you don’t – you need to become a member yourself to receive the member discount.

If you are uncertain as to whether you are a member of CompensationStandards.com, send us an email at info@compensationstandards.com and we can let you know.

2. When will the schedule and speakers for the Executive Compensation Conference be announced?

Here is the Full Agenda.

Those that attended last year’s highly acclaimed conference know the caliber of the content and that we carefully select our speakers so that practical guidance is the order of the day. This year’s conference will be even more practical and will be critical for every director (and advisor) to attend.

3. How much does the Executive Compensation Conference Cost?

Our pricing is available here. Note that we have priced this conference to encourage the largest possible attendance and, members of CompensationStandards.com can attend at less than half the regular rate!  It’s not too late to become a member of CompensationStandards.com to qualify for the member rate - and gain access to all the valuable information on this site.

 If you need any assistance, please contact us at info@compensationstandards.com or 925.685.5111 (note this is a West Coast phone number, operative between 8 am – 4 pm West Coast time).

4.  Can I pay for access to CompensationStandards.com and not pay for the Executive Compensation Conference?

Sure. But note that it costs less to pay for both the conference and a membership than to pay the non-member conference rates. We believe that nearly all members of CompensationStandards.com will decide to attend the conference either in Chicago or by video webcast.

You should note that this conference is priced so that it’s cheaper than any other comparable conference rate we can find, because we truly want responsible practices to be implemented as soon – and as widely - as possible!

5. Why does my company/firm need a Firmwide users license?

With the stakes so high now, many companies and law firms are taking advantage of the Firmwide no-risk trial—so that all your outside directors and staff can access the many resources on CompensationStandards.com NOW. (Even if you have an existing membership to CompensationStandards.com, you can upgrade to a firmwide license and enable all your outside directors and staff to access this crucial program; you will receive a credit for any money you have already paid).    

Our $995 Special Firmwide Offer for the Conference!  Those CompensationStandards.com members who register for the 2^nd Annual Executive Compensation Conference can obtain a Firmwide license—Unlimited users, Unlimited office locations - for the  price of an unlimited license (usually restricted to a single office location).  Note that to obtain this special rate, you must have a Firmwide users license to CompensationStandards.com.

6. Will my NASPP ID and password work for CompensationStandards.com?

No. Naspp.com is for NASPP members and CompensationStandards.com is for members of CompensationStandards.com.

 However, we do have a reduced conference rate for those that attend both the Executive Compensation Conference and NASPP Annual Conference in Chicago, which are being held on consecutive days at the same location.

7. When will I no longer have access to the video/audio archives of the Executive Compensation Conference?

You will have access until December 31, 2005 – unless you decide to renew your membership to CompensationStandards.com for 2006. Then, you would continue to have access to the video archive.

8. If I attend the Executive Compensation Conference in Chicago, will I have access to the video archives of the conference when I return to my office?

Yes, attendance in Chicago also gives you access to the video archives - so you can go back and watch/listen to the conference at any time until the end of 2005 (unless you decide to renew your membership to CompensationStandards.com for 2006; then, you would continue to have access to the video archive).

9. What if I can’t listen to the Executive Compensation Conference because I am too busy that day?

We will be archiving every single minute of the Executive Compensation Conference – so you can go back and watch/listen to the conference at any time until the end of 2005 (unless you decide to renew your membership to CompensationStandards.com for 2006; then, you would continue to have access to the video archive).

10. Can I earn continuing education credit for attending the conference?

Yes, lawyers can earn CLE for most states if they attend live - and even earn credit in certain states if they attend by video webcast. In addition, directors can earn continuing education credit as this program is accredited by ISS.

Note that Stanford Directors' College and Harvard Law School's Program on Corporate Governance are collaborating with us on this conference - so that is even more reason to rest assured that this program will be of high quality, with loads of practical implementation guidance!