Comments from Conference Attendees

2009 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

• This conference is far and away the best one I attend each year. The information exchange and spirit of openness and cooperation among the companies that attend is unmatched and makes this event stand alone in terms of its value.
• This is one of the best conferences for networking. I think your group is far more open and accessible than other organizations.
• This is my third year attending the SSA conferences and they are very well run and informative.
• Although I am a member of a number of Industry committees, there is always something covered that is informative and new to me. The networking is also a very huge factor.
• The value of the SSA conference comes not only from the information presented at the sessions, but also in the ability to network and connect with almost every person at the conference. The size of the conference makes the amount of networking possible unique to the SSA conference. This is invaluable to issuers and vendors. With three different evening events, attendees have the opportunity to relax and build relationships that are useful for business. The SSA conference is like no other industry conference and that is a positive attribute.
• As a first timer, the welcome went very smoothly. Thanks to all those who made it comfortable for the first timers.
• This being my first SSA Conference, I would say that the organization did a wonderful job in developing the program, site selection and extracurricular activities.
• Once again this was a very informative conference. I always learn so much. It is a great group of people to network with. Everyone is so willing to share their experience.
• Great conference! This event really delivered on SSA's purpose.
• I really enjoyed the conference and look forward to the next.
• Overall a really great conference with lots of helpful information. Kudos to the committee for the setting, the type of food and the wonderful setting. Nice to have things for families to do as well.
• Overall, I thought the speakers were very good, well-prepared and had good information to share. The sessions moved quickly due to the relevance of the topics.
• Excellent topics and excellent speakers! More of this please!
• Excellent format! The topics and content were right on and the right amount of time spent on each! Very well done!
• I thought the sessions were very interactive with a free flow of ideas.
• I was pleased with the whole conference. Speakers were knowledgeable and their presentations were well done.
• Really enjoyed the sessions. The interaction between the audience and panel was great.
• Very good conference!
• Based on what's happening in our industry as it relates to the ongoing regulatory changes, I felt the speakers and the material were exceptional overall.

2008 - Williamsburg, Virginia

• Attendance is a must for the shareholder professional.
• This conference was exceptional! The educational sessions and networking opportunities were great. With just a little more than one year of experience in shareowner services and having taken the SSA's Introduction to Shareholder Services on-line course, I feel my orientation is complete. What a great group to be associated with and to learn from. Thank you.
• This conference was amazing! I learned more than I expected and met some of the most genuine and nice folks I've ever met at this type of function. One of my favorite events was the Thursday night dinner and awards ceremony. As a first time attendee, it provided me an opportunity to "get to know" even more about how amazing and impressive this group of people is. I don't want to overstate it, but I don't think I've ever felt so welcome and comfortable in such a setting. It was a class operation all the way around, from the organization down to the details and the location. I am proud to have attended.
• Great conference. My first SSA conference. I plan to come next year; with my golf clubs!
• A great job! This was much better, and many more networking opportunities, than at other conferences I attend.
• The meeting committee did a great job in giving all an opportunity to get to know everyone at the breakfast and the evening events. Obviously, a great amount of work went into trying to make sure that the evening events were fun for all. Thanks for a great meeting!
• Perfect group for networking and the location was set up very nicely.
• I thought this year's conference was run as smoothly as any I have attended. It seemed like every presentation went off without a hitch and on time.
• I thought the SSA picked relevant topics and good speakers overall. I enjoyed the sessions.
• The open forums were the most informative. It was advantageous to me to share the different scenarios other companies have coped with and to be able to "chat" about their solutions.
• The SSA Conference keeps getting better each year. The SunGard sessions in the afternoon kept me very busy all week. The alternative afternoon sessions for non-SunGard clients allow for great use of time for attendees wanting to use the full day for working sessions instead of golf, etc. The SSA Board does a great job of involving all Board members in the conference. The panel format still works great for most topics. The open discussion during the presentations was informative. The Wednesday and Thursday night music and Karaoke combination were a lot of fun for many attendees. Great job by the SSA.
• I was one of the vendors present last week and did not attend most of the sessions as we were at our booth. However, the sessions I attended and the feedback I heard from other attendees were nothing but positive.
• Conference was well run and very informative. I appreciate all the work that the SSA does to help us all keep current with important issues.
• SSA is the most unique group in that it breaks down barriers of titles and companies and lets people talk about the industry freely. It is a great format.