Event Program

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Matt Jansen

ADM Senior Vice President and President, Global Oilseeds

In this time of unprecedented market volatility, changing regulatory environments and shifting geopolitical dynamics, CMC’s State of the Industry summit offers a valuable opportunity to discuss critical issues with industry colleagues and share insights for navigating through these challenging times.”

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Richard J. Feltes

RJ O’Brien, Vice President for Research

Yearly gains in the number and diversity of attendees at CMC’s State of the Industry meeting can be attributed to a simple formula—seasoned experts  addressing cutting edge issues at a great venue with ample time for networking.  I attend 4 of the top US conferences annually addressing markets, trends and trading opportunities.  CMC’s meeting is not only the best of the lot but the one I look forward to the most.”

Tom Farley

Thomas Farley

ICE Futures U.S., President and COO

I look forward to the CMC State of the Industry Annual Meeting each year.  The group of senior-level professionals that converge at the conference represent a broad set of futures market participants. This diversity – including both the conference-goers and presenters – allows for a good deal of learning and lively debate. It is also preferable to be in Florida in the wintertime than the northeast United States…

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David Lehman

CME Group, Commodity Research and Product Development, Managing Director

I’ve been attending CMC meetings for over 10 years and was blown away by the quality of the speakers, venue and networking opportunities in Palm Beach the last two years.  With the dynamic market fundamentals and ongoing regulatory changes, I have every reason to believe CMC’s 2012 State of the Industry Meeting will exceed expectations once again.

  • Sunday

    Attendee Arrivals, Opening Plenary Session, Welcome Reception

    Time Event
    Location
    All Day Guest Registration The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
    4:00pm - 6:00pm Board of Directors Meeting Ocean 1
    6:00pm Welcome Reception and Dinner Sponsored by CME Group Outdoor Lawn & Flagler Hall
  • Monday

    Morning Plenary Sessions, Networking Lunch, Ag Focus Session, Networking Reception

    Dinner Event
    Time Event
    Location
    8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast with an Analyst

    Thomas Mielke, Director and Editor, Oil World

    Sponsored by KCBT / MGEX Salon 3
    9:00am - 10:30am Morning Plenary Session Part I

    Industry Executive Panel

    Matt RoseChairman and CEO, BNSF Railway Company, Keynote

    Greg Heckman, President and CEO, Gavilon

    Soren Schroder, CEO, Bunge North America

    Salons 1-2
    10:30am - 10:45am Break Sponsored by Ogilvy Government Relations Flagler Hall
    10:45am - 12:15pm Morning Plenary Session Part II

    International Commodity Exchange Leadership Panel

    Terry Duffy, Executive Chairman, CME Group, Moderator

    Jorge Alegria, CEO, MexDer

    Sree Kumar, General Manager, Biz Development & Marketing, Bursa Malaysia

    Zhu Lihong, Executive Vice President, Dalian Commodity Exchange

    Jeff Sprecher, Chairman and CEO, ICE

    Roberto Teixeira da Costa, Market Arbitration Chamber Chairman, BM&FBOVESPA


    Salons 1-2
    12:30pm - 1:30pm Networking Lunch Outdoor Lawn
    1:45pm - 2:30pm Afternoon Plenary Session Part I

    Inside the Beltway

    Chuck Gabriel, Capital Alpha Partners, LLC

    Salons 1-2
    2:30pm Afternoon Plenary Session Part II

    Ag Focus Session

    Dan Basse, President, AgResource Co.

    Robert Dixon, Director of Commodities, Raw Material & Purchasing Packaging, Nestle Purina Pet Care North America

    Salons 1-2
    5:00pm Networking Reception
    Sponsored by Bunge Courtyard Pool
  • Tuesday

    Dodd-Frank Briefing and Panel Discussion, G-20 and Beyond, Industry Partner Showcase

    Time Event
    Location
    8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast with an Analyst

    Andre Pessoa, Founder and CEO, AgroConsult

     Sponsored by ADM Salon 3
    9:00am - 10:30am Dodd-Frank Briefing and Panel Discussion

    De'Ana Dow, Senior Vice President, Ogilvy Public Relations

    Tom Hanley, Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs, Infinium Capital Management

    Dave Olsen, Director & Global Head of OTC Clearing, JP Morgan

    Salons 1-2
    10:30am - 11:15am G-20 and Beyond

    Sonja Gibbs, Deputy Director of the Capital Markets and Emerging Markets Policy Department, IIF

    Salons 1-2
    11:30am - 12:30pm Industry Partner Showcase Salons 1-2
    12:30pm - 1:30pm Farewell Lunch  Sponsored by Henning & Carey Outdoor Lawn
    Afternoon Attendee Departures
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