Presentations From The AGA Financial Forum
May 3-5, 2009
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Technical Workshops
Sunday, May 3
Gas 101 - Understanding All Facets of the Natural Gas Industry
Bruce McDowell
Director, Policy Analysis
American Gas Association
State Regulatory & Legislative Issues Affecting Utilities
Russell A. Feingold
Vice President
Black & Veatch Corp.
Understanding the Ratings Process and What It Means For Cost of Capital
Kenneth L. Farer
Director
Standard & Poor's
Critical Accounting Issues Affecting Energy Utilities
Darin W. Kempke
Audit Partner, Power & Utilities Practice
KPMG LLP
Luncheon General Session
Monday, May 4
Outlook for the Global Natural Gas Industry
Brian Frank
President, BP Energy Co.
North America Gas & Power
Breakfast Presentation
Tuesday, May 5
The U.S. Economic & Financial Outlook
James Paulsen, Ph.D.
Chief Investment Strategist
Wells Capital Management