2019 Conference Agenda - Society of Depreciation Professionals

2019 Annual Conference

Monday, September 16 at 8:00 AM - Tuesday, September 17 at 11:45 AM

Overview

The Conference features general session topics suitable for all levels. There are no prerequisites required for attending the sessions.

Welcome Reception - Sunday, September 15 from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join us to kick off the week with a Welcome Reception in the FDR room in the lobby level of the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, our host hotel. The reception will feature heavy hprs d'oeuvres and an open bar from 5:30-7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Conference Reception - Monday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30 PM

After a full day of sessions, head over to the Independence Beer Garden to relax and unwind! The Conference Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM with appetizers and an open bar. Independence Beer Garden is just a 5 minute walk from the hotel and features over 30 craft brews on tap. Wine, cocktails, and soda are also available. Challenge a colleague to a game of bocce, corn hole, or ping pong with you enjoy this great open-air venue.

Registration

Click here to register for the 2019 SDP Conference and Training.

Ticket Type	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate	Early Bird Discount
Regular Rate	$395 before 8/9; $445 after 8/9	$470 before 8/9; $520 after 8/9	$50.00
Student Rate*	$195	$195	None
Conference Receptions Guest Pass**	$50	$75	None

*SDP is pleased to support undergraduate and graduate students by offering a student rate to the Conference. In order to qualify for the student rate, you must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or university. Student pricing includes all meals and the Conference Reception.

**Guests are invited to attend the receptions on Sunday and Monday. A guest pass is required and can be purchased ahead of time via the website or on site at the registration desk.

Agenda

**Tentative and Subject to Change**

Click here for a downloadable version.

2019 SDP Conference Agenda
Sunday, 9/15/19	Time	Topic	Speaker
	5:30-7:00 PM	Welcome Reception	None
Monday, 9/16/19	Time	Topic	Speaker
	7:30-8:30 AM	Registration and Breakfast
	8:30-8:40 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks	Brian Andrews and Amber De Lucenay
	8:40-9:35 AM	Utility of the Future	Larry Kennedy Forrest Small Concentric Energy Advisers
	9:35-9:50 AM	Break
	9:50-10:45 AM	The Aftermath of Tax Reform	Lee Watkins EY
	10:45-11:40 AM	Impact of New Technology & Stranded Assets	Keith Ferguson NEXTera Energy
	11:40 AM-1:00 PM	Lunch and SDP Business Meeting	Brian Andrews Brubaker and Associates
	1:00-1:55 PM	Future of Regulation	Alan Felsenthal PWC
	1:55-2:50 PM	Controls Automation in Depreciation: Increasing Quality While Decreasing Effort	Blake Andrews Preston Martin Regulated Capital Consultants
	2:50-3:05 PM	Break - Sponsored by RCC
	3:05-4:00 PM	Forecasting Service Lives in a Time of Change	Ned Allis Gannett Flemming
	4:00-4:50 PM	Breakout Sessions 1) Future of Regulation 2) Tax Reform 3) Forecasting Service Lives	Moderators: Alan Felsenthal Ned Allis Lee Watkin
	5:30-7:30 PM	Offsite Conference Reception	Independence Beer Garden
Tuesday, 9/17/19	Time	Topic	Room
	7:30-8:30 AM	Registration and Breakfast
	8:30-8:35 AM	Opening Remarks	Amber De Lucenay
	8:35-9:30 AM	Positive Train Control and the Impact on Asset Lives	Kevin Easterling CSX
	9:30-9:40 AM	Break
	9:40-10:35 AM	Asset Management Evolution: Considerations for Asset Lives and Cost Recovery	Rick Fisher PowerPlan
	10:35-11:35 AM	Innovation – Stranded Investments and Recovery Strategy	Hon Branko Terzic Berkeley Research Group

CPE Information

Attendees at the 2019 SDP Conference can receive CPE credits. Attendees must be present for all sessions and submit their attendance sheet at the conclusion of the program in order to receive credits for the events.

The Society of Depreciation Professionals is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

If you have any questions or concerns about the SDP Annual Conference or Training please contact the SDP at the (978) 364-5195.

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