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Conference Dates: June 24-27, 2008
Pre-Conference Training June 24, 2008: $495

Early registration received with payment by May 23, 2008: $1,095*
Registration received with payment after May 23, 2008: $1,295
Registration cutoff date: June 17, 2008

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Highlights
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• Get technical answers and generate creative ideas to make the most of your ProPricer Solution by choosing from basic and advanced educational sessions.
• Connect and learn from other ProPricer users in your industry or region.
• Add value to your trip by participating in Tuesday's pre-conference training workshops. (additional fee)
• Unwind and enjoy fabulous social/networking events, including The Exceed 2008 Tuesday night opening reception and our memorable Thursday night closing banquet/casino night.

Exceed 2008 is a unique opportunity to network, share and socialize with ProPricer users who have similar business challenges and experiences. It's also the perfect time to speak one-one-one with our trainers and technical staff. Put our team to the test by asking your most difficult questions.

Guest Speakers
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Industry Keynote Speaker

This years's industry speaker is sponsored by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Steve Ayers retired in June 2007 from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) after 27 years with the company, most recently as the Senior Vice President for Contracts and Procurement.  In this capacity he was responsible for all Company operations related to Contracts, Pricing, Subcontracting and Purchasing.  Mr. Ayers was functionally responsible for over 500 professional Contracts and Pricing personnel, and over 300 warranted Subcontract Managers and Buyers.  He also served as Secretary of the Audit Committee of SAIC’s Board of Directors.  He was the Company’s Chief Ethics Officer from 2002 to 2005. Prior to assuming these duties, he served in various financial and contract management capacities at SAIC, which he joined in 1980.  Prior to his career at SAIC, he served as a Contracts Manager with Unisys Corporation.  Mr. Ayers served as a Naval Officer for five years, first aboard a nuclear submarine and later in the submarine procurement directorate of the Naval Sea Systems Command.

 Mr. Ayers is the National President-Elect of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). He is past President and Director of NCMA’s San Diego Chapter; past National Vice President, Southwestern Region; member of the NCMA Board of Advisors; NCMA National Board of Directors; Trustee of the Contract Management Institute; and an NCMA Fellow. He was also a member of the Board of Visitors at the Defense Acquisition University, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia for seven years.   

He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and received his MBA from The George Washington University.  Mr. Ayers remains affiliated with SAIC as a Consulting Employee. 

Inspirational Speaker

Wednesday morning during our conference kick off session you will have the opportunity to listen to our special inspirational speaker Bud Black. The Padres hired Bud Black as their new manager on November 8, 2006. Black, 49, a former San Diego State pitcher who lives in Rancho Santa Fe, replaces Bruce Bochy, who had been the club's manager since October 1994 before accepting a three-year contract with the Giants last month.

Black spent the last seven years as the pitching coach for Angels manager Mike Scioscia, and his 2002 staff helped the Angels win their first World Series title. The left-hander also pitched for 15 years in the major leagues, with a 121-116 record and a 3.84 ERA in 398 games. He was a member of the Royals' 1985 World Series team.