May 9 – May 12, 2016
At Host Analytics World 2016, you will gain insight from thought leaders in Finance and Technology and will benefit from understanding how our customers are using Host Analytics to drive improved performance and stay agile and aligned in this economy. Join us as we share best practices and give you an opportunity to network with other users and Host Analytics executives and employees.
We have kept the most popular activities from past user conferences—and then added an impressive list of new sessions, events and opportunities to make Host Analytics World bigger and better than ever. The three day conference will feature insightful keynotes, customer case studies, live demonstrations, training sessions, and plenty of time for networking. Bookmark this page and check it often over the next few months for information about tracks, sessions, speakers and events as you make your plans to attend.
Agenda at a Glance
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| 8:00am - 6:00pm | Registration Open | ||||
| 8:30am - 5:30pm | Pre-Conference Training | ||||
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Partner Summit | ||||
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Monday Mingle - Welcome Reception
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| 7:30am - 6:00pm | Registration and Conference Services | ||||
| 7:00am - 8:30am | Breakfast | ||||
| 9:00am - 9:15am | Welcome - Ben Plummer, CMO, Host Analytics | ||||
| 9:15am - 10:30am |
Navigating to Succeed - Dave Kellogg, CEO, Host Analytics
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| 10:30am - 11:00am | Networking Break in the Expo | ||||
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| 11:00am - 11:45am |
Get the Most from Host Analytics World - Andre Lafayette & Stefanie Maragna, Host Analytics
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What's New in Host Analytics: Top New Features That You Should be Utilizing - Doug Haynie, Host Analytics
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Revenue Planning Using Host Analytics - Philip Bradley, Bloomberg BNA & Jon Coppi, CFO Solutions
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Planning 101: Planning Insight for the Beginner - Len Romano, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 11:45am - 1:00pm | Birds-of-a-Feather Lunch, Networking and Showcase Open | ||||
| 1:15pm - 2:00pm |
How to Lead the Finance Rockstar Organizations of Tomorrow - Paul Hamerman, Forrester Research, Inc., Robert Kugel, Ventana Research, & Steve Player, Beyond Budgeting Round Table Moderated by: Ben Plummer, CMO, Host Analytics
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| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
How to Prepare for a Host Analytics Cloud EPM Implementation – Roff Sasser, Dematic
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Modeling 101 - Peanut Butter & Jelly Unite - Janette Kosior & Rajesh Yennam, Host Analytics
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Ensuring Success: Tips and Tricks to a Rocking EPM Implementation and Rollout - Karl Nicholls, Biodesix & Brad Mauvais, Host Analytics
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Consolidations 101: Transform the Closing of Your Books - Sherri Peck, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Bryan Dehmler-Buckley, Host Analytics
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| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Networking Break in the Expo | ||||
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| 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
Simply the Best: How Host Analytics Proved to be the Best Choice for an EPM Solution - Lenny Tjioe, Prezi & Brad Mauvais, Host Analytics
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Reporting 101: Add Value, Reduce Grunt Work & Get Back to Driving Your Business, Not Spreadsheets – Holly Simpson, Host Analytics
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Advanced P&L Planning & Modeling with Capitol Petroleum - Janet Golla, VP, FP & A, Capitol Petroleum Group
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Advanced Reporting Tips and Tricks - Tommy James, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 4:30pm - 5:15pm |
Fireside Chat with Host Analytics Customers – Paul Kirchner, Financial Controller, St Vincent's Health Australia, Robert Vitoux, Jr., EVP & CFO, Steinway Musical Instruments, Michael Trimarchi, VP & Interim CFO, AngioDynamics & Andy Dambrosio, Corporate Controller, CBIZ, Inc. Moderated by: Ron Baden, SVP Services, Host Analytics Read More |
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| 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
Showcase Reception
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| 7:00am - 6:00pm | Registration and Conference Services | ||||
| 6:00am - 7:15am |
Host Analytics 5km Wake Up Fun Run/Walk
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| 7:00am - 8:00am | Breakfast | ||||
| 8:45am - 8:55am | Welcome - Ben Plummer, CMO, Host Analytics | ||||
| 9:00am - 9:50am |
Lessons Learned from the Gridiron - Steve Young, Record-Setting Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers & 3x Super Bowl Champion
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| 9:50am - 10:20am | Networking Break in the Expo | ||||
| 10:20am - 11:20am |
Host Analytics Product Roadmap – 2016 and Beyond!
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| Breakout Sessions | |||||
| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
Monthly Variance Reporting: A Case for Automation - Jacob Lambert, Grand Canyon University
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Analytics 101: It's All About Analytics - Janette Kosior & Ashok Chalasani, Host Analytics
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Turbo-Charge your Modeling: Advanced Modeling Tips & Tricks - Rajesh Yennam , Host Analytics
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A New User Experience for Host Analytics - John Armitage, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Bryan Dehmler-Buckley, Host Analytics
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| 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Birds-of-a-Feather Lunch, Networking and Showcase Open | ||||
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| 1:30pm - 2:15pm |
Rolling Forecasts: 10 Steps to Get You "Rolling" Quickly - Rick Odom, Welch Allyn
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Reduce Your Month End Close Cycle with Financial Package Publisher - Susan Frederick, Host Analytics
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Successfully Transforming Finance: Panel Discussion - Robbie Tantoco, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Han Shih, Purdue Pharma, Sean Hogan, Core Health & John O'Rourke, Host Analytics
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The Power of Modeling: Keys to a Successful Implementation - Mark Cawi, Bakerfield Solutions
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 2:30pm - 3:15pm |
Looking Great: Implementing Modeling to be Successful! - Tim McKiel, EarthLink
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Close Like a Champion: Advanced Consolidations Tips and Tricks - Ben Page, Host Analytics
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Enhancing the Use of Workforce Planning - Bill Rausch, BrightPoint Consulting
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Collaboration for Customer Success - Anthony Cusimano & Tim Anderson, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 3:15pm - 3:45pm | Networking Break in the Expo | ||||
| Breakout Sessions | |||||
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
How Modeling Empowered HEAT Software to Focus on Analysis - Ian Anderson II, Heat Software
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Optimizing Business Intelligence With Host Analytics: Creating Hindsight, Insight & Foresight - Brian Chin, iCIMS
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Leveraging Host Analytics for Project Budgeting - Katie Sussen, Dynegy
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Unleash the Power of Seeding and Templates - Ashok Chalasani & Pamela Theriault, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 4:40pm - 5:30pm |
The Customer Journey: Getting the most out of your Host Analytics Investment & The EPM-my Awards
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| 7:00pm - 10:30pm |
Host Analytics World Conference Party
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| 7:30am - 12:30pm | Registration and Conference Services | ||||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast | ||||
| 8:45am - 9:00am | Welcome - Ben Plummer, CMO, Host Analytics | ||||
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
How To Be A Finance Rockstar - Ian Charles, CFO, Host Analytics, Patricia Freeman, VP of Finance, Earthlink, Janet Golla, VP, FP & A, Capitol Petroleum Group & Matt Ackerman, CFO, Kranz & Associates
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| 10:00am - 10:30am | Networking Break in the Expo | ||||
| Breakout Sessions | |||||
| 10:30am - 11:15am |
Integrating Multiple Data Sources to Increase User Engagement and Efficiency - Shane Riddle, Planar Systems
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Analytics 101: It's All About Analytics - Janette Kosior & Ashok Chalasani, Host Analytics
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Workforce Planning Tips and Tricks - Doug Haynie & Sree Dodda, Host Analytics
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Leading the Way: Host Analytics Showcases Their Use of the Host Analytics EPM Suite - Ben Tang & Ben Kang, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
A New User Experience for Host Analytics - John Armitage, Host Analytics
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Data Integration Throughout Your Implementation - Vishal Saini, Host Analytics
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Advanced Reporting Tips and Tricks - Tommy James & Sree Laxmi, Host Analytics
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Have Ultimate Control Over Your Application: Security Best Practices - Srikanth Nadukudy, Host Analytics
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Test Drive: Modeling Workshop - Janette Kosior, Host Analytics
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| 12:30pm | Conference Close | ||||
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Beginner Level
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Bonus: Get CPE Credits!
Host Analytics World 2016 attendees can earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. CPE credits are available to CPA's for General and Breakout Sessions offered during the conference, up to a maximum of 17 hours. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, credit is based on a 50-minute hour.
Host Analytic, Inc. 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.