Frequently Asked Questions:


Who will be attending this conference?
Conference attendees represent a highly qualified audience of Senior Finance Executives from leading companies across the U.S.

What will I learn?
At the Financial Discipline Conference you will gain insight on:
  • How to increase operating margins and control spending when demand picks up
  • How to develop a comprehensive approach to cost management and avoid "spot" solutions that never work
  • Smart processes that help finance deliver rapid advice about where spending should be cut, maintained, or increased
  • Looking for productivity gains? What really impacts profitability?
  • Best practices for driving greater ROI from technology deployed in key corporate functions
  • How to quickly and objectively identify the highest value-at-stake issues
  • Supply chain planning---keep pushing until you get it right
  • Performance metrics overhaul---how the CFO can help business managers focus where it counts
  • Closing gaps in revenue growth, profitability, and capital utilization with business intelligence systems
  • Unlocking the power of hidden assets to meet higher-order customer needs
  • Where will the conference be held?
    All sessions and social functions will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819.

    How many CPE credits will I receive for attending?
    You will receive 14 CPE credits for attending the Financial Discipline Conference.

    How do I nominate a speaker?
    For information on nominating or becoming a speaker, contact our director of program development: Call , Fax or email

    What is the conference registration fee and what does it include?
    The regular rate is $995, $895 for conference alumni. You can save and additional $200 if you register by May 10, 2002. Click here for a complete list of registration fees. The conference fee includes complete conference materials as well as admission to all executive education sessions, workshops, receptions, continental breakfasts, and networking luncheons.

    What is your cancellation policy?
    Cancellations received in writing by May 21, 2002 will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. For cancellations received after May 21, 2002, you will receive a 50 percent credit toward another CFO magazine conference, good for one year. CFO is unable to extend credits or refunds for no-shows.

    What is your policy on transferring registrations?
    Substitutions may be made at any time. Please call customer service at or if you would like to transfer your registration to a colleague.

    How do I reach customer service?
    You may contact our customer service department at (Outside the US call ) or by email:

    What is the dress code for the conference?
    Recommended dress for all meetings and social functions is business casual. You may want to bring a sweater or light jacket as hotel function rooms tend to be cool.

    How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
    Taxi fare from the Orlando International Airport to the hotel is approximately $25-$30. Mears Transportation Group provides shuttle service to and from the airport at a rate of $14 one-way and $28 round trip. Upon arrival at Orlando International Airport you can stop by the Mears Desk, in the luggage pick-up area, to utilize this service.

    I'm driving. How do I get to the Rosen Centre Hotel?
    For driving directions, click here.

    What can I gain by becoming a sponsor/exhibitor of the Financial Discipline in 2002 and Beyond Conference?
    Take advantage of the efforts from our team of experts who create one-on-one opportunities for marketers to reach and influence a definitive audience of senior decision makers. Our success is based upon our ability "to go beyond the page." Our strength is to develop and manage integrated programs that leverage the collective creativity of CFO and our partners in order to create new business opportunities with CFO readers.

    How do I find out about other CFO Conferences?
    Please visit our events site at www.cfoconferences.com to get up to date information about all CFO events.