88% of our attendees felt that the Convention, overall, was good/excellent (Based on GARP 2008 evaluation forms). Hear what some of the attendees had to say about GARP’s 9th Annual Risk Management Convention & Exhibition:

“A well-organized and informative Convention with lots of networking opportunities and knowledge of various up-to-date information in new areas such as Islamic finance.”
Risk Management Consultant, Bank of Valletta plc

“A well-organized and diversely attended risk focused function.”
Director, Global Risk Management, Nexen Inc.

“Excellent opportunity to explore risk areas outside my field and to deepen existing skills”
Senior Risk Advisor, FSA

“Very good mix of speakers and interesting topics…in short, it was and is the key conference every risk professional should attend.”
MD, Rabobank

“A definite must see for every risk manager out there. It is very broad in terms of topics and vendors.”
MSc, Mphil, FRM, Robeco Group

“Good review of current industry thinking and good networking.”
Head Market & Liquidity Risk, International Finance Corp.

“Very stimulating - both the speakers and the time away gave me an opportunity to reflect on the risk management activities of my organization.”
Corporate Director, Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario

“Excellent! It is the world class risk management Convention that provides thought and awareness of risk in full spectrum.”
VP, Bangkok Bank PCL

“A great collection of speakers speaking on much-debated topics.”

“It's a great opportunity to network with risk managers at all levels, from analysts to CROs”
President, Emerson Howell Nagel & Associates

“Hear best practices, stories from the front lines of implementation, and network with diverse delegates.”

“Widens the horizon for risk management.”
Consultant

“Gives you a good overview of what you face on a daily basis and give you an idea to manage them.”

More networking at GARP 2008

Accepting the 2007 GARP Risk Manager of the Year award on behalf of the European Central Bank (ECB), was Lucas Papademos, Vice President of the ECB [pictured above (2nd to left) with Risk Manager of the Year Cocktail Reception sponsor BearingPoint’s JR Reagen (far left); Rich Apostolik, President & CEO of GARP (far right); and William Martin, Chairman, GARP Board of Trustees (2nd to right)

This delegate is stopping by Moody’s booth to learn the latest.

More networking at GARP 2008

David Munves, Divisional Managing Director, Capital Markets Research Group, Moody’s Investors Service Group

Professor Andrew Lo, Harris & Harris Group Professor, Sloan School of Management and Director of Financial Engineering, MIT, giving his keynote presentation at GARP 2008

Attendees during a keynote session at GARP 2008

Attendees during a keynote session at GARP 2008

The GARP Career Center exhibits at GARP 2008

Attendees during a keynote session at GARP 2008

Attendees networking and enjoying the cuisine at the Risk Manager of the Year Cocktail Reception

John C. Dugan, Comptroller of the Currency giving his keynote presentation at GARP 2008