UPPO 2024 Annual Conference Call for Speakers and Volunteers Survey

Please enter your name and company exactly how you would like it listed in the onsite program.

1.Name

2.Company

3.Email

4.Phone number

5.What is your job title?
This information is needed for educational credit applications.

6.Are you an attorney?
This information is needed for educational credit applications.

Yes

7.I would like to be an industry breakout facilitator.
The industry breakout sessions are Monday, March 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Banking/Finance/Fintech has a second breakout on Tuesday, March 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

The sessions will include content driven discussion which will be developed by the facilitator. A presentation/handout of four to five slides will be created by the facilitator and provided to the attendees to guide the conversation. There is a requirement to attend a brief conference call regarding the vision of this session in the early winter. Audio visual support will not be provided; the developed presentation is to be used as an electronic hand-out to guide the conversation.

Banking/Finance/FinTech

Healthcare Providers and Insurers

Life Insurance

Non-Industry-Specific

Energy

Property & Casualty Insurance

Securities/Mutual Funds/Broker Dealers/Transfer Agents

Claimant's Representatives

8.I am a holder member and would like to be considered for an Industry Ambassador role.
If selected, a volunteer from the Member Services Committee will contact you later in the year with more details.

9.I would like to speak at the following sessions.

Unclaimed Property 101: Kick off the conference by learning about the basics of unclaimed property and getting the most out of the conference. (Basic)

Priority Rules: Learn about which states' rules apply to unclaimed property, what exactly constitutes an address for reporting, and exceptions and additions to the rules set forth in state and federal laws (Basic Certificate Program Session) (Basic)

Why Unclaimed Property Matters to Management: Learn how to identify key stakeholders, communicate the importance of unclaimed property to your company's financial statements and SOX compliance, and gain management buy-in and continued support. (Basic Certificate Program Session) (Basic)

What are the Odds? – Unclaimed Property Oddities: Unclaimed property is rarely straight forward. From cattle to crypto, learn about the evolution of unclaimed property laws and regulations, as well as unusual and interesting unclaimed property laws. (Intermediate)

Unlock the Power of Excel: Dive into the power of Excel and learn effective use of shortcuts, pivot tables and formulas. Then, discover how Power Queries can transform the way you use Excel. (Intermediate)

Upping the Ante – Gaming and Gambling: Discuss the differences between gaming and gambling, and learn how state unclaimed property laws apply to each. (Advanced)

Foreign Follies: Understand issues facing foreign companies related to U.S. unclaimed property requirements, and U.S. companies related to foreign requirements. (Advanced)

Legislative Updates: Join our annual legislative session, bringing you up-to-date on recently introduced and enacted legislation. (General Session)

Industry Roulette: Are you a new practitioner or have you recently changed industries? In this basic session, we will discuss nuances and best practices for various industries. (Basic)

Talk Legal to Me: Learn about legal concepts and terms common in unclaimed property, including Kovel agreements, private escheat, derivative rights and anti-limitations clauses, to gain an understanding of key issues frequently at the heart of litigation and enforcement disputes. (Intermediate)

Statutes of Limitations – What, Why and How?: Explore the meaning of statute of limitations, why early versions of the uniform act created uncertainty to holders and states, and why it's important to holders with robust compliance programs. (Advanced)

The Buy-in – Fintech and Financial Institution Relationships: Many fintechs are offering banking and investment features through third-party financial institutions. Hear from an expert panel about how financial institutions and fintechs are working together to navigate the escheatment process. Review responsibilities of each party and how an example cycle is handled. (Special Focus)

Due Diligence Do's and Don'ts: Examine due diligence requirements, review statutory and regulatory elements, including time frames, thresholds, certified mail, advertisement and related due diligence deductions. (Basic)

Calling Your Bluff – Fraud Management: Fraud is everywhere. Explore the balance between managing fraud risk and maximizing recovery. (Intermediate)

Bankrolling – Issues with Accounts Held by Banks and Brokers: Learn about the principal property types custodied by holders in the financial services sector. Delve into the unique escheat issues associated with assets held in an account form, both retirement and nonretirement. (Advanced)

Let It Ride – Record Retention Requirements: Converse about retention periods, items to retain, how to maintain them and the impact of record retention on audits. (Basic)

Betting On Owner Contact: Companies interact with owners and heirs in a multitude of ways. Participate in a discussion around types of contact and activity accepted by states, and methods to maintain accounts and customer relationships. (Intermediate)

Beating the House – Audit Tactics and Strategies: Discuss challenges and best practices for limiting risk, improving communication and increasing efficiency when holders interact with the states and state agents in an unclaimed property investigation. (Advanced) (Closed to State Administrators)

Raising the Stakes – Virtual Currency: Discuss administrative positions of states, state laws, positions taken by holders and audit assertions made in a dynamic landscape. (Special Focus)

Reporting, Remittance & NAUPA III: Stay up-to-date on reporting format, delivery, remittance methods and current state validation points. Hear updates about NAUPA III. (Basic)

Hit the Jackpot – Asset Recovery: Learn to navigate databases to recover property. Discuss pre- and post-escheat practices to aid in the return of unclaimed property to owners. (Intermediate)

Securities Under Siege: Dissect the shifting interpretation of unclaimed property laws addressing the escheatment of securities. Examine trends related to liquidation and states' retreat from RPO requirements. (Advanced)

What's in the Vault? – Tangible Property: Special rules affect the reporting of tangible property when it becomes dormant. Examine trends and guidelines for reporting safe deposit box contents and other tangible items as unclaimed property, including when and where to remit, and what to do if property is not accepted by a state. (Basic)

House Rules – The P&P Essentials: Hear how to develop, enhance and refine written policies and procedures for minimizing risk and ensuring compliance. (Intermediate)

Intersections With Unclaimed Property Law: Examine other laws and regulations to consider in addition to those that govern unclaimed property. While you may be compliant with all jurisdictions for unclaimed property, are you compliant with additional laws and regulations that can overlap? (Advanced)

Lights, Camera, Action – Unlock Your Stage Presence: Presenting to any audience can be challenging. This session will present tips and tricks to get the attention of your leadership, clients and states for compliance, VDAs and audits. (Basic)

Hedging Your Bets – Exemptions & Deductions: You may be overreporting. Explore state laws that do not require reporting of certain properties and amounts. Learn how to identify possible exemptions and deductions. (Intermediate)

The Long Shot – IRAs: Recent law changes are affecting the reporting of property held in traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts. Examine the impact of the ever-changing state and federal laws on IRA-related unclaimed property compliance. (Advanced)

Ethics: Ethical rules do not change from day to day, but our everyday lives are constantly evolving. Review rules governing practitioners who give unclaimed property advice to clients. (Special Focus) Note: Speakers must be an attorney which understand how to meet the ethics CLE requirements in the presentation materials.

Consult the Pit Bosses – Ask An Expert Q&A: Hear from a panel of four seasoned professionals who will answer your burning unclaimed property compliance questions. (Basic)

Drawing Dead – Deceased Owners: Understand the evolving holder obligations around the death of an owner. States are increasingly redefining what death as a trigger means and how these concepts are being applied in audits. (intermediate)

Litigation Update: Speakers will provide a current snapshot of recent decisions and pending litigation affecting unclaimed property administration and enforcement. (advanced)

Dealer's Choice – Managing Processes: Learn to navigate the complexities of running a smooth unclaimed property operation by exploring key project management concepts. Learning how to effectively manage internal and external teams are critical to success. (Special Focus)

Mock Audit: Eavesdrop on the conversations of a mock audit. Witness the auditor, holder, state and advocate work through the audit process. (General Session)

10.I would like to be a room monitor.
There is a requirement to attend a brief conference call/webinar regarding the role and responsibilities of the room monitor prior to the annual conference.

Sunday, March 10 afternoon

Monday, March 11 morning

Monday, March 11 afternoon

Tuesday, March 12 morning

Tuesday, March 12 afternoon

Wednesday, March 13 morning

11.I am arriving early to the conference on Saturday, March 9, and would like to participate in conference bag assembly from 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Yes

*12.As a speaker for the 2024 UPPO Annual Conference, I agree to provide my presentation before Dec. 1, 2023, sign a speaker agreement, provide my bio, abide by all deadlines, and register and pay to attend the 2024 UPPO Annual Conference.(Required.)

Yes

N/A - I did not volunteer to speak at the annual conference

*13.As a volunteer for the 2024 UPPO Annual Conference, I agree to the UPPO Privacy Policy and have been offered the opportunity to review it.(Required.)

Yes

N/A - I did not volunteer for the annual conference