Conference Dates: July 20–22, 2008

Approved Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 11 hours

Conference Location: The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, 3800 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

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Click here to register online

Program Highlights
Back by popular demand, this program features Wharton professors sharing their latest research to help build on the foundation you received when you earned your CIMA designation. Featured professors include Christopher C. Geczy, Ph.D., who will address Socially Responsible Investing and Hedge Fund Replication, and Charles E. Dwyer, Ph.D., discussing Building Client Relationships. Enrollment for this program is very limited, so register today!

Registration Fees (register online now or download, complete, and submit a hardcopy registration form) Please note that this conference is open only to CIMA/CIMC designees in good standing.

IMCA Members
Prior to June 16, 2008 (early-bird)—$750
After June 16, 2008—$850

Nonmembers
Prior to June 16, 2008 (early-bird)—$1,200
After June 16, 2008—$1,300

Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, at the special group rate of $214 per night. To make your reservation, phone the hotel at 215.222.0200 and mention that you are attending IMCA’s Advanced CIMA Workshop: The Best of Wharton. You may also make your reservation online using the group code CIM. This special rate is available through June 16, 2008; however rooms at this rate are on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended.

Location and Distance
The conference will be held at The Inn at Penn, located on the Wharton campus, at 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. The Inn at Penn is located eight miles from Philadelphia International Airport and five miles from Amtrak’s Penn Station.

Travel Arrangements
Cain Travel is the official travel agency for this conference. To make reservations, phone 800.346.4747, or go online and reference IMCA’s Advanced CIMA Workshop: The Best of Wharton.

Weather and Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. The average July daytime temperature in Philadelphia is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights cool down to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check the weather forecast before traveling.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations for conference registration must be received in writing. The registration fee less $50 cancellation fee will be refunded for cancellations postmarked or faxed by June 23, 2008. A 30 percent cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations received between June 24 and July 10, 2008. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after July 10, 2008, or for nonattendance.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, e-mail Claudia Bieschke or call 303.850.3074.