Seminar Schedule

INTL FCStone Inc. offers special seminars to increase your knowledge about what we can offer you. Click on a link below for more information about these upcoming seminars. All seminars are presented by members of our organization, and, except where otherwise noted, are sponsored by our organization.

Date	Seminar Information
May 16-17, 2012	How Natural Gas is Bought and Sold This workshop addresses the fundamentals of buying and selling natural gas. The first part of the class covers the physical system, while the second part covers the financial systems. Topics include the evolution of gas purchasing; basic knowledge and terms (firm vs. interruptible transportation, GISB, etc.); gas supply and transportation issues (capacity release, price differentials at various pricing points, imbalances, nominations, confirmations/allocations, penalties, cash-outs, force majeure); and risk management (NYMEX, futures, options, swaps). The 2nd part of the class covers the financial aspects of buying and selling gas, including market analysis, gas purchasing scenarios, the processes involved in developing a supply portfolio, and the different tools and financial mechanisms that can be utilized. The workshop wraps up with a tour of a gas trading floor. Location: CenterPoint Energy Houston, Texas
May 22, 2012	One Day Dairy Hedge School Hedging is an often spoke of business strategy that few truly comprehend. Yet admist the extremely volatile commodity markets of today, actively hedging in the dairy marketins should be considered a vital piece of any sounds business plan. This workshop is intended for anyone involved in the production side of the dairy industry; specifically producers looking to limit their exposure to the current volatility of the dairy and grain markets. Location: Holiday Inn Visalia, California
May 29, 2012	Refined Products Risk Management Workshop Whether you believe that fuel prices are heading higher or lower, one thing is for certain; market volatility is here to stay. Our workshop introduces risk management strategies that can help you survive - or thrive - in even the most volatile markets. Location: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Sydney, Australia
June 6-7, 2012	2 Day Basic Energy Risk Management Seminar Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina
June 19-22, 2012	Seminario Práctico de Coberturas de Riesgo 2012 El drástico incremento en la volatilidad de los precios en los últimos años, ha cambiado la forma en que la administración de riesgos se entiende y aplica. Este seminario permitirá al participante entender el impacto de la volatilidad en los precios de los commodities agrícolas y conocer nuevas herramientas y estrategias enfocadas a administrar de forma eficiente y proactiva su riesgo. Location: Miami, Florida
June 28-29, 2012	2012 INTL FCStone Chicago Outlook Conference In 2012 and beyond, there may be no more important global economic and security issue than food supply and demand. This year, as always, the INTL FCStone Outlook will place a particular emphasis on the U.S. and global dairy outlook, but also will provide invaluable insight into every major food commodity. And this year we will be adding new features, including panels on softs and farm policy, and more emphasis than ever on the legislative and economic challenges facing the dairy industry. Location: Chicago, Illinois
July 25-26, 2012	Corn & Soymeal End User Commodity Price Risk Management Seminar Location: INTL FCStone Office Kansas City, Missouri	Register for Both Days Register for Day 1 Only Register for Day 2 Only
September 5-6, 2012	2 Day Basic Energy Risk Management Seminar Location: Union League Club of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
October 24-25, 2012	2 Day Basic Energy Risk Management Seminar Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana
October 29-31, 2012	Fundamentals of Buying & Selling Energy This comprehensive three-day instructional program has been designed to provide the specific training and background information needed by professionals preparing to sit for the Certified Energy Procurement (CEP) Professional certification examination. The program covers the full spectrum of topics essential to the energy procurement process, examining both electricity and natural gas, from both a purchasing/procurement and a selling/marketing perspective. You’ll learn the best approaches for defining corporate energy goals, assessing energy use parameters, evaluating energy provider options, comparing competitive proposals, and integrating the benefits of competitive energy procurement into an overall energy management program. On the selling side, the program will examine proven strategies for building a customer base, answering RFPs, and establishing overall sound business practices that will build your market share and status as a player in the marketplace. Location: Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia