CTRM Conference Series

The CTRM Technical Conference Series is in Houston for a two day conference based around important technical issues in the commodity trading and risk management business function including; CTRM Software, Risk Management Software, Data Management and more. The conference is taking place in Houston, Texas on July 11th and 12th hosted by CommodityPoint.

Houston Four Seasons Hotel

In the heart of downtown’s business district and just steps from Houston’s renowned cultural attractions, luxury Four Seasons Hotel blends a warm sophistication with Texan charm.

Four Seasons Hotel Houston features 404 well-appointed guest rooms and luxury hotel suites. Enjoy downtown’s only resort-style pool, dedicated Clarins spa, and innovative Italian cuisine — all at the centre of downtown Houston’s thriving business corridor.

Who says a downtown business hotel can’t feel like a resort? Our new USD 4 million pool at Four Seasons Houston is downtown’s only outdoor, resort-style pool. Located on the Hotel’s fourth floor, the 65-foot (20-metre) oval plunge is lined with live oak, palm trees, and other plants ideal to Houston’s semitropical climate. Brazilian ipê wood decking and Turkish travertine tile add to the transporting feel, along with cabana-style patios and a soothing water wall. It’s our service that truly stands apart–our attendants will take care of everything from arranging your chaise to offering sun tan lotion and fresh fruit. And with a full menu of “Spa Tapas,” you can indulge in any number of spa treatments – like a mango mini massage or coconut scalp soothie – from the comfort of your cabana.

Please note: The Four Seasons Hotel has granted a discounted rate on their Standard, Deluxe Rooms and Executive Suites for those attending the CTRM Conference. Once you have registered a dicount code will be sent to you which can be used online or telephonically.

Proposed Agenda
This two-day conference will comprise of five sessions focused on various aspects of CTRM software and CTRM software markets specifically. The draft agenda is as follows (please note, CommodityPoint will provide periodic updates to the agenda as it continues to develop):

July 11th, 2012

July 12th, 2012

Gregory K. Lawrence, a partner in Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s Energy & Commodities Group
Proprietary Energy Transactions: Now Where?
Proprietary trading is under attack in the U.S., including transactions in the energy markets. The Volcker Rule in the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits proprietary trading and fund investment, including in the energy markets, by federally-insured banks and their affiliates. U.S. Federal energy regulators are pursuing actively precedent-setting manipulation and fraud claims against banks and other market participants regarding proprietary physical and financial energy trading. Proprietary energy traders, portfolios and assets likely will shift to new companies, including hedge funds. What are the drivers of, and opportunities and risks posed, by this noteworthy shift.

Gregory K. Lawrence, focuses his practice on the electricity and natural gas industries, with extensive experience before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and multiple state utility commissions regarding regulatory proceedings, compliance and enforcement, transactions and negotiations, asset transfers, and governmental affairs. His clients include financial institutions and hedge funds, marketers, traders, renewable and other project developers, municipal and investor-owned utilities, and large energy consumers. Greg is a frequent speaker at energy industry conferences and a regular contributor to a wide range of publications.