SOLARC ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL ASCENT CONFERENCE

 

HOUSTON (August 26, 2009) - SolArc , a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions, today announced the keynote speakers at its annual ASCENT Conference and User Group Meeting to be held Sept. 22-24 at La Torretta Del Lago Resort and Spa in Lake Conroe, Texas, just outside of Houston. In its seventh year, the ASCENT Conference brings together SolArc customers, industry experts and key technology partners from around the world.

 

David Steele, president of UtiliPoint International, Inc., will lead off the 2009 ASCENT Conference. UtiliPoint is a prominent research and advisory company that focuses on the energy and utility markets. Steele has recently taken the position of president at the firm and will offer his insight about where the industry is headed and opportunities to watch for in the areas of energy, power and commodity trading.

 

Another valuable keynote will be delivered by Jill Feblowitz, practice director for Business Technology with IDC Energy Insights. Feblowitz has followed the ETRM industry for many years and is the recognized authority in the market, publishing an annual review of vendor functionality. She will speak during lunch on Weds., Sept. 23 and offer insight on the future of the energy trading and risk management industry.

 

The Industry Expert Panel offers ASCENT attendees the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of recognized authorities in the areas of commodity trading, industry research and technology. The panel will include participants from Microsoft, IDC Energy Insights, UtiliPoint, Opportune, Veson Nautical and others.

 

"The 2009 ASCENT Conference and User Group Meeting provides the opportunity to bring together all of the stakeholders in the Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) market space to share ideas and knowledge," said Eric Johnson, vice president of marketing for SolArc. "We already have more than 30 global companies represented at the event and we're anticipating a record attendance once again. This annual event has grown each year because it combines technology users, providers, commodity experts and senior management with a chance to focus on the rapidly changing CTRM requirements and share ideas about opportunities for the future. It has become a strategically important business event for everyone who attends."

 

Brad Anderson, CEO of SolArc, added, "We're pleased that the ASCENT Conference and User Group Meeting will once again serve as a forum for discussion and information sharing. This event is important for SolArc to facilitate feedback from our customers that will help us continue enhancing the tools they use to support their critical business decisions. ASCENT also gives SolArc the chance to update our customers on future direction and products."

 

The 2009 SolArc ASCENT Conference and User Group Meeting is open to current users of SolArc technology, as well as technology partners, systems integrators, analysts and others who are connected to Commodity Trading and Risk Management. The deadline to register is Sept. 11 and the registration information is available on www.solarc.com.

 

About SolArc
SolArc, Inc. is a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions. SolArc's integrated software solution offers customers greater insight and control over their complex commodity supply, marketing and trading environments, delivering increased operational effectiveness and profitability at lower risk.

 

Since 1991, SolArc has become a trusted solution provider for an international clientele of more than 60 leading corporations across a range of vertical industries, including energy, aviation and transportation, banking and finance, agriculture and consumer goods. SolArc is headquartered in Houston and has offices in Dallas, Tulsa, London and Singapore.

 

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