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FuelQuest Annual User Conference & Training Seminar
Fueling Business
March 31 - April 1, 2010
Austin, TX
At Grail 2010, you will have the opportunity to blend vision with best practices and practical hands-
on training to tackle the toughest fuel management and tax automation challenges. Please join us,
your peers and key industry partners in Austin to collaboratively chart a path to success.
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Registration & Pricing Information
Pre-Conference Date: March 31, 2010
- Golf Tournament: Falconhead Golf Club
- All-Day Training Sessions
FuelQuest FMS
Zytax
- Evening Entertainment in Downtown Austin
Dinner: Join us for great food, even better wine and more!
Max's Wine Dive
After-Dinner Party: Enjoy the music at an indoor/outdoor martini nightclub.
Cedar Street Courtyard
Conference Dates: April 1, 2010
- General Session
Panel discussion of current industry trends and challenges and their impact on businesses. Panelists include:
Ken Kral, senior vice president business development, US Bank Voyager Fleet Systems
Mike Forbes, vice president Kenan, KAG Logistics, Inc.
Rich Cilento, Chairman & CEO, GlycosBio
Ron Fulenchek, gasoline transportation manager, 7-11
- Conference Sessions
FuelQuest FMS
FuelQuest Fuel Center
Zytax
Industry Best Practices
...and more!
- Guest Speakers
Charles Vick, senior commodity economist and vice president, Goldman Sachs
Chris Bridgford, director of fuel operations, United Supermarkets
Jay Bailey, marketing manager, Valero Marketing & Supply, Co.
Roger Khoeler, vice president of purchasing, North America, Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp.
- Technology Showcase - FuelQuest's Technology Showcase features demonstrations of the latest technology, products and services from FuelQuest, Zytax, Abovenet, Mansfield Oil, and OPW Fuel Management Systems. The Technology Showcase will take place immediately following the Thursday training sessions.
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Energy Management Institute: Professional Gasoline & Fuel Management
The Energy Management Institute (EMI), the foremost innovative professional services firm providing insight into the energy future, will be offering a two-day course "Professional Gasoline & Fuel Management: Fundamentals of Purchasing & Hedging" on the Monday and Tuesday prior to FuelQuest's Grail User Conference.
What You Will Learn:
- Why you need to manage your company's risk
- What market factors are affecting your margins
- Defining your price/margin exposure
- Reviewing the structure of your supply contracts
- Designing a risk management program
- ....and more!
- Class Syllabus
Class Schedule:
Monday, March 29, 2010, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
EMI Registration: $1,595/person
Grail attendees who also wish to attend the EMI course will receive a $500 discount on EMI registration.
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Hotel & Travel Information
The Hilton Austin
Room Block: $169/night
To make reservations, contact The Hilton Austin at 1-512-482-8000 or http://www1.hilton.com.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78719
American Airlines Discount
To make a discount reservation, please call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada or go to www.AA.com and refer to your Promotion Code: 5530AC.
Continental Airlines Discount
Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 10% or Zone fares. To make a discount reservation, please call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 for reservations. Refer to Z Code: ZFZ3 and Agreement Code: A586HE. Or, save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZFZ3A586HE in the Offer Code box.
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Austin, Texas: The Live Music Capitol of the World®
When people think of Texas, they think of cowboys, honky-tonks and barbeque. When people think of Austin, they think of so much more. With a laid-back culture, a creative community and a motto celebrating all that is "weird", Austin is like no other place in Texas. Austin has a little something for everybody: history, art, recreation, beautiful scenery, sports, fabulous food and tons of entertainment! And, with hundreds of live music venues and a thriving community of musicians, it's no wonder that Austin is called "The Live Music Capitol of the World®."
So, whether you are taking a dip in Barton Springs, enjoying a night out on 6th Street, visiting the Texas State History Museum, eating tacos at El Arroyo, cycling through the hills, or taking in some music at the Saxon Pub, you are sure to enjoy Austin.
Just remember: keep it weird!
Discover Austin
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Grail Testimonials
"The Grail Technology Showcase was very valuable for our company because we were able to spend quality time with the largest users and retailers of fuel and talk with them about their technology and business plans for the coming year, a great event for all involved."
Douglas S. Haugh
Executive Vice President & CIO
Mansfield Oil Company
"The Grail conference was very valuable for our company because not only did the instruction build on my current knowledge of the Zytax software but it gave me valuable insight into the other abilities of Zytax. Thank you for hosting a great event."
Ryan Ondrejca
Tax Accountant
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
"One of the major highlights of Grail 2009 was the preview of the upcoming Dashboards that would be offered to all customers in the soon coming releases. The opportunity to get to see future designs of the FuelQuest system was fascinating. These visual reports are vital to tracking the key metrics of our everyday fuel operations."
Rachel Gee
Fuel Operations Manager
Brookshire's Grocers
"The Grail conference was very valuable for our company because the presentations and instruction helped me become more knowledgeable in using Zytax software. The opportunity to spend time and talk with others users of Zytax was great. Thank you so much for hosting a great conference."
Maria Alves
Tax Accountant
Gulf Oil, L.P.
"The Grail Conference was a great way to experience with hands-on discussions and to network with other clients that are using FuelQuest products. The Grail conference was very valuable for our company to attend this year, and we are looking forward to attend in 2010."
Joe Weber
Fuel Purchasing Specialist
Hy-Vee, Inc.
"Grail sessions and the hands-on discussions were most helpful to our employees and our company because we were able to get resolutions on the specific issues we were having. We also gained more knowledge about the software which enhanced our efficiency."
Kristin Bowers
Fuel Tax Lead
Musket Corporation
"The one thing I enjoyed most about Grail was being able to put faces with names. It's nice to get that face time so the communication processes go better."
Darla Hutcheson
Tax Manager, Fuel Tax & Transportation Tax
Walmart
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