This year’s NASPP Conference is just weeks away and will mark a very special milestone: our 20th Annual Conference. It’s hard to believe 20 years of learning and networking have passed since our first conference (not to mention how many other things have transpired during the past 20 years, but that would require another blog just to explore them). As we celebrate this significant anniversary (what better way to do it than New Orleans style?), and all that has transpired in the stock compensation industry during that time, we’ve created a fun way of reliving the memories of conferences past: The NASPP 20th Annual Conference Anniversary Trivia.

Do you remember the hot topics from last year’s conference? How about 3 or 5 or 10 years ago? Which cities have you traveled to the most as you’ve faithfully attended the conference each year? Whether you’ve just joined the industry or are a seasoned veteran, the trivia will be sure to trigger reminiscences. Available on our NASPP home page, we’ve got many questions lined up and will be changing them frequently, so be sure to stop by often in the coming weeks. It only takes a moment to test your conference knowledge! To get the party started, I’ve included three trivia questions in today’s blog:

Trivia Challenge!

1. Which band was the featured entertainment (hosted by Fidelity) at the 15th Annual Conference, held in San Francisco?

a. Chicago

b. Journey

c. The Mamas and Papas

d. The Village People

2. What was the title of the keynote address from the 14th Annual Conference, held in Las Vegas?

a. “A Roadmap to IFRS 2”

b. “Behind the Scenes of the FASB”

c. “How to Avoid the Next Scandal (and Protect Yourself)”

d. “The IRS and Treasury Speak”

3. Excluding this year’s conference, when was the last time New Orleans played host to an NASPP conference?

a. 2009

b. 2008

c. 2005

d. The conference has never been held in New Orleans

The answers are below; how did you do? As you venture into fall and the weeks leading up to what is sure to be our best conference yet, take a few moments along the way to take the trivia challenges and revisit your favorite conference memories! If you’re not yet registered for this year’s conference, it’s not too late – you can register today!

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans!

-Jennifer

Answers:
1) a 2) c 3) b