As Gold sponsors of the Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship, PKF Texas is proud to share Rice Alliance events with our friends in the marketplace. Join us as we celebrate the success of the Houston and Texas technology entrepreneurship community and kick off a new program year for the Rice Alliance with keynote speaker, Michael Oxley.
8th Annual Rice Alliance Kick-Off Celebration
"An Evening with Michael Oxley: Co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act"
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Rice University
McNair Hall, Jesse H Jones Graduate School of Management
5:30pm – Registration & Reception
6:30pm – Keynote
7:30pm – Networking Reception
Keynote Speaker:Michael Oxley
Vice Chairman, NASDAQ
The Honorable Michael G. Oxley was appointed Vice Chairman of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. in March 2007. In this capacity, Mr. Oxley serves the NASDAQ executive management team and Board with his expertise in public policy, corporate counseling, financial services and capital markets. He also interfaces with NASDAQ listed companies to increase visibility of the exchange’s market excellence, business, and policy issues.
Prior to joining NASDAQ, Michael Oxley:
· Served in Congress for 25 years
· Co-authored the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
· Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee: 2001 to 2006
· Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: 1983 to 2001
To Register and More Information: click here
Early Registration Deadline: August 21. We recommend you register BEFORE this deadline, as the event may be sold out.
Hosted by: Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship
Co-Hosted by: NASDAQ
Sponsors: PKF Texas and Locke Liddell and Sapp, LLP
Roundtrip Airline Ticket Sponsor: Continental Airlines
If you have any questions, contact the Rice Alliance at alliance@rice.edu, 713-348-3443 or www.alliance.rice.edu. We hope to see you there!