FOR PROFESSIONALS--Join ALPFA for their biggest event of the year, bringing together a winning combination of professional and social events to inspire, motivate and educate you. Network with professional members from across the county, as you attend the Welcome Reception, Membership Meeting, Women of ALPFA, President’s Sponsor Recognition Reception, Salsa Competition, Scholarship Luncheon, Career Fair, Leadership Luncheon, and the Gala Reception and Awards Dinner.

FOR STUDENTS--Students attending ALPFA’s national convention can expect to participate in a variety of dynamic programs created to develop professional and leadership skills and also network with professionals in the industry.

• Student Workshops (open to all students) Experienced professionals from the world of finance, accounting, and business related fields, lead dynamic seminars about job skills, interviewing and emerging trends in a variety of careers.
• KPMG Case Study (for competing schools) Students from across the country participate in three regional competitions based on a case they have worked on for months. Winners move onto the national competition against the previous year’s first and second place winners.
• Student Scholarship Program (for ALPFA scholarship recipients) ALPFA national scholarship recipients participate in a variety of events and programs to advance their careers including: The Deloitte Scholarship Dinner, PricewaterhouseCoopers: Understanding the Client Program and Ernst & Young’s Student Leadership Program.
• Deloitte Scholarship Dinner (By Invitation Only) A dinner that invites students to interact and network with the power players from Deloitte.
• The PwC: Understanding the Client Program (By Invitation Only) Gives scholarship students an inside view to some of the inner financial workings of a Fortune 500 client and also gain an understanding of important aspects of the business. The presentation is followed by an educational field visit to see the concepts in action.
• The Ernst & Young Leadership Program (By Invitation Only) Recognizes ALPFA's scholarship students who exhibit academic excellence, community involvement, leadership potential and a commitment to ALPFA. This program provides the participants team building and leadership skills.

In August 2008, Deloitte was the Lead Sponsor to one of the most successful ALPFA conventions ever. Titled, “The Rising Leadership of Latinos,” ALPFA’s 36th annual convention brought together approximately 2100 attendees to the city of Phoenix. Over a four day period, participants had the opportunity to attend approximately 50 quality workshops and build relationships with talented individuals from all over the country. Following the convention, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

To build on the success of our 2008 Convention, we have been diligently preparing for the 2009 Convention: “Winning Traditions, Gateway to Success.” Leading the way is KPMG as our Lead Sponsor. Over the years KPMG has been, and continues to be, a strong partner to ALPFA. New this year is State Street as the Welcoming Presenting Sponsor, and together we plan to bring you an even bigger and better experience in the city of Boston.

Boston is a city full of culture; it is home to many institutions of higher education, industries like health care and finance, and yes… sports. Boston is also home of ALPFA’s largest chapter in the nation with over 1500 members. KPMG, State Street, the Boston Chapter and ALPFA National look forward to bringing you what will prove to be our most successful and well-attended convention yet.

This convention will be my first as ALPFA’s National President. I have been a member of ALPFA for over 11 years and have benefited tremendously from this organization, both personally and professionally. My greatest return has come from giving back to the organization and community through leadership roles within ALPFA. Being president of this great organization is one of my most cherished accomplishments, and working on a convention worthy of the ALPFA name will be one of challenges I look forward to in the coming months.