On behalf of the IECA, I would like to welcome you to the 2019 IECA Spring Education Conference in Coronado, California. This event has been designed for credit, contract and risk professionals at all levels and features two keynote speakers – Stanley G. Chapman III, Executive Vice-President & President of US Natural Gas Pipelines at TransCanada, who will speak on key issues facing North American natural gas markets, and Constanze V. Rheinbaben, Economist, Rich Impact Speaking, who will discuss how diversity goes beyond compliance and political correctness. We will also have a wide range of educational sessions instructed and led by 25 of the most influential speakers from around the world, plus our highly rated Credit Risk Management Certification Program. There will be various opportunities to connect with 200+ industry peers including receptions, our annual golf tournament, a "Tequilas, Tacos and Tombstones" tour, and a dinner sailing excursion to enjoy the San Diego skyline!