This two-hour workshop will provide a complete and intensive introduction to ETFs and ETNs, including what they are, how they work and the special risks they can pose to investors.

Participants will learn what to consider before buying ETFs in each major asset class; how to properly trade ETFs; and how to avoid common ETF pitfalls. The session will cover:

Commodities led the market in early 2011, and the bulls are lining up for 2012. Can commodity prices continue to rise? And what's the best way to profit? This panel will examine the biggest risks and opportunities linked to commodity ETFs, including how to avoid the high roll costs of contango.

With interest rates near zero and asset prices flat, cash preservation and income-generating strategies are top-of-mind. This panel will examine various income-producing approaches, from money-market equivalents to bond funds, preferred stock and dividend-producing equity ETFs.

Despite recent volatility, investors are still drawn to the strong economic growth potential of Asia and Latin America. Which region is best positioned for today's challenging markets? Our panelists will consider this question and review the ETFs providing the best exposure to these fast-growing markets.

The unprecedented rise of monetary stimulus has many worried about a rising tide of inflation, particularly in fast-growing Asian economies. This panel will examine the best options for ETF investors worried about inflation. Topics will include:

With soaring deficits in the U.S., central bank interventions and a debt crisis in Europe, currency looms large for investors. This panel will examine the outlook for the dollar, how currency movements impact market returns, as well as how investors can access currency using ETFs.

Tom Dorsey, the world's leading technical analyst for ETFs, discusses his system for determining when ETFs are well positioned for market success. What's the best approach to incorporating technical analysis into a strategic investment plan? Topics include:

Sector rotation strategies have become a major part of the tactical allocation landscape. The question for advisors is: How do you best employ ETFs to execute these strategies? And which sector ETFs offer the best domestic, international or regional sector exposure?

Mutual funds dominate the 401(k) space, but ETFs are beginning to gain traction. What are the pros and cons of ETFs in a 401(k) plan? What types of ETFs should be considered? And what will it take for ETFs to become major players?

ETFs have opened up the commodities markets for all investors, attracting billions of dollars in assets. Still, concerns remain about investing in commodities, particularly with most futures returns trailing spot commodities. This in-depth workshop will cover the benefits and risks of commodities ETFs. Topics include:

After multiple rounds of quantitative easing and increased intervention from central banks, this panel will discuss the outlook for fixed income, as well as the tools investors can use to effectively manage fixed-income portfolios. Leading experts will examine:

As more complex ETFs launch, especially in commodities and currencies, investors need to be aware of the tax implications. This panel will examine the tax treatment of nonequity ETFs, and consider current best practices in ETF tax-loss harvesting strategies.

Three of the market's leading independent ETF analysts respond to Monday's keynote panel on the future of ETFs, examining the outlook for the sector through the eyes of investors. Topics include:

Europe's sovereign debt crisis has dominated the headlines recently. In this session, we will examine the outlook for Europe, the euro and the eurozone, and what potential developments mean for ETF investors. Topics include:

For the past few years, a debate has raged about the utility of various alternatives to market-cap weighting. Now, the data are in. In this panel, we will discuss how to evaluate competing index strategies, including market-cap, dividend, fundamental, minimum volatility and more.

Factor investing is the new black, and the past year has seen an explosion in factor-linked ETFs and ETF strategies. What do terms like high-beta, low-quality, momentum and low-vol mean to advisors? What about alternate factors like liquidity, or flows? Do these ETFs belong in a portfolio? What does the academic research say?

Macroeconomic and political upheaval at home and abroad have hurt many client portfolios. With triple-digit Dow swings more and more common, advisors need sound strategic choices for their clients. This in-depth session will provide practical solutions, covering: