Wal-Mart chief executive officer Lee Scott didn't directly address the union-financed groups. Instead, Scott and other executives discussed Wal-Mart in terms of building on successes, rather than righting wrongs. The executives drew an enthusiastic response from the 15,000 shareholders and workers packed into Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus. The meeting sprinkled panel discussions and speeches between a couple of celebrity appearances. Scott said Hurricane Katrina inspired a new vision at Wal-Mart.