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Wednesday, 12 July 2006
8:00 - 16:00 Registration
9:00 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address
9:00 - 18:00 Exhibition Open
10:00 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30 Asia’s Retail Real Estate Investment Revolution
In the same way that the shopping centre industry in Asia has developed in a revolutionary rather than an evolutionary fashion, the fervor for investing in shopping centres is evident throughout the region. Are the fundamentals in place to support such capital inflow? Which financing mechanisms work and why? What are the short, medium and longterm prospects for the performance of these investments?

Moderator
Morgan Parker, President,
Taubman Asia, Hong Kong

Panelists
Alexander Berman, Senior Vice President,
General Growth Properties Inc., USA
Pua Seck Guan, CEO,
CapitaMall Trust Management Limited, Singapore
Michael Thomas Smith, Managing Director,
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte., Singapore
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Roundtables
Select a topic and join the roundtable group of your choice where you can converse on a subject of interest to you. This is a superb opportunity to network and discuss issues in a small group.
14:00 - 16:30 The Dynamics of Gaming & Retail
There is no lack of opportunity to try your luck at gaming throughout the Asia-Pacific region. What is the relationship between spending on gaming and retail spending? How can gaming be used to boost rather than diminish retail spending?

Panelists
Doug Pattison, Partner,
Gaming Development Group, USA
Stephen Weaver, Senior Vice President of Asian Developments, The Venetian Macao Limited, Macau
16:30 - 17:30 Coffee Break
19:00 - 22:00 Gala Dinner at Ritz Carlton Singapore
A memorable night of delectable dining and pure entertainment awaits all delegates.

Shanghai Tang Night
Relive the “Shanghai Tang” era (1920 - 1930s) during this exclusive gala evening.

Programme Highlights
  • Enjoy the Cocktail Reception set in the backdrop of the Old Shanghai.
  • Experience the grandeur of the city’s vibrant nightlight and indulge in the array of sights and sounds of Shanghai in the 1920s.
  • Be treated to an exhilarating Lion Dance Performance with Chinese Drums and martial art performances.
  • Indulge in a special feast of Chinese cuisine to the sounds of traditional Jazz.
  • Be dazzled by a fashion showcase featuring a range of classic to contemporary cheongsams.
  • Sit back, relax and be entertained by the popular musical - The World of Suzie Wong.
Dress code: Dinner Formal