Programme

ICSC European Conference
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark 26-28 April 2006

Wednesday 26 April 2006
1100	Registration and Design Trends open
1200 - 1300	ASM/AMD test review Scott Abbey, Head of Retail Management Group, Rodamco Europre
1230 - 1400	Lunch and Welcome by the Conference Chairman Soren Brogaard, Director, Steen and Strøm First time attendees round tables: Have lunch with ICSC Board Members and get some advice on how you can make the most of the ICSC network. Round tables for all attendees: '30 years of Awards - looking back on 30 years of shopping centre design'
1400 - 1415	Welcome to the Conference: Bertrand Courtois-Suffit, Chairman, ICSC European Board Soren Brogaard, Director, Steen & Strøm, European Conference Chair Michael P. Kercheval, President & CEO, International Council of Shopping Centers
1415 - 1445	‘A Global Overview of the Shopping Centre Industry’ Charles Grossman, ICSC Chairman Managing Director, ING Clarion Partners
1445 - 1530	Keynote address: 'The Outlook for the World Economy' The interaction between the US & China Recovery in the euro-zone The outlook for interest rates The impact on property Roger Bootle, Managing Director, Capital Economics
1530 - 1615	Networking Coffee Break
1615 - 1700	‘Destination Shopping Centre’ Investing into public art – the sense and value Architectural Design – making a difference Local identity – creating the feel good factor Moderator: Bob de Barr, Director, Land Securities Panellists:Jody Israelsky, Leasing Consultant, Mills Global Guillaume Sadoux, Directeur de la Conception, Groupe B.E.G. David Sheldon, Senior Associate, The Jerde Partnership
1700 - 1745	Investor Panel what specific criteria do investors have when making an investment what level of return will we see on refurbishment investments where do they see the best investments for 2006 and further into the future panellists will also identify ‘hot’ geographical investment areas eg. Russia Moderator: Joost Bomhoff, Member of the Management Board & CEO Retail Management, Rodamco Europe Panellists: Helmut Mühlhofer, Director, Real Estate Structured Finance, Retail Finance, Aareal Bank Neil Varnham, Director of Retail Property, Henderson Global Investors Jan Vermaas, Fund Manager – Retail, ING Real Estate Investment Management Andy Watson, Director, La Salle Investment Management
1745 - 1930	Networking Welcome Reception Delegates, speakers and sponsors are invited for drinks at the Bella Center.
Thursday 27 April 2006
0830	Registration and Design Trends open
0900 - 0915	Welcome by the Conference Chairman Soren Brogaard, Director, Steen & Strøm
0915 - 0945	Keynote Address: ‘Designing the Øresund Region’ The Copenhagen Challenge: from Capital City to Centre in the Øresund Region Ørestad: Downtown Scandinavia Visions for a vibrant City Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, Former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, CEO of Øresund Development Corporation
0945 - 1030	‘Clothing the World’ A live conversation on stage with: Margareta van den Bosch, Head of Design, H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
1030 - 1115	Networking Coffee Break
1115 - 1145	Value through Lighting Jesse Lilley, Communications Manager, Martin Architectural
1145 - 1230	ICSC SOLAL Marketing Awards Carlos Jesus, Jury Chairman, Head of Marketing, Europe, Sonae Sierra
1230- 1430	Round table lunch ‘Innovation and Future Retail Trends’
1430 - 1530	Designing for a better future. This session will focus on the impact of shopping centres on the environment. What developers and managers are doing from the cradle to the grave to minimise negative impact on the environment. Moderator: Professor Ted Krueger, Associate Dean, School of Architecture, Rensselaer Panellists: Ronald Altoon, Principal, Altoon & Porter Architects LLP Jose Manuel Quintela, Conceptual Development & Design Director, Sonae Sierra Anna Vos, Head, Studio Bouwfonds MAB
1530 - 1630	European Shopping Centre Awards Stephen Pragnell, Jury Chairman, President, Apsys Polska Sp. z o.o.
1630 - 1700	Networking Coffee Break Have a chat to Awards finalists and congratulate the winners
2000 - 2330 (last boat back at 01:00)	Gala Dinner – The Royal Danish Opera Meet your fellow delegates and celebrate the European Shopping Centre Awards and Solal Marketing Awards Winners! Evening dress is recommended at this venue. Please make sure to buy your tickets in advance.
Friday 28 April 2006
0830 - 1200	Registration and Design Trends open
0900 - 0915	Welcome by the Conference Chairman: Soren Brogaard, Director, Steen & Strøm
0915 - 0945	Keynote Address: ‘Designing Europe’ The old Europe collapsed in 1991 The Challenge: How to design a New Europe The answer: EU enlargement · The balance between vision and popular anxiety The future design of Europe: Dream and realism Uffe Elleman-Jensen, Former Foreign Minister, Denmark
0945 - 1015	‘International Retailing - Designing Cross Border Retail to Fit the Scandinavian Market’ Think global – act local Wal-Mart didn’t do their homework when they entered Europe Some international concepts didn’t succeed in Scandinavia – why? Pretty good isn’t good enough anymore The Scandinavians are different people in different countries with different buying behavious Retailers can only optimize when they adapt to the local conditions Bruno Christensen, Owner, Retail Institue Scandinavia
1015 - 1100	Hot retailers: '30 Stores That Changed The World' A whistle-stop tour of shops that made a difference to the way we think about retail and which established the agenda for others. Ranging from the extravagance of Biba to the hi-tech minimalish of Apple, this session highlights some of the most significant developments from the 1970s onwards. In what will be a highly participatory session, there will also be a review of stores that are shaping our future and which will be tomorrow's must-have tenants. Vote for the Hottest Retailer! John Ryan, Stores Editor, Retail Week
1100 - 1130	Networking Coffee Break
1130 - 1200	Designing a strategy for the future Consumer trends in Central Europe & Russia – similarities & differences with Western Europe A brief overview of the evolution of the shopping centre market in Central Europe and Russia including development trends Shopping centre performance – comparing Central Europe with Western Europe Opportunities for investors Neville Moss, Head of Retail Research, Jones Lang LaSalle
1200 - 1245	Retail Runway This session will offer attendees an opportunity to hear the business and expansion plans of retailers looking for deal making opportunities throughout Europe. There will be a chance to meet these retailers during lunch. The full list of participants to be announced shortly. Ali Haidari, Head of Real Estate, Mexx Chris Igwe, European Representative, Tumi Richard Wicks, Real Estate Director, UK & Benelux, Footlocker Realty Inc.
1245 - 1315	Announcement of the Hottest Retailers 2006, Closing remarks & 2007 Preview Carmen Almagro, ICSC Jury Member, President, The Body Shop Soren Brogaard, Director, Steen & Strøm, European Conference Chair Bertrand Courtois-Suffit, Chairman of the ICSC European Board Introduction of the new ICSC Chairman
1315 - 1430	Lunch & Close of Conference
1330	Shopping Centre Tour Tick the box on your registration form for this tour of Copenhagen shopping centres Lyngby and Rødovre to sign up! Delegates will be dropped off at the airport approx. 17:30.

Social and networking opportunities

Hosted tables for first time attendees First time attendees will have the opportunity to meet ICSC board members on day one at hosted tables, helping them to make the most of their conference attendance.

Round tables of Award winning projects Choose your table hosted by past Award winners who’ll bring you up to date on developments at their centre since the Award was won.

Round tables on innovation and future retail trends Day two’s round table sessions will give delegates the ideal opportunity to discuss a variety of future trend topics with industry experts.

Companion Lounge A Companion Lounge will be provided for spouses and companions of ICSC European Conference attendees. For further details, please go to Companion Lounge.

Opera House dinner On the evening of day two, ICSC will host a conference dinner at Copenhagen’s beautiful Opera House on the island of Holmen. For ticket information please go to gala dinner.