| Thursday, 4 October 2007 |
| 7:00 - 17:30 |
Registration |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Coffee Service and Networking within the Exhibition |
| 8:00 - 17:30 |
Exhibition Open |
| 9:00 - 10:15 |
Risky Business?
“The greater the risk, the higher the potential return“ is an accepted axiom for any investor. In the mature real estate markets, investors, especially in retail projects, have been basking in the warmth of steady returns in a relevantly risk-free environment. During these good times, many have moved their capital to the more heated, more risky, but potentially more rewarding markets in Eastern Europe, China and India. In some cases, the investment flow has been so heavy that markets have become saturated before they were even functioning markets. Now, some are starting to explore the next investment frontiers, including many places in Africa. How well understood are the mechanics of the real estate markets in these new frontiers? How high are the hurdles to doing business? What kinds of returns justify the seeming risks? A panel of leading global real estate investors ponder these questions and more to help take some of the risk out of doing business.
SPEAKERS
MIKE FLAX
Executive Director
Madison Property Fund Managers
Roggebaai, South Africa
GEORGE JAUTZE
Chairman & CEO
ING Real Estate
The Hague, Netherlands
DOUG KIRKMAN
Managing Director
Blackstone Group
London, UK
DR. SEEK NGEE HUAT
President
GIC Real Estate
Singapore
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| 10:15 - 11:00 |
Community Empowerment
As the founder and chairman of Initiative SA Investments 160 (Pty) Ltd, Philip Snyman builds world class shopping centres in rural, emerging South African communities. The best known example of Philip’s success is the Mutsindo Mall, which has moved the parameters of emerging market retail in terms of gross retail sales. This feat was accomplished through genuine community involvement and empowerment. Philip has been able to replicate this success across South Africa and is developing more projects in the communities which are black empowered. In addition to shopping centre development, Initiative SA 160 (Pty) Investments purchases a 50% share of a SPAR store and passes the other 50% opportunity onto aspiring retailers. Philip understands that to truly develop and trade in a community, there has to be mutual understanding and respect. You will enjoy learning more from Philip Snyman and his amazing work to aid in the transformation of South Africa via the retail real estate industry.
SPEAKER
PHILIP SNYMAN
Managing Director
Initiative SA 160 and SPAR Store Owner
Venda, South Africa
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| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break within the Exhibition |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Global Warming:
A Developing World Perspective
As Chairman of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund, rated as “the premier corporate social responsibility fund” in South Africa, Mr. Sunter has been at the cutting-edge of many important social and humanitarian efforts which have been critical in the emergence of the new South Africa. In the early 1980s, he authored, The World and South Africa in the 1990s which offered two scenarios for South Africa - the “High Road” of negotiation leading to a political settlement and the “Low Road” of confrontation leading to a civil war and a wasteland. Since that seminal report, Mr. Sunter has published thirteen books, including several best-sellers. When not writing, he has spent considerable personal time mobilizing the private sector in the war against HIV/AIDS. He is widely-respected among his peers as the South African business leader who has made the most significant contribution to best social practices and business. In 2006, Mr. Sunter facilitated a high-level working group meeting in New Delhi on global warming with participation of EU policy makers and Indian utility executives. As he has done throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Sunter has now given his mind, heart and soul to the complex issue of balancing economic growth with environmental preservation. Please join us as he presents his views on global warming from a developing world perspective.
SPEAKER
CLEM SUNTER
Chairman
Anglo American Chairman’s Fund
Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 12:30 - 14:15 |
Lunch Roundtables
For those not participating in the Roundtables, lunch will also be served in the Exhibition area.
The lunch roundtable discussions allow delegates to exchange ideas on a wide-range of topics of specialized appeal. Roundtable session topics will range from follow-up debates on the Summit presentations, to topics of interest, to specific regions and professional specializations.
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| 14:15 - 15:15 |
Creating Consumer Experiences
As the science of economics morphs from economies of scale to economies of choice, and as markets fragment and brand loyalty becomes ever more fleeting, all businesses must perfect the science, and the art, of the consumer experience. To maintain market share and customer loyalty, businesses must go beyond simply offering consumer products. The key to success and profitability is the creation and delivery of enjoyable and inviting consumer experiences in the pursuit of services, from shopping and banking to healthcare and communications. Share some time with Fred Dust, who as leader of IDEO’s Smart Space Practice, helps companies perfect their customer’s experiences through the creation and implementation of strategic and innovation goals around space and real estate. IDEOS’s unique multidisciplinary approach translates insights into consumer behavior into design concepts for a broad range of industries including healthcare, education, housing, city, and urban design and, of course, retail.
SPEAKER
FRED DUST
Smart Space Lead
IDEO
San Francisco, California, USA
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| 15:15 - 15:45 |
Shopping Centre as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
In this two-part presentation, a macro and micro perspective is offered supporting the emergence of the retail sector as an economic growth leader. South African and international case studies demonstrate the powerful ripple effect generated by retail development, which in turn drives economic growth.
SPEAKERS
MICHAEL NIEMIRA
Chief Economist
Staff VP and Director of Research
International Council of Shopping Centers
New York, New York, USA
BELINDA CLUR
Head of Research
Old Mutual Investment Group
Property Investments
Cape Town, South Africa
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| 15:45 - 16:30 |
Worldwide Best Practices in Development and Design
For three decades, the ICSC International Design and Development Awards Program has recognized outstanding international projects from over 90 countries for excellence in creation of new retail projects and in the expansion or redevelopment of existing projects. These projects underscore the deepening industry trend toward redevelopment and re-use. Aging centres are being made new and vibrant again. City centres are being returned to prominence as commercial destinations again. Sustainability is a popular theme. And new town centres are emerging on the landscape. This session will highlight the latest winning projects from this prestigious program.
CHAIRMAN
IAN F. THOMAS
ICSC Trustee
Chairman
Thomas Consultants Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
PANELISTS
RONALD A. ALTOON, FAIA
Partner
Altoon & Porter Architects, LLP
Los Angeles, California, USA
ARCADIO GIL, CSM, CMD
Managing Director
LaSBA, S.A.
Madrid, Spain
GORDON T. GREEBY, JR., PE
ICSC Trustee
President
The Greeby Companies, Inc.
Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA
KATHLEEN M. NELSON
ICSC Trustee and Past Chairman
President
KMN Associates
New York, New York, USA
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| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Exhibitor Sponsored Cocktail Party at Exhibitors’ Booths
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| 18:30 |
Buses Leave for Summit Dinner
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| 19:00 - 24:00 |
Dinner at Moyo in the Stellenbosch Winelands
Casual Dress
Delegates will not only be stimulated intellectually and professionally at the World Summit, but dinner at Moyo (the Swahili word for soul), set in the Stellenbosch Winelands, will satiate the five senses with a feast of the Africa’s finest. The cuisine, featuring all the tastes of Africa, from Tagines in the north to Bobotie and world-class wines from the South, will be memorable. With each breathe, guests will relish in a heady bouquet of fragrant spices and herbs. Live music will provide an exhilarating acoustic element. Plus, guests will be able to see and to touch the mosaics, the copper, the carved wood and the cowrie shells of Africa’s varied and complex handicrafts. And the sixth sense, the sense of anticipation, will be rewarded with the entire experience which will make it seem as you have been brought to another world.
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ICSC GOES GREEN
A first for the World Summit!
The 2007 World Summit will host two green exhibits:
GREEN PAVILION - Located next to the registration desk in the lobby of the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This is where you’ll learn about the new trends in sustainable building design relating to environmentally friendly stores and shopping centres.
GREEN ZONE - Located in the Exhibition. Consists of companies that will showcase the latest products and services to help you go green.
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