PROGRAMME
The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Macau
14 - 16 October 2008
14 OCTOBER 2008, TUESDAY — DAY 1 |
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| 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration |
| 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Retail Study Tour (click for more information) |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Asia Expo 2008 Welcome Cocktail Reception |
15 OCTOBER 2008, WEDNESDAY — DAY 2 |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | Welcome Addresses Mary Lou Fiala, ICSC Chairman, President & COO, Regency Centers Corporation, USA Michael P. Kercheval, President & CEO, ICSC, USA |
| 9:20 AM – 9:45 AM | Official Address |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15AM | Retail Overview: Asia Today And Over the Next
5 Years Asia is undoubtedly the most talked about region and one that promises immense opportunities, yet, filled with challenges. Retail sectors in Asia have seen good times, and in some markets, great times. Retail real estate outperformed all other sectors in India and China witnessed record growth in its retail sales last year. The question is, can Asia sustain this phenomenal growth led by India and China? Where are the hot markets and why should you remember to pack your mine detectors? Speaker: Sunil Devmurari, Account Manager - Asia Pacific & Australasia, Euromonitor International, Singapore |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Morning Tea Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM | India: Where are the Real Opportunities? According to IMF, India’s economy is set to grow by a whopping 7.9%. U.S. and European retailers and investors are looking to emerging markets to lift them out of the doldrums in their home markets. And India is looking incredibly attractive. However, the seemingly protectionist measures regulating the retail sector may mean that the retail trade may not develop as rapidly as one would hope. Where are the opportunities and will they come fast enough to sustain the interest? Panelists: Ashu Pakhey, President, Subhiksha Trading Services, India Aswhin Puri, CEO, Property Zone, India |
| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | China: China after 2010 – “Outside Looking In” This is a first-hand view of China’s retail landscape by the overseas developer, retailer and investor community. The presentation and discussion will focus on the experiences of the panelists, opportunities available today and the sustainability of China’s development particularly in the retail sector. Moderator: Robert Welanetz, ICSC Trustee, CEO, Shanghai Kinghill Limited, China Panelist: Goh Soon Yong, Deputy CEO, CapitaLand Retail Limited (China), China |
| 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Retail Runway The Retail Runway is an opportunity for retail brands from all corners of the globe to showcase their retail concept to the Asia Expo audience. Presented in a dynamic, fast-paced and dramatic fashion, these brands – some new to Asia, some established internationally – are looking to create a greater presence in Asia. |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Vietnam: Walking the Talk Vietnam has been dubbed the “next big thing” in Asia. The macro-economic indicators appear to speak for Vietnam and the market is clearly buzzing. There is a keen anticipation towards Vietnam’s entry into the WTO and the impending 100% foreign ownership rule could potentially make Vietnam the place to be. The big “BUT” is whether it can deliver on its promises and present itself as a prime market of choice for investors and operators. Moderator: Paul Mason, General Manager, Cushman & Wakefield, Vietnam Panelists: Minh Calvin Lam, Managing Director, Lien Minh Real Estate Corp, Vietnam Munish Rishi, Brand Manager - Vietnam, Levi’s Strauss, Vietnam |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Housekeeping Announcement |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon Tea Break & “Meet the Retailers” A dedicated lounge has been constructed in the exhibit hall for the audience to meet with the Retail Runway presenters and other retailers interested to do business with our Asia Expo community. This is also your chance to spend some quality time at the exhibition to explore new opportunities, develop new contacts and promote your business. |
| 5:30 PM | Asia Expo Day 1 Ends |
| 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Gala Dinner and Asia Shopping Centre Awards The Annual Asia Expo Gala Dinner is the social event of the year for the retail and shopping centre industry professionals. For the first time in Macau, and hosted at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, you can expect nothing short of spectacular with the glamour of Las Vegas, the Asian-style hospitality and a globally renown entertainment segment that will surely astound. If that isn’t enough, ICSC brings you its first ever Asia Shopping Centre Awards for Design/Development and Marketing. |
16 OCTOBER 2008, THURSDAY — DAY 3 |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Luxury Retailing in the Developing Markets: Where’s
the Upside? It is safe to say that there is a huge following for many of the luxury brands in Asia. Some would even say that some brands command a loyalty nearing cult status. An elite group of luxury brands are entrenched in all the major cities in Asia and continue to expand into the emerging markets. What is it that attracts these brands to a particular market, what do they look for and as markets mature, where would be their upside? Speaker: Radha Chadha, Managing Director, Chadha Strategy Consulting and co-author of “The Cult of the Luxury Brand: Inside Asia’s Love Affair with Luxury”, Hong Kong |
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Retail Opportunities and Strategies in the Gaming
Environment How do we move from the attraction of the casinos to other forms of entertainment and social activities that will further increase consumer spending? Singapore steers clear from mentioning casinos and gambling in the news and calls its two upcoming projects “Integrated Resorts”. Macau’s Cotai Strip promises to deliver more than just more gaming tables and slot machines – it intends to present the visitor with a string of excellent restaurants, world-class acts and shopping experience. This is indeed easier said than done. How exactly do you steer the perception away from just gaming and how do you create the right mix to draw the crowd? Speakers: David Sylvester, Vice President - Retail Development, Sands Retail Asia, Hong Kong Richard Hamilton, Vice President - Development, Taubman Asia, Hong Kong |
| 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Morning Tea Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Design Trends – European Case Study Europe’s Multi-Award Winner, Chapman Taylor, talks about the principles of retail design, making sense to the consumer and the rationale behind refurbishment. Speaker: Roger Wilson, Director, Chapman Taylor LLP, UK |
| 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch Roundtable Discussion This year promises more lunch roundtable topics. Select a topic and sit with like-minded executives for an indepth discussion. This is an excellent opportuniy to network and address issues in a small group. |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Sustainability Strategy: More Than Just a Buzzword Sustainability is a growing and urgent necessity. In the U.S. and parts of Europe, it has begun to yield concrete, bankable results, particularly against the bottom-line impact of spiraling energy costs. The question is how do we get these initiatives to take off in Asia? What steps must the industry take? Invited: Dr Vincent Cheng, Associate Director of Building Sustainability. ARUP, Hong Kong Berny Ng, Director, ARUP, Hong Kong |
| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Creating the Ultimate Shopping Experience: A
Case Study of The Gateway Theatre of Shopping,
South Africa This presentation will focus on development of the centre over 7 years in respect of shopper flow data, turnover growth, customer and tenant satisfaction statistics and specific tenant turnover performance results from their consulting interventions. Speaker: Mike Rodel, Regional General Manager, KZN & Eastern Cape, Old Mutual Investment Group, South Africa |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Afternoon Tea Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Green Retailing: Sustainability Practices and
Positive Customer Value Proposition - How Do
They Go Hand in Hand? We have witnessed a raising concern for safeguarding the environment on issues such as climate change and global warming, carbon footprint, renewable energy, conservation and recycling, etc. for the past decade. Recent research and studies have underscored this concern and is considered one of the top 10 risks facing businesses now. Obviously, there is a strong business case in helping to protect the environment. And going green in business is not just a socially responsible initiative - it also has considerable positive economic advantages and marketing benefits. Many companies found that their green investments are fostering stronger bonds with increasingly environmentally-conscious customers. This is proven for many retailers embarking on green retailing strategies. You can start by fixing stores with energy-saving lighting; buying recycled office and operating supplies; bring-your-shopping-bag; doubleside printing office documents; etc. However, it is now more than that. What is next for sustainable retailing? Can it also be translated into positive customer value proposition? Moderator: Steven Goh, Chairman, Retail Asia, Singapore |
| 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Closing Address Michael P. Kercheval, President & CEO, ICSC, USA |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Did we mention that this is a serious business platform? It’s not all business and no pleasure. We happen to know how to throw a mean party. In 2006, the Gala Dinner adopted the theme of “Shanghai Tang” and 2007, we took it to “Bollywood”. The Bollywood dinner featured an original musical specially commissioned for the Asia Expo, entitled The Romance of the Taj Mahal.
But before all the business begins, we welcome you to the event with a little reception and a pre-opening view of the exhibits.
Finally, if you happen to have your companion or family with you, we’ll help you take care of them with various offerings of local tour packages and the opportunity to also join in the Asia Expo social activities.
For more information,
please contact:
of Shopping Centers, Inc
Asia-Pacific Representative Office
Tel: +65 6532 3722
Fax: +65 6532 7355
Email: info@icsc.org.sg
www.icsc.org