Monday

08:00 08:30

Welcome coffee & delegate registration


08:30 08:35

Introduction



08:35 08:45

Opening address

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman Dubai Airports & Chairman Emirates Airlines


09:00 09:30

"New Horizons"

An economic & industry perspective on how the MENA region is faring through the economic downturn.
Stephen Cole, News broadcaster, Al Jazeera


09:30 10:30

Anticipating the future

A focus on the relentless investments in airport development throughout the region despite the economic slowdown.
Dan Cappell, VP non aeronautical revenues, Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Company
Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director, Dubai Duty Free
John Sutcliffe, Managing Director, Aer Rianta International Middle East


10:30 11:15

Business networking Session (with coffee)

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11:15 11:35

Video (part 1) New Horizons: supplier & retailer perspective, by Marshall Arts International


11:35 12:25

Hard Truth

A contemporary perspective of what's happening in business today and how industry stakeholders can emerge stronger from the economic downturn.
René Carayol, CEO, Inspired Leaders Network.


12:25 13:30

Sustainable partnerships: supplier & retailer perspective

Pedro Castro, Chief Operating Officer, Aldeasa
Atef Khomassi, Commercial Director, Dufry Sharjah
Matthew Hodges, Director Europe - Global Travel Retail, Rémy Cointreau
Steve Brock, General Manager International Travel Retail, Cadbury


13:30 14:30

Lunch

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14:30 17:00

Business Networking


19:00

Gala dinner

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