Welcoming Address
Desiree Tung, Executive Director, Leaders in Luxury 2008

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Charting The Evolution Of The Luxury To New Luxury And The Impact On Future Luxury Business Models
Concetta Lanciaux, Strategic Luxury Goods Advisor, Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Groupe Arnault

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: An Oriental Journey Through Luxury
Patrick Chalhoub, Co CEO, Chalhoub Group

KEYNOTE PANEL: Defining Luxury - What Does It Mean For Today's Luxury Consumer In The Middle East?
Moderated by: Fabian Krone, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne
Ravi Thakran, Group President - South Asia, South East Asia and Middle East, LVMH Group
Ralf Kern, Regional Director EMEA, Vertu

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Key Insights Into Positioning Your Brand For The Middle East Market To Capture The Hearts Of Your Consumer
Tawfique Abdullah, Chairman, Damas Jewellery

Forming Strategic Partnerships That Will Enhance Your Brand, Serve Your Customers Better And Generate Revenue
Anan Fakhreddin, Head of Sales & Marketing, Abyaar Real Estate Development

PANEL: Identifying Innovative Market Entry Strategies And Developing Business Models Suited to the Middle East
Ananya Narayan, Senior Vice President, Global Strategy, Preferred Hotel Group
Pierre Fayard, Managing Director, Sephora Middle East

Reinforcing Your Luxury Brand Strategy By Implementing Best-Practice Distribution Management
Joe Nahhas, Regional Director, Montblanc

Transforming The Abayah From A Traditional Garment To A Luxury Fashion Statement
Werner Baumgartner, Managing Director, Swarovski Middle East

PANEL: Successful Retail In the Middle East - What Works & What's Unique?
Carmine Rotondaro, Worldwide Real Estate Director, Gucci Group
Zayan Ghandour, Creative Director, S*uce

Keeping The Spark Alive And Igniting The Passion In Your Consumers
Hugues Jucker, Regional Director Middle East, Chopard

Networking Break & BizLux-change

Revolutionising Forbes From Print To A Highly Profitably Online Operation
Charles Yardley, Managing Director EMEA & APAC, Forbes.com

Harnessing The Power Of Celebrity Endorsement
Akash Pal, Head - Customised Research, ACNielsen

Launch of Leaders in Luxury Awards

Gala Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Join us for a glittering evening as we launch the prestigious Leaders in Luxury Awards. Socialise with your peers in style by enjoying informal networking and cocktails with your peers. This is an excellent opportunity to continue the keen debate of the day in a relaxed environment. There's no better time to get to know your industry peers.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Damiani Group in the Middle East - A Case Study
Guido Grassi Damiani, Chief Executive, Damiani Group

KEYNOTE PANEL: Distinguishing Your Brand And Ensuring Clarity Through The Clutter
Moderated by: Fabian Krone, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne
Ravi Thakran, Group President - South Asia, South East Asia and Middle East, LVMH Group
Stephane De Palmas, Director, Van Cleef & Arpels

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Creating Distinct And Compelling Brand Experiences That Resonate With Your Customer
Philippe McGarry, Managing Director De Beers ME

Networking Coffee Break & iLuxE - Innovative Luxury ideas Exchange

Creating A Unique Luxury Proposition And Experience In A Highly Competitive Marketplace
Henning A. Fries, General Manager & Regional Director U.A.E., The Monarch Dubai

The Evolution Of The Gulf Clientele In The Middle East
Sonya de Castelbajac, Regional Marketing Director, YSL Beaute Middle East

Leveraging On Actionable Insights Into Ultra-Affluent Middle East Consumers
Premal Patel, Senior Director Marketing, Middle East & North Africa, AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C. (c)

Measuring Customer Satisfaction and The Affinity Customers Have With Your Luxury Brand
Mohamed Al Geziry, Chairman, Mohamed Al Geziry Consultancy

Developing A Brand Voice That Communicates To The Middle Eastern Luxury Consumer
Hugues de Pins, Regional Director, Vacheron Constantin

Understanding The Affluent Consumer To Create Relevant Luxury Experiences While Preserving Core Brand Values
Ajoy K. Misra, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Taj Hotels

Leveraging On Actionable Consumer Insights To Drive Innovation
David Beath, Internal Innovation Jumeirah Group

Delivering the Luxury Promise By Ensuring Quality of Service and Experience
Lucy Chow, Partner, Windward Islands