Sunday 21st February

Welcome Address And Keynote Speaker

Having firmly established its credentials as an international trading hub, Dubai offers a plethora of business growth and expansion opportunity. This keynote sets the scene for companies looking to capitalize upon the regions infrastructure advantages, harness international market opportunities and leverage the powerful trading support network in the region.

Saed Al Awadi
CEO
Dubai Export Development Corporation

From the price spike in 08 to the price slump in 09 – this session provides practical measures to help your business weather rapidly changing commodity and service prices…..and even take advantage of them!

This presentation explores the growing global demand for the certification of both food products and processes  and how this supports the regional markets. The advantages of certification are examined, from the producer, importer/exporter, retailer and consumer perspective; with a focus on the benefits of Halal certification.

Dr. Jochen Zoller
President of Food Services
Intertek

If change brings opportunity then the last twelve months have arguably brought opportunities aplenty! How has our industry coped with a much changed business landscape? And more importantly, what does the next decade hold in store? Our expert panel representing the retail, foodservice and supply industries come together to discuss past, present and future, share opinions and describe how their markets will be shaping up to tackle the challenges ahead.

Chair
Richard Hall
Chairman
Zenith International

Panel

How to fox the consumer from first impression to last impression. This session will appeal to anyone who needs to understand what exotic flavours are coming into the Middle East market, what the regional consumer really wants, and what the next generation will demand from your products.

Alexander Smertz
Global Head Of Product Management
Doehler