Citation
(2006), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 22 No. 10. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2006.05622jac.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Diary
6th Global Conference on Business & EconomicsBoston, USA, October 15-17, 2006
Organized by Association for Business and Economics Research (ABER), a multi-disciplinary academic and professional organization which focuses on promoting interdisciplinary research of both a theoretical and practical nature. All areas of business are covered, including: Management Information Systems; Global Business; Marketing Theory and Applications; Accounting; Economics; Finance & Investment; General Management; General Business Research; Business & Economics Education; Production/Operations Management; Organizational Behavior & Theory; Strategic Management Policy; Labor Relations & Human Resource Management; Business Law; Public Responsibility and Ethics; Technology & Innovation; Public Administration and Small Business Entrepreneurship.
Website: www.facultyforum.com/gcbe/
World Luxury CongressParis, France, October 16-18, 2006
In scope, content and experience World Luxury Congress is the only event of its kind in the world, completely focused on business issues, ideas and solutions.
The World Luxury Congress is the industry’s annual meeting place for business insight, strategy and leadership.
The World Luxury Congress is an interactive business learning experience attended by the pioneers, entrepreneurs and visionary leaders of the industry.
The power and size of the world’s luxury markets knows no boundaries. In size it is fast approaching the one trillion dollar mark.
Booming new markets and robust consumer confidence all suggest a rosy outlook for your brand. There has never been a better time for you to seize upon innovative approaches to grow and reinforce your core business.
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How can you take full advantage of the opportunities now available?
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Is it possible to be imaginative and innovative whilst simultaneously investing in your history?
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What challenges do underperforming brands and smaller profit margins pose to your business?
The World Luxury Congress 2006 has been specially commissioned to capture leading expertise on all the key topics.
Themes to be addressed include:
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refreshing an existing brand;
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investment and extension strategies;
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experience as the new opulence of luxury;
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retail strategy; and
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fractionalisation and new markets – where is the ROI?
Speakers include:
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Alex Bolen, CEO, Oscar de la Renta;
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Nadja Swarovski, Vice President, Swarovski International;
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Michael Ward, CEO, Harrods;
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Douglas Erskine-Crum, CEO, Royal Ascot Racecourse;
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Adrienne Ma, CEO, Joyce Boutiques;
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Nick Candy, CEO, Candy & Candy;
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Kerry Hatch, President, St Regis Hotels;
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Raphael le Masne de Chermont, Executive Chairman, Shanghai Tang;
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Lee Daley, Group CEO & Chairman UK, Saatchi & Saatchi;
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Belinda Earl, CEO, Jaegar; and
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Colin Baden, President, Oakley.
Contact: Alexandra Blackburn at: Alexandra.Blackburn@terrapinn.com website: www.worldluxurycongress.com/
CIPD Annual Conference & ExhibitionHarrogate, UK, October 24-26, 2006
You can take time out to absorb new ideas, be inspired and meet your fellow professionals at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Whether you are from a large corporate or a small business and whatever your business sector, the conference programme offers something for everyone. One thing’s for sure, you will get the latest thinking and new ideas in the following areas:
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strategy and leadership;
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how HR can make a difference;
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today’s issues;
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tomorrow’s workforce;
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managing change;
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driving your organisation’s performance;
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“How to” workshops; and
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Managing talent.
The conference seminars offer a combination of Keynotes, Masterclasses, case studies and “How to” Workshops – something for all needs and to suit all learning styles.
Speakers include:
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Renée Mauborgne;
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Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones; and
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Marcus Buckingham.
Contact: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 151 The Broadway, London, SW19 1JQ website: www.cipd.co.uk