| DAY ONE – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2017 |
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| 19:00 – 22:00 |
Opening Cocktail Reception |
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Rolling out the Red Carpet at Planners Xtraordinairè, transcend yourself to a glamorous opening cocktail night with light bites and stylish sips, designed to provide you a perfect opportunity to socialize and break the ice. |
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| DAY TWO – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2017 |
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| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Registration, networking and welcome refreshments |
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| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Official opening and Welcome Address |
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| 09:30 – 09:55 |
Opening Keynote |
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A Luxury Affair The Future of Luxury Celebrations
- Facts you need to know about
- Where are we headed for 2018?
- Changing Preferences of your luxury client
Speaker:
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DIANN VALENTINE
TV Personality, Celebrity Experience Producer, Wedding and Interior Designer, Entrepreneur,
Exhilarate Experiential, USA |
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| 10:00 – 10:40 |
Xtraordinairè Rendezvous - 360 degree view from the industry |
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Trends to watch out for
- It's all about Décor - What's in and what's passé?
- Eye for Design - it's all in the details
- Love for food - The Latest trend in Gourmet Cuisine
- Creating Unique Experiences - What high spenders are looking for?
Speakers:
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GURLEEN PURI
Founder,
Gurleen M Puri, India |
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HEATHER JERUE
Founder,
Rendez-vous in Paris, France |
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LELIAN CHEW
Founder,
The Wedding Atelier & The Floral Atelier - Hong Kong & Singapore |
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MARIE DE VERA
Founder and Creative Director,
The Style Co., Australia |
Moderator:
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LISA JOHNSON
CEO,
Carmela Weddings, UK |
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| 10:45 – 11:15 |
Keynote Presentation |
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Charging what YOU are worth: Super Simple System to Doubling (or Tripling) Your Rates
- How to get paid top dollar by the "Elite Few"?
- Up your revenue by raising your prices
- Cut your expenses and operate with simple, lean business model like all of the latest business books are touting
- How to get a lot more efficient, because we cannot effectively serve the uber-wealthy without a strong productivity plan in place?
Speaker:
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MARLEY MAJCHER
Founder,
The Party Goddess!, USA |
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| 11:20 – 12:00 |
Networking Coffee Break, Visit To The Boutique Exhibition |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Let's Get Social Session |
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Getting your Digital Swag On!
- Elite social media: Where the internets' 1 percent hangout
- Embracing Social Media: connections that make a difference
- 3 social media tools that you need to amplify your high net worth clients experience
- There's an app for that!
Speaker:
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CLAIRE BOYLES
Founder,
Success Matters, UK |
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| 12:35 - 13:15 |
The Royal Suite |
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Spending habits of the fabulously wealthy
- From Europe to Middle East – let's understand spending behaviors and patterns of Royalty
- What does High Level security clearance mean?
- Coping with queer demands
- Yes, your Highness- the Do's and don'ts of different cultures
Speakers:
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ABDULRAHMAN ALZEER
CEO
Biliar Event Company, Saudi Arabia |
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ALI BAKHTIAR
CEO,
Ali Bakhtiar Designs, UAE |
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ASEEL AL ANSARI
Founder,
Weddings and Events Co., Bahrain |
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HASSNA ALTURKI
Senior Executive Manager - International Affairs,
Private office of HRH Prince Alwaleed, KSA |
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LIZ TAYLOR
Director,
Taylor Lynn Corporation, UK |
Moderator:
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LOUISE PERRY
Founder,
Louise Perry Weddings, UK TV/Radio Personality & Magical Weddings Designer |
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| 13:20 – 14:30 |
Networking 5 Star Luncheon at Giardino Restaurant |
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| 14:30 – 15:10 |
The World is your Playground Panel |
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The Sky is the Limit
- Destination preferences of the Rich and Famous
- What can destinations offer to make the process seamless?
- Fascinating experiences designed for the elite few
Speakers:
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ARIEL CHEN
Founder,
Le Reve Events International, China |
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ELIE BERCHAN
Founder,
Elie Berchan Wedding and Events Creation, Lebanon |
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ELIZABETH AISIEN
CEO,
Privé Luxury Wedding and Event, Africa |
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MURIEL SALDALAMACCHIA
Founder/ Owner,
Muriel Saldalamacchia, The International Wedding Planner, France |
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PAWAN MIRCHANDANI
Managing Director,
Horizon W.I.E, India |
Moderator:
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BOB CONTI
Business Partner,
Ed Libby Events, USA |
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| 15:15 – 15:35 |
An Inside View: Grandeur Celebrations |
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How to Create Unforgettable Events
- How to create Magical Special Events
- Larger than life experiences: Behind the scenes
- From Conceptualizing to Delivery
- What comprises of a Dream Team
Speaker:
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JULIA SHAKIROVA
Founder,
Shakirova Studio, Russia |
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| 15:40 – 16:00 |
One On One Interview On Managing The Private Travel For One of The Richest Men In The World |
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Sneak peak: Into the travels & life of one of the richest men in the world
- How to achieve and sustain royal standards of excellence
- What are the key steps you need to keep in mind as a supplier to Royalty
- The challenges you may encounter and how best to overcome them with ease
Speaker:
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HASSNA ALTURKI
Senior Executive Manager - International Affairs,
Private office of HRH Prince Alwaleed, KSA |
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CARA JANE ROBERTS
Presenter and Vocalist |
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| 16:00 – 16:40 |
Networking Coffee Break, Visit To The Boutique Exhibition |
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| 16:45- 16:50 |
Raffle Draw & Closing Remarks By Conference Chairperson |
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| 9:00- 23:59 |
Gala Dinner |
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The time to cut loose, and have some fun;
After a long day of networking, has finally come.
Wear your party shoes; or your stylish gowns; Let's have some fun as the sun goes down!
A fancy meal & memories to keep Come join us at this fantastic feast!
4th October 2017 from 19:00- 23:59
Dress Code: Smart & Sexy
Venue: Cavalli Club |
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| DAY THREE – THURSDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2017 |
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| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Registration & Welcome Refreshments |
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| 09:30 – 10:15 |
How to Find, Keep and Retain HNWI clients |
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Affluence Connectivity Changes Everything
- How to focus your attention and network with the right crowd?
- How to create and cultivate relationships that lead to strong referrals?
- How to deal with very different needs and priorities?
- How to customize your approach for each individual client?
Speakers:
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BIBI HAYAT
Owner,
Bibi Hayat Events and Designs, Kuwait |
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FERNANDA SILVA
Founder,
Wedding Luxe- Destination Wedding Planner & Event Designer; Switzerland and Brazil |
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NIKKI KHAN
Founder,
Exquisite Events, USA |
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SARAH FEYLING
Founder/MD,
Couture Events, UAE |
Moderator:
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LOUISE PERRY
Founder,
Louise Perry Weddings, UK TV/Radio Personality & Magical Weddings Designer |
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| 10:20 – 11:00 |
How To Manage Discreet Destination Events? |
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Keeping it hush!
- How celebrities keep their wedding day a secret!
- What are the absolute must have's for a high profile event?
- Keeping the paparazzi at bay!!
- Why you should have an exit route planned?
Speakers:
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AIMEE DUNNE
Founder,
Aimee Dunne Weddings + Events, UK |
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FREIHA ALTAF
Director,
Catwalk Productions, Pakistan |
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KATHY WANG
Founder and Chief Wedding Planner,
Marrigic Wedding, China |
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SOFIA CROKOS
Founder and Creative Director,
Sofia Crokos Events & Lifestyle (SCE&L), USA |
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TEENA BARRETTO
Certified Wedding Specialist Worldwide,
Teena Barretto Events, Philippines |
Moderator:
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Peter Kelly
Managing Director, Weddings By Franc, Ireland |
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| 11:05 – 11:25 |
Keeping Up With Entertainment |
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Exploring the industry
- Emerging changes in the entertainment industry
- Why is entertainment guaranteed to leave an impact?
- Booking the right entertainment
- What attracts celebrities to events?
Speaker:
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Mohomed Morani
Managing Director,
Cineyug Group Of Companies, India |
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| 11:30 – 12:10 |
Networking Coffee Break, Visit To The Boutique Exhibition |
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| 12:15 – 12:35 |
How Personalization Is The Crux Of Your VVIP Clients' Event |
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Exceeding your clients' expectations!
- How can your VVIP clients' be effortlessly exclusive?
- How can you identify and understand every clients' unique essence and individuality?
- Creating bespoke spaces & newly ideated themes
- How can you celebrate destination weddings in style?
- The importance of living in & enjoying every single moment
Speaker:
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TONI BREISS
CEO,
Level Toni Breiss, Paris |
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| 12:40 – 13:10 |
Inspiring and Outrageous Experiential Marketing Session |
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7 Influencers That Convert High Spending Special Events Clients
- New millennium approaches to marketing
- Power marketing - tried and tested methods that work
- The importance of emotion within your marketing campaign
Speaker:
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TERRY LEWIS
Author and Motivational Speaker,
Founder, Wedding Marketing Mastery, UK |
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| 13:15 – 13:30 |
Raffle Draw & Closing Remarks By Conference Chairperson |
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| 13:35 –14:45 |
Networking 5 Star Luncheon & Close Of Conference |
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*Kindly note that a gap of 5 minutes between keynote sessions has been intentionally included in the agenda for Q & A.
*Please note this agenda is subject to change. |
