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The IGD Convention 2009

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This conference has now taken place.
See the full list of upcoming IGD conferences & events for the grocery industry here.
 

If 2008 saw The World Turned Upside Down, 2009 will see it turned upside down, shaken around and plunged into more uncertainty than we've seen for many, many years.

These are challenging times for all leaders, not least those in the grocery industry. Management teams must reconcile two powerful but potentially conflicting obligations: delivering value for shareholders and shoppers in the short term, while investing in people, products and systems for the future.

From the boardroom to the shop floor, the technical abilities and personal qualities of all industry professionals are being subjected to rigorous testing, and exposed to close public scrutiny. The challenges are daunting, but not insurmountable and food and grocery is, after all, a resilient business, with a track record of trading through hard times and emerging stronger than before.

IGD's Annual Convention 2009, Leadership in Adversity, will feature some of our industry's most influential and charismatic leaders. This will be the one opportunity of the year to learn what they are doing to lead their businesses - and the wider community - through the economic turmoil and towards an efficient and ethical future.

With an unprecedented line-up and the delegate fee held once again, we expect another sell out. Book your places today.

Read a review of the IGD Convention 2008 here
 
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Where else can you hear from Sir Terry Leahy, Justin King, Marc Bolland, Peter Marks, Andy Clarke and others all in one day? See the full line-up below

Find out what new IGD shopper research on life beyond the recession means for your business.

Hear from major brands who are harnessing opportunities in these dramatic times.

700 delegates are expected - what a networking opportunity!

This is the fastest selling Convention ever and we expect a sell-out - book now or you might be disappointed!
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OPTIONAL BREAKFAST BRIEFING

07.45

Registration

08.15 

 INTEGRATED CATEGORY & CONSUMER MARKETING – THE TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
 

Bill Gilmour, Industry General Manager: Consumer Products, IBM
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Gary Adams, Director Product Marketing, CAS
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THE IGD CONVENTION 2009

09.15

Introduction

Michael Buerk

  
   

09.25

President's Welcome

Justin King
Chief Executive, Sainsbury's
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 09.35   SESSION ONE: LEADING AND INNOVATING

 

Leading the debate:

  

Joanne Denney-Finch
Chief Executive, IGD
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Paul Polman
Chief Executive Officer, Unilever
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Sir Terry Leahy
Chief Executive, Tesco PLC 
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10.55

Refreshments

11.25    SESSION TWO: ENERGISING BUSINESSES & REINVENTING VALUE

 

Leading the debate:

  

Charles Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, Booker
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Gwyn Burr
Customer Director, Sainsbury's
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Andy Clarke
Chief Operating Officer, Asda
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12.30

Lunch

14.00    SESSION THREE: SEIZING THE MOMENT & BUILDING TO LAST

 

Leading the debate:

  

Lord Sebastian Coe
Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee
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Peter Kendall
President, NFU
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Peter Marks
Chief Executive, The co-operative 
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Todd Stitzer
Chief Executive Officer, Cadbury plc
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Marc Bolland
Chief Executive, Morrisons
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16.20

THE WRAP

Michael Buerk
 

  

16.30

Close

 
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Up to date, topical and well balanced, with thought provoking and informative presentations.
Paul Fieldhouse, Chairman, Bryt
 

A good show-piece event for the dynamism, drive and quality of thinking that exists in UK grocery.
Robert Dodson, Sales Director, Nice-Pak International Ltd

Excellent knowledge exchange, key industry insight, a thermometer in today's volatile economic environment and good networking. Will certainly attend next year.
Patricia Foreman, Chief Executive, Food Northwest

An opportunity to stop the clocks and take stock - something quite rare in our industry!
Neil Jardine, Sales Director Take Home and Export, Greene King
 

The most relevant subject banner ever covered. It will help shape the tone and content of our next Board Meeting.
Mike Cassidy, Sales Director, The Daniels Group

In one place, at one time, a summary of how all the key retailers are viewing life in light of the downturn in consumer confidence and the impending recession.
Tim Foster, Category Development Director, Pernod Ricard UK
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Zetes logo - Visit their website here

About Zetes
Experts in traceability and identification solutions

Zetes is Europe’s leading system integrator of identification solutions for goods and people. Specialists in this field for over 20 years, our solutions combine technologies including voice, barcodes, RFID and smart cards to optimise supply chain performance.

Zetes has implemented solutions within many food and drink companies to ensure full product traceability across their supply chains, improve quality assurance and compliance with industry standards, as well as increase productivity and operational accuracy in the warehouse. Existing customers within the food and drink sector include Morrisons, Co-op, Henderson (Spar), Premier Foods, Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Aldi, Lidl, Cadbury and Nestle.

The Zetes Group, whose registered office is in Brussels, employs over 800 people in 13 countries and achieved a consolidated turnover of 178 million Euros in 2008.

For more info, go to www.zetes.co.uk  
 

CAS logo. Visit their website here  

CAS, the leading provider of customer management and mobility solutions, helps Consumer Products companies sell more products more profitably. CAS offers an integrated suite of Retail Execution and Trade Promotion Management software, including Direct Store Delivery, Field Service and Trade Promotion Optimization.

CAS serves leading brand manufacturers including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Henkel, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Nestlé, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and more. CAS has global headquarters in Germany and offices in the Americas, EMEA and AsiaPac.

For further information please visit www.cas.com 
 

Polymer Logistics logo

Polymer Logistics works closely with retailers and their suppliers to develop innovative supply chain solutions, such as the wheeled pallet and rising base shipper. These products have been proven to drive down operating costs, improve efficiency and enhance merchandising in store. As designers, manufacturers and pool providers with over 15 years experience in the industry the Polymer team can manage your logistics from factory to retail floor.

For further information please visit www.polymerlogistics.com

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Venue Details

  
     
 

The Royal Lancaster Hotel
Lancaster Terrace
London
W2 2TY

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Cancellation Fees

  
     
  Cancellations and name changes to be confirmed in writing
 

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15-30 days notice - 50% refund
Less than 15 days notice - No refund/transfers
  
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