08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 Welcome - to the - METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO AND IGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 08 We continue our Best Stores in Town theme, and throughout the Expo and conference sessions we will explore ways that all independents can not only compete, but be and successful in an increasingly tough market. What is it that your store needs to deliver to your community that will make you the best store in town from barista coffee to fresh flowers, ready-to-eat meals to a gourmet deli offering? All of this layered with the individual character, service, and community involvement that an independent can offer like no one else, will put the heart and soul back into the grocery shopping experience.
08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 IGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE SESSION /DAY What a great line-up we have for you this year; the morning conference sessions should not be missed by anyone! We kick off with an opportunity to come together to create something great and a chance to network, so don t be late. That should get you warmed up for what is to come for the next three days. The business sessions will provide the opportunity to be inspired by leading Australian and international speakers looking at world fads and trends, challenging change, and advocating for a safer social media environment and moving towards equality for women. This year we will be holding a Q&A session where retailers from all shapes and sizes will be on the stage to answer any question you may have, so send in your questions to: retailerengagement@metcash.com We are pretty sure you will leave this year motivated and ready for your store to be the Best Store in Town. THE BIG PICTURE 8TH JULY 08 8:30AM-9:30AM This quickfire activity is designed to be fun, but there is a hidden message and a bit of work to be done! Collaborate, communicate and focus on the big picture. Enjoy a team building and networking exercise while thinking about our core values and community spirit. End the session with a combined sense of achievement! IAN ASHCROFT CHAIRMAN NATIONAL RETAILER COUNCIL 8TH JULY 08 9:45AM-0:05AM Ian has completed his second year as the IGA National Retailer Council Chairman. Ian will start the conference with a national council update and the focus areas of the group over the coming year, supported by Deputy Chairman Ben Ryan. Many retailers invest a significant amount of time and effort into meetings and retailer working groups around the country, and the outcomes and direction for the brand as a result of these will be shared by both Ian and Ben during this session. JEFF ADAMS CEO, METCASH GROUP 8TH JULY 08 0:05AM-0.30AM Jeff has over 40 years of international retail experience across domestic and international businesses in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. Most recently, Jeff was Chief Executive Officer of Operations for Turkey at Tesco Kipa. Jeff served as an Executive Vice President of Operations at Fresh & Easy Neighbourhood Market Inc. from 008. Before moving to Fresh & Easy, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Lotus since 004. He was instrumental in starting Lotus in 993. SCOTT MARSHAL CEO, SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE 8TH JULY 08 0:45AM-.30AM Scott began his career with Metcash in the grocery warehouse 5 years ago as a storeman. He moved across to liquor before undertaking various roles across the business culminating in him being appointed CEO of ALM in December 03. In March 08 Scott was appointed CEO, Supermarkets & Convenience. He has experience in all aspects of our business and has worked in warehousing and operations, sales, retail operations, state general management, merchandise and marketing. He believes strongly in partnering for better outcomes with both our retailers and suppliers.
08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 KARA NIELSEN VICE PRESIDENT, TRENDS & MARKETING CCD INNOVATION DAY 9TH JULY 08 8:30AM-9:0AM Kara Nielsen is a food and beverage trend expert with over a decade of experience translating consumer and culinary trends for strategic brand growth and innovative product development. She is Vice President, Trends & Marketing at CCD Innovation, a strategic food and beverage innovation agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her success at placing trends in a larger societal and cultural context comes from her background in culinary arts and restaurant hospitality as well as her Master s work in Gastronomy at Boston University. GLENN MCGRATH CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION DAY 9TH JULY 08 9:0AM-9:40AM Glenn McGrath has achieved many milestones throughout his illustrious cricket career and through his role as President of the McGrath Foundation. His success to date has seen him become one of Australia s most popular and well respected athletes. In 008, Glenn was named as a member of the Order of Australia for service to cricket as a player and later that year he was the recipient of the NSW Australian of the Year Award in recognition of his dedication to the McGrath Foundation and his contribution to cricket. Damon Winter - The New York Times/Redux ICA LEWINSKY SOCIAL ACTIVIST, GLOBAL SPEAKER DAY 9TH JULY 08 0:45AM-:30AM Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, a global public speaker and a consultant who advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience, privacy, cultivating compassion, overcoming shame, and equality for women. In 04, she authored an essay, Shame and Survival, which was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Her 05 TED speech, The Price of Shame has been viewed over million times. Monica is an ambassador for The Diana Award s Anti-Bullying Program and Bystander Revolution, and is a founding board member of the Childhood Resilience Foundation.
08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 DAY - 8TH JULY 8:00 8:30 8:30 9:30 9:30 9:45 9:45 0:05 0:05 0:30 0:30 0:45 0:45 :30 AM FAST THE BIG PICTURE IAN ASHCROFT Chairman National Council JEFF ADAMS Group CEO Metcash SCOTT MARSHALL CEO Supermarkets SESSION ENDS MIDDAY :30AM 4:30PM METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM 4:30PM AT LEISURE EXPLORE BROADBEACH DAY - DAY 9TH JULY 8:00 8:30 8:30 9:0 9:0 9:40 9:40 9:45 9:45 0:30 0:30 0:45 0:45 :30 AM FAST KARA NIELSEN Vice President, Trends & Marketing CCD Innovation GLENN McGRATH Co-Founder & President of the McGrath Foundation RETAILER Q&A FORUM ICA LEWINSKY Social Activist, Global Speaker SESSION ENDS MIDDAY :30AM 4:30PM METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM 6:30PM IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE DAY 3 - SDAY 0TH JULY 8:30 0:30AM GRAB N GO BRUNCH AM 9:30AM 3:30PM METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM 7:00PM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS IN JULY PAYMENT OPTIONS HOW TO REGISTER AIRPORT TRANSFERS (IF APPLICABLE) Please click on the REGISTER button on the website https://mscexporetailers.com.au Support is available for any queries you may have. Simply contact Renee Mackin on (0) 930 0700 or by email: metcash@worldtravel.com.au When you arrive at the Brisbane or Gold Coast airports, visit the shuttle service counters and advise them that you are attending the Metcash Supermarkets & Convenience Expo; you will be directed from there to board the buses to take you to your hotel. Metcash Store Account Royal Rewards Membership Rewards Points Credit card
08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 PACKAGE & REGISTRATION DETAILS This year we included your accommodation choices in with the registration packages, so you can select the COMPLETE package in one step. *Please note: Package pricing is dependent on choice of hotel. Please see website for pricing & more details. FULL REGISTRATION : DOUBLE / TWIN PEOPLE LOCATION SAT 7/07/8 8/07/8 9/07/8 0/07/8 STATE COCKTAIL PARTY FAST IN THE EVENT BALLROOM CONFERENCE SESSIONS LUNCH GRAB & GO BRUNCH EXPO ENTRY IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE DINNER GALA EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS IN JULY AS PER INVITATION FULL REGISTRATION : SINGLE PEOPLE LOCATION SAT 7/07/8 8/07/8 9/07/8 0/07/8 STATE COCKTAIL PARTY FAST IN THE EVENT BALLROOM CONFERENCE SESSIONS LUNCH GRAB & GO BRUNCH EXPO ENTRY IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE DINNER GALA EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS IN JULY AS PER INVITATION DAY PASS REGISTRATION PEOPLE LOCATION SAT 7/07/8 8/07/8 9/07/8 0/07/8 FAST IN THE EVENT BALLROOM CONFERENCE SESSIONS LUNCH GRAB & GO BRUNCH EXPO ENTRY ON NOMINATED DAY OF ATTENDANCE (OR) (OR) (OR) (OR) (OR) (OR) EXPO ONLY REGISTRATION (NOTE: ENTRY TO EXHIBITION ONLY) PEOPLE LOCATION SAT 7/07/8 8/07/8 9/07/8 0/07/8 THIS REGISTRATION ALLOWS THE HOLDER TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE EXPO FLOOR ONLY ON NOMINATED REGISTRATION DAY(S) OF ATTENDANCE: (OR) (OR) 7 GOLD COAST ACCOMODATION MAP The Star Gold Coast ATTEND THE METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO USING YOUR AMERICAN EXPRESS MEMBERSHIP REWARDS POINTS Casino Drive 4 3 6 Gold Coast Hwy 5 Old Burleigh Rd 3 4 Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach Meriton Suites Broadbeach Mantra Broadbeach on the Park 5 Peppers Broadbeach 6 7 AVANI Broadbeach Gold Coast Resisdence ULTIQA Freshwater Point Reserve American Express IGA Gold Business Card Members can now use their Membership Rewards points to pay for their Expo registration as well as flight and accommodation expenses. Simply check the box below for this payment type when completing registration. Minimum 400,000 Membership Rewards points required to use this payment option. Should you need to check your points balance, simply log onto your account at www.americanexpress.com.au or phone your American Express Account Manager before completing this form.. Subject to your Account being kept in good standing and not overdue. Membership Rewards enrolment required. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions. Cards are offered, issued and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 9 08 95 085). Registered Trademark of American Express Company.
08 CENTRE AND 8TH DAY 9TH SDAY 0TH JULY 08 THE EXPO Come be inspired! This year s Expo will showcase some of the best products on offer throughout Australia and the world. We have dedicated areas on the Expo floor that can provide you with support in identifying opportunities of business growth, a huge Fresh Food Arena, Catchpro 3, Brand Tool, IT Tech Zone, and Fit-out and Refurbishment specialists on hand. Come and talk to the suppliers as they present new products and ideas that can help you build your business and make your store The Best in Town, and of course there are fantastic deals to be had, so bring your deal book and make sure you take advantage of the great show deals our supplier partners have to offer. There will be plenty of prizes to be won, so don t miss out! AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE One of the biggest highlights of the year is the IGA Awards of Excellence dinner. Who will take away the National IGA Retailer of the Year Award? Be there to find out! Each double full registration for the Metcash Supermarkets & Convenience Expo and IGA National Conference is eligible for two tickets to the Awards of Excellence dinner. Each single full registration is eligible for one ticket. Additional tickets can be requested at the time of registration. Additional tickets are $40 (Inc. GST). This prestigious night will be held once again in the Event Ballroom of The Star Gold Coast commencing at 6.30pm sharp. Dress code for the event is lounge suit/cocktail dress.? SPECIAL GUESTS PERFORMING LIVE WHEN: SDAY 0TH JULY, 7PM LATE WHERE: EVENT BALLROOM, Twas months before Christmas And what did I spy? Reindeer, elves and Santa Claus Must be Christmas in July! RED TIE BAND