Programme

Ballito Junction Regional Centre and Ballito Lifestyle Centre OR Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Cornubia Mall & meet the retailer, JAM Clothing

Registration

Business Lunch

Exhibition Open

Congress Opening

Host’s Welcome

Sponsor Welcome

Economy and Market Update

Update on current affairs, economics and investment markets. The state of consumer finances and debt levels; inflation rate; interest rates and the exchange rate.

Shopping Centre / Retail – Game Changers from Around the World

Hear from Leading Property Owners about what is changing the game in the dynamic industry we operate in. The risks and opportunities

Keynote

Cocktail Event

Registration and Info Desk

Exhibition Open

Refreshments in Exhibition Hall

Internet will Change the World in the next Five Years

The first wave of the internet was virtual and people orientated. Google, Facebook, Twitter, eBay all exist on the internet without touching the real world. The second wave will mesh the virtual and physical world and will connect both people and machines. Let’s see how the evolution of technology has changed industries.

Financial / Technology

Retail Travel Reimagined with Uber

A view of the current trends in retail transportation which include the history of Uber and the drivers of exponential growth, current mobility trends in the retail industry and how the vision of Uber fits into the lifestyle of shoppers.

The Power of Storytelling: The S.P.C.C story

Every brand has an authentic story to tell, the best brands find a unique way to capture an aspect of their customers humanity and reflect this back to them through honest, authentic, engaging communication and brand narrative. The very influential South African brand S.P.C.C - Sergeant Pepper Clothing Company’s founder Zak venter shares with us their start-up story and their unique ability to inspire a movement through authentic storytelling in the digital age.

Refreshments in Exhibition Hall

Consumer & Trends

Retailer

Digital / Online

Lunch in the Exhibition Hall

BILLY Footwear Changes the Game

Utilizing universal design, BILLY Footwear changes the game by blurring the line between adaptive and non-adaptive footwear. Billy Price was paralyzed from the chest down, from a spinal cord injury, losing the ability to move his fingers. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. Along with co-founder Darin Donaldson, Billy strives to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time.

Barbie Dreamhouse: Filling Temporary Vacancies VS. Permanent Tenancy

Christoph Rahofer will explain the potentials and difficulties of establishing location-based entertainment in shopping malls. Is an interactive attraction like "The Barbie Dreamhouse Experience™" an alternative to declining retail revenue for malls? Is there potential in touring attractions to fill vacancies and for how long? Is there is perfect mix of entertainment vs. food and beverage and retail from the perspective of a ticketed event? What space sizes are eligible for interactive attractions regarding permanent and promotional consideration of a shopping mall? Christoph shares the answers.

The Shopper Rewired: The Players and the Game have Changed

Digital hasn't just created new channels and opportunities, it has rewired the players and constantly reboots the game. Businesses that don't adapt to the demands of the New Consumer quickly fail the relevance test and fade away. Disruption is not just a game changer, it is about survival. This is the Hunger Games for business. If the game has changed then understanding the new shopper, what they value and want is key. Take your eye off that and it is GAME OVER.

The New Silk Road and the Future of Retail with Symbolism and Philosophy

Jean Pierre HEIM is proposing his new vision in terms of design and architecture that are changing the global concept of shopping centres. Respecting local culture, climate and geography, three major factors that will be applied into creative design with an organic vision proposal of retail design.

Networking and Open Bar

Dinner

Registration & Info Desk

Exhibition Open

Refreshments in Exhibition Hall

Stay Woke!

Sharpening your marketing technique in order to do work that pops. New and progressive trends in terms of communications and marketing that will keep people ahead. What is edging and leading now?

Leadership 3.0: Cracking the Code for Success in the Age of Disruption

If Elon Musk or Amazon were to target our industry for disruption, would your leadership team have the leadership skills to survive? We have asked this question all over the planet – and only the most forward looking and innovative companies can say “yes”. This talk reveals the results of an inventive 2-year study that answers the question: “What skills will separate the winners from the losers in the Age of Disruption?”

Designing for Engagement: Defining the Purpose of Place

With constant disruption occurring in the retail industry, evolving consumer behavior, and the influence of technology and data into the retail experience, place matters more than ever. This session will consider how to lead with purpose to design for meaningful engagement between people, place and brand.

Retailer

Brunch

Technology vs Humanity

Exploring the driving forces of change, and an assessment of their potential impacts and implications. Gerd highlights many fundamental questions raised by the accelerated and exponential pace of development across multiple fields of science and technology.

Humans on Mars in 2032: The Game Changer of the 21st Century

Developments in science and technology are taking place at an unprecedented rate, and the expansion of our society beyond this planet is within reach. In this presentation Bas & Adriana discuss research in quantum biology and the origins of life, the technology required to sustain terrestrial life on Mars and the various projects aiming to send crewed missions there.

Congress Ends