After an incredible first half of the year, which culminated with our RLI Connect event and Global RLI Awards in London, you could be forgiven for thinking we would ease up on the accelerator; this is not the case here at the RLI offices. While people are using the summer months to recharge the batteries and take some personal time (myself included), we are working towards a massive September issue and the mammoth edition that will be the November issue of RLI.
Before this however I am heading to Dubai on Wednesday, and am very much looking forward to spending some time with the family and the sunshine, despite the heatwave in the UK I have missed most of it being in the office!!! It is not all play and relaxation on this trip however, as it presents a fantastic opportunity to meet up with friends and associates in the Emirates, and I have some important meetings planned whilst I am out there.
Back here at the office, we are in the process of putting the September issue together, whilst gearing up for the biggest issue of the year in November. which will once again be in all the delegate bags at MAPIC 2013, this huge 106 page issue will be full to the brim with articles, news, a preview of the MAPIC event, and lots of advertising space that is being taken quickly. To include your company in this pivotal issue get in touch at jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com or ring +44 (0)1706 212200
MAPIC, as the world's largest Retail Real Estate event, is a huge occasion for everyone in the industry, and this is no different for myself. As well as utilizing all the possibilities at the event, RLI is once again co-organising a special Conference session with Reed Midem for this year's MAPIC which takes place between the 13-15 November in Cannes. The session is entitled "Middle East Miracle" and it will examine how the Middle East has emerged as a key market for retailers across the world. Retail has become one of the fastest growing industries in the region for the past few years. The shopping centre industry in particular is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the Miracle of Dubai has caught the attention of the world's leading retailers, not forgetting the other Emirates now looking to replicate similar offerings. Not only that, in terms of investments and revenue generation, the Middle East is one of the world's most desirable retail environments made attractive by favourable government policy frameworks and active participation by the private sector.
Within this panel session, we will take a look at Entrepreneurship, challenges and opportunities in the region. This session is scheduled for Wednesday 13 November from 14:30 to 15:15.
MAPIC is not the only time I am holding a panel session in this flurry of events towards the end of the year. I will also be hosting a panel session at the India Retail Forum which takes place on the 25-26 September. This session is entitled "Making India the Next Big Player in Luxury Retail - Charming the Snakes and Scaling the Ladders". The session will allow luxury giants to share their perspectives on what they perceive of the Indian market, how to grow the luxury segment, and understand from the other retailers the peculiarities of the Indian consumer, and what they should do differently from what they have been doing. This session will take place on Wednesday 25 September from 14:15 to 15:30.
After my summer break to Dubai, the pace picks up again and the months leading up to Christmas will be a whirlwind of travel and exciting worldwide retail events. Before they all take place let me take this opportunity to brief you on the most important events on the retail calendar, and how RLI is involved in them.
BCSC Showcase - 11-12 September: -
The showcase is heading in an exciting new direction for 2013, taking place at the London Olympia it will be exactly what the delegates have asked for. This is the UK's largest business-to-business networking event for the retail and retail property industry.
RLI Involvement: Media Partner, magazine on show throughout the event
Retail Matchmaking Event 2013 - 25 September: -
Taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Zagreb, Croatia, Retail Matchmaking is Central Eastern Europe's deal-making event of the year. The event connects the dots between leasing professionals and global retail brands ready to expand throughout the region via pre-arranged meetings in one place on one day.
RLI Involvement: Global Media Partner, magazine on show throughout the event
India Retail Forum - 25-26 September: -
To be held at the Mumbai Renaissance Hotel, the IRF will be built around engaging topics such as retail brand building, retail real estate, reinventing the physical store experience, e-commerce, social media marketing, FDI in retail, the changing decision-making roles of the modern consumer and more...
RLI Involvement: Global Media Partner, magazine on show throughout the event and Panel Session
Expo Real - 7-9 October: -
Expo Real is an unmissable business platform for the international property sector, and for investors. Gathered together here in a single, compact forum are all the links in the value-added chain for the sector: from project development, finance and realization through to marketing, management and final use. The event takes place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany.
RLI Involvement: Magazine on show throughout the event
World Retail Congress - 7-9 October: -
The 2013 World Retail Congress is your chance to engage with and learn from those steering the world's leading retail businesses. Recognised as the pre-eminent meeting place in the retail calendar, over the last six years the Congress has brought together over 6,200 of the industry's most influential business leaders and decision makers to challenge current thinking, unveil the latest innovations and shape the direction of retail. To be held at the CNIT La Défence Conference Centre in Paris.
RLI Involvement: Magazine on show throughout the event
World Retail Congress Latin America - 31 October-1 November
World Retail Congress Latin America brings something totally new and unique to the market: a dedicated and premier CEO class strategic retail Congress to the Latin America markets. The exponential growth of the retail sector in Latin America means there is much interest in the dynamics of Latin American retail markets, the examination of the emerging trends, challenges and growth opportunities and best practice within key markets. This year's event will be held at the WTC Sheraton in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
RLI Involvement: Magazine on show throughout the event
World Retail Congress Africa - 4-6 November: -
World Retail Congress Africa 2013 is your chance to engage with and learn from those steering the Pan-African and world's leading retail businesses. It marks a step change for industry in the region - The African Retail Revolution Realised. This event is to be held at The Maslow in Johannesburg.
RLI Involvement: Magazine on show throughout the event
MAPIC - 13-15 November: -
MAPIC is the key meeting point for retailers looking for partners, property developers and owners looking for retailers to enhance their sites. MAPIC delivers three days of tailored meetings, expert-led conferences and a premium exhibition for industry leaders targeting all types of retail property: city and shopping centres, factory outlets, leisure areas and transit zones. As usual, the event takes place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.
RLI Involvement: The magazine will be in all the delegate bags at the event, in the main hotels along the Croisette and in the Media racks in the Palais des Festivals, there will also be a Panel Session co-organised by RLI.
RECon Middle East & North Africa - 24-26 November: -
The pre-eminent educational and networking conference for the shopping centre industry professionals, retailers and owners in the Middle East & North Africa, RECon MENA will take participants on a deep dive to what they need to know now, and in the future, to operate successful shopping centres, The 2013 event takes place in The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi in Dubai, UAE.
RLI Involvement: The magazine will be in all the delegate bags at the event and will be on show throughout. RLI will also be organising a panel session... details to follow!
RECon Asia Conference - 2-3 December: -
The conference program will feature an outstanding line-up of industry experts who will address a timely array of topics assessing the challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. The Exhibition will showcase developers, investors, retailers and product and service providers from Asia and abroad. The event takes place at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing.
RLI Involvement: Magazine on show throughout the event
As you can see from the list above the end of this year is going to be a hectic one, but each event offers different takes on world retail so it makes the travelling more than worthwhile, along with this all the networking opportunities it allows, as well as a chance to catch up with associates makes the trips an excellent investment.
First up though is a mainly relaxing holiday in the Dubai sun. I hope everyone enjoys their summer and any holidays or trips you may have planned.
See you on my travels...
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