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Excellence: The Future of Business is a unique conference in many ways.http://facebook.com/DubaiQualityGrouphttp://dqg.org/http://events.linkedin.com/Excellence-Future-Business-By-DQG-ASQ/pub/580556http://twitter.com/DQGonlineCONFERENCE OVERVIEW:This is the first time that American Society of Quality is coming to the region as co host of a major conference; the value addition from the ASQ simply confirms that Good Quality is Good Business.This is the first time that Dubai Quality Group is hosting a business conference that combines the concepts of Excellence with the business successes. The conference aims to predict the future of the region.What will the GCC region look like in 2015?? The GCC region is now a global partner in the world economics. It is therefore not a surprise that the current global financial crisis has affected the region; however the crisis has also created exaggerated negative sentiment in the region. The GCC is offering business opportunities that are unparallel. The challenge is identifying the growth areas and predicting the future; this conference offers both. The conference aims to project a realistic scenario by highlighting a number of sectors that are showing excellent growth and future opportunities.The conference presents to the senior most decision makers, both from Public and Private sectors, working strategies for a promising future.STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:* To highlight the growth & Investment opportunities in the region* To Debate the scenario year 2015* To support businesses to prepare for the futureWHO SHOULD ATTEND:* Entrepreneurs and Investors that have an interest in the region and those who wish to expand their current businesses.* Senior Quality ProfessionalsHOW TO REACH EVENT:* For Metro users, you may exit from the World Trade Center Metro Station* For driving directions please look at the link given beneath this PostTo view the Conference program, Sponsorship opportunities, details on the Speakers and Panel discussions, visit:http://www.facebook.com/dubaiQualityGroupREGISTRATION:* To register for the conference, fill the Registration Form from the site and email it to Mr. Salman Viralipurath ([email protected])* For more information, please feel free to contact us on +971-4-34341950.Visit http://www.facebook.com/DubaiQualityGroup?sk=events for more Event Listings around Dubai
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DQG ASQ Joint Conference
Excellence: The Future of Business 12-14 March 2011 | The Dubai International Convention &
Exhibition
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Under the Patronage of
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,
Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman of Emirates Airlines, Patron, Dubai Quality Group
Dubai Quality Group and American Society of Quality
jointly present Excellence: The Future of Business
The conference shall be chaired by
HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
1. To highlight the growth & investment opportunities in the region.
2. To debate the future scenario (year 2015).
3. To support businesses to prepare for the future.
4. To highlight the concept of excellence in the future of business.
Conference Name Excellence: The Future of Business
Conference Theme The region is offering opportunities, is your business ready to benefit from them?
Conference Days, Date (3 day conference)
12-14 March, 2011 (Saturday – Monday)
Day 1: Delegate registration & evening networking reception Day 2 & 3: Main Conference Timing: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Conference Venue The Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sheikh Rashid Hall C & D
Conference Format 5 Keynote speakers Gala Dinner Speaker 4 Panel Discussions, moderated by experts
Conference Receptions Evening Reception (Welcome reception) 2 Lunches Gala Dinner
DQG ASQ Joint Conference
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MAIN CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 1: 12 March 2011
Time Activity
5- 8 pm Delegate Registration & Welcome reception
Entertainment: Cultural tent demonstrating UAE culture
DAY 2: 13 March 2011
Time Activity
8:30 am Registration & Morning Refreshments
9:00 am Mr. Farid Ahmed Mohammed, Master of Ceremony : Introduces the Conference
9:05 am
The coming of this conference: Mr. Saleh Janeeh, DQG Chairman: Welcome Delegates Mr. Stephen Hacker, ASQ Global Chairman: The Importance of Global Partnership. Dr. Wafi Dawood, DQG Honorary Board Member: Good Business is Good Quality.
9:30 am Opening address: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman of Emirates Airlines and Patron, Dubai Quality Group.
9:45 am Keynote speaker: HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Topic: DIFC has grown despite the global financial crisis. Dubai now plays an important role in the regional & global financial market. What are the opportunities in the region & what is DIFC offering? How investment houses and investors can benefit from these opportunities?
10:15 am Refreshments Break
10:45 am Panel Discussion: Where is Dubai Going? The year is 2015, Metro is history, Dubai central is fully operational, and the infrastructure is complete. What does Dubai look like? What is the GDP of Dubai, where is the lion share of GDP coming from, what do the investors need to look into to ensure that their organizations are integrated to benefit from these opportunities? Panel Participants: HE Ahmed Butti (Executive Chairman, Ports, Customs & Free zone Corporation) HE Saeed Al Tayer (Managing Director & CEO, Dubai Electricity &Water Authority) Mr. Hussain Sajwani (Chairman, DAMAC Properties) Mr. Abdullatif Al Mulla (Chief Executive Officer, TECOM Investments)
Mr. Mohammed Lahouel (Chief Economist, Dubai Department of Economic Development ) Moderated by: Mr. Tommy Weir, (Consultant, Kenexa Consultancy)
11: 45 am Refreshments Break.
DQG ASQ Joint Conference
Excellence: The Future of Business 12-14 March 2011 | The Dubai International Convention &
Exhibition
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DAY 3: 14 March 2011
Time Activity 8:30 am Morning Refreshments
9:00 am Master of Ceremony opens the Conference
9:05 am Keynote Speaker: Mr. Omar Samee, Director, Union Bank of Switzerland Topic: GCC in 2015 – An Overview.
9:35 am Q & A session (to be moderated by Master Of Ceremony)
9:45 am Panel Discussion: The Regional Economies What is the Business doing to overcome & prepare for 2015? Businesses are facing some of the toughest challenges, those who are able to survive the current crisis will prosper, but what are they doing to survive the crisis and what is the strategy for the future? How to benefit from these opportunities? Panel Participants: Mr. Hazza Al Qahtani (Chairman, Amad Investments, Saudi Arabia) Mr. Fuad Al Lawati, (Chairman, Horizon Capital Markets, Sultanate of Oman) Mr. Mishal Kanoo (Deputy Chairman, The Kanoo Group) Dr. Hadi Al Ameer, (Chairman, Lageen Group, Kuwait) Mr. Mohammed Al Hajri (General Manager, National Qatar Industries Company)
Moderated By: Mr. Yasar Jarrar, Partner PWC
12 :15 pm Panel Discussion: How balanced is the diversification in the UAE? What are the opportunities and the contribution from non oil industries, such as tourism, telecommunication and manufacturing? Panel Participants: Mr. Ahmed Hassan Al Sheikh (Chairman, Dubai Cable Co. DUCAB) Mr. Gerald Lawless (Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group) Mr. Osman Sultan (Chief Executive , Emirates integrated Telecommunications, Du) Mr. Adel Zarooni (Managing Partner, RIVOLI Group) Mr. Ibrahim Al Ansari (CEO, Dubai First) Moderator: Dr. Tariq Yousuf (Dean, Dubai School of Government)
1:15 pm Speaker: Dr. Nawal Al Hosany (Associate Director, Sustainability, Masdar) Topic: Abu Dhabi 2030: Masdar’s role in bringing vision to reality
1:45 pm Q &A session (to be moderated by Master Of Ceremony)
2:00 pm Lunch - Close of Day 1
Time Activity 8:00 – 11:00 pm Gala Dinner
Speaker: Mr. Stephen Hacker, Chairman, ASQ Global , USA Topic: The Future Study- Forces that Shape the Future of Quality & How Businesses are Impacted.
DQG ASQ Joint Conference
Excellence: The Future of Business 12-14 March 2011 | The Dubai International Convention &
Exhibition
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10:45 am Refreshments Break
11:00 pm Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region Topic: The regional business and the diversification. How will the diversification support the region in the future?
11:30 am
Q & A session (to be moderated by Master Of Ceremony)
11:45 am Keynote Speaker: Dr. William Denney, ASQ, USA Topic: Excellence Models.
12:15 pm Q & A session (to be moderated by Master Of Ceremony)
12: 30 pm Refreshments Break 1:00 pm Panel Discussion: Excellence Models
How can the Excellence models support businesses to benefit from the future opportunities? Many organizations have assessed themselves against the Excellence models and have won national quality awards, are they really better prepared for future? It is claimed that organization are using Excellence models as an excuse to spend resources without getting the intended benefits.
Panel Participants:
Dr. Mohammed Abdullatif (General Manager, Sheikh Saqr Award, RAK) Dr. William H. Denney (American Society for Quality) Dr. Hadi Eltigani (Chairman, Emirates Quality Group) Dr. Khleef Al Khawaldeh (Excellence Advisor, Executive Council, Government of Dubai) Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Hindawi, Former Minister of Trade & Industry of Jordan
2:00 pm Key Note Closing Address : HE Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shihhi, Undersecretary, UAE Ministry of Economy Topic: The Economic indicators and the UAE Economy
2:20 pm Vote of thanks : Mr. Shawqi Sajwani, Chief, Conference Organiser
2:30 pm Lunch - Close of Conference
