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4th Beverages Middle East Congress (BevME)

23 - 24 November 2010, Dubai

The 4th Beverages Middle East Congress (BevME) is a forum for the regional beverage industry, designed to provide a complete overview of the market and latest trends in the Middle East and around the world as well as time for informal contact and discussion.

This year's theme 'Reaching new heights' focuses on the significant growth potential for the region. The programme will cover market opportunities, industry leadership and innovation as well as providing insights into the latest market findings and consumer perspectives. 

 

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    Highlights include:
     

    • Conference:  Reaching new heights
    • Nestlé Waters plant tour
    • Market briefing workshops 

    Full programme

    Tuesday 23 November

    11.30

    Registration opens

    12.00

    Nestlé Waters bottling plant tour 

    Coach departs from the One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel for a 45 minute drive to the Nestlé Waters site located in the Jebel Ali area.

     Nestlé Waters is the number one bottled water company worldwide.  It commenced operations in the United Arab Emirates in 2003 and recently completed a new state-of-the-art facility in Jebel Ali to meet growing demand for the company's products and services.

    The factory employs more than 300 people and produces over 100 million liters of  Nestlé Pure Life each year.

    15.00  

    Coach returns to the One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel
    Refreshments

     

    Briefing workshops

    15.30

    Middle East beverage market growth opportunities
    Richard Hall, Chairman for Zenith International Ltd

    16.15

    Ingredient and packaging innovation with tangible benefits
    Panel of industry suppliers 

    17.15

    Latest beverage innovations from around the world
    Bill Bruce, Group Editorial Director of FoodBev Media Ltd

    18.00

    Welcome drinks reception                             

    Wednesday 24 November

     

    Regional market potential                               

    09.00

    Saudi Arabia
    Monther Al Harthi, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rabie Saudi Foods Company

    09.15

    Lebanon
    Speaker to be confirmed

    09.30

    Syria
    Ayman Sulaiman, General Manager of Katakit Beveragers and Powder Mixes Company

    09.45

    United Arab Emirates
    Speaker to be confirmed

    10.00

    Panel discussion

    10.30

    Refreshment break

     

    Industry leadership

     11.15

    Keynote address:  Investing in the region
    Fausto Tazzi, Marketing Director - Asia, Oceania and Africa for Nestlé Waters Management & Technology Dubai, UAE

    11.30

    Dairy drinks for healthy nutrition
    Abdullah Alsheik Alrekin, Plant Manager of Al Rawabi Dairy Company, UAE

    11.45

    Latest thinking on Corporate Social Responsibility
    Habiba Al Marashi, Chair of Emirates Environmential Group

    12.00

    Panel discussion

    12.30

    Lunch                                                                                    

     

    Innovation case studies

    13.45

    Fruit juice: Adding new life to long life
    Amir Zweil, Marketing Director for National Food Products Company, UAE

    14.00

    Fruit juice: First to be fresh
    Michael Wunch, Managing Director of Barakat Quality Plus LLC, UAE

    14.15

    Energy that delivers
    Jori Manninen, Marketing Manager for Battery Energy Drink

    14.30

    Energy: Consumers want extra
    Eliza Solecka-Boczkowska, Area Export Manager for XL Energy

    14.45

    Panel discussion

    15.15

    Refreshment break

     

    New consumer perspectives

    15.45

    Trends in the Middle East: Focus on the Arab Woman
    Anjan Lahiri, Senior Group Account Director for TNS Middle East and Africa

    16.05

    Connecting with consumers
    Amit Yvas, Strategic Planning Director for DDB Dubai

    16.25

    Panel discussion

     17.00

    Close

     

    About the venue

    The event takes place in The Arabian Court at the One&Only Royal Mirage, approximately 20 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport. The venue lies on a kilometre of private coastline in 60 acres of landscaped gardens.

    One&Only Royal Mirage, PO Box 37252, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    T +971 4399 9999 f +971 4399 9998

    There is a small allocation of rooms available at The Palace hotel for delegates attending the BevME Congress. Please click here to download the hotel booking form.

    Practical details

    Visas:  The One&Only Royal Mirage hotel will be pleased to assist with visas for guests as well as fast track transfers from the airport. Visas are not required from over 30 countries. Please check with your local travel agent.

    Dress code: Business suit or smart casual for the Congress. Casual with closed walking shoes for the plant tour.

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