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TIG Schedule Sunday 3rd June TIG Pre-conference 8:00am – 7:00pm 8:00am – 10:00 Tea & Coffee Break 10:00am Greetings from Federation Leaders 10:30am – Noon Global Business Models that Work - If you're looking for the right global business model to expand your speaking practice to the Middle East and beyond, this session is for you. Join 5 global speakers with five totally different business models as you gain insights on what it takes to create global speaking success. The only thing these entrepreneurs have in common is that they've created success in their own unique way. You'll have a chance to ask questions as you determine what the best business model is for you in penetrating the Middle Eastern and global speaking market. Noon to 1:00pm 1:10pm-1:45pm Peter Andreou, President of TMI Cyprus and People Achieve, has been living and speaking in the Middle East for over twenty years. He has avoided narrow scrapes getting in and out of countries, carefully balanced culture clashes, sometimes between individuals and their governments, and throughout it all has managed to build a robust and ethical business that spans the entire Middle East. Peter will tell us what to avoid, but above all, he will share the excitement of working in one of the most culturally rich areas in the world. 1:45pm-2:45pm Join promoters, agents and experts as you'll discover the key factors affecting the Dubai and Middle Eastern training markets. You'll learn what's hot and what's not, pitfalls to avoid when setting up your training practice, strategies in penetrating the market, and how best to partner with decision makers. You'll value the lessons learned during this session as you include the Middle East in your future speaking plans. 2:45pm - 3:00pm Tea & Coffee Break 3:00pm – 4:00pm Learn what's happening in Dubai and the Middle
East from well respected business people who know how to make things
happen in this complex, ever changing, and growing environment.
You’ll get a feel for the culture, trends, economic forecast
for the future, and all you need to know about licensing and franchising
and partnership 4:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:20pm 7:30pm Habiba Al Marashi is co-founder and Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group, a pioneering NGO based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Marashi is involved in many leading initiatives on environment, women and development at the national, regional and international levels. She is a Board Member in the UN Global Compact. 7:50pm Shelley specializes in positive psychology –
a Happiness Expert, 8:15pm
After Hours – Piano
Lounge, JW Marriott Hotel
Monday 4th June 9:00am 9:15am – 9:30am 9:30am – 9:40am 9:45am – 9.55am 9.55am - 10:20am 10:20am – 10:40am Ali joined the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority's MICE
department, (Meeting, Incentives, Conference and Exhibition) in
Dec 2005 until May 2007. His strong connection to his country's
history and culture has given him the expertise to take on the very
specialized role of presenting to, and guiding the countries VIP
guests on exclusive tours. 10:45am – 11:00am 11:00am – 12:00pm Terry Brock of USA in Salon I Terry Brock is known for delivering technical information in relevant, fun, entertaining and profit-building ways. Be prepared to seeing live demonstrations of money-making and money-saving techniques and tools that can help you immediately in marketing. This MBA in Marketing shows practical, real-world solutions in a fun way. Laugh as you learn with Terry as he stops in Dubai on his second round-the-world trip in 2 years. Dr. Graeme Codrington of South Africa in
Salon II Dr. Graeme Codrington is an international expert on talent and the future of work. He has five degrees in a wide range of faculties - his doctorate is in business administration, with majors in leadership and future studies. His passion is to help people understand what is changing in the world, and why. He assists organizations across many different industries to attract and retain talented staff and connect with key customers. Clients who have worked with Graeme have seen dramatic improvements in workplace interactions, team dynamics, inter-generational leadership and management cap-abilities, and client service, customer understanding. Dan Poynter of USA in Salon III Dan Poynter shows people how to make a difference while making a living. He coaches them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. Dan is a publisher and the author of more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. His seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal and his story has been told in US News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book writing and publishing; he's turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them. Steve Head of UK in Salon VII Steve Head is a true High Performance Specialist. He has over 20 years experience as a sports coach and spent 16 years working in the pharmaceutical industry with Bayer. He is now a successful Author, Speaker, Inspirational Trainer and Coach. With over 120 sessions a year Steve has established himself as one of the most sought after speakers in the UK and Europe. Awarded the BEST NEWCOMER SPEAKER AWARD 2003/4 by TEC International UK. 12:10pm – 1:10pm 12:10pm Eilidh Milnes Eilidh Milnes has been speaking for over 15 years. Her company is JEM Associates. Her brand is Cool Beans! ™ This means amazing… fantastic… awesome…Eilidh challenges her audiences to be Cool Beans! ™ - in other words to be the best they can be.
Want your name, product or service brand message internationally media prominent? Want you and your speaking business enjoying top-of-target market high name visibility? Want to be the one everyone acclaims as the expert in your field? Raleigh Rudy Pinskey, speaker and author of the international best selling 101 Ways to Promote Yourself and the back of the room and Internet sensation The Forgiveness Factor is CSO of The Raleigh Group, founded in 1980. Raleigh Rudy Pinskey wants to share her proven visibility strategies that build powerful and strategic relationships and joint ventures so you can capitalize and monotize to your fullest potential. She is bringing her award winning, international best selling information products for you to touch, feel and experience first hand. Visit Raleigh Rudy Pinskey at the exhibition area for a hands-on-taste of the brand-unique visibility strategies waiting for you and your bottom line.
Directive Communication International (Asia) provides
superior Licensees, Franchisees, and Practitioners of Directive Communication™ are accredited by the American Institute of Business Psychology and create measurable results in the organizations they work for. 12:55pm Chris Davidson Active Presence specializes in maximizing on-stage and vocal performance, and in helping business leaders direct and communicate change. We give people the skills and confidence to perform in public, without fear of ridicule or retribution. The company is run by Chris Davidson, a dynamic, inspirational speaker, conference host and author. Chris is proud to be launching his new products, Successful Speaking Secrets at this conference. Successful Speaking Secrets is a three-volume multimedia series, comprising books, video and audio training materials. The series supports the company’s established range of exceptional personal coaching and consulting services. Visit Chris at the company’s stand, see the Successful Speaking Secrets series, and pick up some hints and tips to help you be amazing next time you’re in front of a camera or behind a microphone. 1:15pm – 2:45pm 2:30pm – 2:45pm 2:45pm – 3:30pm Sumaira Isaacs, Managing Director, MCI Middle East Sumaira Isaacs has been involved with the MICE Industry for over 16 years, based in Dubai and involved in promoting and positioning the entire region to the European and US Meetings markets. She has served on the Board of Industry Associations such as SITE, and has produced for the CIC Manual, a white paper on ' Planning Meetings in the Middle East'. She is currently the Managing Director of MCI Middle East. Gillian Taylor, Business Tourism Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Gillian Taylor is the Business Tourism (MICE) Manager for the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. With over twenty years in the Business Tourism industry in Australia and now based in the Middle East, Gillian is well known in the European and US markets and brings passion, experience and enthusiasm to promoting Abu Dhabi as the new Business Tourism destination of the future. Gillian is a 3 times SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Executives) Crystal Award winner for excellence and was recently elected to represent Africa and the Middle East on the International Board of Directors of SITE. 3:40pm- 4:00pm Rohit Talwar is a change catalyst, futurist and entrepreneur. His role is to inspire global businesses, governments and entrepreneurs to respond innovatively to the trends and forces shaping our world. He spends his time travelling the world researching, meeting and investing in the people and ideas shaping our future. He is the co-founder and joint CEO of the recently formed think tank Global Futures and Foresight which specialises in providing cutting edge global perspectives on the future. An award winning speaker, profiled as one of the world's top 10 future thinkers, Rohit once deputized for Arnold Schwarzenegger. 4:00pm – 4:10pm 4:10pm – 4:30pm 4:30pm – 5:40pm 5:40pm – 5:50pm 5:50pm – 7:00pm 8:15pm prompt 8:30pm onwards Entertainment sponsored by Scenez Group Afterhours
Tuesday 5th June 9:15am – 9:30am 9:30am – 9:45am 9:45am – 10:15am Christina is CEO of Scenez Group, Winner of the Emirates Business Women Award 2007 and a member of the government initiative YAL – Young Arab Leaders. Scenez Group is Dubai’s number one entertainment producer for musicals and drama based shows both privately, publicly and for the conference industry. Ms. Christina in less than 6 years has built a solid reputation in Dubai and established a world-class company locally. 10:15am – 10:45am Bin Redha joined Dubai Development and Investment Authority (Government of Dubai) in 2003 and was appointed as Head of Procurement. During this time Bin Redha was member in several committees on the boards of the Authority such as Procurement, Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE). He was appointed as Head of Sales in 2005 for Dubai Industrial City; Abdulredha Ali Bin Redha variously described as challenger, passionate, ebullient, focused, hard worker and dynamic has infused Dubai Industrial City with his own brand of energetic leadership, vision and spirit. He recently became the first CEO of Global Village, part of Tatweer and Dubai Holdings. 10:45am – 11:00am 11:00am – 12:00pm Ed Rigsbee from USA in Salon I Secure Your Perfect Partner Before the Competition
Gets Them Ed Rigsbee, CSP is one of North America’s leading Strategic Alliance Gurus. He has distinguished himself with North America’s corporations, professional societies, and trade associations. He has also proven to the world of professional speakers his prowess in alliances through his founding of the Cigar PEG. This charity consistently draws 20% of the attendees at the NSA convention and is the largest single contributor to the NSA Foundation. Ed knows the Meetings Industry. He has presented for several Societies of Association Executives, NSA & CAPS Chapters and at the national conventions for MPI, PCMA, Affordable Meetings and NSA. Ian Elliot from Australia in Salon II Stop Bitching, Start Pitching Ian Elliot rose from mail boy to CEO and Chairman of Australia’s biggest ad agency, George Patterson. He’s the most prolific new business winner in the industries history ($250 million over 4 years) with a 78% win record. Ian says that winning has less to do with your offer and more to do with understanding the commercial, personal and psychological needs of the decision makers. A superior product and compelling value proposition well presented, doesn’t guarantee success. They’re just the ticket to the game. You need to understand all the dynamics of the pitch process. Susan Friedmann from USA in Salon III Riches in Niches Susan Friedmann is an internationally recognized expert and "how to" coach specializing in the tradeshow and meetings industry. Working with organizations who want to grow their marketing strategies through tradeshows (exhibitions), Susan offers programs to increase results and focus on building better relationships with customers, prospects and advocates in the marketplace. She is a regular contributing writer to numerous professional and trade publications. A prolific writer, Susan has authored twelve books including “Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies,” (Wiley), and most recently, “Riches in Niches: How to Make it BIG in a small Market” published (Career Press). Steve Simpson from Australia in Salon VII Cracking the Corporate Culture Code - Introducing UGRs Steve Simpson heads up Keystone Management
Services based in Australia. He specializes in helping organizations
across the globe to profit from an improved culture. Steve has featured
as a speaker at two World Conferences on Customer Service Management
in the US, where he rated in the top 10 speakers. Author of two
books, Steve has featured at major international conferences including
the regional conference for the Academy of Chief Executives in the
UK, the Service Excellence Conference in Mumbai, India, and the
International Leadership Symposium in Johannesburg. 12:00pm – 1:30pm 1:15pm – 1:30pm 1:30pm – 3:05pm 3:05pm - 3:25pm 3:25pm – 5:25pm 5:30pm – 5:50pm Gut-Level Leadership: Harness Your Super-sensory
Powers to George Walther is an acknowledged expert at boosting
your sales, His presentations show people how to be more
positive and 5:50pm – 6:05pm 6:05pm – 6:45pm From Sands to Icons – It's not what
happens to you it's what you do about it W Mitchell knows about challenge, change and courage - all first hand. He speaks to you about the battles and the victories of life as co-founder of a metal casting company that put thousands to work, his election as mayor and congressional nominee, a fiery motorcycle accident that left him burned over 65% of his body, and the airplane crash that took away his ability to walk. Mitchell now soars above the rest with grace, good humour and gumption. Speaking with passion about the human spirit, his inspirational personal story is of life's challenges in the world of business, politics and day-to-day living; of a new understanding of your inner strengths and abilities. He focuses on the positives of change--taking responsibility--and the proven result...himself. 9:00pm onwards 9:15pm 9:25pm 9:30pm 9:40pm 10:00pm – Arabian Nights Dinner in partnership with JW Events 11:30pm - Entertainment
Entertainment sponsored by Scenez Group
This event is a must for: IFFPS Global Speakers Summit: Members of the International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS), which include all professional speakers who are currently full members of ASA, CAPS, GSA, MAPS, NSA, NSAA, NSASA, NSANZ and PSA are all invited to attend a special Global Speakers Network event on June 3rd 2007 from 10:00am to 16:00pm. Seats are limited to 100 international speakers. For more information on the IFFPS visit www.iffps.org.
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