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18 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 0 2 CENTRE AND THE STAR GOLD COAST SUNDAY 8TH · MONDAY 9TH · TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2018 Welcome - to the - METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO AND IGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 We continue our “Best Stores in Town” theme, and throughout the Expo and conference sessions we will explore ways that all independents can not only compete, but be “Proudly Independent” and successful in an increasingly tough market. What is it that your store needs to deliver to your community that will make you the best store in town – from barista coffee to fresh flowers, ready-to-eat meals to a gourmet deli offering? All of this layered with the individual character, service, and community involvement that an independent can offer like no one else, will put the heart and soul back into the grocery shopping experience. Proudly Independent 18 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 0 2 CENTRE AND THE STAR GOLD COAST SUNDAY 8TH · MONDAY 9TH · TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2018 IGA NATIONAL CONFERENCE SESSION – SUNDAY/MONDAY What a great line-up we have for you this year; the morning conference sessions should not be missed by anyone! We kick off with an opportunity to come together to create something great and a chance to network, so don’t be late. That should get you warmed up for what is to come for the next three days. The business sessions will provide the opportunity to be inspired by leading Australian and international speakers looking at world fads and trends, challenging change, and advocating for a safer social media environment and moving towards equality for women. This year we will be holding a Q&A session where retailers from all shapes and sizes will be on the stage to answer any question you may have, so send in your questions to: [email protected] We are pretty sure you will leave this year motivated and ready for your store to be the “Best Store in Town”. THE BIG IAN PICTURE ASHCROFT CHAIRMAN NATIONAL RETAILER COUNCIL SUNDAY SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2018 8TH JULY 2018 8:30AM-9:30AM 9:45AM-10:05AM This quickfire activity is designed to be fun, but there is a Ian has completed his second year as the IGA National hidden message and a bit of work to be done! Retailer Council Chairman. Ian will start the conference with a national council update and the focus areas of the group over Collaborate, communicate and focus on the big picture. the coming year, supported by Deputy Chairman Ben Ryan. Enjoy a team building and networking exercise while thinking Many retailers invest a significant amount of time and effort about our core values and community spirit. End the session into meetings and retailer working groups around the country, with a combined sense of achievement! and the outcomes and direction for the brand as a result of these will be shared by both Ian and Ben during this session. JEFF SCOTT ADAMS MARSHALL CEO, METCASH GROUP CEO, SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE SUNDAY SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2018 8TH JULY 2018 10:05AM-10.30AM 10:45AM-11.30AM Jeff has over 40 years of international retail experience Scott began his career with Metcash in the grocery warehouse across domestic and international businesses in the United 25 years ago as a storeman. He moved across to liquor before States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. undertaking various roles across the business culminating in Most recently, Jeff was Chief Executive Officer of Operations him being appointed CEO of ALM in December 2013. In March for Turkey at Tesco Kipa. 2018 Scott was appointed CEO, Supermarkets & Convenience. Jeff served as an Executive Vice President of Operations at He has experience in all aspects of our business and Fresh & Easy Neighbourhood Market Inc. from 2008. Before has worked in warehousing and operations, sales, retail moving to Fresh & Easy, he served as the Chief Executive operations, state general management, merchandise and Officer of Tesco Lotus since 2004. He was instrumental in marketing. He believes strongly in partnering for better starting Lotus in 1993. outcomes with both our retailers and suppliers. Proudly Independent 18 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 0 2 CENTRE AND THE STAR GOLD COAST SUNDAY 8TH · MONDAY 9TH · TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2018 KARA NIELSEN VICE PRESIDENT, TRENDS & MARKETING CCD INNOVATION MONDAY 9TH JULY 2018 8:30AM-9:10AM Kara Nielsen is a food and beverage trend expert with over a decade of experience translating consumer and culinary trends for strategic brand growth and innovative product development. She is Vice President, Trends & Marketing at CCD Innovation, a strategic food and beverage innovation agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her success at placing trends in a larger societal and cultural context comes from her background in culinary arts and restaurant hospitality as well as her Master’s work in Gastronomy at Boston University. GLENN MCGRATH CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION MONDAY 9TH JULY 2018 10:05AM-10:40AM Glenn McGrath has achieved many milestones throughout his illustrious cricket career and through his role as President of the McGrath Foundation. His success to date has seen him become one of Australia’s most popular and well respected athletes. In 2008, Glenn was named as a member of the Order of Australia for ‘service to cricket as a player’ and later that year he was the recipient of the NSW Australian of the Year Award in recognition of his dedication to the McGrath Foundation and his contribution to cricket. MONICA LEWINSKY SOCIAL ACTIVIST, GLOBAL SPEAKER MONDAY 9TH JULY 2018 Damon Winter - The New York Times/Redux York New - The Winter Damon 10:40AM-11:30AM Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, a global public speaker and a consultant who advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience, privacy, cultivating compassion, overcoming shame, and equality for women. In 2014, she authored an essay, Shame and Survival, which was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Her 2015 TED speech, ‘The Price of Shame’ has been viewed over 12 million times. Monica is an ambassador for The Diana Award’s Anti-Bullying Program and Bystander Revolution, and is a founding board member of the Childhood Resilience Foundation. Proudly Independent 18 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 0 2 CENTRE AND THE STAR GOLD COAST SUNDAY 8TH · MONDAY 9TH · TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2018 DAY 1 - SUNDAY 8TH JULY 8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:30 9:30 – 9:45 9:45 – 10:05 10:05 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:30 BREAK IAN ASHCROFT JEFF ADAMS BREAK SCOTT MARSHALL AM BREAKFAST THE BIG PICTURE CONTINUOUS Chairman Group CEO CONTINUOUS CEO MORNING TEA National Council Metcash MORNING TEA Supermarkets SESSION ENDS SESSION THE STAR GOLD COAST 11:30AM – 4:30PM 4:30PM METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM AT LEISURE MIDDAY GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE EXPLORE BROADBEACH DAY 2 - MONDAY 9TH JULY 8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:10 9:10 – 9:50 9:50 – 10:05 10:05 – 10:40 10:40 – 11:30 KARA NIELSEN BREAK GLENN McGRATH RETAILER MONICA LEWINSKY Co-Founder & Social Activist, AM BREAKFAST Vice President, Trends CONTINUOUS President of the Global Speaker & Marketing Q&A FORUM McGrath Foundation CCD Innovation MORNING TEA SESSION ENDS SESSION THE STAR GOLD COAST 11:30AM – 4:30PM 6:30PM IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM MIDDAY GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE THE STAR GOLD COAST DAY 3 - TUESDAY 10TH JULY 8:30 – 10:30AM GRAB ‘N’ GO BRUNCH GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE AM 9:30AM – 3:30PM 7:00PM METCASH SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE EXPO PM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS IN JULY GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE THE STAR GOLD COAST PAYMENT OPTIONS HOW TO REGISTER AIRPORT TRANSFERS (IF APPLICABLE) Please click on the REGISTER When you arrive at the Brisbane or Metcash Store Account button on the website Gold Coast airports, visit the shuttle https://mscexporetailers.com.au service counters and advise them that you are attending the Metcash Support is available for any Royal Rewards Supermarkets & Convenience Expo; queries you may have. you will be directed from there to board Simply contact Renee Mackin on the buses to take you to your hotel. Membership Rewards (02) 9302 0700 or by email: Points [email protected] Credit card Proudly Independent 18 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 0 2 CENTRE AND THE STAR GOLD COAST SUNDAY 8TH · MONDAY 9TH · TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2018 PACKAGE & REGISTRATION DETAILS This year we included your accommodation choices in with the registration packages, so you can select the COMPLETE package in one step. *Please note: Package pricing is dependent on choice of hotel. Please see website for pricing & more details. FULL REGISTRATION : DOUBLE / TWIN PEOPLE LOCATION SAT SUN MON TUE 7/07/18 8/07/18 9/07/18 10/07/18 STATE COCKTAIL PARTY 2 AS PER INVITATION • BREAKFAST IN THE EVENT BALLROOM 2 THE STAR GOLD COAST • CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2 THE STAR GOLD COAST • • Gold CoastMORNING Hwy TEA 2 THE STAR GOLD COAST • • LUNCH 2 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE • • GRAB & GO BRUNCH 2 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE • EXPO ENTRY 2 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE • • • IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE DINNER 2 THE STAR GOLD COAST • GALA EXTRAVAGANZA “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” 2 THE STAR GOLD COAST • FULL REGISTRATION : SINGLE PEOPLE LOCATION SAT SUN MON TUE 7/07/18 8/07/18 9/07/18 10/07/18 Gold Coast Hwy STATE COCKTAIL PARTY 1 AS PER INVITATION • BREAKFAST IN THE EVENT BALLROOM 1 THE STAR GOLD COAST • CONFERENCE SESSIONS 1 THE STAR GOLD COAST • • MORNING TEA 1 THE STAR GOLD COAST • • LUNCH