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2016 Middle East Brand Summit

Dubai,

2016 Middle East Brand Summit

2016 Middle East Brand Summit

Programme

Time
Description
Speakers
09:00

Registration and breakfast

09:20

Welcome and open address

Andrew Thomas
publishing editor
Transform magazine

09:30

Challenger brands vs heritage brands

Energetic new brands often pursue exciting ideas and brave branding strategies, but veteran companies can build upon a wealth of experience when approaching brand communications. How can these types of companies learn from each other? What is the value of experience in branding?

Opening the Middle East Brand Summit, we hear from two brands - one old and well established, the other, young and challenging conventions. 

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has enjoyed steady expansion since it was founded in the 1940s. This brand is a family-owned entity, like many older brands in the region, that has managed to hold on to its heritage while adapting for modern customers. 

 

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Daniel Taylor
senior director - brand
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Melika Yazdjerdi
head of corporate communications
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons

10:15

The power of a strong narrative

This session looks at the power of a clear and authentic narrative – and why it is more important than ever to tell a story that resonates internally and externally.

A strong narrative can ensure organisations stand out in a crowded market.

 And help them to communicate more effectively with the people who matter most to them.

 In this session, delegates can expect to hear different perspectives on the narrative development process and ideas on how it can be cascaded internally through an organisation and shared externally with key audiences.

Moderated by Bladonmore

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David Bennett
senior consultant/expert - branding. stakeholder management & corporate culture
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)

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Mohammed Mamdouh
creative lead
Dubizzle

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Melanie Rayner
marketing and communications manager
Make-A- Wish Foundation

11.00

Transform Tales: The JustProperty story

By putting home and belonging at the heart of its new brand proposition, JustProperty.com borrowed an idea that was already popular in Western markets, and applied it to the unique Middle Eastern environment. By adding multilingual language, inviting images and videos, a new, friendly logo and by improving its user experience, JustProperty.com hoped to communicate a clear brand proposition and to become the UAE’s go-to property portal for those looking to build a life in the region.

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Natasha D’Souza
head of public relations and communications
JRD Group

11:15

Coffee break

11:40

The wide world of sports 

The MENA region, and the gulf states specifically, have become a centre for the world’s favourite sports. From handball to football and everything in between, international and local sporting events and leagues are being developed. What can these new brands do to attract an audience among the region’s local population and among expat communities? Can new leagues develop the zealotry among fan bases in longtime sporting communities? How can sports brands connect with young people?

 

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Abdulaziz Alhejji
marketing manager
The Saudi Pro League

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Asma Al Thani
director - marketing and communications
Qatar Olympic Committee

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Sujid Rehman
head of branding
AIBA

12:20

Transform Tales

The Transform conference will be punctuated with a series of short sessions in which delegates will be taken on a brand’s transformation journey.

 

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Sahar Qanati
manager - corporate communications
GFH Financial Group

12.40

Lunch and networking

13.20

From the ground up: Brand in the built environment

 

The possibilities of branding when you can incorporate the physical space are endless. Many brands in the MENA region carefully craft their environment to create brand experiences for internal and external audiences. The malls, shops and hotels all exude luxury that has been meticulously planned and implemented. This session looks at how brands can be successfully built within the physical space. Delegates will hear from three speakers offering different expertise on how they create branded environments. The audience can expect to takeaway inspiration of how to create a memorable brand experience. 

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Linton Crockford-Moore
creative director – strategy & innovation,
Chalhoub Group

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Salim Hussain
principal architect
Atkins

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David Wilson
General Manager
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

14.00

Re-imagining mobile experience: a new digital brand for Saudi millennials

Mobile operators have been slow to embrace digital innovation even while over-the-top players like Uber, Airbnb and Spotify have succeeded using digital disruption. Jawwy from STC is a disruptive new digital mobile experience brand for Saudi millennials – it’s a personal mobile service in an app, with the user in complete control and strong social media integration. It’s also the first “negotiated brand” in the MENA region, co-created with the people it serves. This insightful, video-rich presentation will reveal the entire brand development process for a first-in-the-world experience innovation project.

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Ash Banerjee
chief brand officer
Jawwy from STC

14:30

Conference round up and finish

Andrew Thomas
publishing editor
Transform magazine

19:00

Transform Awards Middle East North Africa ceremony

Tables and tickets are available to this glittering awards ceremony.

To book your place and to find out more, www.transformmagazine.net/awards/mena/ 

When & where

...and many more.

Book your ticket to join your peers, participate in the discussion, learn from the experts and head back to the office with new ideas and inspirations for your brand's communications and marketing. 

The first ten charity, NGO or not for profit companies to book will get a free ticket. These are available on the Eventbrite booking page and are first come first served. Only one free ticket per organisation. After this charities, NGOs and NFPs can book for $125 per place.

Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring and showcasing your brand the Middle East Brand Summit please email Andrew ThomasBespoke packages are available. 

Supporting Partners

If you are interested in being a supporting partner or would like a press pass to cover the Middle East Brand Summit please email Amy Nguyen.