Agenda

Day One - Monday, 16th May 2011

09:00   Registration

14:00   Welcome Address

14:15   Identifying the growth opportunities for retail in digital technology

Exploring the impact of economic conditions on the consumer electronic industry now and in the forseeable future
Key trends, new technologies and industry drivers
Overview of changing consumer behaviours

Rudi Aunkofer, Global Research Director IT, GfK

14:45 Panel Discussion – Tablets : Death of the desktop?

2011 : year of the tablet ? How are tablets shaping the electronics industry?
Comparing technologies and the latest innovations
Android technology uncovered
Hybrid versions – what impact will they have on the market ?
Harnessing and monetizing the current trend towards tablet computing and greater mobility

Derek Wright, European Product Manager, Viewsonic Europe Ltd
Geert de Mol, Marketing Manager Telecom Division, Samsung

15:45   Questions from the floor

16:00   Refreshments

16:30   The Connected Home Workshop: Is the connected home the next big thing in electronics?

What is a smart home and how will the consumer understand it?
Mobile internet and home networking
Mobile apps and their impact on the connected home
Which products fit into the category of the connected home?
Making the connected home a reality and getting the message across to consumers
Convergence, capacity and control

Richard Curran, Product Marketing Director, INTEL

17:30 Questions from the floor

Day Two - Tuesday, 17th May 2011

09:00 The Big Debate : Retail vs E-tail
Retailers E-Tailers

Driving footfall in store
Dealing with price competition
Adding value through customer support packages
Providing innovative services and formats to in-store customers
How prepaid gift and store cards benefit the retailer
Increasing average purchase values
Ensuring your technology is helping you to maximize the business you do online
Providing a robust payment gateway
Building traffic
Delivering new and incremental customers

Kevin Harrington, Managing Director, Global Prepaid Exchange
Nazir Hussain, Sales & Marketing Director, Saverpoint.com
Danica Manojlivic, Purchasing and Sales Manager, Computerland

09:40 How rich content help the channel drives more sales

Understand why rich content is the foundation of any electronic business
How helping end consumers find the right products will help you sell more?
How product recommendation help you increase your margin?
Why manufacturer content does matter on the product page?
Is the checkout the end of the purchase process?

Niall O'Gorman, Vice President Sales & Operations, Europe, CNET Content Solutions

10:10 The future of the Software Industry in Europe

Is the box dead ? Are software packages as we know them soon to become extinct?
Adapting to a new market : How the software vendor can provide additional services
The rise of the app store
Evaluating the growth in the software accessories market

10:40 Refreshments

11:10 Preparing for the Cloud Revolution

Communicating the benefits of cloud technology for entertainment and telecommunication to the consumer
Bringing cloud-based solutions into the domestic arena
What cloud means for the future of the consumer electronics industry

Stacey Vrolyk, VP Product Marketing, Hitachi GST

11:40 Product Showcases : Showcasing a range of exciting new products, equipment and technology, suppliers will have five minutes to demonstrate the benefits of their latest products from the following categories…

Toys and gaming
Kitchen and household
Living and garden
Wellness, fitness and lifestyle
Accessories

12:40 Networking Lunch

13:40 - 17:00 Vendor exhibition and one-to-one sessions

17:00 Portable connectivity : Innovation of SD memory cards in consumer electronics

Why the market needs bigger, faster cards
The evolution of solid-state storage and why SD memory cards are the dominant form factor
The importance of performance marks in an environment of continuous innovation
How SD products represent a "green" and environmentally responsible choice
Up-sell opportunities for retailers and how to educate consumers
Portable connectivity - the on demand digital eco-system

Paul Norbury, European Chair of the Marketing Committee, SD Association

18:00 Welcome Reception for awards dinner

Day Three - Wednesday, 18th May 2011

09:30 Taking a world view : Insights, analysis and new approaches

Consumer electronics :European market insights into user wants and needs
How can the industry adapt to meet the needs of such a competitive market - who wins and loses in a new era?
Competing with products from further afield
Exploring private label opportunities

Ranjit Atwal, Research Director, Gartner

10:00 Future outlook for consumer electronics –what’s next?

What factors are driving change across the consumer electronics industry?
How are enhanced multichannel capabilities affecting propects for consumer demand?
Evaluating new entrants to the market and the impact they are having on the CE industry
What products are likely to be the winners in an ever more competitive market ?

10:30 Questions from the floor

10 :45 - 12:00 Networking and one to one sessions

12:00 Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference