Technological innovation has been changing and is going to change fundamentally the way people live, interact with one another and communicate. In this faster and more challenging business world, professionals must step up their game even more to leverage the power of the marketing function to contribute to business success. The technological shift changes how global brands are built and managed, how media messages are effectively and efficiently communicated, how breakthrough innovations are generated and how high-performing marketing organizations need to operate.
The 1st Marketing & Branding Summit brings leading professionals and top entrepreneurs together in one place for a day of discussion and networking. Those who attend will hear the latest strategic thinking and insights in marketing and branding, offering inspiration and vital information for their organization's success in the future.
There will be case studies from respected national companies, insights from the leading international companies and advice from specialists in this highly topical field. Conference caters to the real need among professionals to address emerging marketing and branding issues and share industry best practices. Conference is focused on what should be the role of professionals in this rapidly changing world.
CONFERENCE BOARD:
Chief Guest:
Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rahman, UNESCO Science Laureate / Coordinator General, COMSTECH / President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences
Speakers & Panelists:
Taher A. Khan, Chairman, Interflow Group
Tahir Malik, Managing Director, Reckitt Benckiser
Syed Veqar ul Islam, Head of Sub Region - Middle East Africa East, Nokia Siemens Networks
Khuram Rahat, Managing Director, Teradata Pakistan, Afghanistan & Bangladesh
Sohail Wajahat H. Siddiqui, Managing Director, Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited
Saad Amanullah Khan, Country General Manager, Gillette Pakistan Limited
S. Amer Pasha, Country Manager - Pakistan & Afghanistan, Visa International (Asia Pacific) LLC
Khalid Mahmood, Managing Director, Getz Pharma (Pvt.) Limited
Kalim A. Siddiqui, President, Byco Petroleum (Pvt.) Limited
Imran Ahmed, Representative of CNN & TIME Magazine & Chairman, Superbrands, Pakistan
Hasan Aziz Bilgrami, President, BankIslami Pakistan Limited & ICMAP
Jehan Ara, President, Pakistan Software Houses Association
Sarmad A. Ali, Group Managing Director Marketing, Jang Group &
Secretary General, APNS
Naveed A. Khawaja, Chief Operating Officer, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt.) Limited
S. Masood Hashmi, President, Marketing Association of Pakistan & Managing Director, Orientm McCann Erickson
S. Farukh Mazhar, Managing Director, SGS Pakistan & President, Swiss Business Council
Mehwish Tapal, Director, Tapal Tea (Pvt.) Limited
Salman A. Wassay, Director Marketing, ZONG
Fuad Chundrigar, Vice President Marketing, Engro Foods Limited
Mahmood Nanji, Chief Operating Officer, UG Foods, an Affiliate of ULKER
Shoaib Khalil, Group Marketing Lead, Microsoft Pakistan
Panel Debate Moderators:
Furqan H. Qureshi, General Manager, Wateen Telecom
Yousuf Jamshed, Country Manager Corporate Communications & HR, ABB
AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
Driving Growth in the Digital Age – Challenges & Opportunities
Emerging Opportunities in the Era of Social Media & Global Competition
Marketers – Leaders and Agents of Vision-led Change
Brand Strength and Influence: Succeeding in the Era of Intense Competition
Opportunities, Strategies and Trends in Building a Great Corporate Image
How Can Social Media Become Part of Your Everyday Organization Culture
Marketing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age
Cultivating CMO Leadership in Changing Organizations
Creating High-Performing Marketing Organizations and Capability
Facilitating Breakthrough Innovations
Leveraging Digital Marketing & Social Media
WHO WILL ATTEND?
CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CFOs, Directors, Entrepreneurs, Academia, Managers and Professionals engaged in marketing, communications, brand management, media content development, and related services from: manufacturing industry, FMCGs, service industry, electronic and print media, advertising agencies, media buying houses, marketing consultancies and associated sectors.
SUMMIT Details:
Venue : Marriot Hotel Karachi, Pakistan
Date : May 28, 2011
Time : 8.30am- 5.30pm
FEE & REGISTRATION:
1-5 nominees PKR 6,000 per participant
5+ nominees PKR 5,300 per participant
(includes lunch, refreshment breaks, conference kit and participation certificate) (For P@SHA Members also)
PKR 3,000 per participant
(only for MPF members)
PKR 2,500 per participant
(Only for regular students)
Your participation will be confirmed subject to receipt of payment.
All cheques and drafts to be made in favor of "Memon Professional Forum". Refunds not allowed, however a substitute may attend.
Organizers reserve the right to alter the program.
For registration, please contact:
Zulfiqar A. Rahim (0333-3027242)
Suite # 202, 2nd Floor, 6-C, Lane 4
Zamzama Boulevard, Phase - V
Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
Ph: 9221-35875939
Email: nutshellevents@yahoo.com, nutshellforum@live.com
URL: www.nutshellforum.com
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