Open House at the Hospitality Zone

Make your way to the 2nd floor of Le Meridien Al Aqah to visit the exclusive DCC MEA Hospitality Zone to view some of the latest products due to hit the Middle East retail channel. Retail delegates visiting all 11 vendors in the Hospitality Zone will qualify for a Dhs500 Gift Certificate for the Mall of the Emirates located in Dubai. Collect all 11 stamps in your Hospitality Zone Passport and redeem it for the Dhs500 Gift Certificate. Collect 7 stamps to qualify for a Dhs250 Gift Certificate.

Pre-scheduled One-on-One Meetings (5 slots)

DCC MEA is the perfect place to host private and pre-arranged face-to-face meetings. Thanks to our advanced web tool, all your meetings are carefully planned, prepared and pre-scheduled.

Official DCC MEA Inauguration

DCC MEA has been fortunate enough to enjoy the support of the Government of Fujairah and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Fujairah, will inaugurate this year’s event.

Keynote. The Battle Ground – The Future for the Middle East Retail Channel. Robert Alan Willett, Group CEO, Al-Futtaim

Robert Alan Willett has recently been appointed as Group CEO at Al-Futtaim. Willett previously served as CEO of Best Buy International – the overseas operation of US consumer electronics and IT retail giant Best Buy Co. - from February 2006 until the end of 2009.

Belkin Talk Show

Youssef El-Arif, Sales Manager MEA. ‘Belkinise Your Life’

Dell Talk Show

Amer Husaini, General Manager. ‘Treat Yourself: A Look Into Dell’s Global Consumer Product Strategy for 2010’

Genius Talk Show

Jihad Youssef, General Manager. ‘IT Peripherals: The Next Best Thing’

Cisco Talk Show

Amanulla Khan, Regional Sales Manager. ‘Cisco’s Consumer Strategy’

Logitech Talk Show

Antoine Preisig, VP Marketing. ‘A Journey of Growth With Retail’

Microsoft Talk Show

Armagan Demir, Head of Entertainment & Devices Division. ‘Microsoft’s 3 Screen Strategy’

Keynote. IT Retail Markets – New Decade, New Possibilities. Dr. Rudi Aunkofer, Global Director IT, GfK

Rudolf Aunkofer is Global Research Director IT at GfK Retail & Technology, the global leader in market tracking services for technology markets. He is responsible for GfK’s global tracking activities for IT across the different geographies GfK is covering (WEU, CEE/CIS, APAC, MEA, LATAM)

Intel Talk Show

Nass Nauthoa, GM Gulf Countries. ‘Opportunity = Continuum: Intel’s Perspective on Business Opportunities for Retailers’

Acer Talk Show

Krishna Murthy, Regional MD MEA. ‘Acer’s Strategy & Evolution’

HP Talk Show

Amin Mortazavi, GM IPG; Salim Ziade, GM PSG. ‘Leading The Industry’

Lenovo Talk Show

Bilal Hamoui, Regional 4P Manager. ‘Lenovo’s Idea: Strategy, Growth & Portfolio’

Kaspersky Talk Show

Tarek Kuzbari, MD Middle East. ‘The Road to More Success’

Boardroom Presentation Meetings

Vendors’ boardroom presentations are a unique way to receive first-hand information about the latest products, technologies and services in the privacy of a boardroom setting. This is also your opportunity to give the vendors your feedback and influence the features, go-to-market strategy, marketing plan or even the price points of their products and solutions.

Pre-scheduled One-on-One Meetings (7 slots)

DCC MEA is the perfect place to host private and pre-arranged face-to-face meetings. Thanks to our advanced web tool, all your meetings are carefully planned, prepared and pre-scheduled.

60 seconds to convince

Dozens of vendors with just one minute to showcase their product to the DCC MEA delegates. Vote for your preferred vendors. DCC MEA incorporates a series of awards, allowing retailers the opportunity to judge the performance, portfolio and market strategy of vendors operating in the MEA region. DCC MEA features the innovative ’60 Seconds to Convince’ awards – a prime opportunity to showcase your latest product and gain priceless exposure in the MEA retail market.

Middle East Retail Academy - Individual Awards Ceremony hosted by Belkin & Intel

Prior to the event, both vendors and retailers have been casting votes for the individuals that have truly excelled in the region during 2009 and early 2010 across 10 award categories. With all the votes counted and verified, find out who takes home the coveted prizes in the first part of the MERA Awards.

Middle East Retail Academy: 2010 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony hosted by Belkin & Intel

Live electronic voting takes centre stage as vendors and retailers cast their votes in the ‘MERA: 2010 Awards’. The glittering awards ceremony also combines live entertainment, a sumptuous dinner and a post-awards party. Find out who wins with 8 awards for retailers, 2 for distributors and 9 for vendors. Plus, the first 2 inductees into the new MERA Hall of Fame are revealed.

RETAIL ACADEMY DAY

Education, inspiration and motivation will be on the agenda as Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) opens the Retail Academy at this year’s DCC Middle East and Africa (MEA), with one whole morning dedicated to best practice principles, workshop sessions and panel discussions.

Retail Academy Master Classes - SESSION 1

Choose from one of 6 different workshop sessions run by expert moderators. Session leaders include Michael White (VIA), Marina Turner (GfK), Ryan Mackey (Consultant), Guy Whitcroft (Capital Steps), Philip Hughes (Akhdar) and Andrew Seymour (Channel Middle East).

Retail Academy Master class – SESSION 2

Choose from one of 6 different workshop sessions run by expert moderators. Session leaders include Michael White (VIA), Kevin Ribeiro (GfK), Ryan Mackey (Consultant), Guy Whitcroft (Capital Steps), Manda Banda (Reseller Middle East) and Vangelis Matthaiopoulos (Market i).