Time:  9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue:  Grand Ballroom Section 119  &120
Price per Person:  US$ 250.00 incl. Tax & Service

This event will feature:
09.00 AM to 09.45 AM  “The Importance of  Education”
André J. Cointreau, Président, Le Cordon Bleu Paris, France

10.00 AM to 11.30 AM “Eating Trends around the World”
- Moderated by: Kurt H. Fischer, President, the International Food & Beverage Forum
- North America: Mark Vaughan, Editor & Publisher, Santé & Magazine
- South America: Gerfried Schipper, Director, Schipper & Thompson, Brazil
- Europe: Christophe-Bruno Marziale, Corp. Dir. Food & Beverage, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts
- Asia: Peter K. Knipp, Publisher & Editor in Chief, Cuisine Scene, Singapore

11.45 AM to 12.30PM “How to create a successful Wine list”
- Felicia M. Sherbert, Author & Journalist

12.30 PM to 01.30 PM Lunch

02.00 PM to 03.00 PM “Restaurant Design Trends in Asia”

03.15 PM to 04.00 PM “The Latest Tableware Trends”
- Claude Peiffer, Vice Président, Villeroy & Boch

04.15 PM to 05.00 PM “How can Technology help to improve your Profits”
- Scott Martiny, Vice President, InfoGenesis

Between each session a short tea/ Coffee breaks of 15 minutes each to be served.

After the fourth session, a light three course lunch will be served.

Supported by the International Food & Beverage Forum members, this seminar is designed to assist hospitality industries in meeting the various challenges of today’s competitive environment. Relevant key issues in the industry will be addressed by dynamic international speakers.