Associated Events

Past Associated Events

Luxury Interactive London

10 - 12 March, 2008
The Landmark, London

Walpole was delighted work with Webresearch on the Luxury Interactive event which took place on 10 – 12 March at the Landmark Hotel in London.

FT Business of Luxury Summit 2009

14 - 16 June
Monte Carlo

The FT Business of Luxury Summit, now in its fifth year, is the premier thought-leadership event for senior luxury executives, corporate decision makers and financiers from around the world.

Global Anti - Counterfeit Summit

10th March, 2008
Brussels

The Summit, hosted by the Authentics Foundation and to be opened by President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Durao Barosso, deals with the international issues of counterfeiting and aims to execute deliverables around an international awareness campaign, which will highlight issues such as 'the real cost of fakes' - child labour, organised crime and international terrorism.

The international Summit will be attended by industry leaders and businesses executives including representatives from Walpole, Comite Colbert and Altagamma such as Leonardo Ferragamo and Santa Versace who are spearheading the global fight against counterfeiting.

The Premier Luxury Conference

22 - 24 October 2007
Mayfair Radisson Edwardian Hotel, London, UK

World Luxury Congress is now in its third year, with a new location, new focus and new faces. Focusing on the future of luxury and where it is heading into the 21st century. Gain practical insights to apply to your business and unique insights into the luxury consumer of today and tomorrow. Make sure you are moving forward and not standing still while others overtake you.

www.worldluxurycongress.com

Conde Nast Traveller Presents The Luxury Travel Fair With British Airways

27-30 June 2007
Olympia, London

The event was the ultimate showcase of the very best and most unique travel experiences from around the world. Whether looking for the perfect castle in Scotland to spend a romantic winter weekend, a six-star deluxe cruise around the world, the funkiest boutique hotel in New York or a private snow covered chalet in the Alps, The Luxury Travel Fair had everything for everyone who loves to travel.

Financial Times Business Of Luxury Summit

3-5 June 2007
Venice, Italy

The Financial Times was delighted to announce the third FT Business of Luxury Summit which took place on 3-5 June 2007 in Venice.

The Summit once again brought together senior luxury sector executives, corporate decision-makers and financiers from around the world for what was a fascinating and exclusive insight into the new trends and business models that are shaping the global luxury sector today.

Focusing on 'Old Luxury in New Markets; New Luxury in the Old World', the FT Business of Luxury Summit was opened by Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times.

FT Business of Luxury Summit - Tokyo

28 - 30 May, 2008
Grand Hyatt, Tokyo

The FT Business of Luury Summit one of the luxury industry's leading conferences, this year was held in Tokyo. Speakers included;

Toni Belloni, Group Managing Director, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Marco Bizzarri, President & CEO, Stella McCartney Ltd
Vincenzo Cannatelli, Chief Executive Officer, Ferretti Group
Martin Clarke, Partner, Head of Consumer, Permira Advisers LLP
Patrizio di Marco, President & CEO, Bottega Veneta
Robert W D’Loren, President & Chief Executive Officer, NexCen Brands, Inc
Michael J Kowalski, Chairman and CEO, Tiffany & Co.
Minoru Mori, President & CEO, Mori Building Co Ltd
Nobukazu Muto, President & CEO, Isetan Company Ltd
Vice Chairman of Japan Department Stores Association (Japan)
Caroline Reyl, Senior Investment Manager & Lead Manager Pictet Premium Brands Fund, Pictet Asset Management
Stephen S Roach, Chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia Former Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley
Kazuhiro Saito, Editor in Chief, VOGUE Nippon and GQ Japan
Ricky C Sasaki, President and CEO, Link Theory Holdings Co Ltd
Stefano Sassi, CEO, Valentino
Professor Heizo Takenaka, Director, Global Security Research Institute, Keio University
Former Minister of Financial Services and Economic/Financial Policy, Japan
Alberto Torres, President, Vertu
Kim Winser, OBE, President & CEO, Aquascutum Limited
Martin Wolf, CBE, Associate Editor & Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times
Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

BOA Olympic Corporate Questions of Sport

30 September

Walpole is delighted to offer members a discount for exclusive VIP access to the British Olympic Appeal 'Corporate Question of Sport' Dinner & Sports Quiz. Once again this unique event is hosted by the lovely Sue Barker with the full support of BBC's Question of Sport production team. Alongside the BBC, O2 make the quiz interactive through a range of PDA systems on each table. Guests will experience a champagne reception on arrival, canapés, three course dinner, wine, water, gift pack, invitations and prizes as well as the opportunity to mingle with the many Olympic legends including Sir Matthew Pinsent and Kelly Holmes and current Team GB athletes, hopefully victorious from the Beijing Games! Additionally, the funds raised from this event are used to help the BOA create and manage the talent for Olympic success. They go directly to Team GB and help develop the Champions who we will watch in 2012 and beyond. If you are interested in this offer and would like some more information on the event, or alternatively wish to purchase a table from Professional Sports Group, please contact Matt Selby on 01276 858 930 or matt@profsports.com.