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November 15 2006 - November 16 2006
Theme: Staying ahead in Search
The conference will start November 15th at 12:00 noon with lunch and conclude at 17:00 on the 16th. |
| 12:00 - 13:00: |
REGISTRATION AND LIGHT LUNCH
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| 13:00 - 13:15: |
Conference Kick-off
Peter Buxton and Jesper Simonsen will outline the objectives for the Conference and give the background for the Conference theme. They will give an overview of recent events, developments and trends and elaborate on the ongoing consolidation in the directory and search sector. |
| 13:15 - 14:45: |
How does publisher consolidation affect our position in Search?
What are the forces driving the consolidation? What are the characteristics of the ongoing consolidation? And how will it develop in the future? We will hear the latest view from leading executives from both publishers, investors and analysts. Speakers:
Goh Sik Ngee, Director & CEO, Yellow Pages, Singapore
Lyndell Johnston, COO, World Directories Group, Netherlands
Sami Kassab, Head of Media Team, Exane BNP Paribas, UK
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| 14:45 - 15:15: |
Panel discussion
The panel will comment on the presentations and answer and discuss questions gathered from the audience.
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Executives among the speakers of the conference |
| 15:15 - 15:45: |
COFFEE BREAK
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| 15:45 - 16:30: |
What can we learn from emerging markets about online directory usage?
The emerging markets in Eastern Europe have several competing printed directory products. Also the telephone and online environment is often more vibrant than more established markets. How are the online directories accepted among the users in these markets? What is the role of the directory assistance services? Hear the views of executives with day to day experience from this area. Speakers:
Magnus Sonnorp, CEO, Interinfo, Norway
Rina Labutina, CEO, Svyazinvest Media, Russia
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| 16:30 - 16:45: |
Audience interactive session
We will hear the opinion of the audience on current trends in search. |
| 16:45 - 17:15: |
The American perspective
How is the directory and search market developing in the US? How is the competition between new and traditional players? How is usage and revenue developing in the printed and online products? Is a similar consolidation as the one in Europe taking place in the US? Get an update from a leading American industry expert. Speakers:
John Kelsey, President, The Kelsey Group, USA
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| 17:15 - 17:45: |
What are the Publishers offering online to stay ahead?
The Search Engines are technology-driven. How can the directory publishers ensure that we do not fall behind technologically? SEAT Pagine Gialle has made substantial investments to position their online Yellow Pages site favourably when compared with S.E.s. Hear what developments have been introduced and are planned for the future. Speakers:
Paolo Cellini, Executive Vice President, SEAT Pagine Gialle, Italy
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NETWORKING SESSION
To conclude day 1 we offer you the opportunity to meet your colleagues over a drink. |
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