Chair’s welcome - Jo Ankier

Jo is a former international elite athlete who has competed at World and Commonwealth level, now working as a Sports Reporter she has appeared on Chelsea TV, Sky Sports and BBC Radio among others. 

What it all means – Dalton Grant, 2012 Ambassador

Team GB Olympic high jumper and current veteran world record holder, Dalton Grant is excited and proud that the 2012 Games will take place in London. From Hackney, Dalton is actively involved ensuring that the opportunity is maximized not just in his home borough but also in Britain as a whole. Dalton will share with the audience what it’s like to be an athlete at the Olympics, the build-up, competition days and what happens when the Games close. He will also give insight into what the fans in the venues, London and general population will taste and revel in. He will be open and honest with his thoughts and at times will be critical, but overall will leave the audience with a feel for how retailers and the wider public can enjoy and make the most of London 2012.

Dalton Grant, GB High Jumper, World Veteran Record Holder

 Under Starter’s Orders – the Olympic City: Westfield Stratford City

• How an operation of this size will impact on London
• What unique challenges the Olympics will present for both London and the Met
• Anticipated criminal activity and how retailers need to prepare themselves
• How the retail community can do their bit to help the police
• What help and programmes are available to ensure business and the police work together  

11:45 – 12:15                    

The State of Play

As official professional services provider to London 2012, Deloitte is playing  
a key role in the successful delivery of the Games. Heather will provide an
update on Deloitte’s involvement and take an inside look at the overall
progress towards London 2012 and beyond.

Heather Hancock, Lead Partner for London 2012, Deloitte

Not only…. but also! Making the most of the 2012 games

Visa has been a TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1986. Visa has rights to use the Olympic Rings, The London 2012 logo and the Team 2012 Visa logo at the point of sale everywhere Visa is accepted.

The presentation will provide insight into previous games activities, consider the next two years in terms of marketing opportunities and review how all retailers can participate in the London Olympic and Paralympic Games with Visa.

Colin Grannell FIFS, Executive Vice President, Visa Europe

Ahead of the Game

• Sponsorship and licensing
• Distribution channels: Retail, Wholesale, Corporate Sales and Ecommerce
• Benefits and challenges

Retailer View - 2012 Retailer Round Table

Importance of the 2012 Games to the UK economy

VisitBritain is Britain's national tourism agency responsible for marketing Britain overseas.  Working in partnership with thousands of organisations in the UK and overseas, the Olympic Games of 2012 is one key activity closely aligned with the organisation's strategy of seeking to ensure that Britain is marketed in an inspirational and appropriate way in 35 markets around the world.  The Games presents an opportunity to showcase Britain to a TV and online audience of billions, and will attract many visitors and spectators with considerable spending power. The event provides a raft of commercial opportunities that the UK may not see again for a generation. Sandie Dawe, CEO of VisitBritain will explore those opportunities and give an insight into the strategic importance of the 2012 Games to the UK visitor economy.

Sandie Dawe, Chief Executive, VisitBritian

London will be a magnet for millions of national and international visitors during the 2012 Olympics. Retailers will be among the first to benefit from the massive spending power that will be concentrated on the Capital. Transport for London has been handed the baton of keeping the Capital moving, the heart beat of the Games. Graham Stephens, TfL’s Games Co-ordination Manager will share the Olympian transport strategy

Graham Stephens, TfL’s Games Coordination Manager

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games represents an enormous opportunity for UK PLC.

Businesses of all sizes and from a range of sectors will benefit directly from the tens of thousands of procurement opportunities created by the Games. 

This session offers delegates the opportunity to hear from Mike Mulvey Chief Executive of the London Business Network, on how you can get involved in London 2012 and become part of the Olympic supply chain.    The session will look specifically at:

• The business opportunities created by London 2012 – there is still £1.7 billion worth of contracts available from London 2012 and its supply chain
• CompeteFor- a free web-based service providing access to thousands of 2012-related business contracts
• The variety of contracts available – London 2012 and its supply chain are looking to procure a range of goods and services

Mike Mulvey, Chief Executive, London Business Network