EXPO REAL does not simply bring together exhibitors and users. It
also offers a conference programme in which experts and
high-profile speakers provide information on the latest trends and
themes of the commercial real estate industry.
Jayne Rafter is the Publishing Director of RLI, the world’s only global retail and leisure magazine. Jayne has 19 years experience in the sector and a proven track record for publishing well-respected, high-quality magazines.
Jayne graduated from College at 18, having studied Drama, Media & Communication Studies, English Language and Literature. Jayne has presented many Awards Events and is renowned for her public speaking having in the last two years given a presentation at Retail City, Dubai entitled ‘Capitalising on the Middle East Retail Boom’, conducted an on-the-couch interview with Joseph Wan, CEO of Harvey Nichols at the inaugural Global RLI Awards 2006, and most recently at this years Global Opportunities Conference, London, performed a similar presentation at MAPIC 2006 with Patrick Hanly, Commercial Director of Harvey Nichols and co-organised and chaired a panel session on Green Retailing at MAPIC 2007. Jayne was secured as a key speaker at last years India Retail Forum, Mumbai where she carried out a series of chat shows with key international retailers including Nokia, Subway, Dollarstore USA and Debenhams and has been asked to repeat these with new retailers at this years Event to be held in Mumbai 16-18th September.
Michael Englisch, Director Property Business Development, Henderson Global Investors, Frankfurt am Main
Bernhard Schoofs, Managing Partner, Hahn Group, Bergisch Gladbach