Amanda Stops, CEO of SACSC, says, “The congress will showcase the latest insights on leading trends, technology and customer engagement. It is also a meeting place for industry leaders, current and future, as well as leading retailers and brands.
“The programme responds to the tremendous opportunities and challenges retailers and shopping centres face in light of rapid change, new ways of using technology, economic forces and evolving consumer expectations.”
Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking is the key sponsor of the congress, which will offer the latest in innovation and information around shopping centres, retailing and consumer trends, globally and locally. It also features an exhibition, many networking opportunities, the announcement of industry awards and behind-the-scenes shopping centre tours.
The congress attracts a wide range of industry professionals from across Southern Africa and further afield and include stakeholders such as investors, developers, marketers, merchandisers, designers, analysts and strategists.
“At this significant congress, with its wealth of industry-leading market intelligence, we aim to highlight the leading role shopping centres and retailers play in communities, the economy and the country. We also want to encourage and inspire leadership for the future. Now is the time for our industry to take its rightful place in the economy and continue to lead with positive social and economic impacts for South Africa,” concludes Stops.
For more information, go to www.sacsc.org.za.
