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CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Conference Participant Arrivals

Monday, August 27, 2007

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament Registration

8:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Olcott Plastics

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Conference Registration

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Agilex Flavors

9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.. One on One Business Sessions

1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.. Lunch Networking Hour

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Arylessence, Inc.

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. First Timers Welcome Session
(During this time, new conference attendees will have a chance to ask questions about the conference and get any clarification needed about how the conference will flow, what to expect, etc.)

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Official Conference Open
"Vision 2020: The Power of Insight, Clarity & Direction for our Future"
Geri Duncan Jones, AHBAI Executive Director

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Business Focus Session
"Insight: Statistical Data on the Ethnic HBC Category"
(During this segment, attendees will receive the latest statistical data on the ethnic HBC Category from industry experts)
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. One-on-One Business Sessions

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles & Care Guide

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Agilex Flavors

8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Conference Registration

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Business Focus Session
Clarity: The Ethnic Consumer
(This presentation by Ethnic market expert and distinguished author, Pepper Miller, founder of the Hunter-Miller Group, will provide significant insight into the African-American consumer. Demographic, psychographic and a consumer behavior trend analysis will re-enforce the importance of this consumer's impact on overall store sales.)

10:15 a.m. - 12:00 pm One-on-One Business Sessions

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch Hour

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Business Focus Session
Our Future: Ethnic Trends & Market Direction Panel
(During this segment, attendees will learn about future trends from the professional side of the business and how they will impact retail product sales. Be prepared for an awe-inspiring presentation which will capture hair care, skin care and male styling trends including shaving).

2:15 pm. - 2:30 pm. Refreshment Break

2:30 pm. - 3:15 pm Business Focus Session (Continued)
Our Future: Ethnic Trends & Market Direction Panel

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm One-on-One Business Sessions

7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. "Vision 2020" Industry Awards Banquet & Entertainment

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Business Focus Session
Taking Strides: Product Innovation in Ethnic HBC Panel
(Top executives from the leading fragrance and packaging companies will share the latest product innovations and give you a sneak preview of what is on the horizon for ethnic HBC products.)

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. One-on-One Business Sessions

12:00 p.m. Conference closes

Premium Items Sponsored by Croda Inc

 
Registration Form


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American Health and Beauty Aids Institute
New Address: P.O. Box 19510
Chicago, Illinois 60619-0510

American Health and Beauty Aids Institute
2007 Ethnic HBC Mid-Year "Buyers & Marketing" Conference Registration Form

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Optional Activities Sign-Up Sheet

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Golf Tournament

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