Programme
FLASIA 2021 PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Day 1, 25th November 2021, Thursday
Opening Address
Minister Address
Franchising State of Play – The Road to 2022 & Beyond
Brand Transformation & The Journey to Internationalization
Protecting Your Brand & Other Intangibles – The Legal Perspective
Consumer Market Outlook & Opportunities in Vietnam
Restaurant Innovation During Disruptive Times
Transforming the Next-Gen Restaurant Franchise with Cloud Kitchens
Keeping Up with the Pandemic: How Gyms are Changing its Business Model to Stay Competitive
Winning Strategies for Wellness Industry to Survive 2021 & Beyond
Day 2, 26th November 2021, Friday
Opening Address
CEO Panel – Predictions & Priorities for The Next Decade
Consumer Market Outlook & Opportunities in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Consumer Market Outlook & Opportunities in Malaysia
Investing in Early Childhood Development
Education Franchises Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal
The New Retail in Times of COVID-19 Endemic
Revolutionizing Retail with the Rise of Dark Stores
2021 AGENDA: 25 NOVEMBER 2021
10.00 AM
Joint Opening Remarks
Andrew Khoo, President, Franchising & Licensing Association
Chua Wee Phong , Chief Executive (Markets), Constellar Exhibitions
10.05 AM
Minister’s Address
Low Yen Ling, Ministry of State for Trade & Industry
10.20 AM
Keynote: Franchising State of Play The Road to 2022 & Beyond
Joe Canterbury, Founder, Chaucer Global , USA
10.50 AM
Keynote: Brand Transformation & The Journey to Internationalization
Jesher Loi, Director, Branding & Market Development, Ya Kun
11.20 AM
Panel Discussion: Protecting Your Brand & Other Intangibles – The Legal Perspective
Andy Leck , Principal, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
Andrew Raymond Tuah , Partner, Tuah & Suparto , Indonesia
Angeline Suparto , Managing Director, Angeline Suparto Law Corporation
Moderator:
Ng Chong Yuan, Faculty, IP Academy
12.05 PM
Panel Discussion: Franchising Outlook & Opportunities in Vietnam
Dr Abdul Rashid, Executive Director & CEO, Pegasus Education Group
Nguyen Khoa Dao, CEO, Tan Kim Nhat Company
Nguyen Phi Van, Chairwoman, Vietnam Angel Network
Moderator:
Manh-Hung Tran, Managing Partner, BMVN
13.00 PM
Panel Discussion: Restaurant Innovation During Disruptive Times
Alan Wah , CEO, White Restaurant
David Leong , Business Development Manager, APAC, Subway
Gerhard Lanyi , Director, Brotzeit
Moderator:
Chiew Yu Sarn , Co Managing Partner, Yusarn Audrey
13.50 PM
Panel Discussion: Transforming the Next Gen Restaurant Franchise with Cloud Kitchens
Ang Kian Peng, Advisor, The Social Kitchen
Catherine Goh , General Manager, Santan Restaurant , Malaysia
Joey Lee, Founder, Poke Theory
Moderator:
Hsien Naidu, Founder & CEO, Astreem Consulting
14.40 PM
Keynote: Keeping Up with the Pandemic: How Gyms are Changing its Business Model to Stay Competitive
Andrea Bell, Co Founder & Director, Inspire Brands Asia
15.10 PM
Panel Discussion: Reimagining Wellness – Pivot, Grow & Thrive in 2021 & Beyond
Russell Harrison, Group Managing Director, Spartans Boxing Club
Sasidharan Unnithan, Founder & Managing Director, FightZone
Willie Chan, Founder & Managing Director, Wellaholic
Moderator:
Geraldine Tan, Director, Amica Law LLC
*Note: Final program and speakers may be subject to change
2021 AGENDA: 26 NOVEMBER 2021
10.05 AM
Panel Discussion: CEO Panel – Rising Trends in the Franchising Arena
Anthony Wong, CEO, Creative Eateries
Dickson Low, CEO, Revenue Valley
Nancy Soon, Executive Director, Helen O’Grady Asia
Susan Liew, CEO, Omni Connection
Moderator:
Albert Kong, Chairman, Asiawide Franchise Consultants
10.55 AM
Supported By:
Panel Discussion: Franchise Outlook & Opportunities in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Ahmed Mahmoud, Advisor, Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD)
Mohammad Al Madani, Chairman & CEO, Al Madani Group
Marcel Portmann, Global Development & Operations, Duck Donuts, UK
Moderator:
Sary Hamway, Founder & CEO, The Franchise Trainer
11.45 AM
Supported By:
Panel Discussion: Franchise Outlook & Opportunities in Malaysia
Michael Liew, Council Member, Malaysian Retail Chain Association & Business Director, MarryBrown
Patrick Sim, Group Business Development Director, Secret Recipe
Paul Ang, CEO, City Coin Laundry
Moderator:
Robin Yeo, Regional Manager & Senior Consultant, FT Consulting
12.35 PM
Keynote: Creating a WOW! Brand for Your Business
David Chiem, Founder CEO & Executive Chairman, MindChamps PreSchool
13.25 PM
Panel Discussion: Education Franchises Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal
Eric Lim, Director, My Gym Singapore
Heikal Yusope , Deputy CEO, Kidz Treehouse
Rachel Goh, Director, Red SchoolHouse
Moderator:
Soh Kar Liang, Managing Director, Ella Cheong
14.15 PM
Panel Discussion: Futuristic Outlook of Retail: The Way Forward
Andrew Khoo, Chairman & CEO, The MUI Group, Malaysia
Joshua Koh, CEO, Commune
Winnie Chan, Founder & CEO, Bynd Artisan
Moderator:
Jorge Rodriguez, Director, Influential Brands
14.55 PM
Closing Fireside Chat: Future Proofing Your Franchise Business
Joe Canterbury, Founder, Chaucer Global
Moderator:
Rachel Kelly, MONEY FM 89.3 Presenter, SPH Radio
*Note: Final program and speakers may be subject to change
