REGISTRATION

Arrival of Delegates, Guests and VIPs

GAME CHANGER: ECONOMIC REVOLUTION

WHC2018 aims at accelerating competitive and inclusive economies around the world by enhancing the understanding of potentials of an Islamic Economy; facilitating public-private collaboration to improve competitiveness and inclusive growth performance of particular economies and regions; building a foundation to network; and collaborating with stakeholders across the world even in countries where Muslims are the minority. Will the improved global economic situation in 2018 bring about a positive or negative impact to the growth of the Islamic Economy? Will the world capture this opportunity?

Panelists:

• YBhg. Datuk Isham Ishak
  Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Malaysia
• H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez
  Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the EU to Malaysia
• H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski AM
  Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia

Moderator:

• Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael Yeoh
  Chief Executive Officer, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), Malaysia

MINISTERIAL PANEL – GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Panelists:

• The Hon. Datuk Chua Tee Yong
  Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI), Malaysia
• H.E. Abdulgani Macatoman
  Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines

Moderator:

• Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael Yeoh
  Chief Executive Officer, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), Malaysia

OPENING SESSION OF THE WORLD HALAL WEEK 2018

Doa Recital

Welcoming Remarks by the The Hon. Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Minister at the Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia

Opening Address by The Hon. Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Press Conference

BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH

EMERGING TRENDS OF GLOBAL ECONOMY AND IMPLICATIONS TO MALAYSIA'S HALAL INDUSTRY

According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy is gaining momentum in investment, manufacturing, and trade related activities. The world growth is expected to rise from 3.1% in 2016 to 3.5% in 2017 and 3.6% in 2018. The emerging trends (e.g. digitalization, Industry Revolution 4.0, etc.) have become increasingly important in the transformation of global economy in recent years. Can these rising trends drive the transformation and growth of the global economy? How do these trends apply to Malaysia and be adopted in the Halal industry? With halal agenda at the forefront, the session panels will share views on emerging global economic trends and the challenges they pose, current economic landscape, and appropriately posit directions to capitalise the emerging trends based on strategic industries and initiatives. Panels will impart to the audience a number of initiatives undertaken to improve innovations and competitiveness, and to internationalize businesses.

Panelists:

• Mr. Alois Hofbauer
  Chief Executive Officer, Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad
• Mr. Gareth McGeown
  Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Bottlers Malaysia
• Mr. Tarang Gupta
  Managing Director, Dutch Lady Malaysia
• Dr. Sven Crone
  Managing Director of BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd

Moderator:

• Dr. Anthony Dass
  Chief Economist/ Head of AmBank Research, AmBank Group

END OF DAY 1

REGISTRATION

Arrival of Delegates, Guests and VIPs

INTERNATIONALISATION OF ISLAMIC ECONOMY: GLOBAL INTEGRATION AND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

Strengthening ties with regional and international economies is the key foundation to the nation's transition to becoming a high value-added, highincome economy. Stronger cross-border linkages will serve to enhance the Islamic Economy by expanding the market for demand, increasing capital accumulation and improving factor productivity. Global integration and strategic collaborations will enhance opportunities for Malaysia and other countries to capitalise on the diverse comparative advantages of nations. What are the effects of these integration and collaborations to these nations? What are the considerations to be taken into account in ensuring the best interest of each nation? Session panels will discuss on the roles of Islamic financing to support growth of global Islamic economic revolution, ethics and practices in Islamic Economy, cross border trade policies to stimulate equal market access and opportunities, modernization towards global market access, and academic contribution towards international Islamic Economy development and policy.

SPECIAL ADDRESS

HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah, Sultan of Perak

Panelists:

• Mr. Marzunisham bin Omar
  Assistant Governor, Central Bank of Malaysia
• Dato' Badlisyah Abdul Ghani
  Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji
• Mr. Ahsan Ali,
  Managing Director and Head of Islamic Origination Standard Chartered Bank, United Arab Emirates
• Mr. Richard Record
  Lead Economist, World Bank Group

Moderator:

• Prof. Dato' Dr. Azmi Omar
  President & Chief Executive Officer, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH

HALAL & SCIENCE

The phrase 'Halal and science' is not an oxymoron, yet quite a number of people sometimes are culpable of negating this fact. Society should advocate that science is a prerequisite in various aspects of Halal. Science's major role in Halal is to provide evidence and facts that sustain the integrity of the Halal products or services. As the Halal industry is ever growing on the global scale, its ultimate success is dependent on the ability of industry players to fully integrate science in the ecosystem, chiefly the aspects of production, services, infrastructure, and logistics. Advancement of technology heralds the adulteration of ingredients in foods, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personal care manufacturing. As such, in the global Halal ecosystem, science helps to strengthen the identification of critical ingredients and processes so that these elements remain Halal. In addition, science provides methods to identify adulteration and develop Halal alternative ingredients. Infusion of Halal and science focuses on the universal benefits, natural disposition of man, health, cleanliness and quality. Session panels will utilize vast experience and knowledge to delve into this topic, with the objective of creating awareness to the public on the indispensible nature of science's role in the Halal industry.

Panelists:

• Dr. Mian Nadeem Riaz
  Director, Process Engineering Research & Development Centre, Texas A&M University, United States of America
• Datuk Prof. Dr. Azizan binti Baharuddin
  Director General, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM)
• Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman
  President/ Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Industry-Government Group For High Technology

Moderator:

• Dr. Tabassum Khan
  President, Stratgurus Dubai

MANAGING THE BRAND

How can Halal marketing and branding move forward? Speaker will offer their expertise in discussing the challenges and opportunities in managing the brand in the Islamic Economy

Speaker:

• Professor Jonathan A.J. Wilson
  Professor & Branding Consultant, GSM London

END OF CONFERENCE