| SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 2012 7:00pm - 9.00pm
Welcome Cocktail Function Poolside, Beverly Hilton
We begin this year’s program with a welcome cocktail function at the elegant Beverly Hilton Hotel. Relax at the iconic Aqua Star Pool, with its outdoor oasis. The Aqua Star Pool has been named the number one prime pool view by Los Angeles Magazine. |
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MONDAY 27 AUGUST 2012
7:00am
Group walk around Beverly Hills followed by light stretching. (Offered exclusively for our group as an optional activity)
9:00am - 3:45pm
Conference - CEO Welcome, Conference and Break Out sessions Day one kicks off with a welcome speech from David Johnston, Reseller Manager and an update from Paul Waterman, BP Australia’s CEO who will provide a business and market update from a global and local perspective. Interactive speaker sessions and networking opportunities will be held throughout the day.
7:00pm
Dinner – Gladstone’s, Malibu This evening you’ll have the chance to really feel the sand beneath your feet whilst gazing out at the Pacific Ocean, enjoying a delicious cocktail at this beachside venue. When the time arrives to dine, you’ll be treated to seafood classics in a restaurant that has been an institution in California for over 40 years
10:30pm
Exclusive After Party - Stardust
For those wanting to pick up the pace and kick on after dinner, this year’s after-party location is the spectacular Stardust room located on the rooftop of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The exclusive penthouse bar is the perfect spot for late-night drinks which can be enjoyed whilst gazing at the amazing city views outside on the terrace in the warm summer breeze, or inside, amid luxe surroundings. |
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TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012
7:00am
Anusara Yoga (offered exclusively for our group as an optional activity)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference - Supplier Showcase & Dealing Zone Get the inside scoop on what the Suppliers have planned for this year during the live, interactive presentations at our popular Supplier Showcase. The new format was so successful in 2011 we’ve extended the program to allow more suppliers to take part. Exclusive, one-time only deals will be available in the Dealing Zone throughout the afternoon. 7:00pm
Dinner – House of Blues, Sunset Strip Dine on southern-style fare at one of LA’s most historic music venues. Located in the heart of West Hollywood, the House of Blues is a veritable Rock and Roll hall of fame and home to unique pieces of art and architecture
10:00pm
Exclusive After Party – Eden Nightclub For those not ready to call it a night, a visit to Eden, one of LA’s newest nightclubs is highly recommended. Partying is an art form at this glamorous venue where A-listers are regular customers. Its attractions include a Vegas-style décor, a 5-star DJ and cocktails served to your table. |
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| WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST 2012 7:00am
Qigong (pronounced "chee-gung") is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. With roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi) or what has been translated as "intrinsic life energy". Perfect to aid recovery after a big night out! (offered exclusively for our group as an optional activity)
9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference, World Class Keynote Speaker & Panel Discussion Hear from a world class Keynote Speaker and get insights from the Senior Leadership Panel where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.
12:30pm onwards - free afternoon and evening OR Market Tour (12.30pm-4.30pm)
Join BP on a pre-arranged market tour. Learn how the US convenience market has evolved over the past few years.
ALTERNATIVELY
The afternoon is free for you to live the dream in LA! With an afternoon and evening of leisure the choice is yours. Perhaps take a tour of this eclectic city, challenge yourself on the Trump National Golf Course, hunt out some Hollywood stars, explore the hidden secrets of Warner Bros or head to the beach for an afternoon of California Dreaming! 7:00pm Dinner – At Leisure
You will find something to suit every appetite in this culturally diverse melting pot of a city. Treat your friends or family to a meal at one of LA’s many restaurants, gastropubs or cafes. Stroll through Little Tokyo, check out the restaurants of Koreatown or dine alfresco at the world-famous Third Street in Santa Monica. |
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| THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 2012 7:00am Core Fusion a group exercise focusing on strengthening stomach & back muscles. (offered exclusively for our group as an optional activity) 9:00am - 3:30pm Group Activity – Universal Studios Take a tour of the world’s largest working movie studio, see the sets where movies such as War of the Worlds and King Kong were made . Relive your childhood and on board the awesome rides including Waterworld and the Simpsons. Include park access, back lot tour, front of the line pass and return transfers. 7:00pm - 2:00am Gala Dinner
For our final night in Los Angeles we invite you to join us for a spectacular Gala Dinner in the opulent surrounds of the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom, the same venue that plays host to the Golden Globes each year. The evening will evoke the magic of old Hollywood style and glamour. |
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| FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2012 9:00am - 11:00am Farewell Breakfast Wake up to a relaxing breakfast poolside at the Beverly Hilton and mark the end of the 2012 Reseller Conference before departing for your flight home or post conference tour. 11:00am Departures commence Conference Conclusion 6:00pm Post Conference Optional Activity
Dodgers Baseball Game (self-funded) for those remaining in LA. Wrap up your visit to LA with a game of baseball and a “Dodger dog” at the iconic 56,000-seat Dodgers Stadium with its sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel mountains. |
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| SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2012 Post conference tours depart |
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| Note: agenda subject to change, and subject to weather conditions |
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