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GALA DINNERAn evening of intelligent entertainment from The Economist Events

“An insightful, yet entertaining, peek into the future from the familiar and trusted voice of The Economist.”

Managing director, Greater China and Korea, United Airlines

WHY HOST A CORPORATE TABLE?• Impress and host your clients and special guests with an evening of intelligent entertainment from The Economist

• Celebrate the lead up to the holiday season at this corporate hospitality opportunity

• Be inspired by thought-provoking ideas on the year ahead from Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist and

editor of The World in ...

“The gala dinner was very well-run and always well-received by our clients. It strikes a nice balance between business and entertainment.”

Regional head (Greater China), Franklin Templeton Investments

PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS (SINGAPORE)5.30 – 7.00 pm Welcome cocktails served

PRE-DINNER PROGRAMME7.10 pm Welcome

7.15 pm The year in techParag Khanna, managing partner, Hybrid Reality

7.35 pm The year for womenJuE Wong, president, Elizabeth Arden

8.00 pm Introduction of table quiz

8.05 pm Dinner served

POST-DINNER PROGRAMME8.50 pm 2017 predictions video

8.55 pm Keynote interviewTshering Tobgay, prime minister, Bhutan

9.25 pm “Daniel’s dozen”: A review of The World in 2017Daniel Franklin, executive editor, The Economist, editor, The World in… sets out bold predictions for the year ahead.

9.45 pm Drawing lesson Kevin Kallaugher, editorial cartoonist, The Economist

10.05 pm Table quiz winner and predictions announced

10.15 pm Close of evening

SPEAKERS:

YOUR HOST Daniel FranklinExecutive editor, The EconomistEditor, The World in 2017

THE SATIRIST Kevin KallaugherEditorial cartoonist The Economist

THE POLITICIAN Tshering Tobgay Prime minister Bhutan

THE INFLUENCER JuE Wong PresidentElizabeth Arden

BE INSPIRED BY LEADING THINKERS WITH A PROVOCATIVE AND ENLIGHTENING LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

THE INNOVATOR Parag KhannaManaging partner Hybrid Reality

PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS (HONG KONG)5.30 – 7.00 pm Welcome cocktails served

PRE-DINNER PROGRAMME7.10 pm Welcome

7.15 pm The year in techJean Liu, president, Didi Chuxing

7.40 pm 2017 predictions video – part 1

7.45 pm Keynote interviewRanil Wickremesinghe, prime minister, Sri Lanka

8.15 pm Introduction of table quiz

8.20 pm Dinner served

POST-DINNER PROGRAMME9.20 pm 2017 predictions video – part 2

9.25 pm “Daniel’s dozen”: A review of The World in 2017Daniel Franklin, executive editor for The Economist and editor of The World in… sets out bold predictions for the year ahead

9.45 pm Drawing lessonKevin Kallaugher, editorial cartoonist, The Economist

10.05 pm Table quiz winner and predictions announced

10.15 pm Close of evening

SPEAKERS:

YOUR HOST Daniel FranklinExecutive editor, The EconomistEditor, The World in 2017

THE SATIRIST Kevin KallaugherEditorial cartoonist The Economist

THE POLITICIAN Ranil Wickremesinghe Prime minister Sri Lanka

THE INNOVATOR Jean Liu PresidentDidi Chuxing

BE INSPIRED BY LEADING THINKERS WITH A PROVOCATIVE AND ENLIGHTENING LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

“A truly brilliant event which showcases The Economist at its best.”

Head of campaigns and international markets, Asia Pacific, HSBC Commercial Banking and Global Banking & Markets

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Corporate table of ten seats US$7,100

Individual ticket standard rate US$980

The Economist subscribers US$784

SINGAPORE GALA DINNERDETAILS AT A GLANCE

Date November 29th 2016

Venue Four Season Hotel Singapore

Time 5.30pm – 7.00pm cocktail reception

7.00pm – 10.15pm gala dinner

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REGISTRATION FEES

Corporate table of ten seats US$8,300

Individual ticket standard rate US$1,200

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HONG KONG GALA DINNERDETAILS AT A GLANCE

Date December 1st 2016

Venue JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

Time 5.30pm – 7.00pm cocktail reception

7.00pm – 10.15pm gala dinner