SIP AWARDS & GALA DINNER 2009 HIGHLIGHTS
01 OCTOBER 2009, 7.30PM – 10.30PM MARINA BARRAGE | 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951DRESS CODE: ETHNIC WEAR/ EVENING GOWN | | Featuring a Giant in Conversation with:S Robson Walton, Chairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Rob Walton has served as the Chairman of Wal-Mart since 1992. He has seen Wal-Mart grow to serve more than 200 million customers per week at more than 8,000 retail units in 15 countries, generating $401 billion in sales in fiscal year 2009. Wal-Mart’s many commitments feed into three primary focus areas: promoting renewable energy, eliminating waste, and selling sustainable products. | Giants in Conversation Giants in Conversation (GIC) is a series of events that features distinguished global speakers from around the world. GIC sessions are educational and inspiring for partners, stakeholders and students with a keen interest in social entrepreneurship and innovation. Topics range from entrepreneurship to global issues and the sessions serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovations on those topics. | | Artistic Direction and Consultancy by:Danny Tan Koon Meng, Odyssey Dance Theatre LtdA renowned Singaporean dance practitioner, Danny is well known for his ‘never say die’ attitude, passion and foresight in delivering remarkable milestones in dance making and production, dance education and outreach in Singapore. Tan’s works have graced theatres and festivals across Asia and Europe. | | Design Touch by Renowned Jeweller:John Hardy, Founder, Green School John Hardy is a Canadian who has been living in Bali for most of the last 30 years. Having built and sold the jewellery business that bears his name, he turns his attention to the planet and its problems. He has realised that living sustainably is critical for our collective future. | | Evening Event Hosted by: Nadya Hutagalung, Founder, Green KampongNadya is an eco-activist, eco-centric jewellery designer and well known personality in Singapore and Asia. Voted as one of Singapore’s stylish and most beautiful women and well loved as one of the pioneering VJs on MTV, her work brought her incredible success, celebrity and accolades, entertaining over 70 million households across Asia. | | Culinary Touch by:Jean Georges Vongerichten and Chef Lam Ming KinJean Georges Vongerichten has received the James Beard award for Best Chef and Best New Restaurant, and Esquire Magazine voted Chef Vongerichten the Chef of the Year in 1997. His restaurant also holds 3 Michelin stars, one of 4 NYC restaurants currently holding the accolade. Lam Ming Kin is the executive chef of Jean Georges at Three on the Bund, Jean Georges Vongerichten's first signature restaurant outside of New York. |
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