TFWA DAILY brought you the latest coverage of the TFWA World Conference on Monday, the 2nd of October, 2023. The conference's 2023 edition promised to delve deep into the intricate forces that were molding our world and the contemporary market landscape. A diverse panel of distinguished speakers had come together to provide profound insights.
The conference took place from 09:00 to 11:45 at the Grand Auditorium within the Palais des Festivals. The conference commenced with a captivating address by TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen. With more than four decades of active involvement in the duty-free and travel retail sector, Juul-Mortensen was poised to offer his extensive perspective on the industry's immediate and long-term future during that era of considerable transformation.
Among the eminent figures gracing the stage that year was the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward, who was serving as an Associate Editor at The Washington Post. Woodward, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to journalism, shared his distinctive insights into U.S. and global politics, especially during those times marked by heightened international tensions.
Dr. Pippa Malmgren, an accomplished author, economist, and entrepreneur, was another prominent speaker on the agenda. Dr. Malmgren's diverse career encompassed roles as a political and trade advisor in the White House, as well as the founding of several startups spanning various fields, including robotics and artificial intelligence. Her latest book, "The Infinite Leader," had secured the International Press Award for the Best Book on Leadership in 2021, establishing her as a global authority on the impact and applications of technology in the business realm.
Erin Meyer, a professor and author affiliated with INSEAD, had completed the ensemble of speakers. Meyer's book, "The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business," had propelled her into the spotlight as one of the most influential business thinkers globally. Her groundbreaking research on deciphering how cultural differences influenced international business had undoubtedly provided attendees in Cannes with fresh insights into managing global enterprises.
Delegates who had participated in the TFWA World Conference had had the unique opportunity to engage with the speakers by posing questions through the TFWA App. The app had been conveniently downloadable from both the Apple Store and Google Play. It had been a memorable event filled with profound insights and valuable exchanges.