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March 26 -28, 2013 | Kuala Lumpur
Agenda & Schedule
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March 26 -28, 2013 | Kuala Lumpur
Dear Industry Colleague,
It gives us great pleasure to invite you for the 11th edition of Stay AheadTM – Thought
Leadership Summit. The upcoming event is scheduled from 26th to 28th March, 2013 at
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Over the past few years the Stay Ahead summit has emerged as the only thought
leadership forum for revenue accounting professionals. Stay Ahead has evolved into a
strong platform to discuss the latest trends and challenges in revenue accounting
The 11th edition will feature new topics of interest in the industry. Delegates will
interact with industry experts to gain insights into emerging paradigms in revenue
accounting. The forum will also discuss best practices in revenue accounting and
highlight the strategic value of the function within the airline ecosystem. The
cocktails and dinner will offer an opportunity to interact with industry peers.
All you have to do is fly-in and we will take care of the rest.
To register for the 11th edition of Stay AheadTM – click here.
We look forward to meeting you at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
Best regards,
Team Accelya
Brief Schedule
Tuesday, 26th March 2013
1500 hrs. – Check-in to the Hotel & Day at Leisure
Wednesday, 27th March 2013
0900 -1700 hrs. - Conference at the Hotel premises
1830 hrs. onwards – Cocktails & Dinner
Thursday, 28th March 2013
0900-1330 hrs. - Conference at the
Hotel premises
1200 hrs. - Check-out from the hotel
Register Now
*Limited Seats Only
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ABOUT STAY AHEADTM
Stay Ahead – A Thought Leadership Summit is a unique get-together of industry decision makers geared towards
facilitating a thought provoking discussion on Finance & RA function in airline industry.
Initiated in the year 2008, Stay Ahead is a unique industry-wide initiative at defining “The Future of Revenue
Accounting”. Stay Ahead is a round-table discussion forum & only one-of-its kind event in the Airline Industry for
Finance & Revenue Accounting Professionals.
Stay Ahead aims to discuss and debate over industry trends & initiatives, network with industry peers & thought
leaders .
So far, we have successfully organized the Stay Ahead summits at Miami (USA), Bangkok (Thailand),
Montreux(Switzerland), San Francisco (USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Istanbul (Turkey) & Macau (PRC), Barcelona
(Spain), Singapore, Brussels(Belgium) with wide & enthusiastic Industry participation.
Attendance to this event is by invitation only targeted at CXO, Heads and senior managers from Airline Finance and
Revenue Accounting departments. Over 80 airlines and 175 executives have already been part of this forum.
Industry Speak
The Stay AheadTM series has been instrumental in bringing the RA industry together. Attended by over 175 senior level
executives of the RA function from various airlines, the summit has effectively filled in a much needed void.
The series has been hailed as a first-of-its kind initiative, at bringing together the revenue accounting heads from
various geographies & types of airlines, along with key experts at Accelya. It has developed as a springboard for
industry initiatives that drive the requirements of tomorrow and to collectively build the “thought” process for next
generation solutions in the RA domain.
Words of appreciation from senior airline
representatives:
“Informative, Insightful
& very challenging
meeting! It actually
helped me think about
the future of Revenue
Accounting!”
“Lot of useful
information is provided
throughout the summit.
Excellent approach!”
Delegates Spread by
Geography
South Region wise
Africa
America
7%
7%
North
America
16%
Asia Pacific
24%
Middle East
15%
- Manager - Revenue Accounting,
Leading Asian airline
“Knowledge enhancing
sessions & round table
discussions! I am
definitely looking
forward to the future
editions!”
Europe
31%
- RA Manager, Large Russian
carrier
“Lot of useful
information is provided
throughout the summit.
Excellent approach!”
Delegate Profile
Role Wise
CXO
7%
Manager
45%
- Head of Revenue Accounting,
Leading South-East Asian airline
- RA Manager, Large Russian
carrier
Director
35%
Executive
13%
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PARTIAL LIST OF AIRLINES WHO HAVE ATTENDED STAY AHEADTM
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AGENDA*
Day 1 | Wednesday, 27th March 2013
Buffet Breakfast & Networking
Session 1: Welcome & Keynote
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Session 2: Industry Initiatives and Trends
Recent Industry Initiatives & Trends impacting Revenue Accounting
Emerging Ancillary Revenue Stream: EMDs
Coffee Break
Session 3:RA & Ecosystem
Your Stakeholders: Who are they, What do you give them and what are their expectations
Providing Value to Commercial: Sales Performance Management
Cost Management and Flight Profitability
Lunch
Session 4: Best Practices in Managing The Revenue Accounting Function
Best Practices in Revenue Protection
Best Practices in Card Payment Reconciliation)
Coffee Break
Cargo Revenue - Plugging leakage
Efficient Refund Management Processes: Key to customer satisfaction: (Discussion)
End of Day One
Cocktails & Dinner
Day 2 | Thursday, 28th March 2013
Buffet Breakfast & Networking
Welcome & Recap of Day One
Session 5: Effective RA
Accounting Controls in Passenger and Cargo Revenue Accounting
Revenue Managers Report (an exercise in effective reporting)
An effective RA Organisation Strusture for Increased Productivity, Reduced Cost, Accuracy & Better Control
Concluding Remarks & End of Summit
Lunch
*Please note the proposed Venue & Agenda could be subject to change.
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ABOUT KUALA LUMPUR AND SUMMIT VENUE
Summit Venue:
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital
and most populous city in Malaysia.
The city covers an area of 243 km2
(94 sq mi) and has an estimated
population of 1.6 million as of 2012.
Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as
the Klang Valley, is an urban
agglomeration of 7.2 million.
It is among the fastest growing
metropolitan regions in the country,
in terms of population and economy.
The Westin Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Exterior
The Westin Kuala Lumpur Hotelis a 5
star hotel located on the pulsating
streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang. Its ideal
location puts Kuala Lumpur’s best
shopping, entertainment and local
attractions right at your doorstep,
which also includes Pavilion, KL Tower
and the Petronas Twin Towers that are
just minutes away. At The Westin Kuala
L u m p u r, w e o f f e r p l e n t y o f
opportunities for healthy diversions
and pure relaxation for a better you.
Westin Kuala Lumpur Dinings
Indulge at any of The Westin Kuala
Lumpur’s signature restaurants and
experience a myriad of irresistible
cuisines. From tasty pizzas and pastas
in a fun and lively atmosphere at
Prego, to authentic Cantonese cuisine
at Five Sen5es, a breakfast adventure
at The Living Room with nutritious
Superfoods or simply sink your teeth
into finely grilled steaks at Qba.
Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the
Parliament of Malaysia. The city was
once home to the executive and
judicial branches of the federal
government, but they were moved to
Putrajaya in early 1999. Some
sections of the judiciary still remains
in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
The official residence of the
Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is
also situated in Kuala Lumpur. Rated
as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur
is the cultural, financial and
economic centre of Malaysia due to
its position as the capital as well as
being a key city. Kuala Lumpur was
ranked 48th among global cities by
Foreign Policy's 2010 Global Cities
Index and was ranked 67th among
global cities for economic and social
innovation by the 2thinknow
Innovation Cities Index in 2010.
Residents of the city are colloquially
known as Klites.
the tallest twin buildings in the
world, the Petronas Twin Towers,
which have become an iconic symbol
of Malaysia's futuristic developments.
Kuala Lumpur is the sixth most
visited city in the world, with 8.9
million tourist per year. Tourism here
is driven by the city's cultural
diversity, relatively low costs and
wide gastronomic and shopping
variety. MICE tourism which mainly
encompasses conventions— has
expanded in recent years to become
a vital component of the industry.
Kuala Lumpur plays host to many
cultural festivals such as the
Thaipusam procession at the Sri
Mahamariamman Temple. Every year
during the Thaipusam celebration, a
silver chariot carrying the statue of
Lord Muruga together with his
consort Valli and Teivayanni would be
paraded through the city beginning
at the temple all the way to the Batu
Caves.
The entertainment hub of the city is
mainly centred in the Golden Triangle
encompassing Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan
Sultan Ismail and Ampang Road.
Trendynightclubs, bars and lounges,
such as the Beach Club, Espanda, the
Hakka Republic Wine Bar &
Restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, the Luna
Bar, Nuovo, Rum Jungle, the Thai
Club, Zouk, and many others are
located here.
Since the 1990s, the city has played
host to many international sporting,
political and cultural events including
the 1998 Commonwealth Games and
the Formula One Grand Prix. In
addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to
Whether you desire world-class
cultural attractions, top-notch dining
or blissful night of sleep in our
Heavenly Bed, you'll find it all here at
The Westin Kuala Lumpur.
*Please note the proposed Venue could be subject to change.
Register Now
*Limited Seats Only
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PLACES TO VISIT
The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest twin buildings in the world and one of the top
places to visit in Kuala Lumpur. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, it contains a complex of
office buildings, conference halls, an upmarket shopping complex and a sprawling park.
Visit one of the tallest buildings of the 20th century, symbol of the country’s modernity. While
here, indulge in a little retail therapy in the Suria KLCC where you could spend an entire day
shopping, eating and being entertained.
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Petronas Tow
Merdeka Square Dataran Merdeka, is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in
front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and
the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on August 31,
1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka
Parade (National Day Parade).Once you are satisfied with your shopping exploits in
Kuala Lumpur, why not slow down and step back into history and admire architectural
gems of a bygone age e.g. the majestic Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Merdeka Sq
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The world's largest free-flight, walk-in aviary. Set in a sprawling valley, this renowned ecotourism park is home to more than 3,000 birds. The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Malay: Taman Burung
Kuala Lumpur) is a 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular
tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors. It is located
adjacent to the Lake Gardens. The Bird Park houses more than 3000 birds representing more than
200 species in an enclosed aviary. 90% are local birds and 10% were imported from overseas.
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Kuala Lum
Bird Park
(Malay: Menara Kuala Lumpur; abbreviated as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It is used for
communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 metres (1,381 feet).
The roof of the pod is at 335 metres (1,099 feet). The rest of the tower below has a
stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving
restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.
The Kuala L
umpur
Tower
Aquaria KLCC
The Aquaria KLCC is an underwater park located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre development precinct.World-class aquarium
boasting more than 5,000 exhibits of land and aquatic creatures. Look out for the
sharks!
ria KLCC
The Aqua
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FAQS
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is important regarding your travel and stay.
What expenses are covered by Accelya for the
Stay Ahead?
Who is the contact person, whom I can
contact for more information on the event?
at the The Westin Kuala Lumpur for
the night of 26th & 27th March 2013
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Meals during the summit
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Entertainment as per the itinerary
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You can
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Stay
Who will process the visa for Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia?
contact the following persons for
any details related to the Stay Ahead.
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Ms. Pooja
Tamhankar
(Associate Manager)
Tel: +91 22 6780 8888
Fax: +91 22 6780 8899
Email: pooja.tamhankar@accelyakale.com
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The Westin
Kuala Lumpur,
Ramesh Singh Account Director
Tel: +(60)(3) 2731 8333
Mobile: +6013 530 7005
Email: ramesh.singh@starwoodhotels.com
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You will
have to initiate the process of Visa
from your country. The expenses for the
same will have to be borne by you.
Can I bring along my spouse/partner?
You are welcome to bring your
spouse/partner along for the trip. But,
please note, all additional expenses,
including stay, food etc. will have to be
borne by you.
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Is the registration for the summit mandatory ?
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Yes,
it will help us to schedule your visit
properly. Please ensure that the
registration is done within the stipulated
time.
Can I extend or pre-pone my stay in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia?
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You are welcome to extend or pre-pone
your stay in The Westin Kuala Lumpur.
Please get in touch directly with the hotel
for further details.
Primary Contact
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Accelya
Kale Solutions Ltd
Ms. Pooja Tamhankar
(Associate Manager)
Tel: +91 22 6780 8888
Fax: +91 22 6780 8899
Email: events@accelyakale.com
Guests will have to book their
own airline tickets, from their
base destination to Kuala
Lumpur and back.
Any other incidental expense
of a personal nature will have
to be borne by the guest.
Please click here to register
online latest by 28th Feb, 2013.
In case you have any problems
while registering for the
event,
please write to us at
events@accelyakale.com
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ABOUT ACCELYA
We at Accelya help airlines manage their financial processes and gain insights on their business performance.
We believe that there is an opportunity for airlines to integrate and simplify their financial processes; to better
manage costs, risks, revenue leakages, cash flows, profitability and overall business performance. Our vision is to
enable airlines to take advantage of this opportunity.
Our expertise spans across all critical airline financial processes - Revenue Accounting, Audit & Revenue Recovery,
Card Management, Miscellaneous Billing, F&A Processing and Decision Support. We partner with airlines right from
the time a ticket or an air waybill is issued, all the way through its entire financial life cycle, until the data is
converted into actionable decision support.
With Accelya, you not only get a strong partner but some of the best minds in the industry working for you.
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