Conference Information
Sessions
Session 1
The Landscape
Speakers
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP
Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Masayuki Goto
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association
Julie Harrington
Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority
Peter McGauran
Chairman, Australian Turf Club
Martin Pakula
Former Victorian Minister for Racing
Katie Page-Harvey
CEO, Harvey Norman
Co-Owner (with Gerry Harvey), Magic Millions
Eddie McGuire AM
Chairman, JAM TV
Media Personality
Session 2
The Wager
Speakers
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP
Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Michael Fitzsimons
Executive Director, Wagering Products, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Adam Rytenskild
CEO and Managing Director, Tabcorp
Alex Frost
CEO, UK Tote Group
Andrew Orbach
Equities Analyst, Taylor Collison
Session 3
The Fan
Speakers
Masayuki Goto
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association
Gary Liu
Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs
Andrew Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Racing Victoria
Jamie Barkley
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Turf Club
Tim Bulley
Managing Director & Chairman, World Horse Racing
Session 4
The Owner
Speakers
Vee Moodley
Chief Executive, The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
Chris Waller
Trainer
Denise Martin
Owner, Star Thoroughbreds
Sebastian Hutch
CEO, Inglis Bloodstock
Terry Henderson
CEO, OTI Racing
Justin Vermaak
Racing & Bloodstock Executive, Cape Racing
Session 5
The Horse
Speakers
Greg Nichols
Director, Racing Australia
Josh Gibson
Host, Here For The Horses
Dr Denise Goodwin
Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute
Dr Grace Forbes
General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria
Dr Christopher Riggs
Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hallie Hardy
Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.
Session 6
The Sustainable
Speakers
Professor Tim Flannery
Scientist, Explorer and Conservationist
Australian of the Year 2007
Julie Romanet-Perroux
Managing Director, Energy Transition, Accenture
Hiroshi Ito
General Manager, International Department, Japan Racing Association
Session 7
The Mind
Speakers
Andrew Harding
Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC
Former Premier of Victoria
Past President, Hawthorn Football Club
Founder, Beyond Blue
Matti Clements
Acting Director, Australian Institute of Sport
Lisa Hancock
Chief Executive, Injured Jockeys Fund
Glen Boss
Australian Jockey
Session 8
The Shift
Speakers
Gary Liu
Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs
Joan Norton
Senior Commercial Strategy Manager, Cricket Australia
Lisa Fitzgerald
Corporate Partner, Lander & Rogers
Session 9
The Defence
Speakers
Andrew Harding
Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Michael Phelan APM
Former CEO, Australia Criminal Intelligence Commission
Doug Robinson
Deputy Chairperson, ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime
Executive Manager, Due Diligence and Research, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Tom Chignell
Executive Manager, Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis, The Hong KongJockey Club
Sally Gainsbury
Director, Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic, University of Sydney
Catherine Ordway
Associate Professor (Sports Management), University of Canberra
Session 10
The Developments
Speakers
Shivkumar Kheny
Chairman, Turf Authorities of India
Chairman, Bangalore Turf Club Ltd
Suresh Paladugu
Founder, North Alley
Tae-hwan Choi
Korea Racing Authority
Session 11
The Future
Speakers
Kate Roffey
President, Melbourne Football Club
Josh Apiafi
Sky Sports Racing Broadcaster
Raelene Castle
Group Chief Executive, Sport New Zealand
Tallulah Wilson
Head of International, UK Tote Group
Racing Home Lead, Women in Racing
Kanako Ueda
Head, Management Planning Division, Japan Racing Association
Neil Wilson
Chairman, Victoria Racing Club
Press Room
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Jones told the Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 15 February that racing has work to do to lift its audience, especially with the younger generation.
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
Global cooperation in expanding the World Pool, enhancing integrated customer experience and engaging with Generation Z were the key themes of session two of the business programme “The Wager” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 15 February in Melbourne.
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
The Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has outlined the key issues and challenges facing racing globally at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne on Wednesday, 15 February.
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has re-elected Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Mr. Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, at its Executive Council meeting in Melbourne on 14 February at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC). These appointments run until the conclusion of the 40th ARC in 2024.
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
The scene was set for fruitful and forthright discussion of racing issues and more when Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, on 14 February welcomed approximately 700 guests from 35 countries to the opening ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) at Palladium at Crown in Melbourne.
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held from 14 to 19 February 2023 promises to be an invaluable forum for a meeting of the leading minds in racing and sports. As with previous Conferences, the Business Programme of the 39t ARC will facilitate stimulating dialogues on an expansive range of themes and topics, such as...
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation, Racing Victoria and Racing Australia are delighted to announce the initial details of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 14 to 19 February 2023.