In March 2011, Abu Dhabi hosted the very first
World Ports & Trade Summit. An initiative developed with ADPC – Abu Dhabi Ports Company and the Arab Seaports Federation, the Summit has created an annual hub for international business and government leaders to meet and exchange information on the alternative futures facing the global shipping industries.
The 2011 Summit attracted over 3,000 visitors from 52 countries. The 2012 event is building on the success of the inaugural Summit by launching a new series of conferences and features designed to attract and serve all event stakeholders.
Read more about last year's event here.
Featuring...
The International Exhibition.
If it is important to your company to generate new business, promote your services, meet potential buyers and strengthen your market share, then a presence at the World Ports & Trade Summit should be in your 2012 sales and marketing plan.
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VIP Opening Ceremony.
Attended by over 800 invited guests in 2011, this opening session will see industry figureheads and Ministers take to the stage for keynote addresses and lively debate.
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Conference Programme.
A full 3-day programme of keynote speeches, presentations and panel debates will run in parallel with the exhibition.
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The Gala Dinner.
A perfect platform for participants to meet, relax, and enjoy some traditional Arabian hospitality in Abu Dhabi.
Hosted tours of Khalifa Port.
Hugely popular in 2011, these tours will bring real projects to life and give attendees the opportunity to meet people at the forefront of these developments.
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And for the very first time in 2012...
Project Cargo & Break Bulk Middle East.
With US$300 billion worth of regional projects due to be awarded in 2012, there are busy times ahead for project cargo specialists. This 2-day conference will bring together cargo owners and companies specialising in the movement of oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements.
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BRICS Review.
Fast-growing trade between the BRICS countries and South-South trading is becoming a key driver for global economic growth. The BRICS Review will feature economists and leaders from industry and transport who will examine the BRICS economies and what the future holds, trade activity in and between the BRICS countries as well as infrastructure development and linkages to support this.
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Hosted Buyer Meetings.
Through a series of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, ports equipment and technology providers will be brought face-to-face with technical and operational directors looking to source and specify new products for ports authorities and terminal operators.
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