Day 1, Monday 2 April 2012
10:30 - 11:30 Session 1 - Opening Ceremony & VIP Keynotes
Speakers include:
- H.E.Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, Ministry of Economy, UAE
- Mr. Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future, UK
- H.E. Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, DP World, UAE
11:30 - 12:30 Exhibition opening ceremony & tour
12:30 - 14:00 Delegate Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Session 2 - World Trade and Economics
Debating the outlook for the world economy and what this may mean for the pattern of world trade in the future.
Speakers include:
- Mr. David Welch, President - Europe, Africa & Middle East, Bechtel, UK
- Mr. Sajeev Sanyal, Global Strategist, Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore
- Mr. Badr Jafr, Vice Chairman, Gulftainer, UAE
- Mr. Bill Farren-Price, CEO, Petroleum Policy Intelligence, UK
- Mr. Michael H. Tomalin, Group Chief Executive, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Mr. Tim Power, Director Head of Maritime Advisors, Drewry, UK
16:00 - 17:00 Session 3 - The Emerging Market's Review: a Focus on the Role of Emerging Market Countries as Generators of Trade
This session will feature presentations and lively debate that will give delegates a crucial insight into the newly evolving trade patterns resulting from the economic realities and infrastructure projects of the emerging market economies.
Speakers include:
- Ms. Katharine Pulvermacher, Associate Director, Africa Economist Corporate Network, South Africa
- Prof. Fabiano Mielniczuk, Research Coordinator, The BRIC’s Policy Centre, Brazil
- Mr. Jeffrey Landsberg, President, Commodore Research & Consultancy, USA
Day 2, Tuesday 3 April 2012
10:00 - 12:45 Session 4 - What is the Global Supply Chain Road Ahead?
Industry leaders from container and liner shipping will discuss the pattern of investment in new capacity and its implications for the supply/demand outlook for the sector.
Panel Chairman:
- Mr. John Wylie, CEO, Agility (Abu Dhabi), UAE
Speakers include:
- Mr. Johan Kriel, Supply Chain Commercial Director, Port of Salalah, Oman
- Mr. Steve Kelly, Director Ocean Freight EMEA, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Belgium
- Mr. Richard Bowker, CEO, Etihad Rail, UAE
- Mr. Max. R. Zaccar, Chairman, Commercial Insurance & IUMI Special Envoy to the Middle East, Lebanon
- Mr. Martijn Van De Linde, CEO, Abu Dhabi Terminals, UAE
- Dr. Ing Felix Kasiske, Partner Terminal Development & Design, Hamburg Port & Consulting, Germany
11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments & Networking
12:45 - 14:30 Delegate Lunch
14:30 - 16:00 Session 5 - The Changing Role of the Port Authority: a Global Perspective
Hear from some of the most successful ports in the world on how they have effectively introduced automation for added efficiency in infrastructure and cargo handling. The challenges they have experienced in meeting the needs of the logistics industry in infrastructure development, shore-side transport links and cargo handling technology.
Speakers include:
- Mr. Tony Douglas, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, UAE
- Mr. Grant Gilfillan, First Vice President, IAPH & CEO, Sydney Ports Corporation, Australia
- Mr. Daan Schalck, CEO, Port of Ghent, Belgium
- Mr. Andre Toet, CEO, The Port of Sohar, Oman
- Mr. Erich Staake, CEO & President, Duisport, Germany
- Mr. Jeffrey Florin, Deputy Executive Director – Operations, Port of Virginia, USA
- Mr. Na'eem Bin Ibrahim Na'eem, Director General, Dammam Port, KSA
Day 3, Wednesday 4 April 2012
10:00 - 11:15 Session 6 - Energy Outlook and Transportation
An in-depth focus on energy transportation in the region and the major energy consuming nations of South and East Asia. The ship and terminal interface will be assessed as well as the design of a risk-based approach to port operations.
Panel Chairman:
- Mr. Harry Vafias, President & CEO, Stealthgas Inc, Greece
Speakers include:
- Mr. Aftab Hasan, Managing Director & CEO, Maritime Management Company, UAE
- Mr. Thomas Leavers, CEO, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, UAE
- Mr. Michael E. Sarna, Senior Vice President., Purvin & Gertz, UAE
11:15 - 11:45 Refreshments & Networking
11:45 - 13:00 Session 7 - Petrochemical, Aluminium, Logistics and Shipping in the Middle East: Meeting the Challenges
With an expected regional boom in the production of petrochemical products and aluminium commodities, this session will address the critical issues that confront producers and consumers, shipping companies, port/terminal operators and storage companies when planning for the future.
Panel Chairman:
- Mr. Edmund O'Sullivan, Editor, MEED, UAE
Speakers include:
- Mr. Hafed Ali Hamshari, Supply Chain Workstream Leader, Borouge, UAE
- Mr. Bassel El Dabbagh, VP Strategy and Corp. Development, Agility (Abu Dhabi), UAE
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