Conference Sessions and Schedule

KEY TOPICS
Conference sessions will feature presentations and CEO panels focusing on the successes and concerns of large and small operators. Projected topics include market trends, the economic climate, consolidation, dealing with government and industry regulators, safety initiatives, emissions control and competition for labour.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

Christian Breinholtz, Denmark – the IMO Maritime Safety Committee chairman examines how regulators and the industry can work together

Michael Grey, UK – an industry overview from the Malta-born former editor of Lloyd's List and one of the world's foremost maritime columnists

Paul Holthus, USA – a discussion on corporate ocean responsibility by the executive director of the World Ocean Council

Saturday October 5th

Pre-Tour #1: Valletta and Vittoriosa Excursion
Depart Westin Dragonara at 9:00am 

Golf Tournament – Royal Malta Golf Club
Depart Westin Dragonara at approx. 11:45am~12noon

Sunday, October 6th

Pre-Tour #2: Mdina Excursion
Depart Westin Dragonara at 9:00am

Welcome Reception
Westin Dragonara poolside
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Monday, October 7th

Conference
9:00am – 5:00pm

Spouses/Partners Program - All Kinds of Crafts
10:00am – 3:30pm

BBQ Reception
Westin Dragonara's Palio Terrace
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday, October 8th

Conference
9:00am – 5:00pm

Spouses/Partners Program - Maltese Historic Nobility
10:00am – 3:30pm

Farewell Dinner at the Saluting Battery
offsite
7:00pm – 11:30pm

Wednesday, October 9th

Technical Tour
Start time 10:00am
Depart Westin jetty via speedboat to Schooner. Cruise the harbours for 1.5 hours.
Tours and lunch on-board one of Virtu Ferries.
Return to Westin Dragonara via coach approx 2:00pm.

Post Tour to Gozo
Depart from Westin Dragonara at approx. 2:30pm.
3 night stay at Hotel Ta' Cenc

Saturday, October 12th

Transfers from Post Tour/Gozo to Malta International airport (2 time options will be provided).