CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Oman Auditorium - Conference Opening Ceremony (Day One) 8:00 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 9:10 Recital of Holy Quran 9:10 – 9:20 Introduction 9:20 –9:40 Welcoming Speech Accelerating the Sultanate of Oman’s Logistics Strategy (SOLS) H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport & Communication, Oman 9:40 –10:00 Keynote Speech Kim Fejfer, Chief Executive Officer, APM Terminals 10:00– 10:30 Distribution of Tokens and Exhibitions Tour with the Chief Guest, Distinguished Guests and Diplomatic Corp (followed by refreshments) – Bosher Room 10:30 – 11:30 MARKETS SESSION A panel of government & industry leaders will discuss some of the most prevalent topics on the global logistics market outlook and the future direction of global logistics means for the emerging markets. It will also focus on: What will the industry look like in the coming years? · Impact on those within the sectors / key stakeholders · The important role of Gulf ports in the international trade & commerce; · Challenges & Opportunities for Oman to become the next potential logistics hub in the Gulf region? Session Moderator: Tim Sebastian, Chairman, The New Arab Debates Panelists: · H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport & Communication · H.H. Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said, Director General, Marketing & Media, ITHRAA · Kim Fejfer, Chief Executive Officer, APM Terminals · Dirk Reich, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cargolux Airlines International S.A · Dr. Allard Castelein, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Rotterdam Authority 11:30 – 12:00
Refreshment & Networking 12:00 – 12:15 Oman Air’s on its Journey: Expansion Plans / Cargo Plans Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air
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12:15 – 12:30 Success in a Difficult Environment: TX Logistics Experience Karl Michael Mohsen, Chief Executive Officer, TxLogistik AG 12:30 – 12:45 Experience from Establishing the Swedish Transport Administration Gunnar Malm, Former Director-General, Swedish Transport Administration 12:45 – 1:20 Oman & Global Market Overview Panel Discussion Local, regional & global carriers, forwarders and shippers will explore the global market as well as the cargo opportunities and key industrial segments in the gulf and Indian Ocean region. · Changing cargo flows · Impact of the Railway · Opportunities for inward investments into the region. Session Moderator: Tim Sebastian, Chairman, The New Arab Debates Panelists: · Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air · Andre Toet, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Sohar · Eng. Saeed Khamis Al Zadjali, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Oman Airports Management Company · John Arthur Lesniewski, Chief Commercial Officer, Oman Rail · Gunnar Malm, Former Director-General, Swedish Transport Administration HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP SESSION 1:20 – 1:35 Talent Management in Freight Forwarding and Logistics: A Risk or an Opportunity? Peder Winther, President- MEA Region, Kuehne + Nagel Management – MEA 1:35 – 1:50 Developing Capability and Skills in New Markets Dom McKenna, Group International Director, Freightliner 1:50 – 2:05 Professional Development in Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Jan Steenberg, Chairman of IESC, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International 2:05 – 2:30 Human Capital Development & Leadership Panel Discussion Expert panel will debate on a number of interrelated issues on human capital development that also touch directly on Oman’s ability to create new employment opportunities including the significant employment opportunities in logistics and where these opportunities can best be created. · How to ensure a match between employer requirements and employee skill sets · How to set training standards and ensure best practices are adopted and implemented.