Conference Program

Program Outline

  • Exhibitor Bump-in
  • Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening
  • Welcome to Country: Aunty Norma Ingram
  • Conference Opening and Minister’s Address (TBC)
  • Keynote Address: Marika Calfas, CEO, NSW Ports & Phillip Holiday, CEO, Port Authority of NSW
  • Break – Exhibition
  • Concurrent Technical sessions
  • Lunch – Exhibition
  • Concurrent Technical sessions
  • Break – Exhibition
  • Keynote Address (details TBC)
  • YP Networking Event
  • Leadership Share Breakfast Event – PIANC NSW Chapter host
  • Keynote Address (details TBC)
  • Break – Exhibition
  • Concurrent Technical sessions
  • Lunch – Exhibition
  • Concurrent Technical sessions
  • Break – Exhibition
  • Panel Session: Challenges and opportunities for ports in a changing world
    Facilitator: Mike Gallacher, CEO Ports Australia
    Pacific Port: Eranda Kotelawala, CEO Solomon Islands Ports Authority, VP IAPH Asia, South East & Oceania
  • Gala Dinner & Awards: Dinner speaker – Prof Richard de Grijs, National Maritime Museum

Technical Tour 1: Sydney Harbour Tour

Port Authority of NSW and Royal Haskoning will host a walking and boat tour of significant maritime master planning, asset management, construction and heritage preservation projects around Sydney Harbour. Key SMEs from each project will be on-board providing commentary around each project. The event will commence with an interactive walking tour from the conference venue to the tour boat presenting the upcoming Circular Quay Redevelopment Project.

Technical Tour 2: Port Botany Container Logistics Tour

NSW Ports will host a tour highlighting innovations in container terminal and container supply chain operations. The tour will provide insights into recent developments and future plans at Port Botany showcasing infrastructure investments and automation in container handling, rail yards and empty container park logistics.

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