World Ports and Trade Summit 2013

The Opening Keynote Session This will be hosted by an international broadcaster with a welcome from Strategic Partner, ADPC. The session will feature presentations from leading speakers across the region discussing the importance of the region's economy and crucial geographical position in driving development; the dramatic shifts in the pattern of world trade and the critical importance of the north south axis and links with the emerging economies of Africa as well as Asia; the path of the world economy out of recession and how the financial crisis has changed some of the fundamentals forever.

The Conference
The 2 day conference features five sessions comprising panel debates, expert presentations and Q&A sessions to give delegates access to some of the industry's most authoritative figures and influential minds.

2012 led the way for a lively series of exchanges which stimulated delegates and drew strong media interest for the event and this will be developed for 2013.

Gala Awards Dinner
The launch of a Gala Awards dinner in 2011 was well received by the industry. The first WPTS World Ports Award was to Eddy Bruyninckx, CEO of the Port of Antwerp in recognition of the outstanding job he has done in the Port of Antwerp over a period of 20 years, in the fields of business development, port organisation, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. For 2013, there will be more awards given during a formal gala dinner event, giving companies an excellent opportunity to extend corporate hospitality to their clients and business partners.


Hosted Port Tours
Site visits to Khalifa Port and other ports in the UAE, will bring projects to life and let attendees meet people at the forefront of these developments.

Social Programme & Networking
As well as the Gala Awards Dinner, there will be numerous and key networking opportunities during delegate lunch breaks, coffee breaks, the welcome reception and other opportunities during the two days.


Exhibition Zone
This premium exhibition will complement the conference with handpicked exhibiting companies who will showcase their services and solutions to delegates at the Summit.

We are looking towards 2013 and a new chapter in the history of the Summit as we roll out a conference led 2 days of keynote session, awards, networking, port visits and networking.

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