DAY 1 (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5)
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8:00 Registration and welcome coffee
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09:00 Welcome message by MTEC founder Bernard Schopfer
Bernard Schopfer, Founder, MTE Conference
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9:05 Opening keynote presentation by professional offshore sailor Boris Herrmann
Boris Herrmann, Professional offshore sailor
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09:25 Introduction by Conference Co-Chair
Voytek Chelkowski
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09:30 A Change Management Perspective on Maritime Decarbonization
Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean / Executive Coach, IMD
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09:45 Towards net-zero emissions. Key outcomes of MEPC 80 in IMO’s decarbonization journey.
Camille Bourgeon, Technical Officer, Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division, IMO
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10:05 Commercial implications of decarbonizing maritime transport
Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation & Research, Danish Ship Finance
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10:25 EU Emissions Trading System – implications for shipping
Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment, DNV
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10:45 COFFEE BREAK
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11:15 Review of maritime transport 2023: Towards a green and just transition
Luisa Rodriguez, Economic Affairs Officer, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD
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11:30 Panel Discussion: New year, new rules, new challenges, new opportunities
The session is moderated by Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean
With:
Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation & Research, Danish Ship Finance
Alberto Perez, Head of Maritime Commercial Markets, Lloyd’s Register
Camille Bourgeon, Technical Officer, Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division, IMO
Luisa Rodriguez, Economic Affairs Officer, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD
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12:30 LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING TIME (lake view restaurant Glow)
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14:00 Panel Discussion: Decarbonisation of the shipping industry: driving change, seizing opportunities and tackling challenges - a dry bulk market's perspective
Session is moderated by Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean
With:
Christopher Fee, Director Global Engagement & Sustainability, Oldendorff Carriers
Fergus Garvin, Global Head of Freight, Engelhart CTP
Martin Viquesnel, Head of Shipping Innovation, Louis Dreyfus Company
Benjamin Wilkes, Chief Operating Officer, D’Amico Dry
Harpreet Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Suisse Atlantique SA
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15:20 Clean Seas, Safe Crews: A Decarbonisation and Safety Journey
Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group
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15:40 Start decarbonizing now with LNG as fuel
Janine Fonseca, Business Development Manager, GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz)
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16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:30 Volatile path to maritime decarbonisation: shipbuilding investment perspective
Daejin Lee, Global Head of Research, FertiStream
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16:50 Future Emission Challenges: EU fit for 55. How biofuels can become a compliance strategy for commercial operators.
Luke Shu, Technical Advisory Manager – Maritime Commercial Markets, Lloyd’s Register
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17:10 Biofuel adaptation and acceptance in the Maritime Industry
Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav NV
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17:30 Panel Discussion: Navigating the immediate and future options for clean fuels
The session is moderated by Richard Watts
With:
Ilyas Muhammad, Director, Head of Green Fuels, Hapag-Lloyd AG
Frédéric Meyer, Head Of Strategy & Projects, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels
Eirik Nyhus, Director, Environment, DNV
Navid Ostadian-Binai, Head of Green Vessels & Fuels, Maersk Tankers
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18:30 Closing remarks by Conference Chair
Richard Watts
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19:00 Networking Drinks Reception at Espace Barton, two minutes walk from the MTE conference
Espace Barton 7
FERT Travels
Rue Barton 7
1201 Genève
DAY 2 (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6)
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08:30 Registration, networking, exhibition. Welcome coffee.
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09:00 Welcome message by State Councillor Delphine Bachmann, head of the Department of Economy and Employment, State of Geneva
Delphine Bachmann, State Councillor, Department of Economy and Employment (DEE), State of Geneva
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09:05 Opening remarks by Conference Chair
Richard Watts
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09:10 First Deployment of BAR Tech WindWings
Chris Hughes, Decarbonisation Specialist, Cargill
Simon Schofield, Chief Technology Officer, BAR Technologies
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09:30 High Efficiency Wingsail Propulsion by ACCWing
Philippe Marcovich, President, ACCWing
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09:50 Fuel savings and emissions reduction start with better use of ships.
Olivier Taillard, CTO & Co-Founder, Syroco
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10:10 Smart Shipping, the no brainer alternative fuel.
Anouar Kiassi, Chief Executive Officer, Ascenz Marorka
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10:30 COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 Panel discussion: Decarbonising Shipping: driving change, seizing opportunities and tackling challenges - an oil and gas industry perspective
The session is moderated by Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime
With:
Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav NV
Sebastien Roche, General Manager, Shipping Performance & Innovation, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping
Andrea Portaluri, Head of Chartering & Fuel Oil / Bunkering, Saras Trading SA
Ozan Turgut, Shipping Director, BGN SA
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11:50 Certification for decarbonized shipping: greenmarketing vs greenwashing - how to promote trust
Christophe Riedi, Co-Founder, Carbon Offset Certification
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12:10 MSC Euribia: MSC Cruises’ First Net-Zero Voyage
Jes Halim Nauckhoff, Manager, Sustainability & ESG, MSC Cruises
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12:30 LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING TIME (lake view restaurant Glow)
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14:00 A holistic assessment on the prospects of LNG as tomorrow’s mainstream marine fuel
The session is moderated by Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime
With:
Panayiotis Mitrou, Global Gas Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register
Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group
Steve Esau, Chief Operating Officer, SEA-LNG
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15:00 END OF CONFERENCE & FAREWELL DRINK