Informa
08.30

Registration & Breakfast

09.30

Inauguration

Invited Speakers

  • Welcome Address: Mr Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets India
  • Welcome Address: Mr Sabyasachi Hajara, Chairperson, INMEX SMM India Advisory Board
  • Special Address: Mr. Fredrik Bjerke Abdelmaguid, Deputy Consul General, The Royal Norwegian Consulate General Mumbai
  • Special Address: Shri Rajiv Jalota, Advisor, Indian Ports Association
  • Special Address: Dr Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University
  • Special Address: Shri Unmesh Wagh, Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
  • Special Address: Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority & Mumbai Port Authority*
  • Special Address: Shri Satish D. Kamath, Engineer & Ship Surveyor, Deputy Director General of Shipping

Modernization and Expansion of Port Infrastructure

10:30 – 11:45

Panel Discussion: Port Modernization: Preparing for Next Generation Global Trade

Key Points:

  • Challenges in scaling up port infrastructure to meet future trade volumes.
  • Developing mega ports and their impact on global supply chain competitiveness.
  • The role of Super Terminals in facilitating large container ships and reducing congestion.

Session Chair:

  • Dr Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University

Speakers:

  • Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman, New Mangalore Port Authority
  • Niraj Bansal, CEO Hazira Port, Adani Ports & SEZ
  • Capt Deepak K Tewari, Managing Director, MSC Agency India Pvt Ltd
  • Tarkesh Tiwari, VP Strategy and Business Development, Essar Ports

Moderator:

  • Dhruv Gadh, Partner, PwC India
11:45 – 12:00

Networking Coffee Break

12:00 – 12:30

Partner Presentation:

12:30 – 13:00

Presentation: Innovating Terminals and Logistics for a Resilient Maritime Future

Speaker:

  • Shubhransh Srivastav, Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Security Subcontinent, DP World
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

Smart and Sustainable Ports: Building the Future

14:00 - 15:00

Panel Discussion: Ports of the Future: Unlocking Smart, Sustainable Growth

Key Points:

  • Aligning with Global Standards: Adopting sustainable practices to attract international trade
  • Reducing GHG Emissions: Implementing actionable steps for low carbon operations
  • Assessing the impact of Harit Sagar on port development
  • Innovative Solutions: Utilizing green hydrogen, smart grids, and energy-efficient designs in port operations
  • Automation and Connectivity: Embracing automation and 5G for improved efficiency and real-time data exchange
  • Integrating smart technologies for better safety protocols and emergency responses at ports

Speakers:

  • Sunay Mukerjee, MD and Chief Operating Officer, Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd (APM Terminals Mumbai)
  • Dr Sanjay Joglekar, Chief Technology Officer, Mumbai Port Authority
  • Rajiv Agarwal, Former CEO & MD, Essar Ports
  • Daljit Singh, India Representative, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Moderator:

  • Captain Hemant Gupta, Deputy Director, Drewry
15:00 – 15:30

Presentation: Port Dynamics: Navigating Geopolitics and Fleet Surge

Key Points:

  • Future of ports and Ports of Future - a geopolitical jigsaw puzzle!
  • Geopolitics & its impact on hinterland and the development and growth of a port
  • Geopolitical implications on trade & its impact on Port as well as Hubs
  • Interaction of technology, talent & geopolitics on the operation and growth of a port

Speaker:

  • Punit Oza, Founder & Director, Maritime NXT, President & Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK
15:30 – 16:00

Partner Presentation:

16:00 – 16:30

Presentation: Port de Marseille's Role in Enhancing Euro-India Trade Connectivity

Speaker:

  • Mrs. Amal Louis, Head of Business Development Division, Port of Marseille Fos Authority
16:30 – 16:45

Networking Coffee Break

16:45 – 17:15

Presentation: Innovation in Green and Smart Ports: Lessons from Global Leaders

Speaker:

  • Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia, Port of Hamburg
17:15 – 17:45

Presentation: Revolutionizing Trade: Port Community Systems (PCS) and National Logistics Portal (NLP) in Action

Key Points:

  • What lessons can India draw from international PCS implementations to optimize trade logistics?
  • How the NLP aims to be a unified digital logistics platform under India’s Sagarmala initiative.
  • How can PCS (like PCS1x) and NLP work together to create a seamless logistics and trade environment?
  • Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in PCS and NLP to enhance real-time data exchange and predictive analytics.
  • How can these platforms align with India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision and Sagarmala 2.0 goals?

Speaker:

  • Neeraj Aggarwala, CEO, Portall - JM Baxi Group
17:45

Closing Remarks

09:30

Registration & Breakfast

Climate Change and Port Infrastructure

10:00 – 11:00

Panel Discussion: Green Financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Port Infrastructure

Key Points:

  • Integrating green financing with PPPs in port infrastructure to address financial and operational needs while ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience against climate change
  • Role of Green Financing and support mechanisms for private investors
  • PPPs and Technology driving advancements in port infrastructure
  • Future Directions

Speakers:

  • Saurabh Antani, Director India, HR Wallingford
  • Vikas Pandey, Founder, CEO ShipFinex
  • Arjun Mehta, Advisor, Green Hydrogen India
  • Heino von Meyer, Senior Consultant, International Power- to-X Hub
  • Anirban Kundu, Co-Director, Indo-German Energy Forum Support Officice (IGEF-SO)
  • Devki Nandan, Senior Executive Vice President, Business Development and M&A, JSW Infrastructure Ltd *

Moderator:

  • Deepak Shetty, Former Secretary to the Government of India & Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping & Currently Senior Adviser (India) to the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
11:00 – 11:30

Presentation: Port Performance Indicators, Sustainability and Green Certifications

Speaker:

  • Dr. R D Tripathi, CEO, Centre of Excellence on ESG & Circularity, Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation
11:30 – 11:45

Networking Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:15

Presentation: Port Energy and Sustainability

Speaker:

  • Ajay Kumar Singh, Head of Section, DNV Maritime Advisory India
12:15 – 12:45

Partner Presentation:

12:45 – 14:00

Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

Multimodal Logistics and Global Connectivity

14:00 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: Multimodal Logistics Parks: Connecting Ports to a Global Trade Network

Key Points:

  • Development of multimodal logistics hubs to boost hinterland connectivity.
  • Global trade corridors and partnerships for international shipping route optimization.
  • Strategic partnerships with countries like Norway, Singapore, and Japan in global supply chain connectivity.

Speakers:

  • Sunil Vaswani, Executive Director, Container Shipping Lines Association
  • Dushyant Mulani, Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI)
  • Haresh Lalwani, HON. Secretary, AMTOI
  • Mrs. Amal Louis, Head of Business Development Division, Port of Marseille Fos Authority
  • Pratap Chauhan, Head Exim -Jindal Stainless Ltd
15:00 – 15:30

Presentation: Cybersecurity and Emergency Management

Speaker:

  • Amit Bhatnagar, Senior Principal Surveyor & Vice President, Head IRCLASS Academy
15:30 – 15:45

Networking Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:15

Fireside Chat: Enhancing Global Trade through Indian Ports

Speaker:

  • Jagmeet Makkar, FICS; Practicing Maritime Arbitrator & Director SkillsPlus Ltd, Partner Maritime SkillsPlus Curriculum
16:15 – 16:45

Presentation: Integrated Logistics and the Role of Inland Connectivity

16:45 – 17:00

Closing Remarks