Seatrade Med Conference

The informative conference brings together industry leaders and experts, opinion formers and top level executives from the major cruise lines, with years of collective knowledge and experience, to discuss and debate the hottest topics affecting cruise in the region and lead discussion on industry opportunities and challenges.

The conference programme runs throughout the event and either one-day or full conference passes are available.

 

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Conference Programme

 

Tuesday 30 November
Morning session:  0900-1130hrs

Welcome:
Christopher Hayman, Chairman, Seatrade Communications Limited

The Mediterranean Market: Managing Expansion
The state of the cruise industry in the Mediterranean. The implications of expanded capacity in the region in 2010 and 2011.  The profile of demand for the Med. The growing diversity of the Med cruise product.

Keynote address:
Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman, European Cruise Council, and Deputy Chairman, Silversea Cruises

Participants:
Michael Bayley, EVP, International, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited
Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P & O Cruises
Gianni Onorato, President, Costa Crociere SpA
Neil Palomba, Corporate Operating Officer, MSC Cruises
Charis Papacharalambous, Sales & Marketing Director, Louis Cruises
Kevin Sheehan, President & CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line

 

1300 hrs Delegate lunch sponsored by

 

Afternoon sessions (running concurrently): 1500-1700hrs

Upscale Cruising
The market for luxury products in Europe and the outlook for the upscale cruise. The particular attractions of the Med for the luxury cruise brands. 

Participants will include:
Pierre-Yves Canton, General Manager, The Cruise Company, and President, Monaco Cruise Services Association
Michel Chevillon, FRCC Board Member, President, Syndicat des Hôteliers de Cannes et Environs, and Director, Grand Hotel Mercure Cannes Croisette Beach
Roberto Giorgi, President, V. Ships Leisure SAM
Robert W. Lepisto, President, SeaDream Yacht Club
Eric Lustman, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Compagnie du Ponant
Barbara Muckermann, Corporate Marketing, MSC Cruises
Sniježana Papeš, Board of Directors, MedCruise Association, and Head of Marketing, Rijeka Port Authority

Port Development
Home porting in the Med. The expansion of existing home ports and the development of new ones.  Managing cruise calls in high demand destinations.  Infrastructure investment and passenger handling.

Participants will include:
Luis Ajamil, President, Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc
Roberto Ferrarini, Marine Operations Director, Costa Crociere SpA
Carla Salvado, Marketing & Cruise Manager, Port Authority of Barcelona
Giovanni Spadoni, President, MedCruise, & Technical Director and Commercial Director, Port of Livorno 2000 srl
John Tercek, Vice President, Commercial Development, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited
Jacques Truau, Vice President, Marseille Fos Port Authority and President, Marseille Provence Cruise Club

 

1854 hrs A Soirée of music at the City of Nice Opera House hosted by

 

Wednesday 1 December
Morning sessions (running concurrently): 0900-1130hrs

Cruise Shipbuilding and Refurbishment
The outlook and prospects for cruise shipbuilding, repair and refurbishment in Europe.

Participants will include:
Corrado Antonini, Chairman, Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA
Didier Chaléat, SVP & Director Marine West Zone, Bureau Veritas
Andy Collier, Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director, SMC Design
Kevin Douglas, Vice President, Technical Projects-Newbuild, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited
Jacques Hardelay, General Manager, STX Europe

Dining Revolution At Sea
The dining revolution at sea and the role which Europe plays in providing this.  Supplying the cruise industry from procurement to understanding supply chain management.

Participants will include:
Richard Duvauchelle, General Manager, Hotel Palais Stéphanie Cannes & FRCC Member

 

1300 hrs Delegate lunch

 

Afternoon sessions (running concurrently): 1500-1700hrs

Itinerary Expansion
Winter cruising in the Med.  Realizing the full potential of North African destinations.  The cabotage issue in Greek waters. Connectivity with the Black Sea. The search for new ports of call in the Med.

Participants will include:
Luis de Carvalho, CEO, Consult DC
Maurice Kennedy, General Manager – Cruise Operations, Thomson Cruises
Laurent Monsaingeon, Managing Director, French Riveria Ports Authority
Crystal Morgan, Director, Market Planning, Development & Itineraries, Princess Cruises
Erkunt Öner, CEO, Tura Turizm-Seamer Tours
Andreas A. Stylianopoulos, Executive Vice President, Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd

Cruise Demand
The surge in demand for cruising in Europe, with particular emphasis on France.  The proliferation of national brands. How the North American market is responding to the Med offering.

Participants will include:
George Azouze, President, Association Française des Compagnies de Croisières (AFCC) and President, Costa Crociere SpA France
William Gibbons, Director, Passenger Shipping Association and Marketing Director, ECC
Antoine Lacarriere, General Manager, CDF Croisières de France
Jean-Maurice Ravon, Founder and General Manager, TMR International & Paquet Cruises
Alfredo Serrano Chacon, General Manager, Iberocruceros
Yannis Vassilakopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Louis Cruises France/Croisifrance 

 

1845 hrs Exclusive evening opening of Galeries Lafayette

 

Thursday 2 December
Morning sessions (running concurrently): 0900-1130hrs

Cruise Ship Technology
Meeting operating cost and environmental challenges through improved performance in areas such as fuel consumption, onboard waste management and emissions reduction.

Participants will include:
Zabi Bazari, Ship Energy Services Manager, Lloyd’s Register
Magali Deveze, Assistant Head of Environment and Planning Department, Marseille Fos Port  Authority
Jens Hjorth, Scientific Officer, Climate Change Unit, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, The European Commission, Joint Research Centre

Group Business and Ship Charters
What is the present profile of group business for the cruise industry in Europe, what is its potential, and what policies are needed to achieve its full potential?

Participants will include:
Pierre-Yves Canton, General Manager, The Cruise Company and President, Monaco Cruise Services Association
Sandrine Carsalade, Head of Leisure Tourism Department, French Riviera Tourist Board and Founding Member of the French Riviera Cruise Club
Andy Lovering, Director of Sales & Marketing, Star Clippers Monaco SAM
Flo Powell, Director, Association of Cruise Experts (ACE)

 

This programme may be subject to alterations and additions.

 

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Your registration fee also includes:

• Entry to the exhibition
• Invitation to join the social programme
  
• Event catalogue
  
• Subscription to Seatrade Cruise Review
  
• Post-show access to speeches and presentations