The Americas: A Continent of Opportunities
Cancún, Mexico • 3-5 November
IBIA Annual Convention 2015
Cancun
A top-level international conference, one-day of bunker training and a free Bunker Surgery, delivered by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the global bunker and shipping industries, will ensure that every delegate has access to valuable information that will greatly enhance their skill base and equip them to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
A specially negotiated ALL INCLUSIVE rate is available to all IBIA Annual Convention 2015 attendees, which includes:
• hotel rooms• conference / training• and all social events.
Contact details:T: +44 1295 814455 E: [email protected]
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
One-day training courses are offered free of charge on the following subjects (subject to demand):
• IBIA Basic Bunker Course (English) • IBIA Basic Bunker Course (Spanish)• An Introduction to Shipping• Bunker Dispute Resolution Workshop
BUNKER TRAINING3 November
During two focused sessions delegates are invited to direct detailed questions on legal, technical, operational, commercial, environment or general issues to a select panel of some of the industry’s leading experts. There will be an opportunity for delegates to promote their own views and ideas.
IBIA BUNKER SURGERY5 November
The conference programme covers a wide variety of key subjects – from financial and economic overviews to the environment, from bunker quality and quantity to new fuels and new technologies, from regional and global markets to important legal issues, and from LNG bunkering to the dangers of cybercrime. The speakers are international. The issues are global.
IBIA CONFERENCE4-5 November
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION – LIVE AQUA CANCÚN
These rates INCLUDE all training and conference fees. Bookings should be made via the website.Note: 18 or over only.
IBIA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
An Introduction to Shipping (English)
IBIA Basic Bunkering Course (English)
IBIA Basic Bunkering Course (Spanish)
Bunker Disputes Resolution Workshop (English)
19:30 Welcome Reception & Dinner
WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
08:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee Exhibition Open for Viewing
SESSION ONE: SETTING THE SCENE
This session will welcome delegates to Cancun and to the IBIA Annual Convention 2015. It will also look at the current state of the shipping, oil and bunker markets locally, regionally and globally and attempt to shed some light on future trends and developments.
09:00 IBIA Chairman’s Welcome to the IBIA Annual Convention 2015
09:15 Keynote Presentation: Oil Prices Below $60 a Barrel Until 2030: What This Means for Shipping and Bunkering
09:40 World Bunkering Overview
10:00 Global Shipping Outlook and the Implications for Bunkering
10:20 Roundtable Discussion / Q&A
10:30 Networking Coffee Break
SESSION TWO: REGIONAL BUNKERING OVERVIEW
This session will look at developments in individual bunker markets, both within Latin America and further afield.
11:00 Mexico
11:20 Panama
11.40 The Caribbean
12.00 Northwest Europe
12:20 Singapore
12:40 Roundtable Discussion / Q&A
13:00 Networking Lunch Break
SESSION THREE: BUNKER QUALITY & QUANTITY (I)
This double session will focus on fuel quality and quantity, looking at the fuels that are being produced and supplied and at the quantities being delivered to ships.
14:00 Delivering What is Ordered – Getting What You Pay For
14:20 Residual Fuel Oil – Is this the end of the road?
14:40 The Challenges of Heavy Fuel and Distillates: What is Off-Spec Fuel?
15:00 Panel Discussion / Q&A
15:30 Networking Coffee Break
SESSION FOUR: BUNKER QUALITY AND QUANTITY (II)
This session will provide an update on the bunkering activities in the changing markets of selected key countries in the Americas.
16:00 Key Challenges in Fuel Quality Management
16:20 Hybrid and Ultra Low Sulphur Fuels
16:40 The Mechanics and Justification for Bunker Metering
17:00 Panel Discussion / Q&A
19:30 IBIA Annual Convention 2015 Evening Reception & Dinner
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
08:30 Welcome Coffee
SESSION FIVE: BUNKER SURGERY
During two focused sessions delegates are invited to direct detailed questions on legal, technical, operational, commercial, environment or general issues to a select panel of some of the industry’s leading experts. There will be an opportunity for delegates to promote their own view and ideas.
10:00 Panel 1 – Technical & Operations
11:30 Panel 2 – Commercial & Legal
SESSION SIX: LEGAL ISSUES IN BUNKERING
This session will provide useful – and free – legal advice to those buying and selling marine fuels, writing and signing contracts, solving and avoiding disputes and arresting ships.
14:00 The Launch of IBIA’s Dispute Resolution Package
14:20 Ship Arrest: A Guide to Best Practice
14:40 BIMCO Fuel Contract Revisions
15:00 The International Maritime Organization: Looking Ahead
15:20 Panel Discussion / Q&A
15:30 Networking Coffee Break
SESSION SEVEN: THE FUTURE
16:00 Case Study: Creating a Viable LNG Bunkering Operation
16:20 Electronic Gadgetry: Developing New Tools for the Bunker Industry
16:40 Cybercrime: The legal Issues
17:10 Panel Discussion / Q&A
19:30 IBIA Annual Convention 2015 Reception and Gala Dinner
• Eugenia Benavides. IBAI Board Member & Marine Director, Terpel S.A.
• Capt. Rahaul Choudhuri, Managing Director – Asia, ME & Africa VPS Singapore
• John Demopoulos, New York Bureau Chief, Argus Media Ltd
• Nigel Draffin, IBIA Board Member & Technical Consultant, Lecturer and Author
• Unni Einemo, IBIA Board Member & Managing Editor, Platts Bunkerworld
• Anne Ghent, CEO, Ventrin Petroleum Co. Ltd
• Michael Green, IBIA Board Member & Technical Manager, Intertek ShipCare
• Capt Peter Hall, Chief Executive, IBIA
• Muchamed Elfian Harun, Assistant Director (Bunker Services), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
• Steve Jones, Director Business Development, Emerson Process Management
• Jens Maul Jørgensen, Chairman, IBIA & Director of the Bunker Department, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG
• John R. LaRese, Technical Liaison Manager, ExxonMobil
• Leonor Mondragón López, Director General, Navalmex Combustibles S.A. de C.V.
• Robin Meech, Vice Chairman, IBIA & Managing Director, Marine & Energy Consulting Limited
• Mustafa Muhtaroglu, IBIA Board Member & Director, Energy Petrol
• Capt Bob Sanguinetti, CEO and Captain of the Port, Gibraltar Port Authority
• J.Stephen Simms, Partner, Simms Showers LLP
• John Stirling, IBIA Board Member & Quality Manager, World Fuel Services
• Flor Torrijos, Partner, Panama Maritime Lawyers
• Nick Vukelja, Vice Chair, Panama Maritime Chamber & CEO, Maritime Advisors & Developers Inc.
SPEAKERS
OVER 20 SPEAKERS
9 SESSIONS
28 PRESENTATIONS
Full programme available online.
OVER 20 SPEAKERS
9 SESSIONS
28 PRESENTATIONS
REGISTRATION SELECTION
IBIA Members – Save $500
NOT AN IBIA MEMBER? JOIN TODAY AND SAVE $200
DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE FIVE-STAR HOTEL STAY (3 OR 4 NIGHTS, FULLY INCLUSIVE)
1IBIA Conference only Includes 3 nights hotel stay (Tuesday - Thursday)
$2,100
2One-Day Basic Bunker Course (English) & IBIA Conference Includes 4 nights stay (Monday - Thursday)
$2,400
3One-Day Basic Bunker Course (Spanish) & IBIA Conference Includes 4 nights stay (Monday - Thursday)
$2,400
4One-Day An Introduction to Shipping & IBIA Conference Includes 4 nights stay (Monday - Thursday)
$2,400
5One-Day Bunker Dispute Resolution Workshop & IBIA Conference Includes 4 nights stay (Monday - Thursday)
$2,400
Register your interest visit www.petrospot.com/ibia15
For further information please contact Our events team: Tel: +44 1295 814455 | Email: [email protected]
IBIA EXHIBITING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EXHIBITION SPACE STARTS AT JUST $2,000
The IBIA Annual Convention offers sponsors and exhibitors an exceptional opportunity to maximise exposure within the marine fuels industry, not only in the run up and during the event, but also via onsite visuals, via Bunkerspot, via IBIA's own magazine, World Bunkering and our media partners. Sponsorship is a direct, cost-effective route to your target market. Your participation enables you to:
• Demonstrate your commitment to the global bunker industry• Get yourself noticed by key decision makers• Highlight your company's branding and publicity within the industry• Initiate direct contact with potential clients• Take advantage of unique networking opportunities
DELEGATE BAGS SOLD
BADGES & LANYARDS SOLD
OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS $5,000
FLASH DRIVES $5,000
OFFICIAL CAPS $5,000
NOTEPADS AND PENS SOLD
1 x DIAMOND $25,000
2 x PLATINUM SOLD
2 x GOLD (1 LEFT) $10,000
4 x SILVER $7,500
BRONZE $4,000
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP
Register your interest visit www.petrospot.com/ibia15
For further information please contact Our events team: Tel: +44 1295 814455 | Email: [email protected]
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
BRAND PROMOTION / MARKETINGBenefit from your company logo being in all IBIA Annual Convention 2015 marketing material circulated through:
• World Bunkering magazine and website• Bunkerspot magazine and website• IBIA and Petrospot direct marketing and email campaigns• web links, newsletters and magazines• ‘media partner’ publications
WEB PRESENCESponsor Logo and URL link on the conference website
BANNER ADVERTISINGGain additional exposure through banner signage at the IBIA Annual Convention 2015
NETWORKING BREAKSSponsor one of following networking events during the conference programme. Options allocated on a first come, first served basis
• Wednesday 4 November – coffee break (a.m.) - SOLD• Wednesday 4 November – coffee break (p.m.) - SOLD• Thursday 5 November – coffee break (a.m.) - SOLD• Thursday 5 November – coffee break (p.m.) - SOLD
NETWORKING LUNCHESSponsor one of following networking events during the conference programme. Options allocated on a first come, first served basis
• Networking Lunch (4 November) - SOLD• Networking Lunch (5 November) - SOLD
NETWORKING RECEPTIONSSponsor one of the following:
• Welcome Reception & Dinner (3 November) - SOLD• Evening Reception & Dinner (4 November) - SOLD
Options allocated on a first come, first served basis.
GALA DINNER RECEPTIONSponsor of the IBIA Annual Convention 2015 Gala Reception & Dinner
DELEGATE PACKYour marketing material in the official delegate pack issued to all delegates attending
HOW DO YOU BENEFIT
www.petrospot.com/IBIA2015 Tel: +44 1295 814455 | Email: [email protected]
• Regional bunker quality and quantity concerns
• New and hybrid marine fuels • The huge potential for LNG bunkering
and training• Regional bunker market overviews• Legal issues in bunkering
• Fighting cybercrime• Environmental regulation: Impact on
the Americas• Anticipating the canal expansion• Plus the inaugural Bunker Surgery –
one-to-one confidential consultations with IBIA experts
IBIA is coming to the Americas with one-day training courses, and a major two-day conference featuring:
Associate Sponsors
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INTERNATIONAL BUNKERINDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsor
Supporting Media
World ils
Platinum Sponsors
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