Baltic Ports Conference
Day 1: 5 September 2024
Registration and morning coffee
Introductory and welcome remarks:
- BPO (CONFIRMED): Bogdan Ołdakowski, Secretary General
- Port of Klaipeda (CONFIRMED): Algis Latakas, CEO
Welcoming speeches:
- Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications (CONFIRMED): Marius Skuodis, Minister
- City of Klaipeda (TBC): Arvydas Vaitkus, Mayor
- BPO/Port of HaminaKotka (CONFIRMED): Kimmo Naski, Chairman/CEO
Session I
Geopolitical Change and its Impact on the Maritime Industry Globally and in the Baltic Sea Region
Keynote speech: Geopolitical and Economic Outlook
- Klaipeda University (CONFIRMED): Gabrielė Burbulytė-Tsiskarishvili, Professor
Presentation: Exporting Goods from Ukraine – Ukrainian Ports and Shipping in the Black Sea
- Centre for Eastern Studies (CONFIRMED): Sandra Baniak, Research Fellow
BPO Report: What Happened in the Baltic Port Market two and a half years after Russia’s Aggression on Ukraine
- Actia Forum (CONFIRMED): Monika Rozmarynowska-Mrozek, Head of Consulting
Presentation: Overview of Maritime Security Challenges in the Baltic Sea Region and their Potential Impact on Trade
- University of Bristol (CONFIRMED): Timothy Edmunds, Professor of International Security and Director of the Global Insecurities Centre
Coffee break
Session II
Shipping Outlook in Europe and the Baltic Sea Region
Presentation: Impact of Global Logistic Chain Disruptions on the Baltic Container Market and its Future Development Perspectives
- Representative (TBA)
Case study: When and How to Expand your Fleet and Connections to Maximize Benefits and Limit Risks
- TT-Line Representative (TBC)
Discussion panel: Shipping and Port Market Trends in the Baltic Sea Region and Europe in Short, Medium and Long-Term Perspective (2024 – 2030)
- Lithuanian Association of Stevedoring Companies (CONFIRMED): Vaidotas Šileika, President
- DFDS Seaways (CONFIRMED): Jonas Nazarovas, Executive Director
- Port of Trelleborg (CONFIRMED): Jörgen Nilsson, CEO
- Stena Line (CONFIRMED): Jacob Koch-Nielsen, Group Head of Freight
- Nordic Investment Bank (CONFIRMED): Vilius Girkontas, Senior banker, Country Lead Lithuania
Lunch break
Session III
Current State of European Transport Policy and Corridors
Presentation: Revision of the TEN-T Network Regulation and its Main Takeaways for the Baltic and European Maritime Transport
- Infrata (CONFIRMED): Steve Wray, Head of Maritime Advisory
Presentation: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the Geostrategic Role of the Baltic Sea Region in its Business Share
- Embassy of India in the Republic of Lithuania (CONFIRMED): Devesh Uttam, Ambassador
Discussion panel:
From the Aegean Sea to Estonia – the New Transport Corridor “Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea Corridor” (BBA) in Context of the New Geopolitical Landscape
- Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications (CONFIRMED): Gytis Mažeika, Head of International Relations
- Port of Tallinn (CONFIRMED): Valdo Kalm, CEO
- Port of Constanta (CONFIRMED): Daniel Jarnea, Head of Marketing Department
- Port of Gdańsk Representative (CONFIRMED)
BPO General Assembly (BPO Members only)
DigiTechPort2030 Project Workshop – Tackling decarbonization challenges with AI solutions
Explore the various approaches to combating decarbonisation with the use of AI solutions during the DigiTechPort2030 project workshop. Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly present part of various industries, the maritime sector being no exception. Given the ambitious decarbonisation goals set by policymakers, the sector must utilise every tool at its disposal to achieve them.
Join your peers from various corners of the maritime transport industry for a practical deep dive into the challenges related to decarbonisation and how to overcome them with tools offered by AI technology.
The workshop will take place on 5 September 2024 in Klaipeda (Lithuania), during the first day of the annual Baltic Ports Conference. It is organised as part of the DigiTechPort2030 project, an initiative focused on improving knowledge and capacity for decarbonisation measures linked to digitalisation in Small and Medium Sized Ports in the South Baltic Area, co-financed by the South Baltic Programme 2021–2027 and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Prior to the workshop, the registered participants will have the chance to pitch their ideas for topics to be tackled during the meeting, ensuring that the ensuing discussion is as relevant to their needs as possible. Secure your spot at the workshop and register now! –> DigiTechPort2030 1st Workshop Registration (google.com)