East Anglia Branch and London & South East Branch supporting the seminar on Opportunities for Maritime Services under the Belt & Road Initiative

• Date Tuesday, February 28, 2017
• Venue DoubleTree by Hilton - Tower of London
• Duration 3 hrs

Overview

The East Anglia Branch and London & South East Branch are proud to announce that they are supporting organisations for the seminar "Opportunities for Maritime Services under the Belt & Road Initiative" being organised by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Cass Business School on 28^th February.

This is a great opportunity for members to gain insight into China's "Belt and Road Initiative". Key speakers will discuss the impact on the Asia-Europe trade routes, and closer collaboration with Hong Kong in the maritime services sector.

The event is hosted by Professor Anthony Cheung, Secretary for Transport and Housing of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The seminar will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton - Tower of London on 28^th February, 11am - 2pm.

Agenda

10:30 - Registration

11:00 - Welcome Address - "Closer Collaboration between London and Hong Kong in Maritime Services in the New Era"

Professor Anthony Cheung, Secretary for Transport and Housing of the Hong Kong SAR

11:10 - "Quality Paradigms in Dry Bulk Shipping"

Professor Nikos Nomikos, Cass Business School

11:15 - "Role of INTERCARGO in Strengthening the Links Between Hong Kong and the UK"

Dr Konstantinos Gkonis, Secretary General of International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO)

11:25 - "Ship Broking, Ship Operating and Ship Managing in Hong Kong"

Mr Angad Banga, Chief Operation Officer of Caravel Group

11:35 - "Opportunities for Marine Insurance Business Arising from Belt and Road Initiative"

Ms Agnes Choi, Vice-Chairlady, International Union of Marine Insurance; Chief Distribution Officer, AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Ltd

11:45 - "Role of Maritime London and Its Involvement in Developing the Shipping Cluster"

Mr Doug Barrow, Chief Executive, Maritime London

11:55 - Panel Discussion

Moderator: Professor Nikos Nomikos, Cass Business School

12:25 - Concluding Remarks

Ms Jenny Koo, Director, Service Promotion, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

12:30 - Networking Lunch

Contact for Event

The seminar is free of charge but registration is required at the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opportunities-for-maritime-services-under-the-belt-road-initiative-tickets-31160160880