FIATA HQ Meeting:
What's to come?
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Dear Members,
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all, FIATA Association members and FIATA Individual members, to the upcoming FIATA HQ Meeting!
Here we would like to share with you a few updates ahead of the event taking place from Saturday 18 March to Tuesday 21 March, starting with a Welcome Cocktail on Friday 17 March. A more detailed overview of the 2023 FIATA HQ Meeting programme can be found below.
FIATA has also planned a special Accompanying Persons programme during the FIATA HQ Meeting days - don't miss the opportunity to register! The deadline to register for these activities is Sunday 5 March.
Scroll down this message to find out more!
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What is happening on Friday 17 March?
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Chamonix Tour
08:00-17:30 CET
Some of you have registered to the full-day trip to Chamonix, France, departing from the Royal Hotel Geneva at 08:00 CET. On this special day, a team of guides will lead you to discover the wonders of the mountainous French Alps: the Aiguille du Midi, Montenvers and its 'Sea of Ice'. You will also descend into the Ice Cave, by climbing up the flight of stairs consisting of 58 steps, that is sculpted into the heart of the glacier, another once-in-a-lifetime experience of amazing grandeur.
Bring along your passport, warm clothes and your camera for this excursion!
Make sure to be at the departure point, the Royal Geneva Hotel, at 07:45 CET at the latest. You don't want to be left behind, so make sure you catch the bus before it leaves. The bus will be back in Geneva by 17:30 CET, right on time for you to be able to attend the Welcome Cocktail.
If you have not registered yet for this paid special excursion (CHF249), contact events@fiata.org for more details.
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Welcome Cocktail
18:30-20:30 CET
The Welcome Cocktail will take place at the IceBergues venue, located on rue Kléberg 12 in Geneva. A registration desk will also be available for participants to pick up their welcome package.
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What is happening on Saturday 18 March?
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For registered accompanying persons only
Shopping Tour at the "Village" Outlet
09:00-16:00 CET
Discover the ultimate French outlet experience at 'The Village' - the one-stop destination for an unforgettable day of shopping and more! Get ready to indulge in your favorite brands, with discounts of up to 70% off. And for the foodies out there, Lyon's culinary legacy comes alive at the outlet's top-notch restaurants, serving up delicious dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. But that's not all - the place has curated a lineup of unique, free events and animations to keep you entertained throughout the day.
The departure point is located at the Royal Geneva Hotel, at 08:45 CET at the latest. You don't want to be left behind, so make sure you catch the bus before it leaves. The bus will be back in Geneva by 16:00 CET.
If you have not registered yet for this paid special excursion (CHF149), contact events@fiata.org for more details.
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Registration & Exhibition Opening
09:00-10:00 CET
At 09:00 CET, the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG), the venue of the FIATA HQ Meeting, will open its doors for the inauguration of the 2023 FIATA HQ Meeting exhibition, in the presence of the esteemed FIATA President, Ivan Petrov.
This will be a unique opportunity to network with old and new acquaintances and familiarise yourself with the surroundings. In addition, participants are invited to collect their welcome package at the dedicated registration desk.
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Opening Session
10:00-11:15 CET
FIATA President Ivan Petrov will launch the FIATA HQ Meeting 2023 with an opening address, in which he will present the programme and expected outcomes.
Jan Hoffmann, Head of Trade Logistics at UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), will provide a keynote speech, presenting an outlook on trade and logistics.
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Lunch & Learn: Know your FIATA
12:00-13:30 CET
How can FIATA bring value to your own Association or Individual membership services? How can you better leverage FIATA’s training capabilities? The visa application process to attend the FIATA HQ Meeting is sometimes challenging, how can you maximise your chances of succeeding in a visa application? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in this special Lunch and Learn session.
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Multimodal Transport Institute Workshop
13:30-15:00 CET
Workshop Topics:
'Transport shifts and new corridors'
'Assessment of global drivers’ shortages from FIATA`s perspective'
Moderators:
- Mr Roel Janssens, Secretary to the Working Party on Transport Trends, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)
- Mr Philip Van Den Bosch, Senior Freight Strategy Advisor, UIC (International Union of Railways)
- Mr Murat Seitnepesov, Chairman of the Board, Caspian Container Company SA
- IRU World Road Transport Organisation Moderator TBC
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Maritime and Sustainability Cross Panel
15:30-17:00 CET
Panel Topic:
'Sustainability at What Cost?'
Speakers:
- Dr James Corbett, Environmental Director Europe, WSC (World Shipping Council)
- Mr Jens Roemer, FIATA Senior Vice President and FIATA Working Group Sea Chair
- Mercuria Speaker TBC
- MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) Speaker TBC
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What is happening on Sunday 19 March?
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Customs Affairs Institute Workshop
09:00-10:30 CET
Workshop Topics:
'Trade Facilitation, regional AEO programmes and their challenges'
'Standardisation and harmonisation of Advanced Cargo Information globally, and dataset standardisation to facilitate electronic data exchange'
Moderators:
- Ms Nadia Belkebir, Manager Cargo Border Management, IATA (International Air Transport Association)
- Mr Devlyn Naidoo, Executive: SARS & OGA, SAAFF (South African Association of Freight Forwarders)
- Mr Miguel Espinosa, CEO, General Manager, FITAC (Federacion Colombiana De Agentes Logisticos En Comercio Internacional)
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Advisory Body on Safety and Security Panel
11:00-12:30 CET
Panel Topic:
'Combatting Cybercrime – Best Practices For A More Resilient Business’
Speakers:
- Ms Tana Tubel, Chief Information Security Officer, Logitech
- Mr Thomas Pache, Head of Cyber Solutions, AON
- Mr Lenning Pedron, Program Director of Trust4SMES, Trust Swiss Valley
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Advisory Body on Legal Matters Panel
11:00-12:30 CET
Panel Topic:
'UNCITRAL work on negotiable multimodal transport documents'
Speakers:
- Ms Yanying Li, Legal Officer, UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission On International Trade Law)
- Mr Richard Gluck, FIATA Vice President and Attorney with Washington DC Office of Foster Garvey
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Airfreight Institute Workshop
13:30-15:00 CET
Workshop Topic:
'Development of a Global Air Cargo Programme for all regions'
Regional FIATA Representatives will focus on facilitating an engaging internal discussion with FIATA Association Member delegates from all Regions, with a view to gathering practical feedback on industry needs for a modern global air cargo programme. This will equip FIATA and its delegates with the necessary tools and strategies needed in this quickly evolving sector.
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Airfreight and Security Cross-Disciplinary Panel
15:30-17:00 CET
Panel Topic:
‘Effective Handling and Transportation of Unit Load Devices: Addressing Safety, Security, and Best Practices in Airfreight’
Speakers:
- Christopher Licht, Managing Director, Çelebi Aviation Holding
- André Majeres, Head of Cargo Operations, Mail and E-commerce, IATA (International Air Transport Association)
- Dawit Woubishet Teklemariam, FIATA Airfreight Institute Chair
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What is happening on Monday 20 March?
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For registered accompanying persons only
Visit of the UN-Geneva
14:00-15:00 CET
Special tour guides will inform you about the activities of the United Nations and about how the UN impacts your life, as well as the people who make it happen. You will also discover the Palais des Nations, a unique building, formerly the headquarters of the League of Nations. Please note that the Palais des Nations is currently being refurbished in certain areas, however many attractions are still accessible.
What you will see, depending on the UN daily schedule of meetings:
- The Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisations Room, decorated by famous artist Miquel Barcelò.
- The library of the Palais des Nations.
- The UN Museum Geneva.
- Part of the Ariana Park and the monument commemorating the conquest of outer space.
- A film about the history and features of the Assembly Hall, the largest room in the Palais des Nations.
- The Council Chamber, where many important historical negotiations have taken place, with murals by José Maria Sert.
- Gifts presented by various countries to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
- The plaza and entrance of the UN Geneva's new state-of the-art and sustainable Building H.
IMPORTANT: The meeting point is at the “Peace Gate” entrance of the Palais des Nations, at Place des Nations in Geneva (opposite the giant statue of the broken chair) at the latest 45 minutes before the start of the tour. All visitors must also carry a valid passport issued by a Member State or an Observer State of the United Nations. Identity cards from the Schengen zone are also accepted.
If you have not registered yet for this paid special visit (CHF16), contact events@fiata.org for more details.
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Region Europe and Region Asia Pacific Sessions
09:00-10:30 CET
Session Topics:
'FIATA documents, the Air Cargo Global Programme and ICS2 Release II & III'
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Advisory Body on Information and Technology Workshop
11:00-12:30 CET
Workshop Topic:
'Exploring the value of the multimodal digital FBL for different modes of transport'
Moderators:
- Lutercia Porto, Digital Projects Director, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)
- Konstantinos Alexopoulos, Chief Transport Facilitation and Economics, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)
- Stéphane Noll, Head of Digital Engagement and Transformation, CHAMP
- Philip Van den Bosch, Deputy Freight Director, UIC (International Union of Railways)
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Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Panel
13:30-15:00 CET
Participants of this exciting panel will hear from industry experts on the latest innovations in the cargo supply chain, including artificial intelligence and ongoing digital technology developments which will impact and support freight forwarders.
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Region Americas and Region Africa and Middle East Sessions
15:30-17:00 CET
Session Topics:
'FIATA documents, the Air Cargo Global Programme and the ICS2 Release II & III'
For Region Americas, there will be a presentation on 'the FIATA-UIC Seminar: development of transport corridor in South America'.
For Region Africa and Middle East, SAAFF (South African Association of Freight Forwarders) will make a presentation titled: 'Strengthen the regional unfolding of trade facilitation and AEO programmes'.
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Evening Cocktail
18:30-20:30 CET
The Evening Cocktail will take place at the FIATA HQ Meeting venue at 18:30-20:30 CET. Come and enjoy a nice evening with all FIATA HQ Meeting participants.
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What is happening on Tuesday 21 March?
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For registered accompanying persons only
Visit of the Red Cross Museum
11:00-12:00 CET
Explore the world of humanitarian action and delve into its remarkable past and present challenges with this one-of-a-kind permanent exhibition! Brace yourself to tackle three pressing current issues that will leave you wondering: How does humanitarian action impact us all, both near and far? Get ready to unlock the secrets of this dynamic field and discover why it's more important than ever before!
IMPORTANT: The meeting point is in the lobby of the Red Cross Museum at the latest 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
If you have not registered yet for this paid special visit (CHF15), contact events@fiata.org for more details.
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FIATA Logistics Institute Workshop
09:00-10:30 CET
Workshop Topic:
'Learing & Developments in Freight Forwarding and Logistics'
Moderator:
- Steven McDermott, Director of Education and Marketing, CIFFA (Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association)
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FIATA Logistics Institute Panel
11:00-12:30 CET
Panel Topic:
'A Paradigm Shift?: Future Trends in Training'
In this session, experts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in logistics and freight forwarding training. Speakers will share insights and vision for the future of training in the industry and the changing landscape of education and workforce development.
Speakers TBC.
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Advisory Body on International Affairs Workshop
13:30-15:00 CET
Workshop Topic:
'Accelerating Trade Through Implementation: the Vital Role of National Trade Facilitation Committees'
Moderator:
- Mr Poul Hansen, Chief of Trade Facilitation Section, UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
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Closing Address
16:00-17:30 CET
FIATA Association members gather once more to take stock of the FIATA HQ Meeting and recap key takeaways from this comprehensive four-day event.
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