Detailed program

Program

09:00-17:00
WISTA International ExCo Meeting.
Only ExCo members.
Barcelona Port Authority.

19:30-22:00
Welcome dinner.
Only WISTA International ExCo and WISTA Spain board members.

09:00-17:00 Round Table Discussion.
WISTA International ExCo + WISTA NWAs presidents.
Barcelona Port Authority.

19:30-21:00 WISTA NWAs Presidents Dinner.
Only WISTA International ExCo + NWAs presidents + WISTA Spain board.

08:00-08:45 Registration and coffee.

09:00-11:00 WISTA International AGM.

11:00 - 11:20 Coffee break.

11:20-13:25 WISTA International AGM.

13:25-14:25 Lunch.

14:25-16:15 WISTA International AGM.

16:15 - 16:35 Afternoon coffee.

17:45 Closing.

18:30-21:00 Welcome cocktail.
All delegates.
Saló de Cent, Barcelona City Council.



08:00-08:45 Registration and coffee.

08:45-10:00 Opening.

10:00-10:45 Roundtable.
Decarbonization: Impacts on Shipping, Cruise, and Energy Industries.
Chair: Ruth Breitenfeld – Business Lawyer.
Alice Acuña – Executive Vice President for Trading in Moeve.
Arsenio Domínguez – General Secretary, International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Karin Orsel – CEO of MF Shipping Group, President of the European Community Shipowners’ Association.
Alfredo Serrano Chacón – National Director, Spain at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

10:45 - 11:15 Networking coffee.

11:15 - 12:00 Roundtable.
Shore Power and Port Electrification: Advancing Sustainable Solutions.
Chair: Isabel Ryckbost – Secretary General European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
Ana Arévalo – Head of Shorepower department, Port de Barcelona.
María Bos – CEO PLUG.
Graciela Patino – Director Electrical Engineer Transportation en WSP.
Trinidad Sala Acosta – Regional Manager for Red Eléctrica.

12:00-12:30 Presentation.
MISSION Project.
Julia Pahl – Associate Professor, Southern Denmark University (SDU), Engineering Operations Management.

12:30-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Roundtable.
International Trade Challenges.
Chair: Marta Prado Larburu – CEO DS4T, Digital Solutions for Trade and INCOTRANS, International Business Group.
Jordi Espín Vallbona – Secretary General of the Spanish Shippers’ Council (SSC).
Irene Guardiola – Guardiola Lawyers.
Sakura Kuma – Executive Officer of MOL, Managing Director of MOL (Asia Oceania).
Rachel Noronha – Head of Shipping Policy for the International Chamber of Shipping.

15:00 - 15:30 Networking coffee.

15:30- 16:00 Presentation.
The importance of the  Convention on the International effects of Judicial Sale of Ships to international trade.
Ann Fenech – Partner, Head of the Marine Litigation Dept Fenech & Fenech Advocates, President of the CMI.

16:00-16:45 Fireside Chat.
Arsenio Domínguez – General Secretary, International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Dorothea Ioannou – CEO The American Club.

16:45-17:00 Closing.

19:30-24:00 Gala Dinner Maritime Museum.


09:30-13:00 Workshops

Workshop 1: Terminal Visit – Hutchison Ports BEST.

To participate in this workshop, you will need to provide all the details from your passport or ID card in advance.
Location: Hutchison Ports BEST Terminal, Barcelona.
Duration: 09:30 – 12:45
Visit to Hutchison Ports BEST, the first semi-automated terminal of the Hutchison Ports Group and the most technologically advanced terminal in the Mediterranean, boasting the highest productivity rates in Europe.

Program:

  • 09:30 – Departure from World Trade Center WTC.
  • 10:00 – Arrival and Welcome Presentation.
  • 11:15 – Coffee Break.
  • 11:30 – Guided Tour of the Terminal.
  • 12:15 – Departure from Terminal.
  • 12:45 – Arrival at World Trade Center (WTC).


More about Hutchison Ports BEST.

 

 

Workshop 2: Port Visit from the Sea.

Host: Port Authority of Barcelona.
Speaker: Ms. Ingrid Boqué, Director of Institutional Relations.
Format: Sea tour - Golondrina OMNIBUS.

Duration: 10:00 – 12:00

An exclusive guided tour of the Port of Barcelona from the sea, offering a unique perspective on its operations, infrastructure, and future development plans. The tour will be led by the Port Authority, with expert commentary from Ms. Ingrid Boqué, providing insight into institutional relations and strategic port initiatives.

Program:

      • 10:00 – Departure from World Trade Center WTC.
      • 10:30 – Arrival and onboarding.
      • 10:30 – 11:30 – Scenic maritime route through the port's key infrastructure and terminals.
      • 12:00 – Arrival at World Trade Center (WTC).


More about Port de Barcelona.

 

Workshop 3: Cruise Industry.
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*Note: Not compatible with the optional tours.

To participate in this workshop, you will need to provide all the details from your passport or ID card in advance.
Duration: 10:00 – 15:00


Program:

    • 10:00 – Departure from World Trade Center WTC.
    • 10:30 – Embarkation.
    • 11:00 – TV STUDIO with coffee, round-table discussion  “Challenges of the Cruise Industry”.
      Ms Mar Pérez – Head of Cruises Dpt., Port Authority of Barcelona.
      Mr Mateo Asensio – Cruise Industry Manager, Barcelona Tourism Office.
    • 11:45 – Ship Visit (Part I).
    • 12:30 – Onboard Lunch.
    • 13:30 – Ship Visit (Part II).
    • 14:30 – Disembarkation.
    • 15:00 – Arrival at World Trade Center (WTC).


More about MSC Cruises.

 

 

Workshop 4: Yachting and Innovation: Current Challenges, Future Opportunities.
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Location: Aboard the schooner KARYA.
Duration: 9:15 – 12:30

A dynamic session onboard the schooner KARYA, including keynote presentations, expert roundtable discussions, and a scenic networking cruise along the Barcelona skyline.

Program:

    • 09:15 – Departure from World Trade Center.
    • 09:45 – Boarding.
    • 10:00 – Welcome & Keynote by Carlos Sanlorenzo (ANEN – Spanish Nautical Business Association).
      Topic: “Yachting and Innovation: Current Challenges, Future Opportunities”.
    • 10:25 – Presentation of Guest Speakers Onboard.
    • 10:45 – Cruise and Networking Session.
    • 12:00 – Disembarkation.
    • 12:30 – Arrival at World Trade Center.

Conversations Onboard:

Conversation 1 – Competitive Sailing.

  • Mónica Azón – Professional Regatta Sailor.
  • Mar de Ros – Youth & Women's America's Cup Promoter; Digital Nautical Training Advocate.

Conversation 2 – Nautical Institutions.

  • Port Olímpic – Representative TBD.
  • Barcelona Nautical Cluster – Representative TBD.

Conversation 3 – Nautical Charter.

  • Judith Estrella – Charter & Dreams.
  • Rosario Cellier – Sail & Charter; Strategic Nautical Consultant.

Conversation 4 – Innovation in Recreational Boating.

  • Gemma González – BOERO.
  • Marilena Estarellas – ANBE (Spanish Association for Electric Boats).


More about This is Med.

 

 

Workshop 5: Commodity Trade in a Volatile World: Managing Price Risk and Trade Flows.

Location: World Trade Center.
Duration: 9:30 – 12:30

An expert session addressing global commodity markets, price volatility, and how to manage risks in international trade flows. Further program details to be confirmed.

Program:

  • 09:30 – 10:45 | Panel.
  • 10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break.
  • 11:00 – 12:30 | Interactive Networking Session.

Speakers:

  • Aysegul Domanic – Moderator / Chair.
  • Maryana Yarmolenko Stober.
  • Anisa Govender.
  • Elena Piga. 
  • Marina Christoulaki.


 

12:30-13:30 Lunch.

13:30-18:30 Optional tours.