Programme

Summary overview of speakers and topics for FIATA World Congress 2017.

FIATA World Congress 2017 at KLCC promises to be one of the most exciting and content relevant FIATA World Congresses ever held. There are even greater expectations from the more discerning Congress delegates that the event should be note-worthy, relevant and importantly, the topics presented by the speakers should enhance, illuminate and bring delegates abreast with changes, innovations and paradigm shifts in the logistics landscape.

Delegates comprising logisticians want to know what the next spin of the coin reveals for the logistics industry; its impact, opportunities and new challenges so that they can be better prepared for the next wave that may wrought new expectations, demands and challenges in the supply chain. Trade Facilitation remains an important focal point as more trade means more business potential for logisticians.

This is exactly what the Organisers and FIATA aim to do for FIATA World Congress 2017. The topics proffered in FIATA World Congress 2017 and delivered by eminent speakers and experts in their respective fields are aimed at meeting the most exacting standards and expectations of the delegates.

The topics range from Trade Facilitation initiatives that have been implemented, ongoing or proposed, in line with this Congress’ theme of “Logistics bridging global trade”. Eminent speakers would share some of the initiatives and strategies towards Trade Facilitation, the challenges and expected benefits. Topics would include the measures and resources to bridge the gap to future markets. Trade facilitation would also cover the roles of ports as important nodes in the supply chain and the challenges facing the future of ports. China’s Belt and Road initiative would be clearly expounded and how have countries embraced and benefited from joining the BRI. Technology disruption and e commerce in logistics is another important subject that would be offered, to keep delegates abreast of the inevitable implementation of e commerce, whether they are ready or not, for this next big wave.

Malaysia is working on its Logistics and Trade Facilitation Master Plan under the National Logistics Task Force, with its aim to be the preferred logistics gateway to Asia. In the ABLM session, speakers would touch on the rules for doing business in Malaysia, how the logistics industry in regulated in Malaysia and the requirements for foreign businesses to do business in Malaysia.

The MTI session would touch on digitalisation of Multimodal transport and upcoming opportunities of rail transportation development in south East Asia.

The ABSS session would have speakers presenting their views on e commerce testing airfreight efficiency and ICAO’s take on this development to maintain security in the supply chain.

CAI would see presentations on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreements and the challenges and opportunities from this initiative.

AFI would have eminent speakers on the economics of air cargo: the current situation, the trends and the challenges.

ABIT would have exciting discussion on how technology is impacting trade and logistics while the ABIA would touch on “Gains from Infrastructure Investment in Logistics”

Besides the various parallel sessions on hand, there would also be presentation from FLA on bridging logistics training to the Next Generation, an online education initiative to global learners. This would be eagerly awaited by National Forwarding associations looking at how to adapt to more progressive training methodologies.

Last but not least, in the YLP program, there would be presentations from emergent Africa on how African Universities are exploring ways on creating locally relevant curricula. Speakers would also touch on what the future of the industry would look like and the role for young logistics professionals in achieving this future.

All the relevant and exciting topics by experts and eminent speakers have been well-packaged and guaranteed to satisfy the most critical and discerning delegate. We promise that every delegate will benefit one way or another from the FIATA World Congress 2017 and we wish all delegates a productive time.

Program for Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Program for Wednesday, 4 October 2017

Time Event Location & Venue 9.00am-4.00pm Presidency Meeting (by invitation only) MR 303, Level 3, KLCC 9.00am-5.30pm Young Logistics Professionals Session Theme: Innovation and Creativity in Our Industry The session will involve lively participation from prominent international YIFFY award winners, sharing their experiences and perspectives from all over the world, including the Asia region. Interesting panel discussions will feature current issues, with special focus on the growing role of women in logistics and how this can affect positive outcomes for the future of the industry. Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 9.00pm-5.00pm Registration Counter Open Centre Core Registration, Level 3, KLCC 7.00pm-9.30pm FIATA Extended Board Dinner (By Invitation Only) Malaysia Petroleum Club, Level 42, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Tower

Program for Thursday, 5 October 2017

Time Event Location & Venue 8.00am-5.00pm Registration Counter Open Centre Core Registration, Level 3, KLCC 9.00am-10.00am Opening Ceremony Topic: Logistics Bridging Global Trade Welcome Speeches by 1. Alvin Chua, President of Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) 2. Zhao Huxiang, President of FIATA 3. YB Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transport, Malaysia Special Keynote Address By YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia Plenary Hall, Level 3, KLCC 10.00am-8.00pm Exhibition Hall Open Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 10.05am-11.00am Coffee / Tea Break Foyer & Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 11.00am-12.30pm Main Session Topic: Bridging the Gap to Future Markets – Measures and Resources Speakers: Topic: Government - The Prime Mover to Transforming the Logistics Industry Outline of the Malaysian government’s involvement in logistics through the National Logistics Task Force and the Logistics & Trade Facilitation Master Plan - its the objectives, strategies, action plans and progress update of this strategic initiative. Emphasis will be on the deliverables and quantifying its impact on GDP and the national economy. Speaker: YB Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transport, Malaysia Topic: The Future of Logistics; From The Perspective of The Freight Forwarder Outline on the increasingly intensive permeation of IT and IOT in logistics, including the deployment of smart technology for logistics. In this rapidly changing landscape, reference will be made to e-commerce trends and challenges, and some e-commerce logistics solutions. Speaker: Jianmin Yu, Executive Director & Vice President of Sinotrans Topic: MMC Ports – Connecting The Dots Introduction to the importance of MMC ports in particular and ports in general as important nodes in transport and logistics, as starting or end points of supply chains; on the radical shifts from focus of ports as mere interfaces for the transfer of cargo to and from ships to new important roles that impact supply chains, trading and distributive trade and value add to logistics services. Reference will be made to the success of Free Commercial Zones, especially at PTP and its initiatives to address institutional and structural restrictions, and to potential benefits of operating in the Free Zones, to provide the audience an understanding of Free Commercial Zones promoting entreport trade and as IPCs and RDCs. Included will be an outline of MMC’s strategic initiatives to improve port connectivity to captive and cargo hinterland beyond. Speaker: Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, CEO of Northport (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Moderators: Dr. Dee Waddell, Global Managing Director of IBM Travel and Transportation Industries Michael Yarwood, TT Club - presenting the 4x Regional Winners of the 2017 Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award with individual trophies and announcing the overall 2017 YIFFYA Winner. Plenary Hall, Level 3, KLCC 12.00pm-2.15pm Congress Lunch & Product Talk by Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd Banquet Hall & Ballroom 2, Level 3, KLCC 2.15pm-4.15pm Regional Leaders Dialogue (Concurrent Sessions)     Region Africa / Middle East (RAME) Theme: Emergent Africa Speakers: 1. Dr. Francis Mangeni, Director of Trade, Customs and Monetary Affairs, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) 2. Dr. Elijah Chingosho, Secretary General of African Airlines Association Conference Hall 1, Level 3, KLCC   Region Americas (RAMNS) Theme: “Challenges Facing the Future of Ports” Overview of ports’ services, output and transaction costs from a regional and global perspective Speaker: Ricardo Sanchez, UNEC MR 308 and 309, Level 3, KLCC   Region Asia Pacific (RAP) Theme: Trade Facilitation for a Velvet Road China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). How have ASEAN member States embraced this initiative? What are the challenges and benefits that avail from BRI? How has Malaysia responded to BRI? Speaker: YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Kong Cho Ha, Chairman of Port Klang Authority e-commerce: Is this the next big thing for business and logistics services providers? What is the way forward for SMEs and logistics services providers to respond to this technology disruption, which is far from their traditional ways of doing business? Speaker: Dr. Dee Waddell, Global Managing Director of IBM Travel and Transportation Industries A paradigm shift in business strategy; transformation from a pure Airport player to be a complete, synergistic aviation ecosystem, towards the goal of enhancing global connectivity, integrating supply chains and as engine of growth. Speaker: YBhg. Datuk Mohd Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Moderator: Stanley Lim, FIATA Past President & Past Chairman of Singapore Logistics Association Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC   Region Europe (REU) Theme: Logistics Bridging Global Trade Speakers: 1. František Komora, PKZ Logistics 2. Meena Sayal, Global Brand Protection Director of Unilever PLC, London MR 302 & 303, Level 3, KLCC 4.15pm-4.45pm Coffee / Tea Break Foyer and Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 4.45pm-6.00pm Meet The Experts by Advisory Body Legal Matters (ABLM) Topic: Freight Forwarding in Malaysia, Legal Aspects To trade with Malaysia you need to know the rules for doing business there. This session will answer your questions about the legal aspects of doing business as a logistics and freight forwarding company in Malaysia. Speakers: 1. Loh Chang Woo, C.W. Loh & Associates 2. Philip Teoh, Partner at Azmi & Associates Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 6.00pm-8.00pm Welcome Reception Dress code: Business Attire Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC

Program for Friday, 6 October 2017

Time Event Location & Venue 8.00am-5.00pm Registration Counter Open Centre Core Registration, Level 3, KLCC 8.30am-10.30am The Multimodal Business Forum (FIATA Multimodal Transport Institute) Topic: The Digitalisation of Multimodal Transport The upcoming opportunities of rail transportation development in South East Asia. Speakers: 1. Dr. Jan Hoffman, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch Division on Technology & Logistics of UNCTAD, Geneva 2. Suwit Ratanachinda, President of Profreight Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 10.00am-5.00pm Exhibition Hall Open Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 10.30am-11.00am Coffee Break & Networking Foyer and Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 11.00am-12.30pm Meet The Experts, hosted by The FIATA Advisory Body Safety and Security (ABSS) Topic: e-commerce Testing Airfreight Efficiency, and its Ability to Remain Safe ICAO views on these global developments in e-commerce – advice on proposed efforts to maintain security in supply chain. Speaker: 1. David Fielder, Chairman of ABSS 2. Sylvain Lefoyer, Deputy Director, Aviation Security and Facilitation, ICAO 3. Jean-Claude Delen, Treasurer of FIATA Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 12.30pm-1.15pm Congress Lunch & Product Talk by GeTS Banquet Hall & Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 1.15pm-3.00pm Session by The Custom Affairs Institute (CAI) Topic: The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Comes into Force with Challenges and Opportunities for International Trade Will the WTO FTA be the silver bullet to stimulate trade or just another shot in the dark? The private sector's role in implementation is key to the success of the FTA and NCTFs will be the place where government, regulators and the private sector come together to deliver for each economy in a competitive and increasingly integrated global supply chain and international trade. Speakers: 1. Ana B. Hinojosa, Director Compliance and Facilitation Directorate of World Customs Organization (WCO) 2. Gordon Wright, Head, Cargo Border Management of International Air Transport Association (IATA) 3. Dr. Mohammad Saeed, Senior Trade Facilitation Adviser, Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business of International Trade Centre (ITC) 4. Ankur Huria, Senior Trade Logistics & Facilitation Specialist of the World Bank Group Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 3.15pm-4.15pm Meet The Experts by The Advisory Body Information Technology (ABIT) Topic: How Technology is Impacting Trade and Logistics AI and Blockchain are two new up and coming technologies. Yojee is combining these two technologies with logistics and trade. Speaker: Ed Clarke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Yojee Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 4.15pm-4.45pm Coffee Break & Networking Foyer and Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 4.45pm-6.00pm Meet The Experts hosted by The Advisory Body International Affairs (ABIA) Topic: Gains from Infrastructure Investment in Logistics Speakers: 1. Pierre Chartier, Chief Transport Infrastructure, UNESCAP 2. Dr. Francis Mangeni, Director of Trade, Customs and Monetary Affairs, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 7.00pm-10.30pm Malaysian Night Dress Code: Traditional / National Dress Conference Halls 1-3, Level 3, KLCC

Program for Saturday, 7 October 2017

Time Event Location & Venue 8.00am-3.00pm Registration Counter Open Centre Core Registration, Level 3, KLCC 8.30am-10.30am FIATA Logistics Academy (FLA) Theme: Bringing Logistics Training to NextGen Dr. Caplice will discuss how MIT has designed, developed, and deployed online education on supply chain management and logistics to over 180,000 global learners across 196 countries. The MIT x MicroMasters Program is the first of its kind that combines online and in-residence classes to award a Masters Degree. This blended approach is key to how this and future generations of supply chain professionals will be educated throughout their career. Dr. Caplice will discuss MIT’s journey and provide insights into how companies can improve their internal workforce through continuous education. Speaker: Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Moderator: Prof. Dr. Leong Choon Heng, Deputy Director of Jeffrey Sachs Centre on Sustainable Development, Sunway University, Malaysia Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 10.00am-1.00pm Exhibition Hall Open Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 10.15am-11.00am Advisory Body Vocational Training (ABVT) Topic: FIATA Diplomas in Action, Who, Where and How Many? Navigating the complexity of doing business globally and maintaining a competitive edge requires up-to-date skills and knowledge, as well as the ability to recognise skilled trusted professionals who have the required competencies for global trade. In this session, Lisa McAuley will discuss a new platform to harmonise the practices of global trade and improve the trade participation and performance of MSMEs through the development of a global certification programme for trade professionals under ISO 17024 which will be the recognised international standard for the certification of competent people. Speaker: Lisa McAuley, Executive Director of Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA) Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 11.00am (Please gather 15 mins earlier) Technical Tours 1. MAB Kargo & KLIA Aeropolis 2. Westports & PKT Logistics Gather at Main Entrance of KLCC 11.00am-11.30am Coffee Break & Networking Foyer and Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 11.30am-1.30pm Session by Airfreight Institute (AFI) Topic: The Economics of Air Cargo: The Current Situation, The Trends, The Challenges Speaker: 1. Andy Ricover, Senior Air Transport Specialist 2. Frosti Lau, General Manager, Cargo Services of Cathay Pacific 3. Ahmad Luqman, CEO of MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 1.30pm-2.30pm Congress Lunch & Product Talk by BluJay Solutions Banquet Hall & Grand Ballroom, Level 3, KLCC 3.00pm-3.45pm Closing Ceremony Conference Hall 2, Level 3, KLCC 8.00pm-11.00pm Gala Banquet Dress Code: Business Suit / National Dress Grand Ballroom, Level 1, Mandarin Oriental

Program for Sunday, 8 October 2017