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Conference Agenda
In partnership with our Steering Committee and our stakeholders and sponsors, we are proud to present our conference agenda. Over the course of three days, there will be valuable content on industry trends and innovations. Be sure to register today.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
7:30 a.m. Americas Networking Breakfast
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8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Conference Opening
Ivan Barrios, President & CEO, World Trade Center MiamiVirginia Sanchez, Chairman, World Trade Center Miami
Ralph Cutié, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Miami-Dade Aviation Department
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
Christine Richard, Senior Director of Marketing, Amerijet International Airlines, Program Co-Chair
9:00 a.m. Trade Trends in the Americas (East Hall)
Panelists will present their views on current trends in trade, especially the effects of e-commerce on the supply chain and transportation, as well as, their visions, strategies and forecasts for the growth of the air cargo and supply chain logistics in the Western Hemisphere for the next two years. The panelists will provide forecasts on several trade markets.
Moderator:
Diego Rodriguez, Director, Logistics and Industry, Americas Market Intelligence (AMI)
Speakers:
Jonathan Mellink, Commercial Manager, Seabury Cargo
Tim Strauss, CEO, Amerijet International
Jon Olin, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Polar Air Cargo Worldwide
10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
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10:30 a.m. The Complexities Behind COVID19 Vaccine Distribution - How The Pandemic Placed Logistics On The World Stage (East Hall)
Industry experts will share their views on how business and operational practices have changed in the short and long term, and how logistics is really everyone’s business.
Moderator:
Leandro Moreira, SVP, Corporate Development, Yourway Biopharma Services and Chairman, Health Technologies Distribution Alliance
Speakers:
Eric J. Wilson, Chief Commercial Officer, Amerijet International Airlines
Nathan de Valck, Head, Cargo Product and Network Development, Brussels Airport and Chairman, Pharma Aero
Roger Samways, VP, American Airlines Cargo
Dr. Nicolette Louissaint, Senior VP of Policy and Strategic Planning, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
5:30 pm. Reception on Show Floor
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
8:00 am Americas Networking Breakfast
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9:00 a.m. Call to Order
Christine Richard, Senior Director of Marketing, Amerijet International Airlines, Program Co-Chair
9:00 a.m. Supply Chain Logistics: Trends to Watch (East Hall)
Innovations, technology and solutions in the supply chain.
Moderator:
Emir Pineda, Section Chief, Passenger, Trade & Logistics Development, Marketing Division, Miami International Airport
10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
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10:30 a.m. Sustainability of the Supply Chain: Global Best Practices (East Hall)
In supply chain, logistics and transportation, ‘going green’ has become a major topic, including the innovations, technologies and solutions that many companies are implementing in their operations to not just reduce but establish goals for accomplishing zero carbon footprint in all modes of transportation.
Moderator:
Dr. Michael Tari, Partner and Senior Developer, Sustainability Partners
Speakers:
Celine Hourcade, Founder and Managing Director, Change Horizon
Jorge Carbajal, General Manager, Jet Pro, Inc.
Fred Werginz, Head Commercial Operations-Americas, CHAMP Cargosystems
12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
5:00 p.m. BRU-MIA Fresh and Flower Forum (Room 111)
7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes
Thursday, March 10, 2022
8:00 am Americas Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
Chris Mangos, Chairman, Supply Chain Americas and Air Cargo Americas & Director, Marketing Division, Miami International Airport
9:00 a.m. The Last Mile: With E-commerce Rapid Growth Fueled by the Pandemic – What are Leading Companies Doing to Keep Up And Also Develop Sustainable Platforms (East Hall)
While customers want shipping that's free, fast and reliable, it also happens to be the most expensive and time-consuming part of the entire end-to-end delivery process. In this panel we will explore the various ways in which companies are dealing with this phenomenon.
Moderator:
Francisco X. Santeiro, Executive Director, CLADEC
Speakers:
Mirja Nissen, Director of eCommerce Solutions, International Bonded Couriers Cathy Roberson, President, Logistics Trends and Insights Nabil Malouli, VP Global ECommerce Lead, DHL Supply Chain
Jaime Basagoitia, General Manager, Trans Express, Inc.
10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. The Past, Present & Future of Trade Policy - Is the Pendulum Shifting?
Different administrations typically mean changes in trade policy, but with issues such as trade remedies/China, forced labor, e-commerce, health/safety and facilitation remaining at the forefront, the shift actually may be more subtle than suspected.
Moderator:
Lenny Feldman, Senior Member, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Speakers:
Maria Luisa Boyce, Vice President, Global Public Affairs, UPS
Peter Cerdá, Regional Vice President, the Americas, IATA
The Hon. Leonel Fernández, Former President, D.R., and President, World Federation of UN Associations (WFUNA)
12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes
