About SIBCON
Organised by The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and managed by IBC Asia, the biennial SIBCON is
back for its 18th run, and 2014 looks set to be bigger and better. Powered by the world's most influential buyers,
suppliers and traders, SIBCON 2014 will provide a wide range of networking opportunities alongside new market insights
from experts that matter.
This year's SIBCON will take place at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore from the 14 to 17 October 2014.
About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop
Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's
strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the
roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners
the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate
port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower
development.
About IBC Asia
IBC Asia is a division of Informa plc, the largest publicly owned organiser of conferences and courses in the world
providing inspiring marketplaces and the opportunity for knowledge to be shared. Informa publishes over 2,100 subscription
based information services including academic journals, real-time news and structured databases of commercial intelligence.
Informa's book business has more than 55,000 academic and business titles in print.
Based in Singapore, IBC Asia has established itself as a premier conference and training provider with more than 30
years of experience in providing innovative, focused and high quality business information and training across Asia,
covering a wide spectrum of industries spanning the fields of Agribusiness, Commodities, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure,
Life Science, Maritime, Metals & Mining and Telecoms & IT.
IBC Asia produces over 200 conferences and training courses annually, both in the region and internationally. Gaining
international recognition as established platforms for knowledge sharing and industry networking, the events are well
attended by business leaders, international experts and luminaries; quintessential for developing business opportunities and
creating partnerships in the industries that it represents.
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