IBIA Annual Convention Takes New Online Format

IBIA's 2020 Annual Convention is "Going Global". Image Credit: IBIA

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has announced for 2020 its Annual Convention will take a new format that will see the event held entirely online.

Over the course of three days, the event will include a virtual exhibition hall, access to extensive in-depth on-demand content, and a series of both regional and globally-focused live panel discussions with audience participation.

"From the recent upheaval of IMO 2020, the present day disruptions of COVID-19, to a future demanding a complete rethink on marine energy; the shipping and bunker industries find themselves at arguably the most challenging point in their history," says Sofia Konstantopoulou, Global Head, Marketing & Events at IBIA.

"In response to this most critical of times, IBIA is delighted to announce a completely new, innovate, and entirely online format that will be our most inclusive event to date. We are now calling on the industry to register their interest to participate."

In addition to attendance, there are a number of opportunities now open to participate in the IBIA Annual Convention 2020:

• Sponsorship opportunities (More details here: https://bit.ly/IBIASponsorship )
• Host a Virtual Exhibition Booth ((More details here: https://bit.ly/IBIAConvention2020-VEB)
• Deliver your own on-demand presentation
• Participate in a regional or global panel discussion

Those interested in speaking opportunities can contact IBIA by email at: ibia@ibia.net

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Paul Davis by email at: pd@shipandbunker.com

Bunker Holding has been named as Global Sponsor of the Annual Convention, and Starbulk SA In-Depth Topic Sponsor. Ship & Bunker is the Strategic Partner for the event.

Agenda

Day 1, November 3, 2020 - On Demand Content

Keynote Speeches

• Welcome address from IBIA Director: Unni Einemo
• Keynote Speech - IBIA Chairman, Henrik Zederkof, Bunker Holding​

General / Global Overviews - On Demand Content

The following series of on-demand presentations feature leading industry figures delivering the critical knowledge you need on all the essential, globally relevant topics.​

• Shipping Markets: Review and Future Outlook
• Physical Bunker Supply Markets: : Review and Future Outlook
• Bunker Quality: Review and Future Outlook
• IMO2020: How has this industry performed? It job done, or are their still challenges ahead?
• The Cost and Impact of Covid-19
• Credit, Financing, and Risk Management in the New Economic Environment
• Legal and Claims Environment: Review and Future Outlook
• Refinery Developments
• Bunker and Oil Prices: What's been happening, and What Can We Expect Ahead
• IBIA: What Have We Been Doing for Member, and What Plans Do We Have for the Year Ahead
• Women in Shipping
• Industry Leadership Series

In-Depth - On Demand Content​

The following series of on-demand presentations feature industry experts sharing in-depth knowledge across a wide array of subjects, all of them highly relevant to today's diverse and changing marine business environment.​

• EMEA Markets Overview
• Americas Market Overview
• APAC Markets Overview
• Scrubbers: What has the experience been for those that have them, and what's the outlook in the current low-price oil environment.
• Starbulk SA - IMO 2030 & 2050: Understanding the targets and what is the latest thinking on how we're going to meet them.
• Future Fuels: Methanol
• LNG Bunkers: Latest Developments and Future Outlook
• Biofuel Bunkers: Latest Developments and Future Outlook
• Industry Ethics
• Clean Energy Tech: Latest Development with Wind Power
• Clean Energy Tech: Latest Development with Marine Battery Power
• Digital Bunkering: Latest Developments with Online Bunker Tools
• Focus on Mass Flow Meters
• Merits of Bunker Licensing Scheme

​* All the On Demand Topics will be available from 9am Singapore time​

Day 2, November 4, 2020 - Livestream Regional Panel Discussions (ASIA / EMEA / Americas)

Leading regional stakeholders engage in a series of live online debates to discuss locally relevant issues, and how global developments have impacted locally. Includes interactive audience Q&A.

APAC: 2pm Singapore / 7am CET / 6am UK / 1am NY

• Bunker suppliers and Buyers Panel
• Credit & Risk Management Panel
• Legal, Compliance and Regulations Panel
• Bunker Quality Panel
• Shipping Markets Panel

EMEA: 9pm Singapore / 2pm CET / 1pm UK / 8am NY​

• Bunker suppliers and Buyers Panel
• Credit & Risk Management Panel
• Legal, Compliance and Regulations Panel
• Bunker Quality Panel
• Shipping Markets Panel

Americas: 12am Singapore / 5pm CET / 4pm UK / 11am NY

• - Bunker suppliers and Buyers Panel
• - Credit & Risk Management Panel
• - Legal, Compliance and Regulations Panel
• - Bunker Quality Panel
• - Shipping Markets Panel

Day 3, November 5, 2020 - Livestream Global Panel Discussions

The industry's key figures come together online for a series of live discussions on the core global topics of today. Includes interactive audience Q&A.

Global: 5pm Singapore / 10am CET / 9am UK / 4am NY​

• Bunker Supplier, & Buyers Panel
• Credit & Risk Management Panel
• Legal, Compliance and Regulations Panel
• Bunker Quality Panel
• Shipping Markets Panel
• IBIA & Industry Leaders Panel
• Commercial & Legal
• Ethics Panel
• Industry Future Outlook Panel