INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE, PAKISTAN
Aims and Objectives
The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition & Conference 2024 – Pakistan is designed to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime industry, government, academia, and international organizations to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in maritime sustainability. The conference aims to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and promote sustainable practices within the maritime sector in Pakistan and globally.
Themes and Agenda
The conference will focus on “Sustainable Maritime Development: Navigating the Future" with sessions on green shipping technology, sustainable port development, the blue economy, maritime governance, and the role of maritime operations in national security. The agenda includes keynote speeches, technical sessions, panel discussions, presentations and an exhibition showcasing innovative maritime solutions.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced Understanding of sustainable maritime practices and technologies.
- Development of actionable strategies for the implementation of green shipping and port management.
- Strengthened partnerships between public and private sectors for maritime sustainability.
- Increased awareness of the importance of the blue economy to national and global security.
- Identification of investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime sector.
Keynote Speakers
- Secretary General IMO
- Minister and Secretary Maritime Affairs
- Secretaries of Maritime related ministries
- Provincial Leadership of Maritime Department
- Ambassadors / High Commissioners of missions in Pakistan
- Heads of Intl’ Financial Institutions
- Heads of Maritime Research and Training Institutes
- Heads of Ports & Shipping Authorities
- Heads of Related agencies / companies
Panel Discussions
Panel will cover critical topics i.e Maritime Sustainability and Environment Paradigm & Potential for Business and Finance
Technical Sessions
- Sustainable Shipping Sector: Addressing initiatives in green shipping technology and ship recycling.
- Sustainable Ports: Discussing potential projects and investment opportunities.
- Sustainable Blue Economy and Fisheries: Exploring global trade trends and eco-labeling in fisheries management.
- Maritime Governance and UNCLOS: Presentations on governance trends and the implications of international maritime law.
Exhibition
The exhibition will feature the latest innovations in maritime education, training, technology, sustainable shipping solutions port management practices and sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with industry leaders, explore investment opportunities, and discover cutting-edge maritime technology.
Conference Insights
WELCOME REMARKS BY H.E.MR. QAISER AHMED SHEIKH, MINISTER FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS AND SYED ZAFAR ALI SHAH, SECRETARY MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFARIS
SPEECHES BY H.E. MR. ISHAQ DAR, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN AND THE SECRETARY GENERAL IMO
DAY 2 ACTIVITIES AT KARACHI
ARRIVAL OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL IMO AT KARACHI ARRIVAL OF THE CHIEF GUEST H.E. THE CHIEF MINISTER SINDH
WELCOMING CHIEF GUEST BY MR. UMAR ZAFAR SHEIKH CAKE CUTTING ON WORLD'S MARITIME DAY
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY, MINISTR OF MARITIME AFFAIRS
MANGROVES PLANTATION BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL, IMO AT KPT VISIT OF KARACHI PORT TRUST HOSPITAL
DAY 3 ACTIVITIES (KARACHI AND GADDANI)
VISIT OF PAKISTAN MARINE ACADEMY BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL, IMO
VISIT OF GADDANI SHIPYARDS BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL, IMO
STONE LAYING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITAL AT GADDANI MEDIA BRIEFING AT GADDANI
CLOSING REMARKS BY MR. UMAR ZAFAR SHEIKH, ADDITIONAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS