Theme: "Indian Maritime Industry - A Drive To The Future"

October 23, 2008 — Day 1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	INAUGURATION INVITATIONS TO BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: Arrival Guest of Honor - Governor of Maharastra Introduction of Dignitaries on the dais Welcome address - Mr. Arun K. Mago, Chairman - Advisory Council Brief comments by expected dignitaries: Maharashtra State Minister(s) - India Ambassadors Chairman, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. Chairman, J.N. Port Trust Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust Mrs. Datin Paduka O.C. Phang, President, IAPH Indian Coast Guard Indian Navy CEO TATA CEO RELIANCE CEO ADANI Ribbon Cutting & Inauguration of Exhibition by Governor of Maharastra Chief Guest and dignitaries to tour exhibit hall
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	BREAK & LUNCH
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	PLENARY SESSION 1:30 p.m. – Keynote (India) INVITATION TO BE SENT: Mr. T.R. Baalu, Hon'ble Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways (OR) Mr. A.P.V.N. Sarma, Secretary, Dept. of Shipping, Government of India 2:00 p.m. – Keynote (Norway) Mr. Daj Terje Andersen, Minister of Trade and Industry, Government of Norway (INVITED) 2:15 p.m. – Keynote (Germany) Minister, Government of Germany 2:30 p.m. – Keynote (Netherlands) Mr. Camiel Eurlings, Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Government of the Netherlands (INVITED)
2:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	COMMON SESSIONS FOR PORTS & SHIPPING 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. – Public Private Partnership: Investment and Development in India's Port and Ship Infrastructure - Challenges and Opportunities 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – TEA 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Current & future Projects in India's Maritime Sector 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Larger Ships - Faster Routes - Increased Global Cargo
October 24, 2008 — Day 2
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	COMMON SESSIONS FOR PORTS & SHIPPING 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Maritime Safety, Piracy issues and Environmental and Pollution Controls Vice Admiral Faramroze Contractor, Director General, Indian Coast Guard (INVITATION TO BE SENT) Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (INVITED) Admiral S N Kohli, Head of the Indian Navy (INVITATION TO BE SENT) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Communication, Training & HR
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	LUNCH
1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	PARALLEL SESSIONS PORTS SHIPPING       Session 1 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Improving Port Efficiency Session 2 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Hinterland Connectivity & Logistics 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. – TEA       Session 1 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – India's Shipbuilding Potential - Opportunities and Challenges Session 2 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Shipbuilding Design & Technology 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. – TEA COASTAL SHIPPING OFFSHORE   Session 1 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Issues & Opportunities in Coastal Movement 4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. – TEA   Session 1 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Support Services 4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. – TEA
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	CONCLUDING SESSION: Attracting Investments in Ports & Ship Building
October 25, 2008 — Day 3
	Exhibitor Workshops Country Presentations: Germany, Finland, South Korea B2B Meeting

Program subject to change