2019 WISTA International AGM & Conference
29 October – 1 November 2019

Join this year’s conference hosts, WISTA Cayman Islands at the 2019 WISTA International AGM & Conference in Grand Cayman. Bringing the industry together to learn from each other’s experience, gain practical insight into key international regulatory and environmental issues, and address trends and topics affecting the indsutry.  This year hear from expert speakers throughout the conference in a programme examining the changing regulatory, business, and future focused environment for maritime professionals across the world.

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Highlights of this year’s conference include:

• Practical advice on doing business in a global economy
• An investigation of the issues impacting cruise, commercial and yachting industries
• A chance to collaborate with IMO’s Technical Cooperation Division
• A look at how gender diversity improves economic development and values worldwide
• A chance to develop your negotiation skills with a former Scotland Yard hostage crisis negotiator
• An in-depth look at issues in autonomous shipping and cybersecurity
• Insight from a range of experts in global technical, operational and business roles

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Hear from expert speakers including:

• Karin Orsel, CEO, MF Shipping Group and Co-Chairman, Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners
• Juvenal J. M. Shiundu, Technical Cooperation Division, International Maritime Organization
• Kathy Metcalf, President and CEO, Chamber of Shipping of America

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Practical outcomes and knowledge you will learn from the conference:

• Advanced knowledge of IMO environmental and regulatory initiatives and partnerships
• Insight into issues in autonomous shipping and cybersecurity
• Awareness of how the Three Divisions differ from one another
• Practical advice on maintaining professional relationships and building negotiation skills
• A perspective on issues and trends affecting cruise, commercial and yacht sectors of the industry
• Continued professional development of your experience and knowledge to advance your practice and career, and more.

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Pricing and how to book

• $750 USD + Optional Excursions –Prior to 31 August 2019
• $850 USD + Optional Excursions –After 1 September 2019

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Questions about registration, visa or sponsorship information should be directed to Sherice Arman, President, WISTA Cayman Islands at Sherice.Arman@maples.com.