DIARY 23

9 MARCH 2023

GREEN SEAS FUELS FORUM 2023

NEW YORK, USA

Across three sessions, the forum will explore the intersection of sustainability and the business of marine fuels. The speaker line-up will include the first-mover shipowners and operators that are currently taking steps to tackle their GHG emissions by investing in new fuels. Finance specialists will discuss how the ESG pressures in banking and investing will impact shipping’s decarbonization path and new fuel technology financing. Finally, experts will take a deep dive into the markets for alternative marine fuels to figure out how shipping will obtain supplies amid competition with other industries.

Adrian Tolson, IBIA Regional Board Americas Chair, IBIA Board Member and Treasurer will be participating as a speaker.

For more information: https://www.tradewinds.events/website/9929/

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15 MARCH 2023

FUJCON (FUJAIRAH BUNKERING AND FUEL OIL FORUM) FUJAIRAH, UAE

Along with S&P Global, the Government of Fujairah & Port of Fujairah, are pleased to hold the 13th International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON 2023) from 13-15 March 2023 in Fujairah, UAE, under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, and the support of the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. The FUJCON 2023 Conference Theme is “The Maritime Energy Transition & Future Fuels”. A number of IBIA Board members will be participating as speakers, as well as Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO representative.

For more information: https://plattsinfo.spglobal.com/fujcon.html

21 – 23 MARCH 2023

CMA SHIPPING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, USA

For our 37th edition of this premier annual event, brought to the industry by the Connecticut Maritime Association, our key topics include State of the Industry, Decarbonization & Alternative Energy, Freight Markets, Digitalization, Finance, Salvage & Wreck Removal, Integrated Logistics and Finance.

Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO Representative and Adrian Tolson, IBIA Board Member, Treasurer and IBIA Americas Regional Board Chair will be presenting in the session ‘Bunkering in Focus: A look at infrastructure, strategy, and the future’.

For more information: https://informaconnect.com/cma-shipping/

20 April 2023

IBIA MEDITERRANEAN ENERGY AND SHIPPING CONFERENCE GENOA, ITALY

In April, IBIA will be hosting the second IBIA Mediterranean Energy and Shipping Conference, this time in Genoa, Italy. IBIA is honoured to have Marco Bucci, Mayor of Genoa, as well as Paolo Signorini, Chairman of the Genoa Port Authority as Keynote Speakers. The agenda is almost complete, and the conference will focus on Regional Dynamics, Emission Regulations / Clean Shipping & Decarbonisation, Financing Bunker operations in current market conditions while a panel will explore the importance of Leadership in the bunker industry. IBIA has several key industry players confirmed as speakers and sponsors and look forward to an information-rich programme. This is definitely one not to be missed! The conference will end with a special gala dinner at the beautiful Villa Lo Zerbino.

For more information: https://ibia.net/event/ibia-mediterraneanenergy-and-shipping-conference-genoa-italy/

24 – 28 APRIL 2023

SINGAPORE MARITIME WEEK SINGAPORE, ASIA

Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is an annual gathering of the international maritime community to advance key industry issues and exchange ideas to bring the sector forward. Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), in collaboration with industry stakeholders and research and educational institutions, SMW brings together key opinion leaders and industry leaders through conferences, dialogues and forums.

For more information: https://www.smw.sg/

26 April 2023

IBIA ASIA GALA DINNER SINGAPORE, ASIA

Join IBIA Asia in Singapore as part of IBIA’s celebration of 30 years as an association. This is IBIA’s most prestigious networking event in Asia and one of the highlights of year. Following the successful IBIA Asia Annual Dinner 2019, IBIA in Asia will be hosting the dinner in Singapore on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at the beautiful Parkroyal Collection, Marina Bay, Singapore. The IBIA Asia Gala Dinner has been part of the Singapore Maritime Week’s social scene for many years. The highly successful event attracts about 200 players in maritime and bunkering industries, not only from Singapore but also more widely, from many countries in the region. The gala dinner has also become an annual social event which the industry looks forward to for a night of toasts, good cheer and gourmet delights.

For more information: https://ibia.net/

All dates were correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change, please review the related websites

23 – 25 MAY 2023

ARGUS GREEN MARINE FUELS CONFERENCE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

The Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference returns in May 2023 to offer you high impact networking opportunities with senior industry stakeholders, and insights into key developments that are shaping the shipping industry, including IMO, EU regulation and more. Hear from senior industry leaders across the methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, and biofuels sectors, alongside key regulators, governments and ship owners and discover their views of how the marine fuel matrix of the future is shaping up.

For more information: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/ conferences-events-listing/green-marine-fuels

JUNE / JULY 2023

IBIA AFRICA ENERGY AND SHIPPING CONFERENCE ACCRA, GHANA

Date to be confirmed soon for the IBIA Africa Energy and Shipping Conference to be held in Accra, Ghana. This will be our 5th Regional Conference in Africa. The Conference will bring together the global and Africa bunker industry for 3 days of training, information-rich sessions and networking. IBIA will create a platform for engagement with industry and government, and shared learning. Our speakers will range from expects in fuels, shipping, port authorities and regulators.

For more information, speaker and sponshorship opportunities please contact: tahra.sergeant@ibia.net

11 – 15 SEPTEMBER 2023

LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Since its inception in 2023, London International Shipping Week (LISW) has grown consistently and is set to become an even bigger event in 2023, when the shipping world is once again able to meet in person.

For more information: https://londoninternationalshippingweek.com/

7 – 9 NOVEMBER 2023

IBIA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Save the date for the IBIA Annual Convention 2023. This year we will be in Dubai, at the magnificent floating hotel, Queen Elizabeth 2, located in Port Rashid.

For more information, speaker and sponshorship opportunities please contact: tahra.sergeant@ibia.net

All dates were correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change, please review the related websites