European Dredging Summit GAINING PROJECT APPROVAL, WELCOMING EFFICIENT & ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DREDGING OPERATIONS ACI s European Dredging Summit will be focused on discussing the essential dredge strategies and environmental monitoring for project approval. Meeting will provide a global analysis of dredging projects, environmental regulation and essential recommendations for dredging activity including equipment and contractor selection. Mainly aiming at projects that are taking place across the globe for the senior management based in Europe but not limited to of the dredging companies and ports. The participants will have a chance to learn how to solve the major problems when developing a successful dredging project, discover global opportunities of future projects locations and their financial value, as well as network with industry s most experienced individuals. TOPICS How Are Recent Regulatory Changes Affecting Dredging Projects? Effective Sediment Balance & Waste Management Latest Developments & Innovations in Dredging Technologies & Techniques Strategies for Trade-Type Dredging Projects Qualified Human Resources Training & Development Economic Outlook of the Future Dredging Projects (Europe, Global) Project Financing & Budget Management WHY ATTEND? Hear from an outstanding line-up of the industry s leading executives and decision-makers Network informally with a targeted group of seniorlevel individuals from the dredging industry Learn more about your peers development projects, network with key industry leaders and your industry colleagues Participate in panel lead discussions SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to be considered as a speaker at the event for a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to: Agnieszka Niemczewska: +48 61 6467 045 ANiem@acieu.net WHO WILL ATTEND? ACI s meetings are strictly end-user focussed. Delegates will be drawn from the Port Authorities of South America, Asia, Africa & Europe, Harbour Masters, Port Managers, Bulk Terminals Managers, Project Owners, Dredging Companies, Dredging Contractors, Local Authorities, Government Officials, Environmental Managers, Approvals Managers, Marine Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Infrastructure Managers, Operations Managers, Port Engineers, Hydrographic Surveyors/ Geologists, Civil/ Environmental Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Dredging Technology Providers, Managing Director, Dredging Managers, Project Managers, Civil/Dredging Managers & Engineers, Civil Contractors, Service Providers, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers. PORT OF ANTWERP Exclusive Site Visit 6th 12:30 Regitration & meet at Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby 13:00 Departure from Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel to DEME Headquarters 13h30: Welcome by Alain Bernard, CEO of DEME & Mr Paul Verkoyen, CEO of APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center 13h40: Brief introduction on the Port of Antwerp by Mr Luc Arnouts, CCO of the Antwerp Port Authority 14h15: Networking lunch 15h00 16h30: Presentations on dredging projects and maintenance dredging 16h30: Transfer to the City Hall (Grote Markt 1 200 Antwerpen) 17h00: Reception with a welcome at the City Hall by Mr Marc van Peel, Vice Mayor of the city of Antwerp, Chairman of the Antwerp Port Authority and Chairman of APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center 17h50: Transfer to the hotel 18:10 Arrival at the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel COMMERCIAL & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES With leading companies and organisations from the dredging industry attending and speaking at our event, we have the perfect vehicle to provide outstanding exposure to a senior level audience. There are varying sponsorship packages available, including sponsorship of a cocktail reception on the first evening of the event and sponsorship of a networking lunch. For further details, please contact: Kristina Gyulavari +44 (0) 203 141 0628/ KVari@acieu.net REGISTRATION If you do have any questions or you would like to register, do not hesitate to contact: Mado Lampropoulou: +44 (0) 203 141 0607 MLampropoulou@acieu.net
European Dredging Summit Dingeman Van Woerden Manager MTI Consultants Paris Sansoglou Secretary General European Dredging Association Bill Murchison International Business Development Manager Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company Bernard Malherbe Director Project Development and Conceptual Design Jan De Nul NV Khalid Bichou Managing Director K Bichou & Associates Ltd. Yan - Feng Zhuang Associate Professor Wuhan University Diep Nguyen van-houtte Senior Transport Sepcialist World Bank Bernard Malherbe Director Project Development and Conceptual Design Jan De Nul NV Charles H. Johnson Director of Sales DSC Dredge, LLC Jannes Kamphuis Dredging Consultant & Trainer
European Dredging Summit Captain Hopeton Delisser Vice President of Harbours & Port Services Port Authority of Jamaica Daniel Anguiano Burgue Assistant Director, Construction & Maintenance Port Authority of Manzanillo John Greenhalgh Director Greenhalgh Associates Chairman FIDIC Dredging and Reclamation Contract Update Task Group Riny Mourik Sales Manager IHC Systems Dingeman Van Woerden Manager MTI Consultants Michael Costaras Group Manager, Dredging HR Wallingford Guus Coolegem Director C-Cube International Bv. Patrick Laemmle CEO Panolin International Inc. Edward De Broe Chief Engineer, Dredging Department Antwerp Port Authority
European Dredging Summit Lucien Halleux Director G-tec Stefaan Ides Research Engineer Infrastructure Department Research & Development Division Antwerp Port Authority Bill Murchison International Business Development Manager Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company Images above: An ACI Maritime Offshore Conference, December 2014 in Aberdeen. Dingeman Van Woerden Manager MTI Consultants
European Dredging Summit REGISTRATION IS SIMPLE! If you would like to register for this event or wish to find out more information, you can contact Mado Lampropoulou using any of the following methods: Mado Lampropoulou +44 (0) 203 141 0607 mlampropoulou@acieu.net www.acieu.net ACI Europe, 5/13 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0NS REGISTRATION Conference (Includes Documentation Packet) 1,495.00 (ex.vat) Documentation Packet Only 420.00 Please Note. Members and customers of all supporting organizations are entitled to a discount off their conference package. For more information please call +44 (0) 203 141 0607 DOCUMENTATION PACKET We are selling European Dredging Summit papers at just 395 (+ 25 P&P). Simply tick the box on the booking form, send it with payment and your copy will be on its way to you after the meeting. This important manual will be a source of invaluable reference for the future. TERMS & CONDITIONS Payment Payment must be received within five business days of returning the signed contract. After receiving payment a VAT receipt will be issued. If you do not receive a letter outlining details two weeks prior to the event, please contact the Conference Coordinator at ACI Europe Ltd. Discounts are available for multiple/group bookings. Please call +44 (0)20 3141 0607 for more information. Cancellations Substitutions are welcome up to 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellations must be received in writing no less than 3 weeks prior to the start of the conference; a full credit voucher towards a future ACI conference will be issued. Any cancellation received less than 3 weeks prior to the start of the event shall be deemed to be a breach of this contract by client, and accordingly, no credits will be given. Cancellations must be received in writing by mail or fax three weeks before the conference. Thereafter the full conference fee is payable. If for any reason ACI Europe Ltd decides to amend, cancel or postpone this conference, the conference fee will not be refunded. Furthermore, ACI Europe Ltd will not be responsible for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. In the event that ACI Europe Ltd cancel or postpone the event, ACI Europe Ltd reserves the right to transfer this booking to another conference to be held in the following twelve months, or to provide a credit of an equivalent amount to another conference within the following twelve months. The construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of England to the exclusive jurisdiction of whose courts the Parties hereby agree to submit. Accommodation The cost of accommodation is not included in the event fee. Preferential rates will be arranged with or near the event venue, and all confirmed delegates will be given details of how to book accommodation at this rate ABOUT ACI ACI, a UK owned company, have been running successful conferences for the last 15 years in the USA. Headquartered in Chicago with offices all around the States, they run forums in varied fields and are market leaders in healthcare business conferences. Opening their European head offic e at the end of 2005, they have expanded rapidly and are launching a series of events covering the maritime, energy, oil and gas industries. WITH THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS OUR SUPPORTING PARTNER