Welcome to the 5th Gulf Boating Conference 2009- the most anticipated conference programme to date!
Held alongside the 17th Dubai International Boat Show 2009 and exclusively supported by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the 5th Gulf Boating Conference is a must attend event for members of both the local and international leisure marine industry.
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THE PROGRAMME
Conference Title: Where is the industry going?
The leisure boating industry worldwide is undergoing massive change as its major markets in the US and Europe experience a downturn in demand for new boats. This is driving strong interest in finding new markets around the world, not least of which is the Gulf States where leisure boating has enjoyed rapid growth in the past 5 years.
While every part of the world is affected by the current economic climate, the developing world including the Gulf and Asia are forecast to fair the best. High liquidity in many of the Gulf and Asian countries and growth rates that IMF experts say will still be between 3% to 5% are key factors to sustain this. The medium and long term growth potential for the marine industry in the Gulf and the near region is strong and will accelerate rapidly as soon as the world economies pick up again in some two years time. Make sure you are positioned to take advantage of this by attending the 2009 Gulf Boating Conference and gain from the knowledge and wisdom of recognised Gulf Industry experts.
| Wednesday 4 March 9.30am to 1.00pm |
| Speaker topics under the Chairmanship of Doctor Mohammed Hamdan Al Shamsi |
| 08:30am – 09:25am |
Registration and coffee |
| 09:30am – 09:35am |
Welcome from Saeed Al Hareb, Managing Director of Dubai International Marine Club |
| 09:35am – 09:40am |
Doctor Mohammed Hamdan, Chairman's opening remarks |
| 09:40am – 10:10am |
Saudi Arabia, the untapped Gulf boating market, the inside view on the potential and how to get your share of it by Captain Ahmed Shaker from Kaust University.
Saudi Arabia is the most difficult boating market to understand but has enormous potential with new marina projects coming on stream; it also has the longest coastline and the biggest population, many of whom are extremely affluent. |
| 10:10am – 10:40am |
Rules and regulations for boating in the Gulf, Perspective from the Government of Dubai Speaker from Dubai Maritime City Authority Tasked with formulating the rules and regulations for boating in Dubai. |
| 10:40am – 11:05am |
Coffee and networking break |
| 11:05am – 11:35am |
Doing business in the Gulf States
Rudi Joustra General Manager of Elcome International
As one of the leading suppliers in the Gulf of Marine Electronics, Rudi has over 20 years experience in the marine leisure industry in the Gulf and will provide valuable insight into how to do business in this exciting market. |
| 11:35am – 12:05pm |
Regional update, in the light of continuing gloom in the US and Europe boating markets can the MENA and Asia markets take up the slack?
Mike Derrett, Regional boating market expert Mike will review the latest trends and opportunities in the MENA and Indian sub continent leisure boating markets and offer his view of the future. Statistics, trends and hot spots for business will be reviewed. |
| 12:05pm – 12:50pm |
Expert panel, your chance to put your questions to a panel of Gulf boating experts including our four speakers and additional experts including:
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| 12:50pm – 13:00pm |
Chairman's closing remarks |
| 13:10pm – 14:30pm |
Networking buffet lunch |
| Thursday 5th March |
| 10:00 am |
Depart Dubai International Marine Club by coach |
| 10:30 am |
Arrive Dubai Maritime City Authority for escorted tour of the facility |
| 12:30 pm |
Depart Dubai Maritime City Authority for Dubai International Marine Club by coach |
| 13:00 pm |
Networking Lunch at Dubai International Marine Club |
| 14:00 pm |
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