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We invite you to join us for the third edition of the Executive Partner Conference in London.
Featuring subject-matter experts from across the cruise industry, addressing relevant topics of interest to our community, including Sustainability, Technology, Itinerary Planning, Port Development, Shore Excursions, Deployment and more.
This is your opportunity to interact with your peers, share information, review best practices, and discuss emerging issues important to this dynamic industry in Europe and beyond.
We are very excited to host this year’s event at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The stunning Grade II listed building is the headquarters of the RIBA, a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture, committed to delivering better quality buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment.
The theme of the 2019 conference is ‘Designing the Cruise Industry of the Future’.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER CONFIRMED!
We are excited to announce Thimon de Jong as our keynote speaker during the opening general session on February 27th, where we will explore the event theme of 'Designing the Cruise Industry of the Future'.
Thimon De Jong is an expert in changing human behaviour, societal and cultural trends and the effects they have for businesses and nations. He runs his own think-tank and consultancy delivering strategic insight to all types of organisation, from Morgan Stanley to Land Securities to Microsoft, on the key trends that will affect people - be they customers or employees. He also lectures at the social psychology department of Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Confirmed participating Cruise Line Executives:
Carnival UK - Steven Young, Vice President Port & Shore Operations
Carnival UK - Abby Crossley, Shore Excursion Product Manager
Carnival UK - Peter Hutchison, Vice President Governance
Carnival Corp & Plc - Tom Strang, SVP Maritime Affairs
Carnival Group Norway - Sandra Diana Bratland, Director, Destination Affairs
Disney Cruise Line - Paul Britton, Marine Operations Manager
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines - Clare Ward, Senior Commercial Planning Manager
Holland America Group - Sibrand Hassing, Director Fleet Operations Europe, Safety Environment
Holland America Group - Ben Atherly, Director, Port Operations
Hapag Lloyd Cruises - Gabi Haupt, Product Manager of MV Europa
Hapag Lloyd Cruises - Andreas Hey, Resources & Sustainability Manager
Marella Cruises - Jacqui Nobile, Port & Shore Excursion Operations Manager
Marella Cruises - Neil Duncan, General Manager - Yield and Planning
Marella Cruises - Fiona Noone, Marine Operations Manager
Marella Cruises - Chris Windsor-Price, Senior Marine Operations Manager
Marella Cruises - Olivia Vallejos, Destination Services Operations Manager
MSC Cruises - Elisabetta de Nardo Vice, President, Port Development
MSC Cruises - Susana Iliano, Port Cost Control Analyst
MSC Cruises - James Mcintyre, Procurement Director
MSC Cruises - Luigi Pastena, Vice President Port Operations
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings - Sandi Weir, VP Destination Development & Government Relations
Princess Cruises - Tony Roberts, Vice President UK & Europe
Pullmantur - Maria Theresa Casas, Port Operations Manager
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Ukko Metsola, Vice President, Government Relations, Europe & APAC
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Alessandro Carollo, Head of Port Operations
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Simon Zielonka, Fleet Director
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Ana Karina Santini, Director, Commercial Development EMEA
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Lotfi Trabelsi, Manager, Port Operations & Guest Port Services
Silversea Cruises - Spyros Almpertis, Director Port Operations
Saga - Tim Chidley, Risk and Technical Policy Director
Saga - David Pickett, New Build Director
Saga - Peter Wright, Head of Commercial & Planning
Silversea Cruises - Frederique Patry, Manager Itinerary Planning
Silversea Cruises - Adria Bono, Director Shore Excursions
TUI Cruises - Tine Oelmann, Director Destination Management & Operations
TUI Cruises - Rowan Flitton, Information Technology Portfolio Manager
TUI Cruises - Dennis Tetzlaff, Director Nautical Fleet
HOTELS
The RIBA is in the central London neighbourhood of Marylebone, a chic residential area with a village feel, within walking distance of Regent’s Park and Oxford Street.
Recommended hotels in the local area:
Holiday Inn London – Regent’s Park (4 star) - Four-minute walk
The Marylebone Hotel (4 star) - Nine-minute walk
The Langham London (5 star) - Five-minute walk