Vancouver Logistics Briefing
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 2:00-8:00 pm
Location: Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre and Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites
Cost: CITT members: $60 + GST (all member types)
Non-members: $85 + GST
CCLPs, CITT students, and affiliates are welcome to attend the 6:00 PM reception free of charge. Registration is still required!
Join CITT and the Vancouver logistics community for a day of learning, networking, shop talk, and celebrating excellence in the industry.
Agenda:
2:00 – 2:45 PM: Port 101 Presentation at Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre
The Port 101 presentation provides a general overview of the Port of Vancouver and its operations. We will examine our five business sectors, highlight our environmental initiatives, and discuss our ongoing collaboration with the community, indigenous groups, and supply chain stakeholders. Upon the conclusion of the Port 101, there will be time for Q&A.
Presenter:
Conner Da Silva
Community and Education Program Coordinator
British Columbia Terminal Operators Association
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Coffee Break & Networking at Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites
3:30 – 4:15 PM: Panel: Terminal Operations
Hear from terminal operators on issues and opportunities to improve efficiency, resiliency and sustainability at the terminals that facilitate international trade.
Speakers:
Stephanie Jones
President
British Columbia Terminal Operators Association
Mark Fatica
Senior Commercial Manager - Strategic Accounts Logistics & Supply Chain
DP World
Chris Shubert
CEO
Ashcroft Terminal
4:15 – 4:45 PM: Social Procurement
Every purchase has an economic, social, cultural and environmental impact, whether intended or not. With social procurement, you can leverage your purchasing to create a positive impact that benefits people, planet, and community. Join Buy Social Canada to learn the what, why, and how of social procurement as you embark on your Buy Social Journey
Speaker:
Tori Williamson
COO
Buy Social Canada
4:45 – 5:30 PM: Multimodal Panel
Subject matter experts from air, road, rail and marine sectors provide insight into cargo volumes, infrastructure investments, future trends and hot topics.
Speakers:
Dave Earle
President & CEO
British Columbia Trucking Association
Michael Inman
Director Business Development
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Amar Thind
Sr. Manager, Port Operations
CN Rail
Jason Tse
Manager, Cargo Development & Partnerships
Vancouver Airport Authority
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Keynote: Update on the National Supply Chain Office Strategy
Speaker:
Cecilia Lei
Regional Director
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Networking Reception & CCLP Certification Celebration
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Sponsorships are available!
Show your organization's support for the industry in Vancouver and be part of the celebration. A variety of opportunities are available for all budgets - view the sponsorship booklet here or reach out to Daniele at DLippi@citt.ca to learn more.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Program Sponsor
Coffee Break Sponsor
Session Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
