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SUMMARY:Benue – Plateau FTZ and Ports Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register >> \nOverview \nFree trade zones\, Seaports and Industrial parks have made a phenomenal contribution to the revenue base of many governments and communities across the Globe. In this Conference\, we will explore how the economy of North Central Nigeria states can use the maritime sector as the major driver of economic growth\, increase its Industrial capacity\, Job creation and revenue for government and citizens through the Development of Dry ports with FTZ and development of Industrial clusters focused on Agriculture\, Mining\, IT\, manufacturing\, etc across different administrative divisions. \nOur focus sessions will be on the master plan for Regional economic Integration between Benue\, Plateau and other states in North Central Nigeria and Seaports in coastal states.  Trade links by light rail and inland waterways system will be examined for further development prospects. Financing solutions and partnership options for government\, groups\, diasporas and companies will also be discussed in the focus session. The exhibition section will be taking place in parallel at a nearby hall. The vote of thanks will appreciate Orisson Resources for supporting the event. \nSpeakers & Panelists: \nCEOs of Mining companies\, Commercial farms\, Government officials\, Bankers\, Top Hotel operators. \nDaily Program: \n\n\n\nPROGRAM ITEM\nTIME\nPROGRAM ITEM DESCRIPTIONN & NOTES  \n\n\nWelcome address\n9.00 – 9.05 am\nWelcome address\, Introductions & Recognitions by event anchor\n\n\nSeminar\n9.05 – 9.55am\nSeminar by Keynote Speaker(s) with Q & A sessions\n\n\nPanel Discussion\n10 – 10.30am\nPanel discussion by 2 Subject matter experts with 10 mins Q & A session\n\n\nWorkshop 1\n10.30– 11.30am\nBreak out session for paying delegates (Deep dive discourse\, High level networking and deal making)\n\n\nLunch / Awards\n11.30– 12.30pm\nGeneral Lunch Combined with Special Recognitions and Awards\n\n\nWorkshop 2\n3pm – 3.45pm\nBreak out session for paying delegates (Deep dive discourse\, High level networking and deal making)\n\n\nExhibition: Hall B\n9am – 4pm\nExhibitors in various booths\, Bullion Offshore and sponsors showcasing products and services.\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Topics: \n\n\n\n Seminar Topics & Panel Discussion:\nWorkshop Topics:\n\n\nImportance of Sea ports for regional economic stability of landlocked states / regions \nRapid expansion of the Chinese economy through Seaports and FTZ and SEZ. \nThe role of Government in creating an enabling investment climate for Seaports /FTZ \nPrecast construction solutions for seaports and connecting railways.\nConceptual railway network linking industrial cities of Niger Delta states \n$5b annual (non-oil) export trade target from Niger delta states to the globe \nDiaspora collaboration in development of Ports and rail networks in Niger Delta\n\n\n\n  \nWho should Attend? \n\n\n\nNDDC Officials\nPolicy makers & PANDEF\nShipping companies\nGovernment agencies\nMaritime workers\n\n\nCustoms\nNavy\nClearing Agents\nFreight forwarders\nCivil works Contractors\n\n\nDiasporas\nImporters and Exporters\nLegal practitioners\nBankers\nImporters & Exporters\n\n\nOil workers\nShipping lines\nStevedoring companies\nHotel owners\nManufacturers\n\n\n\n  \nCategory of Exhibitors? \nCompanies into: Shipbuilding\, Marine Equipment\, Engine\, Propulsion Systems\, Ship & Boat Operation Equipment\, Marine Technology\, Electronics / Electrical Engineering\, Ports Equipment & Port Technology\, Cargo Handling Systems\, Freight Forwarding Equipment & Storage\, Maritime Security\, Navigation & Communication Technology\, Deck Crane / Machinery / Vessel Equipment\, Fire / Safety / Survival Equipment\, Fuel & Lubrication\, Interior\, Rope\, Paints & Coating\, Processing & Packing Equipment\, Ship Repair\, Offshore LPG / LNG\, Drilling Vessel\, Heavy Lift Vessel\,  Transporters. \nRegistrations\, Enquiries & Tickets     \nAttendance is free for all virtual (roundtable) events; however\, visitors that want to attend Physical events will get a free pass upon registering online. Visitors with Free pass can only visit exhibition stands but will not have access to seminars\, workshops\, Awards\, High level networking\, etc. \n“Delegates” are the paying participants. Delegates have access to attend Seminars\, Workshops\, Panel discussions\, Lunch\, Awards and High-level networking. When you register on this portal\, you will get a form with payment details and a Free pass ticket.  Payment of Registration fee is required before you get a Delegate ticket. Payment details are in the delegate row of the same forms that you receive when you register online. \n\n\n\nRegistration Category (Form)\nEarly Bird (Earlier than 1 month to event)\nStandard Fee (1 to 4 weeks before event)\n\n\nDelegates Registration (seminar & Tea break)\n$10\n$ 20\n\n\nWorkshop: 2 Focus & 1 Breakout session\n$8 (for 2 Workshop sessions)\n$ 16 (for 2 Workshop sessions)\n\n\nLunch Ticket (Award session)\n$7\n$ 14\n\n\nExhibitors (Exhibition stand)\n$8/m2.   Minimum area = 5m2 (Exhibition space is limited to 20 – 50 Exhibitors only)\n\n\nVisitors (Free pass – No payment)\nVisitors on Free pass can only see exhibition stands\, but can’t access seminars and workshops\n\n\nSpeaking Enquiry (By Industry professionals)\nHonorarium may apply\nHonorarium may apply\n\n\n\nTicket Total Cost for Delegates: Early bird tickets = $10 – $25.   Standard tickets = $20 – $50.   Exchange rate = #1\,500: 1$ (Workshop & lunch is optional) \nContact us   \nE-mail: info@bullionoffshoreg.com \nPhone:  Uche @ 0810 310 1109\, Anderson @ 0807 411 1009
URL:https://events.orisson.org/event/benue-plateau-ftz-and-ports-conference/
LOCATION:Crispan Hotel\, Jos\, Nigeria
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