The 3rd World Civil Aviation Chief Executives Forum (WCACEF) will be held on 5 - 7 August this year. This is an exclusive forum that is for Director-Generals of civil aviation authorities and Chief Executives of airports and air navigation service providers. The theme “Aviation in Challenging Times: Building Resilience, Leading Recovery” is geared to address issues facing the aviation industry in today’s economy. The Forum will draw insights from leaders and experts of the international aviation arena. It will discuss how today’s decision-makers can show leadership, build partnerships, and embrace best practices amidst present challenges. It will also highlight approaches for building organisational resilience to overcome adversity and strategies for recovery. Speakers will include renowned industry leaders and senior policymakers from state and international aviation organizations.
There will be panel discussions where audiences will get to engage with speakers and share their experiences.
DAY 1
5 August 2009, Wednesday
Venue: Straits Room, Fullerton Hotel Attire: Smart Casual
| 1830 hr | Welcome Dinner
Hosted by Mr Lee Hsien Yang
Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
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DAY 2
6 August 2009, Thursday
Venue: Singapore Aviation Academy Attire: Coat & Tie
| 0900 hr | Welcome Address
Mr Raymond Lim
Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Singapore
| | 0915 hr | Keynote Address
Mr Roberto Kobeh González
President of the Council, International Civil Aviation Organization
| | 0945 hr | Signing of MoU
ICAO-Singapore Developing Country Training Programme
| | 1000 hr | Coffee Break
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Moderator: Prof Graham Braithwaite, Head, Department of Air Transport, Cranfield University
| 1030 hr | Prospects and Scenarios for the Aviation Industry
Prof Dr Paul Dempsey
Director, Institute of Air & Space Law, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada
| | 1050 hr | Airport Strategies and Stakeholder Partnerships in Challenging Times
Ms Angela Gittens
Director-General, Airports Council International
| | 1105 hr | Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Aviation Markets
Mr Shri VP Agrawal
Chairman, Airports Authority of India
| | 1120 hr | Technological Trends and Breakthroughs in Aircraft Operations
Mr Ken McLean
Regional Director for Safety Operations and Infrastructure, International Air Transport Association
| | 1135 hr | Panel Discussion
Panelists: Session speakers and Capt Carlos Limon, President, International Federation of Air Lines’ Pilots Associations
| | 1215 hr | Lunch
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Moderator: Mr Jörg Mendel, Representative of Germany, Council of ICAO
| 1345 hr | Regulatory Changes & Recovery Initiatives
Ms Jeri Alles
Director, Asia Pacific Office, Federal Aviation Administration
| | 1400 hr | The Aviation Security Threat Climate – Regulatory Developments and Response
Mr Steven Berti
Chief of AvSec Facilitation Policy, International Civil Aviation Organization
| | 1415 hr | Aviation and the Environment – Implications and Strategies
Mr Paul Steele
Executive Director, Air Transport Action Group
| | 1430 hr | Panel Discussion
Panelists: Session speakers and Mr Jaime Aparicio Borjas, Representative of El Salvador, Council of ICAO
| | 1500 hr | Coffee Break
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Moderator: Mr Alexey Novgorodov, Representative of Russia, Council of ICAO
| 1530 hr | Building for Flexibility and Growth
Prof Dr Wilhelm Bender
Chief Executive Officer, Fraport Group
| | 1545 hr | Partnership for Recovery and Growth
Mr Chew Choon Seng
Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines
| | 1600 hr | Achieving Excellence in Air Traffic Management
Mr Ashley Smout
Chairman, Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation
| | 1615 hr | Panel Discussion
Panelists: Session speakers and Mr Ivan Arellano, Representative of Ecuador, Council of ICAO
| | 1645 hr | Closing Remarks
Mr Yap Ong Heng
Director-General, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
| | 1715 hr | End of Forum
| | 1930 hr | Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Mrs Lim Hwee Hua
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and Transport, Singapore
Venue: Garden Terrace, Shangri-La Hotel
Attire: Smart Casual with a tropical theme
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DAY 3
7 August 2009, Friday
Venue: Singapore Aviation Academy Attire: Smart Casual
| 0900 hr | Breakfast Talk
Singapore’s Experience in Building and Managing a World-Class Airport
Mr Liew Mun Leong
Chairman, Changi Airport Group
| | 1015 hr | Site Visit
| | 1230 hr | Lunch
Venue: Melt - The World Café, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
| | 1400 hr | Social Programme
| | 1630 hr | End of programme
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Networking Events Delegates will get to network with chief executives from civil aviation authorities, airport and airline operators, air navigation services providers and industry figures, through various networking opportunities throughout the Forum, such as the Welcome Dinner, Cocktail Reception, and Social Programme. Site Visit An exclusive site visit to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 3, showcasing its infrastructure and operations, will be included. Exhibition An exhibition will be held alongside the Forum, featuring major suppliers showcasing the latest technological advancements in equipment and services. S$3,500 / US$2,600 Note: Programme and speakers are subject to confirmation and may be changed.
Attendance is by invitation only. For inquiries, please contact Ms Dian at dian_ahmad@caas.gov.sg or (65) 6540 6358.
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