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Michael DiBernardo

Deputy Executive Director and Marketing and Customer Relations | Port of Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States of America

Sessions

12:50h

High-Level Roundtable | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Ports Open to the City: How Smart Ports Bring Value to BCN & L.A.

José Sánchez AIVP Director 2030 Agenda, Projects, and Content Member of the Management Committee Moderator/Presenter

Emma Cobos Port de Barcelona Innovation and Business Strategy Department Speaker

Erick Martell City of Los Angeles Director of Economic Infrastructure, Ports Office of Mayor Karen Bass Speaker

Michael DiBernardo Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director and Marketing and Customer Relations Speaker

Olga Cerezo Martin Port Olímpic Directora Speaker

05-11-2024 12:50 05-11-2024 13:40 Europe/Madrid Ports Open to the City: How Smart Ports Bring Value to BCN & L.A.

Throughout history, ports have been the gateway for trade, goods, and people, and therefore, also for new ideas and innovation. The changing landscape of logistics and technology, along with increased awareness of climate change, has forced port authorities to shift their mindset and embrace a new role in cities to reduce environmental impact. This panel session will explore the dynamics between ports and cities, focusing on key themes such as environmental conservation and biodiversity protection, economic support and growth, human resource development, job creation, and the integration of green spaces.

Hall 3 | Congress: Auditorium

Tue 5 12:50h - 13:40h Hall 3 | Congress: Auditorium Full Congress Pass

10:30h

Ceremonies | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Opening Tomorrow.BlueEconomy – Welcome Remarks Smart Ports

Sasha Twining The Corporate Facilitator Journalist Chair

Constantí Serrallonga Fira Barcelona Managing Director Speaker

Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy World Ocean Council Managing Director Speaker

Jordi Valls Barcelona City Council Deputy Mayor for Economy, Tax, Economic Promotion, and Tourism Speaker

Luc Arnouts Port of Antwerp-Bruges Vice President of International Relations and Networks Speaker

Patrick Benrick Port of Gothenburg Head of Strategic Development and Innovation Speaker

Tino Klemm Hamburg Port Authority Chief Financial Officer Speaker

Michael DiBernardo Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director and Marketing and Customer Relations Speaker

05-11-2024 10:30 05-11-2024 11:10 Europe/Madrid Opening Tomorrow.BlueEconomy – Welcome Remarks Smart Ports

Join us for the opening session of Tomorrow.BlueEconomy, featuring leaders from Smart City Expo World Congress, Port of Barcelona, World Ocean Council, and Barcelona City Council as they share their vision for a sustainable blue economy. This event also marks the inauguration of the Smart Ports Congress, organized by the Port of Barcelona, with welcome remarks and insights from international port representatives on advancing smart, sustainable ports worldwide.

Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora

Tue 5 10:30h - 11:10h Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora All Passes

10:30h

Panel Session | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Exploring the Role of Green Corridors in Port-city Collaboration

Alisa Kreynes C40 Cities Head, Ports & Shipping Moderator/Presenter

Stephanie Jones Stebbins Port of Seattle Managing Director, Maritime Speaker

Michael DiBernardo Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director and Marketing and Customer Relations Speaker

Ray Ren Shanghai International Port (Group) Vice-President of SIPG Speaker

Patrick Benrick Port of Gothenburg Head of Strategic Development and Innovation Speaker

Joseph Sandwing Gothenburg Port Authority Head of Digital Business Transformation Speaker

06-11-2024 10:30 06-11-2024 11:15 Europe/Madrid Exploring the Role of Green Corridors in Port-city Collaboration

With the pressing need to tackle carbon emissions in the maritime industry, cities and ports are teaming up like never before. Green corridors, a rapidly expanding initiative, are making it possible for ports and cities to turn climate goals into real actions. This session provides a chance to take a deeper dive into some of these projects and hear from world-leading ports and cities.

Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora

Wed 6 10:30h - 11:15h Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora All Passes