The Baltic Exchange FFA and Risk Management Forum invite industry leaders and maritime professionals to join us at the Vida Emirates Hills Hotel, in Dubai on May 23, 2024.

This forum offers insights into the dynamics and market outlook of the evolving landscapes of dry bulk commodities and freight markets. Attendees will hear from industry-leading experts, gain updates on the latest developments from the Baltic Exchange, and participate in engaging panel discussions on crucial topics.

Agenda

14:00 – Registration and Coffee

14:30 – Baltic Exchange Update – Janet Sykes, CCO, Baltic Exchange

14:45 – Index Production – David Currie, Senior Freight Assessor and Andy Hawtin, FFA Freight Market Assessor, Baltic Exchange

15:05 – Analyst Presentation – Analysis of Geopolitical Impacts on Dry Bulk Freight Markets in 2024 and Beyond – Matthew Burnard, Director, Control Risk

15:35 – Coffee Break

16:05 – Carbon Emissions Panel – led by Martin Crawford-Brunt, Emissions Lead, Baltic Exchange with speakers including Shailesh Bildikar, Commercial Director, Eships, and Jasmin Fichte – Managing Partner, Fichte & Co

16:25 – Dry Freight FFA Panel – led by Emily Driver, Broker, Freight Derivatives, Clarksons Platou Futures Limited, with speakers including Karsten Ambak, Managing Director, MUR Shipping; Jeffrey Yao, Managing Director, Profision Shipping Capital Management; and Howard de Podesta, FFA Trader, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG

16:45 – Audience Q&A

17:00 – Networking Reception

19:00 – Close

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