10 – 12 March 2020Istanbul, Turkey

PROGRAMCargo Operations

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome & Chairman’s Opening RemarksMr. Steve Townes, CEO/Founder, Ranger Aerospace

9:15 – 9:45 Operations InnovationHow will cognitive systems and robotics impact air cargo operations in the coming years?Dr. Suraj Nair, Principal Investigator, TUMCREATE

How do using technology based services help increate efficiency in ULD operations?Scott Sangster, VP Global Networks, Descartes (TBC)

9:45 – 10:30 Safe Cargo OperationsManaging risk by managing safe operations. What are some of the risk-based approaches that will help maintain safe and efficient operations.

Mr. Ilan Biton, CEO, Enabling InsightMr. Emile Khasanshin, VP Global Logistics & Standards, Silkway West AirlinesMr. Hendrik Leyssens, VP Global Operations - Cargo

10:30 – 11:15 Networking Break – WCS Exhibition Hall

11:15 – 11:45 Operational Efficiency KeynoteWhat does operational efficiency mean for air cargo? Is it all about systems, or technology? This session will provide insights on operational efficiency and what benefits it can bring to the industry.

Mr. Robin Riedel, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc.

11:45 – 12:25 Framework for Operational Efficiency PanelA multi-stakeholder panel discussing a framework for operational efficiency, who benefits and how it ultimately impacts the customer.

Paul Cheng, HACTL,Henrik Ambak, SVP Global Operations, Emirates Airlines (Invited)Jos Jacobsen, COO and Managing Director – Global Leasing, ACL Airshop

12:25 – 12:30 Wrap Up and Chairman’s Closing RemarksMr. Steve Townes, CEO/Founder, Ranger Aerospace

12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch– WCS Exhibition Hall

Cargo Operations

Wednesday AM

11 March 2020