Seatrade Cruise Med 2024
All about MedCruise participation
Seatrade Cruise Med, the only gathering of its kind for the global cruise industry in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, returns to the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Málaga, 11-12 September 2024.
MedCruise is exhibiting in booth #MC12, please circulate the information to your contacts and invite them to visit MedCruise Pavilion!
VENUE: Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga (Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, 201, 29006 Málaga).
PROGRAMME
You can access the full Seatrade session agenda by clicking this button
Presentations that will take place at the MedCruise booth #MC12
Costa Brava Cruise Ports, authenticity and elegance above all
Discover the region’s rich culture and history through a captivating presentation.
Following the presentation, indulge in a tasting session featuring local products from the territory. Savor a selection of fine cheeses, cured meats, and pastries, all perfectly paired with DO Empordà wine.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 11
🕒 Time: 14:30 – 15:30 CEST
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the true essence of Costa Brava!
Are We Green Ports? Let’s Find Out #Together
Join us for the 2nd Presentation of the Survey on Technical Environmental Solutions, EcoSystem, and Sustainability!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Speakers:
🔹 Jamil Ouazzani – MedCruise EcoSystem and Sustainability Director
🔹 Valeria Mangiarotti – MedCruise Technical Environmental Solutions Director
Don’t miss this crucial discussion on the future of green ports. See you there!🌍
MedCruise President and BoD will be panelists at the Conference:
The State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry: Partnering for Progress
Gain insights from top industry leaders on current market conditions, future priorities, and the power of collaboration in the Mediterranean. The session will be moderated by Mary Bond.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 11
🕒 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 CEST
📍 Location: Auditorium, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Figen Ayan – MedCruise
🔹 Marie-Caroline Laurent – CLIA Europe
🔹 Chris Theophilides – Celestyal
🔹 Mario Zanetti – Costa Cruises
Common Ground: Port Association Dialogue
Join us for a dynamic discussion as influential leaders from various port associations come together to overcome industry challenges.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 11
🕒 Time: 13:40 – 14:30 CEST
📍 Location: Auditorium, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Figen Ayan – MedCruise
🔹 Monica Berstad – Cruise Norway
🔹 Roger Blum – Cruise & Port Advisors Inc.
🔹 Klaus Bondam – Cruise Baltic
🔹 Simone Maraschi – Cruise Europe & Cruise Gate Hamburg
🔹 Ian McQuade – Cruise Britain & Portland Port
Discussing Efficient Berth Allocation Strategies
Gain insights into the potential of cruise berth allocation systems, understanding their benefits and challenges for ports and destinations. Moderated by Frederik Erdmann, this session will explore how these systems can enhance port operations, destination preparedness and transparency.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 10:15 – 11:00 CEST
📍 Location: Showcase Deck, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Aris Batsoulis – MedCruise
🔹 Thanos Pallis – University of Piraeus, Greece
🔹 Stephen Xuereb – GPH & Valletta Cruise Port
Roundtable: Navigating the Decarbonisation Journey: Synergies Between Ships and Ports
Join us to explore net-zero operations, efficiency, with Sascha Gill moderating the discussion on collaborative solutions to industry challenges.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 11:30 – 12:30 CEST
📍 Location: Conference Room 1, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Valeria Mangiarotti – MedCruise
🔹 Maikel Arts – Wärtsilä Marine
🔹 Linden Coppell – MSC Cruises
🔹 Raal Harris – Ocean Technologies Group
🔹 Javier Sanchez – GPH & Barcelona Cruise Port
🔹 Liina Vahala – Meyer Turku
What Does a Sustainable Destination Look Like in Practice?
Explore the principles of sustainable tourism. Learn about collaboration in developing effective destination strategies. The session will be moderated by Shannon McKee.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 13:15 – 14:15 CEST
📍 Location: Conference Room 1, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Laura Cimaglia – MedCruise
🔹 Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos – ICF
🔹 Marika Mazzi Boem – X23
🔹 Heino Nau – European Commission
🔹 Dr. Ioannis Pappas – GSTC
The Positive Economic and Social Impact of Cruise Tourism
Gain insights into how cruise tourism can deliver substantial economic and social benefits to communities and explore successful examples of collaboration.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 15:20 – 16:00 CEST
📍 Location: Auditorium, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Aziz Gungor – MedCruise
🔹 Mashhoor Baeshen – Cruise Saudi
🔹 Alessandro Carollo – Royal Caribbean Group
🔹 Jill Stoneberg – Virgin Voyages
🔹 Ioannis Bras – Five Senses Consulting
Professional Women in Cruise Panel & Networking
Join us to celebrate the impactful contributions of women in the cruise industry and engage in enriching discussions and networking.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕒 Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
📍 Location: Showcase Deck, STCMED 2024
Speakers:
🔹 Anne-Marie Spinosi – MedCruise
🔹 Monic van der Heyden – River Cruise Europe & Cruise Port Amsterdam
🔹 Susanna Gutiérrez López – Malaga Cruise Port and Las Palmas, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote Cruise Ports
Are you interested in holding B2B meetings at our booth?
(Only for MedCruise members)
As MedCruise members, you have the opportunity to organise your B2B meetings at our booth during the Expo hours (9:30-18:30).
To arrange these meetings, please follow the instructions below:
This reservation of space at the MedCruise booth is for meetings arranged by you with your (potential) business partners.
- Times are displayed in Central European Summer Time (CEST), Spain/Malaga.
- You will receive an automatic confirmation email once your booking is complete.
- We can accommodate up to ten (10) B2B meetings per half hour, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only available time slots will appear when you access the booking link below.
Please book only if you have already confirmed such meetings.
Your Association still has some free expo-only passes available
(Only for MedCruise members)
Kindly follow the link to find out what is included in the expo pass type.
All those interested in obtaining one of the available passes are kindly requested to send an email to the Secretariat with the following information: Email address; Mobile number; First name; Last name; Job title; Company name
The Secretariat will confirm the badges on a first-come, first-served basis.
STCMed2024 | Enjoy 20% discount on Expo and Conference passes
(Only for MedCruise members)
We are pleased to communicate that all MedCruise members are entitled to a 20% discount on Conference Passes at Seatrade Cruise Med 2024 (11-12 September).
Click the buttom below to register and at the promotional code field add the discount code: MCNE2024
Important Information for MedCruise Members Exhibiting Within Our Pavilion
- MedCruise members exhibiting within our pavilion are entitled to four (4) Expo Passes and one (1) Conference Pass per 12 sqm. You can purchase additional conference passes using the code provided above.
- An exhibitor badge grants you full access to the event, social receptions, and the conference sessions held in the show floor theatre (the Showcase Deck). The exhibitor conference pass provides the same access plus entry to the two conference streams, including the State of the Industry session.
- If you have not received the email to access the platform or need assistance accessing the systems please reach out to: customersuccess@seatradecruise.com
