Port Finance International India

Introduction

Unlocking Boundaries and Investigating Opportunities in India’s Ports

Industry Partner:

The 2nd Port Finance International India Conference is designed to present an in-depth understanding of innovative financing solutions and practical advice surrounding the challenges and opportunities in India’s dynamic ports sector. It will provide an excellent opportunity to meet potential equity and business partners such as Government officials, senior executives from port authorities, port and terminal operators and the legal and banking industries, involved either in investing in ports or in sourcing investment. Additionally, the conference will place a spotlight on India’s ports and their plans for expansion and development, whilst also investigating opportunities for growth and investment.

PLUS - all delegates will receive an exclusive report on India's Ports & Maritime Sector created for this event by our Knowledge Partner, Ernst & Young

Speakers who have already confirmed their participation in 2012 include:

• Shri L. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Chairman, JNPT

• Rajeeva Sinha, Director, Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone Ltd.
• Capt. Prasad Rebala, Sr. Vice President (Port Operations), Karaikal Port (P) Ltd
• Atul Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Chowgule Ports & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
• Y.S. Prasad, CEO Kakinada Seaports Limited, Kakinada
• Vishal Kalantri, Director, Dighi Port Limited
• Vishal Thakkar, DGM M&A, Essar Group
• Rohit Modi, Joint Managing Director, Gammon India Limited
• Bhanu Mehrotra, Senior Investment Officer, IFC - International Finance Corporation
• Rohit Chaturvedi, Head (Transport), CRISIL Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Limited (A subsidiary of CRISIL Ltd., A Standard & Poor's Company
• Mital Shah, Director – Ports & Buildings, Halcrow Consulting India Private Limited
• Martin Mannion, Global Head of Maritime, URS/Scott Wilson
• Suren Vakil, Managing Director, BMT Consultants India
• Ishtiaq Ali, Partner, Clasis Law
• Milind Joshi, Managing Director, Investment, IDFC
• Jasbir Singh Solanki, Head- Critical Infrastructure Group, Mahindra Special Services Group
• Asit Sikdar, Vice President, SBI Capital Market Limited
• Sushi Shyamal, Partner Transaction Advisory Services & Abhaya Agarwal, Partner Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young
• Neerav Kumar Gupta, Head India, Rent a Port n.v.
• Pranab Thakur, Deputy General Manager – Infrastructure (Ports), Lanco Infratech
• Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International
• Abhishek Tandon, Consultant & Research Manager - Ports & Containers, Drewry

WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?

Port Operators, Terminal Operators, Forwarding and Shipping Companies, Shipyard Operators
• Chairman of the Board/CEO
• CFO/Head of Corporate Strategy/Planning
• Head of Transport/Logistics
• Head of Investor Relations
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Marketing

Finance Industry (Banks, Investment Funds)
• CEO
• Head of Corporate Finance
• Head of Transport/Infrastructure Desk
• Head of Project Finance
• Head of Leasing Business
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Investor Relations
 

Law Firms and Consultancies
• Partner, Infrastructure/Project Finance
• Partner, Structured Finance
 

And anyone else involved in the finance, investment or development of India's ports.
 

Please click on the program link to review the full agenda - or click here to download the conference flyer.

With thanks to our partners
             

Trade Media Partner

Delegate Information

Venue
Novotel Mumbai, Juhu Beach
Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, 400 049 MUMBAI
Phone: +91 22/66934444

Accomodation
We are very pleased to have secured preferential accommodation rates for our delegates at Novotel Mumbai, Juhu Beach, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, 400 049 MUMBAI
Phone: +91 22/66934444

Please click here for more information about the hotel.;

Booking:
Guests can book directly with the hotel via h6926-sb1@accor.com or phone +91 22/66934444

Please quote reservation code: Port Finance International

Rates:
*INR 9500/- + Taxes for single occupancy rooms inclusive breakfast, prices may differ for twin rooms.

*Rates are subject to availability, credit card guarantee required*

Travel/Visas
Please note that Port Finance International cannot assist you with applying for or obtaining visas. For information about visa requirements and application procedures please contact your local Indian Embassy or Consulate.
 

Event Program

18 January 2012: Outlook & Scenarios for India’s Ports Sector

0800 – Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee

0900 – Opening Notes from Conference Chair
Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International

0910 - Welcome Address

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

0920 – Welcome Address
Shri L. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Chairman, JNPT 

0940 – Address from our Knowledge Partner
Sushi Shyamal, Partner Transaction Advisory Services & Abhaya Agarwal - Partner Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young

Challenges and Issues in Financing Ports in India

1000 – Funding Infrastructure – A Relook at Institutional Regulatory Set-Ups
Rohit Chaturvedi, Head (Transport), CRISIL Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Limited (A subsidiary of CRISIL Ltd., A Standard & Poor's Company

1030 - Title to be confirmed
Bhanu Mehrotra, Senior Investment Officer, IFC - International Finance Corporation

1100 – Challenges and Issues in Financing Port Assets
Milind Joshi, Managing Director, Investment, IDFC

1130 – Tea/Coffee Break

1150 – Criteria Used to Make a Decision on Providing Funds to Port Projects?
• What factors should you take into account
• How it is structured
Asit Sikdar, Vice President, SBI Capital Market Limited

1220 – Case Study – Criteria for Port Investments
• What to look at when considering an investment opportunity?
Vishal Thakkar, DGM M&A, Essar Group

1250 – Understanding the Value and Liabilities of a Port's Physical Assets
Jasbir Singh Solanki, Head- Critical Infrastructure Group, Mahindra Special Services Group

1320 – Lunch & Open Networking

Port Projects & Planning – Preparing the Way Ahead

1415 – The Need for Robust Initial Project Development to Reduce Commercial Risks at a Later Stage
Mital Shah, Director – Ports & Buildings, Halcrow Consulting India Private Limited

1445 – Technical Due Diligence
Martin Mannion, Global Head of Maritime, URS/Scott Wilson

1515 – Making Reliable Cost Estimates at an Early Stage of a Port Project
• Various techniques and methods including the use of technology, local knowledge etc. to
help arrive at cost estimates to enable go/no go decisions for port investments in India
Suren Vakil, Managing Director, BMT Consultants India

1545 – Tea/Coffee Break

1615 - Overcoming Challenges in Environmental Guidelines to Accelerate Port Development
Pranab Thakur, Deputy General Manager – Infrastructure (Ports), Lanco Infratech

1715 – Question & Answer Session followed by Closing Notes

1745 – Drinks Reception by the Poolside

19 January 2012: Port Projects in India – from Major to Minor

0830 – Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee

0930 – Opening Notes from Conference Chair
Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International

0945 – Privatisation in the Indian Port Sector
Y.S. Prasad, CEO, Kakinada Seaports Limited

1015 – Experience of Implementing Greenfield Port Development with Reference to the Project 'Angre Port' at Jaigad
Atul Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Chowgule Ports & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

1045 – Karaikal Port’s offering and Development and the Opportunities this presents
Capt. Prasad Rebala, Sr.Vice President (Port Operations), Karaikal Port (P) Ltd

1115 – Tea/Coffee Break

1145 – The Road Ahead – India’s Infrastructure Development Requirements
Vishal Kalantri, Director, Dighi Port Limited

1215 – Rent a Port's Experience in India
Neerav Kumar Gupta, Head India, Rent A Port n.v.

1245 –  Lunch

Preparations & Partnerships

1400 – Legal Aspects and Issues involved in Port Finance in India
Ishtiaq Ali, Partner, Clasis Law

1445 – To be announced

1515 –  Question & Answer Session

1530 -  Closing Notes followed by Tea/Coffee

(*invited)

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Price:

USD 533.00 (Inclusive of 10.3% Service Charge) 
for Indian nationals, citizens and residents of India*
USD 1,713.00 (Inclusive of 10.3% Service Charge)
for all other conference delegates
20% off for two or more delegates from the same company.

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