Port of Halifax Supply Chain Forum 2024
Join us in‑person

September 24 – 25, 2024

Westin Nova Scotian Hotel

Halifax, Nova Scotia

About the Supply Chain Forum

The second annual Port of Halifax Supply Chain Forum event will bring together senior leaders and stakeholders who share a keen interest in the Port of Halifax supply chain priorities, issues and solutions, and opportunities.

This two-day program will:

1

Provide a forum for constructive and forward‑looking discussions

2

Improve supply chain resiliency in unpredictable times

3

Facilitate collaboration and networking among supply chain and port stakeholders

4

Discuss how to position the Port of Halifax globally and sustain meaningful change

Program at a Glance

 

Tuesday | September 24, 2024

10:00 – 14:00
Kartbahn Racing
PSA Halifax Grand Prix 2024
Kartbahn Racing
 

PSA Halifax is proud to announce the inaugural PSA Halifax Grand Prix—a fun-filled, challenging day at the outdoor Kartbahn Racing track just minutes from downtown Halifax. PSA Halifax is renting the facility for the day solely for delegates attending the Supply Chain Forum.

Kartbahn Racing promotes fun, safe, and fast driving in a controlled environment. Want to win the best lap of the season? Challenge your competitors by finding that perfect lap! PSA will be providing refreshments, snacks and prizes, so come prepared for a great day of kart racing with your colleagues and clients.

Registration for the PSA Halifax Grand Prix is required and space is limited. Details on the timing and the cost to register via PSA Halifax will be available shortly. For more information and to register, please contact Todd Protheroe (Commercial Manager - PSA Halifax) at 902-210-5590 or .

17:30 – 19:00
Commonwealth Ballroom
Welcome Reception
Commonwealth Ballroom

 

Wednesday | September 25, 2024

07:30 – 14:00
Commonwealth Foyer
Forum Information and Registration Desk Open
Commonwealth Foyer
08:30
Light Breakfast
09:00 – 09:45
Commonwealth Ballroom
Opening and Welcome to the Forum
Setting the Stage
Commonwealth Ballroom
 
Speakers: Hon. Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development, Province of Nova Scotia; Captain Allan Gray, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority; Enno Koll, Regional CEO Americas, PSA International Pte Ltd; Remi G. Lalonde, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, CN;
09:45 – 11:00
Commonwealth Ballroom
Panel Discussion 1
Leveraging Transportation Assets
Commonwealth Ballroom
 
Moderator: Paul MacIsaac, Senior Vice-President, Halifax Port Authority
Panelists: Dan Bresolin, Vice-President, Intermodal, Sales & Marketing, CN; Grace Liang, President, OOCL Canada Inc.; Todd Seward, General Manager, Classic Freight Transport; Jennifer Reardon, Associate Vice President, International Transportation, Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd.;
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee and Connecting
11:15 – 12:30
Commonwealth Ballroom
Panel Discussion 2
Optimizing Supply Chain Visibility and Predictability
Commonwealth Ballroom
 
Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, JOC, S&P Global
Panelists: Jonathan Chia, Head, Commercial & Corporate Development, PSA Halifax; Girish Nair, Vice President, Multimodal Operations, CN; Gary Ross, President, GE Ross Consulting; Simon Sundboell, Founder and CEO, eeSea;
12:30 – 14:00
Commonwealth Ballroom
Luncheon & Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Robert Dick, Head of Canada’s National Supply Chain Office, Transport Canada
Commonwealth Ballroom
14:00 – 15:15
Commonwealth Ballroom
Panel Discussion 3
Driving Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Commonwealth Ballroom
 
Moderator: Chris Hall, President and CEO, The Shipping Federation of Canada
Panelists: Jason Carl, Managing Director of North America, PSA BDP; Sara Colburne, Vice President Strategy & Transformation, Halifax Port Authority; Alison Leavitt, Managing Director, Wine & Spirits Shippers Association;

Tours
Please choose one of the following:
15:30 - 17:00
The PIER
Tour 1: PIER Member Day
The PIER
 
Join us for a networking reception at The PIER, Canada’s first living lab dedicated to supply chain and logistics. Enjoy a live showcase of port supply chain & logistics innovations from PIER Members, tours of the Port Operations Centre, and networking with Port of Halifax partners, innovators and stakeholders.

Located at 1209 Marginal Road, The PIER is on the waterfront immediately behind the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel.
Please register to attend (no charge).

15:30 - 17:00
Board the bus from the Westin lobby
Tour 2: Port Bus Tour  SOLD OUT
Board the bus from the Westin lobby
 
A bus tour takes you on a 90-minute bus tour of the Port of Halifax’s Seaport area and an on-terminal visit to the PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub Terminal.

Pre-registration is required.   SOLD OUT (register to join the waiting list)

Registration now closed

Registration for the Supply Chain Forum is now closed as we have reached capacity. If you have any questions, please email .

Venue & Accommodation

The Supply Chain Forum will be staged at The Westin Nova Scotian located in the Halifax historic seaport district. The hotel features excellent meeting facilities and state of the art audiovisual services. The lobby bar and restaurant provide an excellent informal meeting venue for our attendees.

Our hotel conference blocks at the Westin Nova Scotian and the Marriott Courtyard Halifax Downtown is now sold out. View the link below to help you find other accommodations and Halifax hotels.

For those not staying at the The Westin Nova Scotian, parking is offered on a space available basis at a special rate of $10/day for Supply Chain Forum attendees.

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