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6-8 May 2015, Freeport, Bahamas WCO IT CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

INCLUSIVENESS THROUGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES“IT for an Inclusive Approach in Connecting Customs and Other Stakeholders in Inter- and Intra-Regional Trade”

Hosted by: The Customs Department and the Ministry of Finance of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Supported by: Korean Customs Service

2015 WCO IT Conference & Exhibition 2

In order to become more com-petitive in the regional and global marketplace and to boost intra- and inter-regional trade, countries seek associations with other countries and take steps to achieve regional economic integration. As efficient border management is pertinent for regional integration, Customs admin-istrations and other border agencies play an important role in this process through enhanced cooperation and joint activities, often reflected in long-term regional strategies which focus on trade facilitation, including coordinated border management and single window arrangements, transit, exchange of information, mutual recognition of authorized economic operators and other priorities.

Effective and efficient border man-agement requires connectivity amongst all relevant stakeholders on national, bilateral, regional and global levels. Customs administrations around the world have realized the benefits of enhanced cooperation with other governmental agencies and the trade, and are therefore striv-ing towards collaboration in carrying out everyday operational tasks, as

well as in strategic decision making and developing new processes and procedures.

The adoption of the WTO Trade Fa-cilitation Agreement (TFA) show-cas-es the political willingness of gov-ernments worldwide to invest in trade facilitation and it has made the public aware of the benefits of trade facilitation in easing connections to regional and global value chains. Customs and other stakeholders col-lectively play a crucial role in bringing these benefits to fruition.

The TFA envisages cooperation with other border agencies domes-tically and internationally, as well as with the private sector. It further encourages the use of international standards and IT support to improve performance at the border.

The 2015 WCO IT Conference will fo-cus on the advantages of inclusive-ness of all supply chain stakeholders and how this can help boost intra- and inter-regional trade, with par-ticular emphasis on ways in which

information technologies can serve this purpose and mitigate emerging threats.

The Conference will provide a plat-form for bringing together key part-ners from Customs administrations, relevant agencies and ministries, regional economic communities, private sector, intern-ational organi-zations, development partners and academia. It will allow sharing ex-periences and conducting strategic discussions in a plethora of topics of relevance for facilitating and securing the movement of information and goods across borders with the aim of increasing economic competitive-ness.

Explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in the bewildering world of modern IT solutions.

The Role of Information Technologies in Connecting Stakeholders

Conference Objectives • Identify opportunities to augment cross border connectivity for

enhanced trade facilitation and regional economic integration.• Explore areas of synergy amongst relevant stakeholders at differ-

ent levels.• Discover how IT models can support strategies for efficient bor-

der management.• Share knowledge on best practices, latest IT solutions and expe-

riences in dealing with emerging issues.• Bring together decision-makers from more than 100 countries to

discuss the implications of IT on parties involved in international trade.


The WCO IT Conference will be held for the first time in the Caribbean. The WCO is pleased to be working with the Customs Department and the Ministry of Finance of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in organizing this event.

The Bahamas is one of the most beautiful island countries in the Caribbean comprising of 700 islands, one of the most beautiful island countries in the Caribbean. The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean. The archipelago is an ecological oasis featuring 2,000 breathtaking islands and cays and boasts the clearest water on the planet.

The beauty of the Bahamas extends far beyond its extraordinary natural wonders. It’s the smiles on the faces of the Bahamian people, the unique sounds of its rich culture and the warm hospitality of its heritage and colorful history

The Exhibition• Held alongside the conference,

the exhibition will offer quality networking and marketing op-portunities for participants and vendors alike:

• Acquire firsthand information from suppliers and users on trends, technologies and solu-tions.

• Benefit from an environment providing great promotional and networking opportunities.

• See the latest IT solutions that have been designed specifically for the international Customs and trade market.

Delegates• Explore “core business” and the

many complex questions sur-rounding how IT solutions can advance the work of Customs and other stakeholders in border regulation.

• Identify opportunities and chal-lenges for the management of IT in Customs.

• Gain insight into current and future IT developments in the Customs, other border agencies and business worlds.

• Participate in challenging de-bates designed to find the right IT solutions for Customs, busi-ness, and other border regulato-ry agencies in the 21st century.

VenueThe Grand Lucayan 1 Sea Horse LaneLucaya, FreeportGrand Bahama IslandHotel Main Number: +1 (242) 373-1333Reservations: +1 (242) 350-5466www.grandlucayan.com

What will you gain by participating?Delegates

• Explore the changing concepts of “core business” and the many complex questions surrounding how IT enables and transforms core business for Customs and its stakeholders in border regulation, both in the private sector and elsewhere in government.

• Identify opportunities and challenges for the management of IT in Customs and other Government Agencies.

• Gain insight into current and expected future IT developments in the Customs and business worlds.• Participate in challenging debates designed to find the right IT solutions for Customs, business, and other

border regulatory agencies in the 21st century.

Moving to the Americas and Caribbean Region


Tuesday, 5 May 201517:00 – 19:00 Registration

Location: Grand Ball Room Foyer

19:00 – 20:30 Welcome ReceptionLocation: Grand Lucayan Crescent Pool Deck

Wednesday, 6 May 201509:00 – 10:00 Registration

10:00 – 10:45 Official Opening Ceremony of the 2015 WCO IT Conference & Exhibition

The Honorable Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahamas

Mr. Charles Turner, Comptroller, Bahamas Customs Department

Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO)

The Right Honorable Perry Gladstone Christie, Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

10.45 – 11.30 VIP Exhibition Tour and Press Conference

10.45 – 11.30 Refreshment and contact break

11:30 – 11:45 Keynote Address from Host Administration

Keynote Speeches

12.00 – 12:15 Mr. Jhon Fonseca, Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica

12.15 – 12.20 Address: Mr. Don-Hyun Lee, Vice Commissioner, Korea Customs Service

12:20 – 14:15 Networking lunch

14:15 – 14:30 Address by Conference Chair

14:30 – 15:45 Round Table 1: Connecting Stakeholders in Engineering Regional Integration Processes

Facilitator:• Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO)• WCO Vice Chair, Director General Customs, Mexico• Secretary General, CARICOM

15:45 – 16:15 Refreshment and contact break

16:15 – 16:30 Keynote speech Mr. Paul A. Hilaire, Permanent Secretary, CCLEC

16:30 – 17:30 Panel 1: Globally Networked Customs: Progressing Utility Blocks towards crossborder connectivity

Moderator: : Mr. Pascal Ollivier, Director of Corporate Development, SOGET• Mr. Chris Thibedeau, VP - World Wide Customs and Law Enforcement Solutions, A-T Solutions• Mr. Ramesh Siva, Lead e-Government Specialist, World Bank• Mr. Marc Reguera, Finance Director, Worldwide EPG, Microsoft• Mr. Pulak Chakrabarti, President & Chief Executive Officer, Chakrabarti Management Consultancy, Inc. (CMCI)

19:30 – 22:30 Conference dinner Venue: Grand Lucayan, Grand Lawn


Thursday, 7 May 201508.45 – 09:30 Registration


09:30 – 09:45 Keynote speech: Enabling Collaboration through Technology: The Next Generation Customs Agency

Mr. James Canham, Managing Director, Global Customs Industry Lead, Accenture

09.45 – 11:00 Round Table 2: Emerging Issues for Customs and Border Management in handling growth of Inter- and Intra-Regional trade

Moderator: Mr. Rachid Benjelloun, Managing Director for Trade Facilitation, Nathan inc.• Mr. Jörgen van Mook, Head of Supply Chain Integration, IPC (tbc)• Mr. Ibrahima Diagne, Chair Person, African Alliance for E Commerce • Ms. Christine Macqueen, Director Corporate Affairs, SCIPA • Mr. Jonathan Koh, Senior Director, Trade Facilitation Centre of Excellence, CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd, Singapore

11:00 – 11:15 Keynote speech: Mr. George Gobin, Regional Manager for Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Belize Turks & Caicos and Jamaica (BCBBTJ), Microsoft


11:45 – 12:00 Keynote speech: Mr. Abdullahi Dikko Inde, Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service

12:00 – 13:00 Panel 2: Benefits of Customs Statistics and other trade data exchange

Moderator: Mr. Andreas Maurer, Chief of International Trade Statistics Section, World Trade Organization (WTO)• Mr. Ronald Jansen, Chief Trade Statistics Branch, United Nations Statistics Division • A-T Solutions• Mr. Maeng, Korea Customs & Trade Development Institute• Mr. Frank Heijmann, Head of Trade Relations, Customs Administration of the Netherlands

13:00 – 14:30 Buffet lunch

Simultaneous interpretation English, French, and Spanish


Continuous refreshments

TechTalk 1Room A (English/Spanish) Data Model and Single Window

TechTalk 2Room B (English)IT Support for TFA implementation

TechTalk 3Room C (English/French) Analytics, Data Mining & other Tools for Comprehensive Risk Management

Moderator Mr. Satya Prasad Sahu,Commissioner IT, India

Ms. Milena Budimirovic, Technical Officer, WCO

Ms. Subrenna Higgs, Deputy Director IT, Customs and Excise

Department, Bahamas

14.30 – 15.00 Mr. Eamonn Sheehy, Bahamas

Mr. Alexander Goulandris, ESS Docs

Mr. Christian Dellis, Export Services, Plant Health Programs

USDA

Mr. Ian Hogg,Associate Principal Consultant,

CrimsonLogic

Ms. Valentina Mintah, West Blue

Mr. Randy Rochin, President and CEO 3CE

Mr. Pulak Chakrabarti, President & Chief Execu-tive Officer, CMCI

Mrs. Nor Haziah Abd Wahab, Head of International Affairs

Corporate Planning Division, Malaysian Customs Headquarters

Mr. Philippe GrosjeanChief Information Officer,

International Road Transport Union (IRU)

SICPA

E-Tradex (tbc)

“Solving Customs Busi-ness Process Problems with a Single

Source of Data”

Mr. Ryan Eickmeier, GS Canada 1, Senior Director, Public Affairs

NTT DATA

Mr. Duncan Cleary, Tech-nical Assistance Advisor, International

Monetary Fund (IMF)

15.00 – 15.30Mr. Steve Schwab,

Senior Vice President, A-T Solutions

15.30 – 16.00 Microsoft

16.00 – 16.30 Webfontaine

ModeratorData Model and Single

Window Cont’d“WCO Data Model in Action”

Mr. Bryce Blegan, CEO, Trusted Trade Alliance ex

Ms. Louise Wigget, E-Tradex

16.30 – 17.00Announcement

Ms. Sue Probert, Director SEPIAeb Ltd.

“WCO It Guide for Executives” Mr. Donald Tan, Attaché, WCO Techno Brain

17.00 – 17.30Ms. Brenda Smith, Commissioner

for the Office of International Trade (OT), US CBP

Crown Agents

17.30 – 18.00 Trade SDMX

19:30 – 22:00 Conference Dinner

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TechTalks


Friday, 8 May 201509:00 – 09:30 Registration


09:30 – 09:45 Opening AddressMinister of State for Finance, Bahamas

Keynotes

09.45 – 10.00 Dato’ Khazali Ahmad, WCO Regional Vice Chair & Director General of Customs, Malaysia

10.00 – 10.15 Mr. Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General, IRU

10.15 – 11.15 Panel 3: Efficient Transit Solutions for Reduced Costs of TradingModerator: Webfontaine

• Mr. Andre Van der Post, Senior Director Public Sector Industry Solutions Group, Oracle.• Mr. Kateshumbwa C. Dicksons, Assistant Commissioner, Customs Audit Division, Uganda Revenue Authority• Mr. Xavier Cardenas Moncayo, Director General, Servicio Nacional de Aduana, Ecuador• Mr. Brian Glancy, Director/Team Leader, Trade Facilitation Team, USAID Trade Hub


11.45 – 12.00 Keynote

12:00 – 13:30 Round Table 3: Ultimate benefits for trade in cross-border AEO programmesFacilitator : Mr. Daniel Dreyfus, Director, Accenture Federal Service

• Mr. Kester Mejier, Director Operations Integrity, KLM• Mr. Charles Armstrong, Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), US CBP• RSI Group (tbc)

13:30 – 14:00 Conclusions : Mr. XXXX Conference Chair, BahamasClosing SpeechesMr. Charles Turner, Comptroller, Bahamas Customs DepartmentMr. Ray McDonagh, Head of Administration and Personnel, WCO

14:00 – 18:00 Lunch and excursion

Conference SecretariatWCO Event Services team is the organiser for this conference.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact:

Project DirectorRay McDonagh, Head of Administration & Personnel

Project LeadMilena Budimirovic, Technical Officer, Facilitation, [email protected]

Project AssistantBeverly Buick, Support Liaison Officer, [email protected]

AdministrationGreg Pilkington, Executive Officer, [email protected]

WCO Event Services TeamWorld Customs Organization

Rue du Marché 30B-1210 Bruxelles

BelgiumPhone: +32 (0)2 209 94 53

Fax: +32 (0)2 209 94 74Email: [email protected]

For further information about the Conference:Visit the WCO events website: www.etouches.com/itc2015