WISTA International Conference 2022

26 October - 28 October

Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland

Collaboration for Sustainability – Cross-Industry Solutions for the Future

The theme of this conference is that of collaboration. The sustainability imperative has never been as strong and urgent as it is today, and it is only together, that we can make lasting change.

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WISTA International Conference 2022

WISTA is a membership organization of 55 countries with approximately 4,000 managers and leaders within the maritime, trading, and logistics industries. Connecting us all is an ambition to create positive change, and to be an empowering force for inclusion and diversity. WISTA has an unparallel reach, unique collective insight and a vivid ambition to make a difference.

The theme of this conference is that of collaboration. The sustainability imperative has never been as strong and urgent as it is today, and it is only together, that we can make lasting change. As a sponsor to this conference, this is your opportunity to connect your story and your ambitions with the change makers and thought leaders of our industry. It is an opportunity to tap into the global capital that is WISTA. As a WISTA sponsor, your sustainability ambitions will glow in a new light. That of inclusion, openness and empowerment.

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HOW TO BE INVOLVED:

For further information on how you can become involved in this exciting new project, please phone +44 1295 814455 or email Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes

Weeks schedule

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tours

09:00-18:00 – ExCo Meeting (ExCo Only)

19:00-21:00 – Presidents Dinner *Invitation Only

09:00-12:00 – Presidents Round Table Discussion (NWA Presidents only)

12:00-13:00 – Lunch (WISTA Members only)

13:00-18:00 – Annual General Meeting (WISTA Members only)

19:30-22:00 – Welcome Cocktail Reception at Hotel President Wilson

09:00-17:00 – Wista Conference

20:00-00:30 – Gala Dinner

10:00-12:00 – Workshop Sessions

Workshop 1: AWS – WISTA Switzerland Workshop: Diversity can nurture innovation in a more equitable world
Workshop 2: Sustainability Entrepreneur – Promoting Innovation for Sustainability Inside an Organisation
Workshop 3: Empowering Women in Trade: How policies, training and ESG will be the catalyst for success

Afternoon – Variety of Tours – Please see below

WISTA are offering a selection of tours on the afternoon of Friday 28th October. Delegates must register and pay in advance to attend as space is limited.

World Trade Organisation

This study visit to the World Trade Organisation includes a talk on the history, functions, and current activities of the World Trade Organisation followed by a Q&A with WTO staff.

The visit will last approximately one and a half hours
The tour will depart the President Wilson Hotel at 14:00 by bus and arrive back at the President Wilson for approximately 16:30
The tour cost is 20 euros / £18 per person.

Bus Tour of Geneva and Boat Tour on Lake Geneva

A one hour guided tour of Geneva by bus followed by a one hour boat cruise of the Lake.
The tour will depart the President Wilson at 14:15 by bus and arrive back at the President Wilson at approximately 16:45.
The tour cost is 76 euros / £66 per person.

Patek Philippe Museum

A guided tour of the Patek Philippe Museum which houses one of the world’s most important and prestigious horological collections.

The tour will last approximately one and a half hours
The tour will depart the President Wilson at 14:00 by bus and arrive back at the President Wilson at approximately 16:45
The tour cost is 47 euros / £41 per person.