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2023 AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

2 p.m. – 7 p.m. REGISTRATION 

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4 p.m. – 5 p.m. WOMEN IN AIR CARGO RECEPTION

The Women in Air Cargo Reception provides an exclusive networking opportunity designed to support and cultivate female leadership in the industry. We invite you to join us for cocktails and networking. 

Participation in the reception is included in all registration types, and we look forward to welcoming women and allies from all areas of the business for this important event. 

 

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Hosted at the Omni’s Sunset Terrace. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying a Southern California sunset.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 26

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. REGISTRATION 

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8 a.m. NETWORKING BREAKFAST

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9 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. OPENING REMARKS

9:10 a.m. SESSION ONE: The global freighter market: Where is air cargo headed in 2024 and beyond? 

PANEL 

  • Solutions to a supply-and-demand equation in flux.
  • A guide to fleet renewal decisions.
  • The growing list of new market entrants and implications for industry performance.

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10:10 a.m. SESSION TWO: Fireside Chat

Cargo Facts will speak with Betsy Seaton, President & CEO of Saltchuk Aviation, about crucial market issues in a frank and engaging format.

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10:40 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. MID-MORNING BREAK

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11:15 a.m. SESSION THREE: Navigating the Future of Air Cargo: Trends, Forecasts, and Strategies

PRESENTATION

  • Latest Trends and Developments: Get a first-hand look at the most recent developments shaping the air cargo sector, from emerging market trends to industry innovations.
  • Supply & Demand Dynamics: Understand the forces that are influencing cargo capacity and demand, and what this means for your business.
  • Freighter Forecast: Gain insights into the freighter market, including aircraft availability, conversion trends, and forecasted demand.
  • E-commerce and Express Indicators: With the rapid growth of e-commerce, learn how express shipping is evolving and what air freight indicators you should be watching.

 

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11:45 a.m. SESSION FOUR: Freighter leasing: Implications of the growing order backlog 

PANEL

  • Building momentum on the new generation of freighters.
  • Investing in and becoming early adopters of new programs.
  • Update on capital costs and their implications for the lessor community.

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12:30 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCHEON

BOEING MARKET SPOTLIGHT

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2 p.m. SESSION FIVE: Aircraft and engine valuations amid a transition in aircraft generations 

PANEL 

  • Where are lease rates now?
  • What’s new in freighter engine trends.
  • A look at new programs and their implications for feedstock values.

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2:45 p.m. SESSION SIX: Fireside chat

Cargo Facts will speak with Malcolm Macbeth, Senior Vice President of Global Air Fleet Management at DHL Express, about crucial market issues in a frank and engaging format.

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3:15 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAK

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3:45 p.m. SESSION SEVEN: Flying toward a sustainable future 

PRESENTATION 

  • Alternative fuel opportunities.
  • Is SAF enough?
  • Changes to aircraft design and engine design.

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4:15 p.m. SESSION EIGHT: Roundtable discussions on current trends, practices and opportunities

We will set the stage for our roundtable discussions with a brief virtual Q&A with Ed Wegel, Chairman & CEO of Global Crossing Airlines, who will share the story of certifying a new airline during the pandemic and plans for freighter fleet expansion. Following this conversation, conference attendees will meet in small groups for engaging discussions on additional emerging trends and opportunities in air freight strategy and operations.

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5 p.m. HARBOR CRUISE COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Join us on a chartered yacht exclusively for Cargo Facts Symposium Attendees. The cruise will be 1.5 hours and will take attendees along the San Diego Bay. Shuttles will start departing from the Omni San Diego at 5:00 PM. For more information CLICK HERE.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 27

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. REGISTRATION 

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8 a.m. NETWORKING BREAKFAST

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9 a.m. SESSION NINE: Conversion market overview and analysis

PANEL 

  • The state of 737NG and A320/A321 conversions.
  • Update on programs in development.
  • MRO capacity and expansion.

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9:45 a.m. SESSION TEN: The booming alternative aircraft segment 

PRESENTATION

  • The latest developments in manned and unmanned aircraft. 
  • Overcoming certification hurdles. 
  • Integration with existing conventional freighter fleets. 

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10:15 a.m. MID-MORNING BREAK

10:45 a.m. SESSION ELEVEN: Spoiled for choice: The intense widebody competition 

PANEL 

  • Medium widebodies — the swinging pendulum between aircraft types.
  • Update on the 777 vs A350 battle.
  • Development, timing and orders across the widebody sector.

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11:30 a.m. SESSION TWELVE: Regional freighters in the spotlight 

PANEL 

  • How much continued demand is there for regional freighters?
  • New programs and operators and the prognosis for their success.
  • Implications of e-commerce and express for 2024.

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12 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCHEON

EFW MARKET SPOTLIGHT

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1:30 p.m. CONCLUSION