SEA-EX 2015: PROMOTING THE PHILIPPINES AS A PREMIER MARINE TOURISM DESTINATION February 2015, at SMX - MOA

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1 The 7th 2015 SEA-EX 2015: PROMOTING THE PHILIPPINES AS A PREMIER MARINE TOURISM DESTINATION February 2015, at SMX - MOA We are pleased to invite you to join the Sea-EX Conference and hear from industry stakeholders, government and private sector who will discuss exciting topics on promoting the Philippines as a premier marine tourism destination in Asia, as well as our growing boat manufacturing industry! The following are some of the topics to be discussed during the three-day conference: Promoting the Philippines as a Mecca for Marine Tourism, through marina and coastal development; thereby generating economic growth Developing the Philippine Boat Industry in partnership with global boat designers Protecting the Philippine Marine Biodiversity for Ecotourism. The Philippines as a top scuba diving and surfing destination. Do not miss the opportunity to network with key players in the Philippine Marine Tourism Sector and Boating Industry! Access to the Sea-Ex expo is free for all conference participants. Please see the attached Conference Program for your further information and the Preregistration form. For further inquiries, please call or Mr. Basil Andres at basil.andres@eccp.com. See you there! Show Organizers Head Sail, Inc. Fairs and More, Inc. For Inquiries contact: basil.andres@eccp.com or call Mr. Basil Andres : For Heritage Hotel Special Room Discounts during the event days contact: honeyleen.tan@millenniumhotels.com or call (02)

2 SEA-EX 2015: PROMOTING THE PHILIPPINES AS A PREMIER MARINE TOURISM DESTINATION Dear Sir/Madam Come and join us in this exciting one-of-a-kind boat event in the country and witness what the Philippine boat and marine tourism industries have to offer to the world! Head Sail Inc., in partnership with Fairs and More, Inc. a subsidiary of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, proudly presents the 7 th SEA-EX 2015 scheduled on February 2015 at Halls 1 and 2 of the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. SEA-EX is a three-day exposition and conference which showcases local and international boats and yachts, as well as nautical lifestyle and leisure activities that truly celebrate one of the Philippines most valuable natural resource - its maritime waters. SEA-EX provides a venue for all stakeholders in the marine industry to come together and highlight their products and services to the Philippine market. This premier expo is the only boat event in the Philippines and has been steadily growing since Sea-Ex encompasses the nautical industry from leisure boats, water sports equipment, dive shops, resorts to luxury automobiles, apparel and food - creating a complete lifestyle experience. About 5,000 m2 of exhibition space will be decorated with the latest leisure boats and yachts, high technology boat parts and lubricants, top-of-the-line automobiles and motorbikes, beachwear and accessories an expected 5, 000 attendees. The three-day conference will be tackled by local and international experts related to the development and promotion of the boat and marine tourism industries in the Philippines. Industry experts will share their knowledge and practices on the following topics: Promoting the Philippines as a Mecca for Marine Tourism, Developing the Philippine Boat Industry and Protecting the Philippine Marine Biodiversity for Ecotourism. Please see the attached Conference Program for your further information and the Preregistration form, should you wish to be part of the conference delegation. For further inquiries, please call or Mr. Basil Andres at basil.andres@eccp.com. We look forward to your attendance in the conference. Sincerely, Martial G. Beck Vice President and General Manager European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

3 Sea-Ex 2015 CONFERENCE PROGRAM FEBRUARY 20, 2015 (FRIDAY) OPENING CEREMONIES 8.30 Registration 9.00 National Anthem 9.05 Welcome Remarks Mr. Michael Raeuber President, ECCP 9.10 Ribbon Cutting and Formal Opening of the Exhibition 9.20 Keynote Address: More than Beaches: Positioning the Philippines as a for Top Marine Tourism Destination Hon. Ramon R. Jimenez Secretary, Dept. of Tourism (tbc) 9.45 The Most Beautiful Bays in the World Mr. Hubert D Aboville President, Puerto Galera World s Most Beautiful Bays, Inc. (Member of the Paris Based World s Most Beautiful Bays Club); Full member Coastal Resources & Conservation Management Board of Puerto Galera (CRCMB); Member Tourism Congress Philippines (TCP) Open Forum / Coffee Break SESSION 1 MARINE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE Waterfront and Marina Development in the Philippines. What lies ahead? Marina Design & Development Process Economic Importance of Marina Development Punta Fuego: Redevelopment and Revitalization of a Waterfront and Marina Arch. Felino Jun Palafox, Jr. Senior Partner & Founder, Palafox and Associates President & Founder, Palafox Architecture Mr. James Beaver Director of Marina Commercial Services, Moffatt & Nichol Mr. Mikel A. Arriet General Manager, Club Punta Fuego Marina Development in the Visayas Mr. Joris Claeys Marketing Director, CAPixexpanding horizon! Open Forum LUNCH BREAK Marina Development: Case studies in several European ports. Economic impact of a marina / coastline development on regional economic development. SESSION 2 PHILIPPINE BOAT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT Market for Leisure Boats in Philippines. What needs to be done to encourage more yachts to enter the Philippines Opportunities and Challenges for the Philippine Boat Building Industry from a Builders Perspective Dr. Peter Jansen Secretary, ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG) Mr. Robin Wyatt Managing Director, Europa Yachts Mr. Rafael Apa Ongpin SVP, Corporate Communications, Project Director, Alphaland Marina

4 Club at Alphaland Development, Inc Open Forum / Coffee Break Certifying Boats for Exports the Export Market (Europe) Mr. Peter Jacops CE Inspector, International Marine Certification Community Based Sustainable Eco-tourism: A Viable Path to National Growth Open Forum End of Session Institute Ms. Regina Gina Paz Lopez Managing Director, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. FEBRUARY 21, 2015 (SATURDAY) AM SESSION 1: ISLAND TOURISM PROMOTION 9.30 Promoting the Philippines as a Top Scuba Diving Destination 9.45 Panel Discussion: Promoting the Philippines as a Top Scuba Diving Destination Mr. Glen Agustin Chief Operations Officer, Philippine Dive Market Development, DOT Mr. Guenter Taus Vice President, ECCP / PADI Representative Mr. Domingo Ramon Enerio III COO, Tourism Promotions Board (tbc) Karen Chan Executive Director, PCSD(tbc), Dive Resort Owner (tbd) Open Forum / Coffee Break Promoting the Philippines as a Top Cruise Destination Mr. Michael Hackman Country Manager, Star Cruises (Phils) (tbc) Tremendous Tourism Potential of the Philippines Mr. Andrew Sparrow BoD, Blue Investments Open Forum LUNCH BREAK Developing Islands for Tourism Ms. Rosanna T. Fores President, Tourism Congress of the Philippines How to build a yacht distribution network in emerging markets Open Forum SESSION 2: BOAT BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES Mr. Thibaut de Montvalon Director, Beneteau/Lagoon Asia Building a Boat: Australian Experience Michael Storer Designer, Consultant for Sail and Product Design, Really Simple Sails Nano-coating Protection for Boats Mr. Thomas Allart CEO, Chemona Nanocoat

5 Netherlands Coffee Break Building a Boat DIY: Philippines Experience Mr. Roy Espiritu Administrator, Philippine Home Boatbuilders Yacht Club Coffee Break End of Session FEBRUARY 22, 2015 (SUNDAY) THE PHILIPPINES MARINE RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY AM Session 1: COASTAL AND MARINE ISLAND BIODIVERSITY UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY: CAPTURING THE PHILIPPINES MARINE WORLD 9:30 Marine Protected Areas Case Studies Indonesia and the Philippines Mr. Harry Morris Marine Biologist 10:00 Verde Island Passage Biodiversity Conservation Program and other Initiatives. 10:30 Coffee Break 10:45 Protecting the Coral Triangle under the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Eco-region 11:15 Open Forum 11:30 LUNCH BREAK PM SESSION 2: 13:30 2 nd Anilao UW Photo Competition Festival 2014 Presentation of Winning Entries Ms. Karen Agabin Executive Director, Malampaya Foundation, Inc. Ms. Theresa Mundita Lim Director of Biodiversity Management Bureau, DENR (tbc) Mr. Glen Agustin Dive Team/Market Development Group- Department of Tourism 14:15 Notes from the Sea Mr. Scott Gutsy Tuason Underwater Photographer. Palme d Or 2000 Awardee for Underwater Photography 15:15 Open Forum/ Coffee Break 15:30 Tambobo Bay: What Lures Yacthies a TV Documentary GMA 7 16:30 End of Sessions