Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of NZ Inc www.cbaff.org.nz

21st annual conferenceNapier Conference Centre, Napier

17, 18 & 19 May 2017

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21st annual conferenceNapier Conference Centre 17,18 & 19 May 2017

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 201714:00 Benchmark Your Productivity

BallroomViago International Ltd

15:00 Registrations Open16:00 AGM

Small Exhibition Hall

18:30 Welcome FunctionTrade Display AreaProudly supported by Independent Verification Services Ltd

18:00 End of Day

THURSDAY 18 MAY 20177:45 Registration Desk Open8:30 Conference Welcome

Garth Cowie – CEO, Napier Port

8:40 President’s Welcome and CBAFF UpdateGlenn Coldham – President, CBAFFRosemarie Dawson – Executive Director, CBAFF

9:00 Keynote: Self-Orchestrating Supply Chain TechnologiesFrom unmanned mobile robots in warehouses to drones for on-line fulfillment, the current supply chain is undergoing a major transformation. With the possibilities in artificial intelligence, the future supply chain holds the promise of being completely autonomous and self-orchestrated.

The supply chain of tomorrow will be leaner, faster and most importantly, self-orchestrated. This unprecedented pace of change will be driven by a few radical technologies that will be cautiously adopted by industry participants over the next 15 years.Paul Spain – Founder and CEO, Gorilla Technology

10:00 Speed-NetworkingGeoff Dolan to facilitate

10:30 Morning TeaTrade Display Area

10:45 Blockchain Technology: The Disruptive Power it has on Businesses and the Challenge it’s Creating for Lawmakers and RegulatorsBlockchain has the disruptive power to allow people and businesses to transact directly anywhere in the world, bypassing banks and other traditional third parties, and creating a big challenge for lawmakers and regulators around the world. Professor Sims is leading a project funded by the Law Foundation looking at the regulation of cryptocurrencies in New Zealand and Australia

Associate Professor Alexandra Sims Head of Commercial Law at the University of Auckland Business School

11:15 What Millenials Want From Their Employer and How They Are Changing the Working LandscapeIt shouldn’t come as a surprise as it’s been on the horizon for years, but are businesses truly prepared for the rise of millennials in the workplace? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2015 millennials will overtake the majority representation of the workforce and by 2030 this hyper-connected, tech savvy generation will make up 75% of the workforce.

Deloitte present the findings from their 2017 Millennials Survey.

Lauren Foster – Associate Director, DeloitteTina Audehm – Consultant, Deloitte

11:45 Supply Chain Integration, Use of Data and Error RemovalDaniel Cowie – General Manager, PortConnect

12:15 LunchTrade Display Area

Proudly supported by KiwiRail

13:00 New Zealand International Trade and Government PolicyMinisters, whose portfolios are related to the supply chain have been invited to brief CBAFF members on what their Ministry’s see as the primary issues affecting the industry today and in future.

Hon. Tim Macindoe – Minister of Customs

Programme is subject to change. For up-to-date information please go to www.cbaff.org.nz

Keynote Presentation Paul Spain – Thursday 9:00

Paul Spain is an expert who educates audiences in the fields of business, technology, innovation and digital disruption. In 1997, Paul founded technology services firm Gorilla Technology. Today he’s sought after both locally and globally for his opinions and insights.

Paul Spain will be speaking about:

Self-Orchestrating Supply Chain Technologies

13:20 Connectivity, Consolidation and Cooperation: The New Global Supply ChainGlobal freight is in a state of flux, with the continual pursuit of efficiences driving automation, acquisitions and alliances. New thinking is now emerging from the sector could see a fundamental shift in the industry, with lines looking to a more customs-centric business model and greater connectivity to shape the future of freight.

Andrew Locke – Commercial Manager, Napier Port

13:50 Shipping TrendsThe shipping industry is almost always in a state of flux, with frequent and sweeping changes and it is imperative for shippers to be very aware of what is happening in the industry in terms of trends and potential risk.

Gerard Morrison Managing Director, Maersk Line NZ

14:10 Panel: When Disaster Strikes: Key Learnings to Come Out of the 2016 Kaikoura QuakesDerek Nind – Chief Executive, CentrePort WellingtonTodd Moyle – Group General Manager, Network Services, KiwiRailKen Harris – Managing Director, NZL GroupAnnabel Young – Executive Director, NZ Shipping FederationAndrew Locke – Commercial Manager, Napier Port

15:10 Customs and Excise Act and Free Trade AgreementsAndrew Hudson – Partner, Rigby Cooke

15:35 Afternoon TeaProudly supported by – Fiji Airways

15:50 Keynote: TrumponomicsTrumponomics describes the economic policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. This session will address the effects Trumponomics will have on NZ Trade and Logistics environment.

Nick Tuffley – Chief Economist, ASB Bank

16:45 End of Conference Sessions

18:00 Pre-Dinner DrinksTrade Display Area

Proudly supported by Hamburg Süd

19:00 Conference DinnerOld Church Restaurant

Proudly supported by Napier Port

FRIDAY 19 MAY 20178:00 Registration Desk Open

9:00 NZ Customs Presentation and UpdateCarolyn Tremain – Comptroller of Customs, Chief Executive

9:30 Technology Disruptors: Industry ImplicationsRichard will discuss specific industry implications of some

of the latest technology disruptors including NLP, machine

translation and AI and offer tips on how we can best

prepare to weather the changes ahead.

Richard White – CEO, WiseTech Global

10:00 MPI Presentation and UpdateMartyn Dunne – Director General, Ministry for Primary Industries

10:30 Morning TeaProudly supported by Fiji Airways

10:45 Napier Port Tour

12:15 LunchProudly supported by NZ Customs Service

13:00 ActivitiesTriskelion Shooting OR Hooters Vintage and Classic Car Tours OR Golf at Maraenui Golf ClubProudly supported by Air New Zealand Cargo

17:00 End of Conference

SHAPING THE INDUSTRY

Keynote Presentation Nick Tuffley – Thursday 15:50

One of Nick Tuffley’s strengths is his ability to communicate complex ideas in a readily understandable and entertaining way. He thrives on helping people understand the economic environment to help enrich the quality of their business or personal life. He’s proud to lead a

team that has won two Forecast Accuracy Awards from Consensus Economics, and has a strong track record with their Official Cash Rate and dairy price forecasts. Nick will be speaking about:

Trumponomics

21st annual conferenceNapier Conference Centre 17,18 & 19 May 2017

We would like to thank our partners who are pivotal to the success of our conference. They are a key part of our industry and we ask you to remember them in your purchasing decisions.

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CBAFF 21st Annual Conference, Napier Conference Centre. 17,18 & 19 May 2017

Friday Afternoon Activities

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

All delegates have the option to take part in ONE of the following Friday afternoon activities

Triskelion Shooting NZ13:00-17:00 approx, strictly limited to 10 peopleShoot a variety of antique and modern firearms then relax with drinks and nibbles afterwards. 25 shots at clay birds 25 shots with .22 rifle 1 shot with grenade launcher

Hooters Vintage & Classic Car Tours13:00-15:30 approxBe chauffered around Napier in Hooter’s fleet of American and European Vintage and Classic Cars. Two tour options to choose from:City and Showroom Tour - 90 minutesWinery Taster Tour - 2 hours

Golf at Maraenui Golf Club12:45-17:30 approx Full 18-hole or Ambrose tournament (9-hole) options available. Snacks and drinks provided afterward, clubs and equipment hire at own cost.

Proudly supported by Air New Zealand Cargo