Senior Vice President, Maritime Policy, Cruise Lines International Association
VP Corporate Shipbuilding, Carnival Corporation
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Sr Director, Technical Programs, Carnival Corporation
Senior Manager Fuel & Energy Management, Royal Caribbean Cruises
Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group
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General Manager of Operations and Contracts, MOL Ace
National Maritime Security Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
General Manager – Environment and Sustainability, Oldendorff Carriers
LCDR, USCG, Detachment Chief, Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise
EVP of International Business Development , Taronis Technologies
Head of Marine Applications, Orcan Energy
Senior Director Sustainability Management, Hapag-Lloyd
Ship Operator, Fairfield Chemical Carriers
Business & Technology Development Director, d'Amico
Chief Operating Officer, CMA CGM
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Organizes high-level events of different formats (business meetings, forums, conferences, exhibitions) for LNG and Maritime experts and industry leaders. Our values are based on knowledge, innovation and communication and our events embed these three essential parts that lead to progress. Two closely related LNG and Maritime sectors constantly undergo challenges and changes and only through a dialogue and partnerships can the industries thrive and become even more sustainable and progressive. Our company is devoted to encouraging the sharing of knowledge and good practice between experts from different areas: researchers, government representatives and business leaders. It is important to hear the opinions and get the input from all industry players as well as to follow the latest technical innovations and solutions in order not to stay behind. Because of their friendly and intimate atmosphere, our events provide best networking opportunities, it is easier to meet and approach important contacts and move your company’s growth forward.
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Mr. Armstrong has worked for MagneGas in many capacities. He was Head of Operations, where he oversaw R&D and ESSI Welding Stores. He has also sourced our current acquisitions. Mr. Armstrong is currently EVP of International Business Development. Mr. Armstrong has over 20 years of experience in the capital markets. He was a Managing Director at Piper Jaffray, Head of Trading at Think Equity Partners and recently the Senior Vice President of the Corporate Client Group at Northland Capital Markets assisting companies in strategy and capital raises. Over his career, Mr. Armstrong has worked with senior level management at several of the largest investment companies through the process of raising an estimated $5 billion of funds over his career. Mr. Armstrong received a Bachelors of Administration in Economics from Arizona State University.
Orcan Energy AG is a provider of turnkey solutions for optimizing energy efficiency in industrial processes and engine systems. The clean-tech company, based in Munich,was established in 2008, and originates from the Technical University Munich. With its efficiency PACK series, Orcan Energy offers cost-effective, reliable modules that are based on Organic Rankine Cycle technology, producing CO2-free electricity or mechanical power from waste heat.
An experienced global maritime leader in the areas of policy, government, and related law, Bud Darr is Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs of MSC Group. Having served in the US Navy, US Merchant Marine, and US Coast Guard, as well as being an accomplished ocean yacht racer, Bud’s longstanding connection with the sea and ships that sail upon it is both personal and professional. Bud began his education with the US Navy in Submarine Nuclear Engineering and later furthered his formal education at the US Merchant Marine Academy, where he was trained as a Deck Officer and received his undergraduate degree. Later, during his service with the US Coast Guard, he studied law at the George Washington University Law School. In 2010, he retired from his government career to join the Cruise Lines International Association, where as its Global Senior Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, he led the cruise industry’s efforts in a broad range of maritime subject areas, including countless international treaty negotiations, sector-wide policy development, and engagement with government bodies around the world. He has conducted work in more than fifty countries throughout his career and consistently served in leadership roles for more than three decades. Today, Bud is engaged across MSC’s Cargo and Passenger divisions, including MSC Cruises, in applying his skills toward developing the company’s central Government Affairs function, based at the Group’s headquarters in Geneva. He is closely involved in MSC’s response to developments in environmental public policy and regulation and other industry-wide issues such as carbon reduction, maritime security, safety at sea, illegal wildlife trafficking and international shipping policy.
LCDR Dallas Smith is the Detachment Chief for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) located in Port Arthur, TX. Here he supervises a team of liquefied gas subject matter experts who provide technical advice to both the industry and the Coast Guard for all foreign and U.S. flagged vessels and barges that carry liquefied gases in bulk, LNG/LPG terminals, LNG Bunkering, and LNG as a marine fuel. In addition, his team creates and reviews USCG policy, regulations, procedures and standards for liquefied gas carriers, liquefaction and regas terminals, LNG bunkering operations, and LNG fuel systems. LCDR Smith reported to the LGC NCOE in June 2014 with over 14 years of Coast Guard experience. He recently completed the Coast Guard’s 1-year Merchant Marine Industry Training (MMIT) program with Excelerate Energy and Cheniere Energy, both world renowned leaders and world renowned in the LNG industry. While in the program, LCDR Smith gained invaluable experience and knowledge of LNG vessel and terminal operations and the development & construction of LNG liquefaction terminals and floating, storage, regasification unit (FSRU) vessels. LCDR Smith is a Senior Marine Inspector and Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner with additional qualifications and experience in both marine casualty investigation and waterfront facilities. He holds an M.B.A. with honors from Liberty University (2016), B.S. degrees with honors in Technology Management and Organizational Leadership from University of Houston (2010), an A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering from Thomas Edison State College (2003).