Transport, Logistics, energy and environmental solutions for a sustainable economy.

Panama city, Panama

25 September 2025 - 27 September 2025

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Transport, Logistics, energy and environmental solutions for a sustainable economy.

Thursday 25 September 2025

17:45 Opening of the registration desk at the JW Mariott
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
18:00 » 20:00 Welcome reception at the Tejas Restaurant of the JW Marriott
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
20:00 Optional dinner at La Vespa Vista Mare
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama (inside the JW Marriott)

Friday 26 September 2025

09:00 Opening of the registration desk at the JW Mariott
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
09:30 » 10:00 Welcome address by the AIJA Bureau Representative, the Commission Officers and the Organising Committee
10:00 » 11:00 Opening Keynote: Insights from Local Authorities
Panama: The Ports, the Flag, the Canal. This session will feature high-level insights on the Panama Maritime Authority’s modernization agenda for the world’s leading flag registry, including decisive measures against the so-called ‘ghost fleet’; the Panama Canal Authority’s strategies on decarbonization, climate resilience, and adaptation; and Panama’s defense of its sovereignty through renewed control over its ports amid global pressures.

Moderator: Gian Carlo Salas, De Castro & Robles, Panama

Speakers:
  • Lourdes SANDOVAL, Panama Maritime Authority, Panama
  • Estela Luck, Panama Canal Authority, Panama
  • Carlos Ruiz-Hernandez, Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, Panama
11:00 » 11:20 Coffee break
11:20 » 12:30 Energy Transition and the Future of Offshore Wind
This session will delve into the growth of offshore wind farms (OWFs) and other alternative energy sources, focusing on critical issues such as ESG compliance, evolving regulatory frameworks, and adherence to international standards. Experts will explore challenges, opportunities, and best practices to ensure sustainable development in the energy sector.

Moderator: Joaquin DE OBARRIO, Patton Moreno & Asvat, Panama

Speakers:
  • Alexis RODRIGUEZ, Maersk AS, Panama
  • Evan SPENCER, Blank Rome LLP, USA
  • Hari KRISHNA, Nimble Legal, UAE
  • Alvaro Lopez, GALINDO, ARIAS & LÓPEZ, Panama
12:30 » 14:00 Lunch
14:00 » 15:20 Marine Casualties, Pollution, and Comparative Investigations
This session will analyse the complexities surrounding marine accidents and their environmental consequences. Topics will include pollution management, maritime casualties, regulatory responses, and investigation procedures, with a focus on potential liabilities across different legal jurisdictions. Participants will gain insights into how environmental and transport regulations interact in managing real-world maritime incidents, enhancing their understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practices.

Moderator: Nil TUTUNCUOGLU, TILEGAL, Turkey

Speakers:
  • Frederico CARDOSO, Kincaid Mendes Vianna, Brazil
  • Kierstan CARLSON, Blank Rome LLP, USA
  • Irantzu SEDANO, Aiyon abogados SLP, Spain
  • Daniel LIANG, Allen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore
  • Alberto LOPEZ, De Castro & Robles, Panama
15:20 » 15:40 Coffee break
15:40 » 17:00 AI, Automation, and the Future of Transport
This session delves into the transformative impact of AI and automation on logistics and transport operations, with a focus on enhancing fleet management, safety, and sustainability. Discussions will cover AI’s potential to reduce accidents and emissions, the challenges of integrating autonomous transport within regulatory frameworks, and how big data analytics can optimise routes for efficiency and environmental benefits.

Moderator: Eduardo Bonis, Deloitte Legal Argentina, Argentina

Speakers: 
  • Keynote: Mr. Antonio Dominguez, President of A.P. Moller - Maersk for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Panama
  • Pietro MORDIGLIA, Studio Legale Mordiglia, Italy
  • Ilayda G. AKSOY, SAGA Law, Turkey
  • Nina Zafoschnig, Schoenherr Law, Austria
18:30 Get together in the lobby at the JW Mariott to organize transportation.
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
19:00 » 22:00 Dinner at the American Trade Hotel
Address: Blvd 1, Av. Central España Casco Viejo, Plaza Herrera, Panama City 0857 Panama
22:00 Optional after party at Casa Casco
Address: Calle 10 y Avenida A #8-15, Panama City Panama

Saturday 27 September 2025

09:30 Opening of the registration desk
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
09:30 » 10:50 Energy Law – Is Oil & Gas Still an Option?
This session offers an in-depth exploration of the transition from Oil & Gas to renewables, with a particular focus on green shipping initiatives, hydrogen logistics, and the path towards Net Zero targets. It will examine regulatory frameworks that support sustainable investments in the energy and transport sectors, while highlighting Panama's ambitious strategy to position itself as a global hub for green hydrogen supply in maritime transport. The discussion will also cover opportunities for both regional development and European collaboration in advancing these green energy initiatives.

Moderator: Diego de San Simón, San Simón & Duch, Spain

Speakers:
  • James COLEMAN, University of Minnesota, USA
  • Camilla WERNECK, Castro Barros Advogados, Brazil
  • Andreas OXHOLM, Hafnia, Denmark
  • Hayley Broome, SANDS Legal LLP, UK
  • Łukasz Chwalczuk, Iuridica, Poland
10:50 » 11:00 Closing remarks
11:00 » 11:45 Coffee break
11:00 » 11:40 Commissions Meetings
12:00 » 13:30 Lunch
13:45 Meeting point for transportation to the optional afternoon activity Miraflores Locks.
The meeting point for the bus departure is the JW Marriott lobby.
Address: Calle Punta Colon, Panama City 0833-00118 Panama
14:00 » 18:00 Optional visit of the Miraflores Locks
The meeting point for the bus departure is the JW Marriott lobby.
20:30 Optional Home Hospitality