89 Interferry2024 attendees will learn more about ASDP Indonesia Ferry’s services and the state of the Indonesian ferry market during one of the sessions COMMENTARY Preparations for the 48th annual Interferry conference are in full swing, and a record number of members have already signed up to join us in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 26-30 October 2024. The 2023 conference sold out weeks in advance and we’re anticipating equally high demand this year, so we urge those wanting to participate in our marquee global event to complete their registration. Taking place on 28-29 October, our Speakers Program will feature representatives from a cross-section of the world’s ferry community, including ferry line executives from all four corners of the world and supplier members whose activities are related to the conference themes of safety, security and sustainability. Conference host and Interferry president Ronny Moriana Glindemann of FRS/DFDS is leading the programme. Although our sector is still male-dominated, I’m pleased to report that we have three well-respected female ferry leaders on the stage. Greta Bédard, the first woman to hold the position of president and CEO of Canada’s Société des traversiers du Québec, will give insights from the Canadian East Coast ferry sector. Stena Line’s chief commerical officer Elisabeth Lönne will talk about the transformation efforts at the Swedenheadquartered ferry company. Indonesia is probably the world’s most ferry-dependent nation, and I am therefore extremely proud to welcome ASDP Indonesia Ferry CEO Ira Puspadewi to one of the ferry leaders panels. Puspadewi, whose leadership has been marked by innovative strategies and operational enhancements, will also discuss the Indonesian ferry system’s challenges and opportunities. Other distinguished speakers will include: Götz Becker, CEO of FRS and Interferry board Safety, security and sustainability Mike Corrigan outlines the key themes and speaker lineup for Interferry2024 and urges governments to use carbon tax revenues to invest in onshore power supply MIKE CORRIGAN A Canadian former energy industry executive, Mike Corrigan joined global ferry association Interferry in 2017 after 14 years with BC Ferries – among the world’s largest ferry operators – where he was president and CEO from 2012. Photo: ASDP
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