Argus Iran Commodity Week
Argus Iran Bitumen Conference
8 - 9 May 2016
Espinas Palace Hotel, Tehran, Iran
Given the uncertainty that prevails in the global bitumen
market with fluctuating crude prices, lifting of Iran’s sanctions
and rapidly evolving demand, industry stakeholders are keen
to explore new markets and achieve efficiency.
Why attend?
• Gather exclusive market updates and key industry
developments from experts and policy makers
The Argus Iran Bitumen Conference gathers international
and regional stakeholders, traders and end-users within the
bitumen industry looking to gain crucial insight into current
market trends and forge business relationships.
• Develop quality business relationships with international
and regional end-users, traders and refiners
This is the first global bitumen conference to be hosted in
Iran and has been designed with a particular focus on key
challenges and industry requirements. The conference
will cover topics prioritised by industry stakeholders in
order to promote trade, enhance efficiency and forecast
vital developments. A blend of global experts will share
case studies, present keynotes and lead interactive panel
discussions.
• Identify the impact of Iran’s lifted sanctions on
international bitumen trade
The Argus Iran Bitumen Conference will give you the
information you need to position your business and thrive in
this time of change.
Join bitumen industry leaders in Tehran, to share insight,
network and do business.
Gold sponsors
• Highlight your expertise and position yourself as a
knowledge leader
• Meet with industry leaders to identify emerging
commercial opportunities and nurture existing
relationships
• Extended coffee breaks, executive lunch, cultural visit and
exclusive dinner reception to enhance your networking
experience
Key topics include
• Implications of Iran sanction relief on international bitumen
trade
• Uncover international growth markets and new frontiers
• Technical perspectives into innovations in the bitumen
industry
• Implementing a framework for quality assurance and
regulating blending
• Practical insights into shipping, logistics and the supply chain
• Economic and legal framework to doing business in Iran
Sponsor
Association Partner
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Featured Speakers
Dr. Hamed
Soltaninejad,
Managing
Director, IME
Dr. Seyed Hamid
Hosseini, Board
Member, OPEX
Ayberk Özcan,
President of European
Asphalt Pavement
Association &
President of ASMUD
Nasreen Tasker,
VP – Asphalt,
Argus
Day One: 8 May 2016 (Sunday)
08.30 – 09.30
Registration and welcome refreshments
09.30 – 09.35
Argus welcome speech
09.35 – 09.40
Opening remarks by chairperson
Nasreen Tasker, VP – Asphalt, Argus
International bitumen trade and the implications of
Iran’s sanction relief
09.40 – 10.20
The transforming bitumen landscape: Global bitumen outlook
Nasreen Tasker, VP – Asphalt, Argus
10.20 – 10.40
The market mechanism for bitumen spot contract in IME and
financial market opportunities
Dr. Hamed Soltaninejad, Managing Director, IME
10.40 – 11.05
General overview of European and Turkish asphalt industry
Ayberk Özcan, President of European Asphalt Pavement
Association & President of ASMUD
15.10 – 15.35
New markets in India: Demand outlook
Deepak Asrani, General Manager, Bitumen, ESSAR
15.35 – 16.00
International trade outlook: Update from Sri Lanka
Ashoka Siriwardena, Founder Chairman & Managing Director,
Bitumix
16.00 – 16.30
Q&A with session speakers
16.30 – 16.50: Networking break
16.50 – 17.25
INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES
Delegates have the option of joining a roundtable discussion of
their choice. Each roundtable will be moderated by an industry
expert.
17.25 – 17.35
Closing remarks by Chairperson
18.00
Buses depart from Espinas Palace Hotel to dinner venue
19.00: Networking dinner
11.05 – 11.30
Q&A with session speakers
11.30 – 11.50: Networking break
Bitumen quality & pricing: specifics and
opportunities
11.50 – 12.10
Implementing a framework for quality assurance
Dr. Seyed Hamid Hosseini, Board Member OPEX & MD Meraat
International Group
12.10 – 12.30
Producer’s perspective: identifying opportunities
Mohammad Fathi, Managing Director, Sam Energy
12.30 – 12.50 Impact of heavy crude prices on bitumen refinery economics
12.50 – 13.20
Q&A with session speakers
13.20 – 14.45: Networking lunch
Identifying international growth markets and new
frontiers
Volatile demand patterns within the global bitumen industry
reflect the unpredictability of the market. This session reviews
the factors fuelling and suppressing global emerging markets.
14.45 – 15.10
International trade outlook: Update from Indonesia
Purnomo, Deputy Chairman, Indonesian Road Developers
Association
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Argus Iran Trade Logistics Day - 9 May 2016 (Monday)
08:30 – 09:30
Registration and welcome refreshments
09:30 – 09:35
Argus welcome speech
09:35 – 09:45
Opening remarks by chairperson
09:45 – 10:00
Opening Address
Safar Ali Keramati, Deputy Director - Crude oil Marketing &
Operations, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran
MARKET OVERVIEW
10:00 – 10:45
Global crude outlook and its impact on the price of commodities
Alejandro Barbajosa, VP – Crude & LPG, Middle East & Asia
Pacific, Argus
10:45 – 11:15: Networking break
SHIPPING
11:15 – 11:40
Shipping outlook; changing trade patterns and how they can
access new markets
Oktay Soner, Broker, Borachart, Turkey
11:40 – 12:05
Shipping products into Iran – the dos and don’ts
Capt. Nasrollah Sardashti, Commercial Director, National Iran
Tanker Company (NITC), Iran
14:45 – 15:15
Reviewing regional IPC contracts
Richard Devine, Partner, Clyde & Co, UAE
15:15 – 15.40
Investment opportunities in post sanction Iran - Iran Petroleum
Contracts and its impact on commodities
Mohsen Shoar, Managing Director, Continental Energy DMCC,
UAE
DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
15.40 – 16.05
A strategic and commercial guide to doing business in post
sanctions Iran
Siamak Goudarzi, CEO, Open Iran Group
16:05 – 16:20: Networking break
16.20 – 16.45
Iran sanction relief: A legal FAQ
Patrick Murphy, Partner, Clyde & Co, UAE
16.45 – 17.10
Identifying opportunities for international companies
Elham Hassanzadeh, Managing Director, Energy Pioneers, UK
17:10 – 17:15
Closing remarks by chairperson and end of conference
17.45
Buses leave Espinas Palace for Argus Cultural Dinner
12:05 – 12:40
Panel discussion: Commodity Shipping in Iran – Q&A with the
speakers
Oktay Soner, Broker, Borachart, Turkey
Capt. Nasrollah Sardashti, Commercial Director, National Iran
Tanker Company (NITC), Iran
Alireza Pirnia, Chairman of the Board & Managing Director, Delta
Co - PIL Iran
Patrick Murphy, Partner, Clyde & Co, UAE
STORAGE
12:40 – 13.05
Commodity storage in Iran and incoming investment
Ali Reza Shirmohamadi, Managing Director, Petro Trade
Hormozan, Iran
13:05 – 14:20: Networking lunch
BANKING
14:20 – 14:45
Addressing the challenges of financing commodity transactions
in Iran
• Challenges faced in financing commodity transactions
• Financing documentation tips for companies looking to enter
Iranian transactions
• Finance security structures in Iran and related challenges
• Details of what trading house and banking clients are saying
about business in/with Iran
William Breeze, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, UK
+971 (0)4 434 5116
[email protected]
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Join bitumen industry leaders to share insight, network and do business.
▸ Acquire market intelligence
▸ Enter new markets
▸ Grow your sales pipeline
▸ Cement your position as a leading
organisation in the industry
Sponsorship
Position your organisation as an industry
leader
Networking
• Meet decision makers from road agencies, endusers and bitumen traders who shape changing
trade patterns
• Attract new business and strengthen existing
relationships
• Access the list of attendees prior to the conference
so you can schedule targeted meetings in advance
Conference and Thought Leadership
• Highlight your expertise by leading an interactive
panel discussion
• Gather exclusive market insights from key industry
experts and policy makers
• Play an active role in Iran’s re-entry into the global
markets
Exhibiting
• Promote your products and services to key industry
figures
• Use your dedicated corporate space to showcase
your organisation and conduct private meetings
Marketing and branding
• Extensive brand exposure through marketing
opportunities leading up to and during the
conference
• Enhance brand recognition by promoting your logo
on all pre-event and on-site conference collateral
Cultural Dinner
SPU Restaurant | Darakeh | Tehran, Iran
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