This conference brings together industry leaders and professionals from around the Baltics to explore the dynamic landscape of large-scale industrial enterprises, both local and international. Our focus revolves around topics such as regional nearshoring and reshoring tendencies, sustainable building features, and next-generation smart manufacturing. Additionally, the conference location, Riga, is currently experiencing the highest public infrastructure investments in 30 years. We will discuss whether this will bring growth to the logistics and industrial sectors and when we can expect to see this growth.
As the region’s infrastructure continues to develop, with initiatives such as Rail Baltica and expanding intermodal hubs, the potential for international companies to establish a presence in the region is expected to grow further. Recent industrial market success stories have shown that there is much interrelation with Airport hubs, Ports & Free (Special) Economic Zones. Should we focus more on capturing this low-hanging fruit?
The Baltic Logistics & Manufacturing Symposium 2024 will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions and collaborations aimed at unleashing the full potential of the industrial and logistical sectors in the region. Our distinguished keynote speakers are set to deliver insights that will shape the way we perceive and drive industrial advancements.
Join us at the Baltic Logistics & Manufacturing Symposium 2024 as we embark on a journey towards industrial and logistics growth in the Baltic region.
Symposium is organized by the leading Latvian business news platform Dienas Bizness in cooperation with international real estate advisory company – CBRE Baltics.
DATE: 17 April 2024
TIME: 10:00 – 17:00
VENUE: Music House Daile (Kr.Barona iela 31, Riga, Latvia)
TARGET AUDIENCE: developers, investors and tenants of industrial space. Representatives of logistics, manufacturing, warehouse, self storage and other related sectors. Opinion leaders and policy makers who follow trends and responds to opportunities – meet your peers by joining us for productive discussions, powerful impressions of best practices and future trends!
PARTICIPATION:
THE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Don’t miss the opportunity to register your participation at the best price!
EARLY BIRD offer until 31.03.2024
– One person: EUR 420 + VAT
– Three or more participants from one company: EUR 390 + VAT
30% discount for CBRE corporate clients and partners, Dienas Bizness subscribers*:
– One person: EUR 294 + VAT
– Three or more participants from one company: EUR 273 + VAT
* discount applies to annual subscribers only.
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More about the event:
Laila Grasmane
Dienas Bizness Conference Dept.
+371 26186833 | Laila.Grasmane@db.lv
Time zone: EEST (UTC +3)
09:30 – 10:00 Registration & morning coffee
10:00 – 10:05 Welcoming words
PART 1 | FOCUSING ON WHAT’S NEXT
10:05 – 10:10 OPENING SPEECH
KASPARS BRIŠKENS, Minister for Transport of the Republic of Latvia
10:10 – 10:20 Topic to be confirmed
ANDRIS KULBERGS, Transport, Economy, Climate and Crisis Management Expert, President of Automotive Association, Member of Latvian Parliament.
10:20 – 10:30 ZOOMING OUT TO THE CEE REGION LOGISTICS & MANUFACTURING
PRZEMYSŁAW PIĘTAK, Supply Chain Advisory Director at CBRE Poland
10:30 – 11:10 Panel session: NAVIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN RECONFIGURATIONS IN CEE – BALTICS IN THE CONTEXT OF CEE
Demand for logistics assets remains steady across CEE, fueled by growing e-commerce. However, nearshoring and reshoring has set the manufacturing sector to expand. Market experts with diverse backgrounds will discuss the key drivers of this change.
Moderator: PRZEMYSŁAW PIĘTAK, Supply Chain Advisory Director at CBRE Poland
Participants:
11:10 – 11:30 Panel session: NEXT INDUSTRIAL HUB IN THE BALTICS – LITHUANIA, LATVIA, OR ESTONIA?
Participants:
11:30 – 12:00 Break and Networking
12:00 – 12:15 FROM SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL FOR REAL ESTATE AND INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Logistics properties with BREEAM certification achieve a 25bps five-year median valuation premium compared to market prime net yield. Is the value enhanced by sustainable occupiers? What demands will industrial occupiers and business face in the following years? Which are the market leaders showing the way?
EVALDAS SAVICKIS, CEO of Vesta Consulting
12:15 – 12:50 Panel session: BALTIC INDUSTRY 4.0: NEXT-GENERATION SMART MANUFACTURING
New trends, best practices, industry-shaping market players in food, tech, and construction.
Moderator: JĀNIS LIELPĒTERIS, Member of the Board at Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI)
Participants:
12:50 – 13:30 Panel session: FINANCING AND INVESTMENT MODELS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
Effective financing strategies are essential for the growth and success of manufacturing and logistics businesses, as well as their real estate development and investment. There are various financing options available, ranging from traditional loans to bond issues and sale leaseback arrangements. In this context, we will explore different avenues for funding industrial projects.
Moderator: DENIS REIN, Director of Transactions and Investments at CBRE Baltics
Participants:
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch and Networking
PART 2 | CONNECTED BALTICS IN A CONNECTED EUROPE
14:30 – 14:50 AMBITION OF BALTIC CARGO HUB – THE LARGEST AIR CARGO HANDLING FACILITY IN THE REGION
For years, airBaltic Cargo has provided essential mail and cargo shipments to and from Latvia. New facilities will provide new opportunities for logistics and manufacturing sector in the region.
ARVĪDS MAURĀNS, Executive Director at Baltic Cargo Center
14:50 – 15:30 Panel session: GATEWAYS TO THE BALTIC REGION
Linking people, nations, and places. Removing bottlenecks, building missing cross-border connections, promoting modal integration and interoperability. Capital cities of the Baltics are absorbing the highest public infrastructure investments in 30 years. Will it bring growth in logistics and industrial sectors and when?
Moderator: POVILAS DRIŽAS, Secretary-General at International Transport and Logistics Alliance TTLA
Participants:
15:30 – 16:10 Panel session: EMERGING GATEWAYS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS INVESTORS: PORTS & FEZ
Best practices in port areas, free economic zones, government support, the future growth of the sector, recent success stories.
Moderator: POVILAS DRIŽAS, Secretary-General at International Transport and Logistics Alliance TTLA
Participants:
16:10 – 16:50 Panel session: FULL SPEED AHEAD – WHAT’S DRIVING INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENTS & DEVELOPMENTS?
Panel to hear real estate developer and investor perspective on challenges & opportunities of the sector. Cost escalation (energy & labor), land availability, energy sustainability, labour & skill shortages, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, real estate cost & availability.
Moderator: MĀRTIŅŠ GRĪNBERGS, Senior Consultant for Investment Properties at CBRE Baltics
Participants:
16:50 – 17:00 Closing words: EMBRACING A SHARED VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF BALTIC INDUSTRIES
17:00 – 19:00 Post-conference networking
