CLIA Cruise Week Europe Genoa 11-14 March 2024

THE WEEK IN
GENOA

ABOUT CLIA CRUISE WEEK – EUROPE 2024
The first annual CLIA Cruise Week - Europe, to be held 11-14
March 2024. This exclusive event builds on the success of the
European Summit by offering fresh new content, interactive
workshops, and networking events, plus introducing CLIA’s
inaugural Innovation Expo.
Developed at the request of our cruise line
decision makers – Unparalleled cruise line
participation and engagement by the right
industry leaders
The Innovation Expo provides CLIA partners the opportunity to
showcase new brands and products across the multiple
services needed for the cruise industry including hospitality,
and marine technical services. It’s a unique opportunity for the
entire cruise community to work together to develop
innovative ways to help the industry grow through new
solutions, products, and services.
Throughout the week, members will engage with one another,
share intelligence, and connect with buyers, innovators, and
suppliers from across the globe with an emphasis on Europe.
Topics and programs will include key European advocacy
issues, sustainability and net-zero carbon cruising, destination
management, responsible tourism, innovation, and local
sourcing and more.
Provides a cost-effective format and options for
small and large exhibitors
Designed for quality, not quantity, emphasis on
ensuring the right people in attendance
Provides a focus on innovation. On the floor
sessions will include special demonstrations of
innovations and sustainability – looking into the
future
Promotes sustainable sourcing – Local suppliers
and responsible supply chain needs
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WHERE AND WHEN
WHAT ARE DATES OF THE EUROPEAN SUMMIT AND THE INNOVATION EXPO?
11-14, March 2024 in Genoa, Italy at the Jean Nouvel Pavilion
WHEN WILL REGISTRATION FOR THE ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLIA CRUISE WEEK
EUROPE BEGIN?
Innovation Expo sales booking is now open
Registration for the European Summit will launch October 2023
Ticket sales to the Expo to be announced
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AUDIENCE
ATTENDEES
PARTICIPANTS
THE CLIA
ADVANTAGE
Representing 95% of cruise
line operators and
recognized as the leading
authority and voice of
cruise industry
CLIA MEMBER CRUISE LINES
• Ocean-going cruise operators
• River cruise operators
• Executives | Decision Makers
• Global Board/ExCom/Committee
Representatives
• Hotel, Marine, Port Ops,
Newbuild/Refurb, IT
• Supply Chain sourcing and
procurement
CLIA EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
• Maritime & Technical
• Hospitality, Food & Beverage
• Supply Chain & Industry Services
• Ports and Destinations
EXISTING AND NEW TO CRUISE
INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
• Maritime & Technical
• Technology
• Hospitality, Hotel Accommodation
& Amenities
• Food and Beverage, Service and
Culinary
• Entertainment
• Product Development
• Supply Chain - Logistics
• Port authorities and operators, port
agents
OTHERS
• Policy makers
• Regulators
• Key dignitaries
• Special VIPs
• Media
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In partnership with

CLIA CRUISE WEEK |EUROPEAN SUMMIT
Launched in 2022, the CLIA European Summit is the leading platform for the cruise community to share with
key policymakers, media, and the wider maritime industry, its vision for the future of our industry.
This unique event allows senior cruise executives, authorities, ports, destinations, and the wider cruise supply
chain to network, share intelligence, foster engagement, forge relationships, and discover new solutions
and products.
Attendees will have unlimited access to key cruise industry decision-makers in an exclusive setting. CLIA
and the cruise industry are at the forefront of innovation practices aimed at:
• Powering industrial advances and environmental technologies to reduce emissions and protect the
ocean and land we visit; and
• Delivering unparalleled traveler experiences at ports and destinations
The three-day summit will include engaging speakers from regulatory authorities, cruise lines and the cruise
sector. The event also offers enhanced content, interactive workshops, networking opportunities,
showcasing products, and engaging in detailed dialogue on timely topics,
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CLIA INNOVATION EXPO
The Innovation Expo is designed at the bequest of member cruise lines and will
gather key cruise line decision-makers, leading industry providers and new-tocruise
business partners to engage in exclusive thought-provoking programming.
Our carefully curated expo hall will be a melting pot of creativity, technology
advancement, and visionary concepts, bringing together industry providers
across all categories under one roof to present their game-changing products,
services, and solutions prioritizing sustainability and local sourcing.
SUCCESS
• Developing new business opportunities
• Enhancing relationships with our Cruise Lines
• Showcasing new sustainable innovations
• Introducing local suppliers to the industry
• Developing education and training
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VISION
Establish the CLIA
Innovation Expo as the
premier must-attend event
and catalyst for innovation
and progress in the cruise
industry, promoting
sustainability, diversity and
inclusivity
Building on CLIA’s market advantage and
addressing needs identified members, the CLIA
Innovation Expo must deliver:
• A cost-effective solution for both existing and
aspiring providers to showcase their products
and services
• Access to the right cruise line members
• A platform that fosters more collaboration,
connection, demonstration, and knowledgesharing
than existing industry trade forums
• A focus on innovation and sustainability
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ABOUT THE INNOVATION EXPO FLOOR
A highly curated experience
showcasing critical and new
products and services
for the cruise market
A themed merchandised expo hall featuring:
• Hospitality, Food & Beverage
• Marine Innovation & Technologies
• Design and Interiors
• Supply Chain & Industry Services
• Maritime Development
• New to Cruise
• TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN INNOVATION
• A hub on innovation, sustainability and
technology advances for cruise operators,
with demonstration and sessions on the
floor
• LOCAL SOURCING
• A pavilion on locally sourced products
with an emphasis on new culinary and
hospitality products for cruise line food
and beverage decision makers including
sample and demonstrations.
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ADVISORY GROUP

CRUISE LINE ADVISORY GROUP
• Jon McKeown - Chief Procurement Officer, Carnival Corp
• Norbert Dean - Chief Procurement Officer, Carnival Cruise Line
• Marco Dioda - Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain, Costa Group
• Germano Colombo - Chief Procurement Officer, MSC Cruises
• Paolo Raia - Managing Director, MSC Procurement & Logistics S.p.A.
• Carl Robie - EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
• James Wells - Global Chief Supply Chain Officer, Royal Caribbean Group
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INNOVATION EXPO
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.cruising.org/cruiseweekeurope