Conference Agenda of Presenations

Agenda

Airline & Aerospace MRO & Operations IT Conference ASIA/PACIFC

13th and 14th October 2009
Bangkok, Thailand

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See below for the list of presentation topics and workshops. Companies delivering presentations include HAECO, Bangkok Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, SAKS Consulting, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies, Thai Intl. Airways, Lufthansa Systems, AirAsia, John Wood Group, Shufra, Flight Guidance.

Day One is MRO focused, with Day Two Operations focused.

DAY ONE - TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER 2009

8:00 am
SOFTWARE DEMOS, REFRESHMENTS & REGISTRATION

9:00 am
CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS

9:05 am
The process of selecting an MRO system: Should airlines select a pure-play system, or select individual modules?
Sharhabeel Lone, Partner Global Business Strategy, SAKS Consulting

9:45 am Airline Case Study: Acquiring an MRO IT System - Is a home-grown system or an off-the-shelf system preferable?
Juswil Adriani, MRO IT Manager, AirAsia Berhad

10:15 am The 500 day MRO Transformation Journey - a current case study. The tools and approach required to transform a major MRO enterprise in less than 18 months utilizing a major ERP Platform and a radical approach.
Bill Lewis, CIO, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (also MD Temesys Intl. Singapore)

10:45 am SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK

11.30 am
The benefits that enhance WiFi networks in hangar maintenance can bring in improved airframe efficiency.
Benny Tse, Management Information Systems Manager, HAECO

12:00 pm
Airline Case Study: How a good selection and implementation of an integrated ERP package can be a game changer for an airline.
Vishok Mansingh, General Manager - Engineering Logistics & IT, Kingfisher Airlines

12:30 pm SOFTWARE DEMOS - LUNCH

2:00 pm

Interactive Workshop
Best Practice in Program and Project Management of Aviation Engineering Solutions - hosted by SAKS Consulting

The workshop will begin with a 15 minute overview of the typical challenges that arise from most implementations. The audience will then be divided into 3 groups with the following topics (delegates will be required to chose which group they would like to attend:

Session 1 Selection of MRO Systems and Contract Management
Session hosted bySharhabeel Lone, Partner Business Strategy, SAKS Consulting

Session 2 Program, Project Management and Change of Management in Aviation Engineering Technology Implementations
Session hosted by Paul Priddle, Associate Partner, SAKS Consulting

Session 3
Technical Data Cleansing and Vendor Service Management
Session hosted by Steve Chaters, TIS Principal, SAKS Consulting

3:00 pm SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK

4:00 pm Measuring man-hours and materials used in airframe checks: The practicalities of the system and the benefits.
Dr. Roberto Asuncion, Vice President IT, Lufthansa Technik Philippines

4:30 pm Round Table Discussion: Questions you have always wanted answered from the 'pure-play' MRO IT Software Providers.
Hosted by Sharhabeel Lone from SAKS Consulting, representatives from each MRO IT vendor at the conference will be on the stage. Delegates will be able to ask questions from the floor. This is always a very popular way to lead into the cocktail reception. Participating will be: IBS Technics, Commsoft, Mxi Technologies, Volartec, IFR France, Aerosoft Systems

6.00-8.00 pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & LIVE SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

DAY TWO - WEDENSDAY 14th OCTOBER 2009

8.00 am
SOFTWARE DEMOS & REFRESHMENTS

9:00 am
CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS

9:05 am
The concept of a paperless environment: Will it become reality?
Ping Na Thalang, Vice President Information Systems, Bangkok Airways

9:45 am
An airline's real-life experience of Electronic Technical Logs (ETLs) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs): Their implementation and the benefits they deliver.
Bud Sittig, President, Flight Guidance (ex-VP Operations, Skybus Airlines)

10:15 am Improving Airlines' Operational Performance Through EFB Software in the Cockpit.
Joe McGoldrick, Chief Executive Officer, Aircraft Management Technologies

10:45 am SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK

11:30 am The practicalities of implementing and achieving a paperless cockpit.
Marc Szepan, SVP Airline Operations Solutions, Lufthansa Systems

12:00 pm
Case Study: Thai Airways is the first airline in the world to use a Dynamic SIM Tool Kit System. Thai examine how this 3G mobile technology has improved its flight crew and cabin crew information management system, making access to flight information easier and more efficient.
Mr. Jatooron Suwannarut, Head of IT Management - Flight Operations, Thai Airways International

12:30 pm SOFTWARE DEMOS - LUNCH

2:00 pm
How the international aerospace standard ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English, formerly AECMA Simplified English) helps to improve the quality and readability of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, CMM etc.) and contribute to less downtime and considerable cost savings.
Frans Wijma, Managing Director, Shufra

2:30 pm How improved transaction visibility can create mutual efficiency for the MRO and Customer.
Kris Conrad, Managing Sales Director Asia / Pacific, Aeroxchange

3:00 pm SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK

4:00 pm
MRO IT/IS Myth-Busters Data - Everything you wanted to know about aviation M&E Systems but were too shy to ask.
Thanos Kaponeridis, Chairman & CEO, Aerosoft Systems

4:30 pm Techniques to ensure successful implementation of your MRO IT system.
Gerry Croarkin, Sales Director Maintenance Systems, IBS Technics Inc.

5:00 pm CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

DAY ONE - TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER 2009
8:00 am	SOFTWARE DEMOS, REFRESHMENTS & REGISTRATION
9:00 am	CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
9:05 am	The process of selecting an MRO system: Should airlines select a pure-play system, or select individual modules? Sharhabeel Lone, Partner Global Business Strategy, *SAKS Consulting*
9:45 am	Airline Case Study: Acquiring an MRO IT System - Is a home-grown system or an off-the-shelf system preferable? Juswil Adriani, MRO IT Manager, *AirAsia Berhad*
10:15 am	The 500 day MRO Transformation Journey - a current case study. The tools and approach required to transform a major MRO enterprise in less than 18 months utilizing a major ERP Platform and a radical approach. Bill Lewis, CIO, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies* (also MD Temesys Intl. Singapore)*
10:45 am	SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK
11.30 am	The benefits that enhance WiFi networks in hangar maintenance can bring in improved airframe efficiency. Benny Tse, Management Information Systems Manager, *HAECO*
12:00 pm	Airline Case Study: How a good selection and implementation of an integrated ERP package can be a game changer for an airline. Vishok Mansingh, General Manager - Engineering Logistics & IT, *Kingfisher Airlines*
12:30 pm	SOFTWARE DEMOS - LUNCH
2:00 pm	Interactive Workshop Best Practice in Program and Project Management of Aviation Engineering Solutions - hosted by SAKS Consulting The workshop will begin with a 15 minute overview of the typical challenges that arise from most implementations. The audience will then be divided into 3 groups with the following topics (delegates will be required to chose which group they would like to attend:
2:00 pm
Session 1	Selection of MRO Systems and Contract Management Session hosted bySharhabeel Lone, Partner Business Strategy, *SAKS Consulting*
Session 2	Program, Project Management and Change of Management in Aviation Engineering Technology Implementations Session hosted by Paul Priddle, Associate Partner, *SAKS Consulting*
Session 3	Technical Data Cleansing and Vendor Service Management Session hosted by Steve Chaters, TIS Principal, *SAKS Consulting*
3:00 pm	SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK
4:00 pm	Measuring man-hours and materials used in airframe checks: The practicalities of the system and the benefits. Dr. Roberto Asuncion, Vice President IT, *Lufthansa Technik Philippines*
4:30 pm	Round Table Discussion: Questions you have always wanted answered from the 'pure-play' MRO IT Software Providers. Hosted by Sharhabeel Lone from SAKS Consulting, representatives from each MRO IT vendor at the conference will be on the stage. Delegates will be able to ask questions from the floor. This is always a very popular way to lead into the cocktail reception. Participating will be: *IBS Technics, Commsoft, Mxi Technologies, Volartec, IFR France, Aerosoft Systems*
6.00-8.00 pm	COCKTAIL RECEPTION & LIVE SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

DAY TWO - WEDENSDAY 14th OCTOBER 2009
8.00 am	SOFTWARE DEMOS & REFRESHMENTS
9:00 am	CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
9:05 am	The concept of a paperless environment: Will it become reality? Ping Na Thalang, Vice President Information Systems, *Bangkok Airways*
9:45 am	An airline's real-life experience of Electronic Technical Logs (ETLs) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs): Their implementation and the benefits they deliver. Bud Sittig, President, Flight Guidance (ex-VP Operations, Skybus Airlines)
10:15 am	Improving Airlines' Operational Performance Through EFB Software in the Cockpit. Joe McGoldrick, Chief Executive Officer, Aircraft Management Technologies
10:45 am	SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:30 am	The practicalities of implementing and achieving a paperless cockpit. Marc Szepan, SVP Airline Operations Solutions, *Lufthansa Systems*
12:00 pm	Case Study: Thai Airways is the first airline in the world to use a Dynamic SIM Tool Kit System. Thai examine how this 3G mobile technology has improved its flight crew and cabin crew information management system, making access to flight information easier and more efficient. Mr. Jatooron Suwannarut, Head of IT Management - Flight Operations, *Thai Airways International*
12:30 pm	SOFTWARE DEMOS - LUNCH
2:00 pm	How the international aerospace standard ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English, formerly AECMA Simplified English) helps to improve the quality and readability of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, CMM etc.) and contribute to less downtime and considerable cost savings. Frans Wijma, Managing Director, *Shufra*
2:30 pm	How improved transaction visibility can create mutual efficiency for the MRO and Customer. Kris Conrad, Managing Sales Director Asia / Pacific, Aeroxchange
3:00 pm	SOFTWARE DEMOS - REFRESHMENT BREAK
4:00 pm	MRO IT/IS Myth-Busters Data - Everything you wanted to know about aviation M&E Systems but were too shy to ask. Thanos Kaponeridis, Chairman & CEO, Aerosoft Systems
4:30 pm	Techniques to ensure successful implementation of your MRO IT system. Gerry Croarkin, Sales Director Maintenance Systems, IBS Technics Inc.
5:00 pm	CLOSE OF CONFERENCE