Roundtable Discussion on Port Development
Tue, Feb 18
|First Maritime Place, Makati City
Join us for an event featuring Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento from the Maritime Sector of the Department of Transportation, where he will provide insights into the Philippines' port development and upgrade ambitions, and the government’s ongoing targets to implement offshore wind projects.


Time & Location
Feb 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
First Maritime Place, Makati City, 7458 Bagtikan Street, Makati, 12242 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
About the Event
Join us for an event featuring Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento from the Maritime Sector of the Department of Transportation as our esteemed guest speaker. He will provide insights into the Philippines' port development and upgrade ambitions, particularly in alignment with the government’s ongoing targets to implement offshore wind projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to engage in discussions with industry experts, Dutch maritime companies, and key stakeholders on topics such as port infrastructure, dredging, reclamation, and renewable energy opportunities.
Event Agenda:
2:00 PM | Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming - Mitchel Smolders, Executive Director, Dutch Chamber of Commerce
Opening Remarks - Robert van der Hum, Deputy Ambassador, Netherlands Embassy in the Philippines