“It is an event of great significance for Genoa, Italy and Europe. It will bring together all the major stakeholders of the sector globally: shipowners, maritime authorities, government institutions, and regulators, together with the world of suppliers to the cruise industry.”

Pierfrancesco Vago
CLIA Global Chair

 “I’m absolutely thrilled and eagerly anticipating the Innovation Expo. This event presents a fantastic opportunity for Genoa and Europe as a whole, as we extend a warm welcome to major cruise companies and essential partners. I am fully dedicated to ensuring its success because this kind of gathering has the potential to create significant value for MSC and the entire industry. I’m confident that the Innovation Expo will emerge as the most important cruise event ever held in Europe, focusing on crucial industry topics such as innovation and sustainability.”

Paolo Raia
Managing Director, MSC Procurement & Logistics S.p.A.

 “I am incredibly excited about the upcoming CLIA Innovation Expo. This new platform brought to us by CLIA is keenly focused on innovation and sustainability and perfectly aligns with our responsible sourcing mission. My team and I look forward to not only discovering new products and services but also addressing challenges with provisioning our vessels in the region. Amongst the many opportunities we’ll have to connect with both existing and new suppliers in 2024, this is one event not to be missed!”

Carl Robie
Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer,
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 

 “I am incredibly excited about the Innovation Expo. CLIA’s continuous dedication to uncovering new technologies and sustainable solutions are set to transform our industry. I am particularly interested in local source options for food and beverage products consumed onboard. As we seek out ways to more effectively provision our vessels currently operating around the world, this forum couldn’t have come at a better time!”

Norbert Dean
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Carnival Cruise Line