Stephen Xuereb has been involved in the cruise industry since the inception of Valletta Cruise Port
Plc (VCP) in 2002, serving first as its CFO until 2014 and subsequently as CEO until to-date.
In 2016, following the acquisition of a majority shareholding in VCP by Global Ports Holding (GPH),
he was appointed Chief Operating Officer of GPH. At VCP, Xuereb was responsible for establishing
the finance and administration function, overseeing the financing and the development of the
Valletta Waterfront as we know it today and the growth of the Valletta Cruise Port in one of the key
cruise destinations in the Mediterranean. At GPH, Xuereb is responsible for the harmonization of
operational processes and systems across the group as well as nurturing a culture of knowledge
sharing for the continued development of the individual ports in terms of operational excellence and
revenue maximization. Xuereb sits on a number of Boards within the Group.
Xuereb is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants and a Henley MBA graduate.
The agenda for DTF25 is finalised, but expressions of interest are welcome for future editions via the 'Call for Speakers' section.
The conference will be held at Boilers Wharf in Senglea, accessible by cab or public transport. Signage will be available on-site.
The agenda is available on our website. It includes session timings, speakers, and topics.
You can reach us at hello@shoretoship.mt or through the contact form on our website.
Keynote speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on our Speakers page.
Yes, recommended hotels include Excelsior (Link: DTF2025Shoretoship), AX Hotels (Promo code: AXCORPDTF25), and Cugo Gran Macina (DTF2025shoretoship 10% corporate discount).
DTF25 is ideal for policymakers, port authorities, infrastructure developers, energy providers, legal experts, environmental consultants, and researchers working toward sustainable port development.
Registration includes access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.
The conference will be held between the 15th and 17th October at the Boiler Wharf in Valletta.
You can register directly through our website. Click on the “Register” button at the top of the homepage.
The theme of DTF25 is “Ports. Power. Partnerships.” Ports explore smarter, greener port operations. Power focuses on clean energy transitions and future-ready technologies. Partnerships unite leaders and financial frameworks for real-world impact.
