A successful executive with more than 30 years of experience in domestic and international banking and business, Mark Barra leads Global Financial Consulting, LLC, as managing director. Beyond that, he owns two family entertainment centers in Connecticut. Active in the professional community, Mark Barra attends the Interferry Conference every year.

A membership organization representing the international ferry industry, Interferry supports the safety of ships and cargo, fair shipping regulations, open competition, and environmental protection. The organization also facilitates cooperation among members of the industry through its annual conference.

For more than four decades, Interferry has been hosting its annual conference. This event is open to everyone, but it predominantly attracts current Interferry members. By attending the event, professionals not only gain first-hand experience with the organization, they also receive opportunities to meet with colleagues from around the world and learn about what’s new in the industry.

Since its first year, the Interferry Conference has been held in a variety of locations. These include Seattle, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Sydney, and London. The global nature of these conferences helps professionals from around the world stay active in the organization regardless of where their base of operations is. Alongside this global variation, Interferry Conferences also feature a range of themes, such as innovation.

Interferry has scheduled is 45th Annual Conference for October 24 to 28, 2020. It will be held at the Grand Chancellor Hobart hotel in Hobart, Australia.