Green corridors are entering their ‘make or break’ moment. The ‘Progressing green corridors’ workshop will bring together government signatories to the Clydebank Declaration and green corridor leaders from industry to review progress on green corridors over the past year, and identify key opportunities for public-private collaboration to move these important initiatives to implementation.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact jmb@globalmaritimeforum.org.

This event is being organised by the Poseidon Principles for Financial Institutions and Marine Insurance, and the Sea Cargo Charter. The event will gather key players from the maritime industry, including charterers, shipowners, financiers, insurers and brokers and will focus on transparency and emissions reporting as enablers for decarbonisation and informed business decisions in shipping.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact info@seacargocharter.org.

This event will formally launch the All Aboard Alliance Pilot, celebrating diversity at sea. The pilot project aims to make life at sea more inclusive and attractive to all seafarers, including women. This exciting pilot launch is not just a lunch with an immaculate view; it offers a unique opportunity to connect with other pilot participants and stakeholders.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact jj@globalmaritimeforum.org.

Welcome remarks

– Jan Dieleman, President, Cargill Ocean Transportation; Chair, Global Maritime Forum

Setting the agenda: What now for the global maritime industry?

Against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict, shifting global alliances, and a complex economic outlook, the member states of the IMO came together to adopt a revised climate strategy that sets out a new path for the industry. Many will be asking themselves “now what?” The plenary session will set the agenda for the Annual Summit, outlining key challenges that are shaping the future of global seaborne trade and identifying conditions and constraints for action.

– Toshiaki Tanaka, Representative Director, Executive Vice President, and Executive Officer of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
– Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
– Saskia Mureau, Director Customer Digital at Port of Rotterdam
– Jeremy Nixon, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
– Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group

Moderated by

– Robyn Curnow, journalist and news anchor

The future of work in the age of AI

Every day we hear of advances in AI, with new systems—from ChatGPT to DALL-E—taking on activities that, until recently, we thought only human beings alone could ever do: writing effective code and drafting compelling documents, designing beautiful buildings, and diagnosing medical illnesses. What does all this technological progress mean for the future of work—and the shipping workforce in particular? In this optimistic and pragmatic talk, Daniel Susskind explores the opportunities and challenges from AI for the shipping industry, drawing on his best-selling books, The Future of the Professions and A World Without Work

– Daniel Susskind, Research Professor in Economics at King’s College London and Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford

Interlude

A musical interlude about collaboration in action.

Have a drink, and a bite and learn more about:

• All Aboard Alliance
• Future Maritime Leaders Network
• Getting to Zero Coalition
• Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation
• Green Corridors
• Helmepa – Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association
• Operational Efficiency
• Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance,
• Sea Cargo Charter

The opening event is kindly supported by the Onassis Foundation.

Participants will join the session for a light breakfast, hear about the operational efficiency work so far & engage in workshop activity to identify potential work areas for 2024 and beyond.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact aaw@globalmaritimeforum.org.

The All Aboard Alliance is hosting a roundtable discussion in conjunction with the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit, where representatives from All Aboard Member companies will collectively explore some of the challenges regarding improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the maritime industry.

Invitation only. 

This press event covers key findings from this year’s Progress towards Shipping’s 2030 Breakthrough report from UMAS, the Getting to Zero Coalition, and Race to Zero, which assesses progress towards the goal of having scalable zero-emission fuels account for 5% of international shipping fuels by 2030.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact fs@globalmaritimeforum.org.

Opening remarks by

– Jan Dieleman, President, Cargill Ocean Transportation; Chair, Global Maritime Forum

Moderated by

– Randall Krantz, Senior Advisor on Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum

Lessons from harder-to-abate sectors

What can shipping learn from the decarbonisation journeys of other hard-to-abate industries like aviation and steel? Are there ways to work together to reduce costs and speed up the energy transition?

– Faustine Delasalle, Executive Director, Mission Possible Partnerships

Moderated by

– Shin Watanabe, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Lease

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Youth vision for a greener and fairer shipping industry

What does a more sustainable maritime industry mean to future maritime leaders? What are their recommendations to industry leaders and policymakers on how to achieve an inclusive transition for future generations? The three winners of the Future Maritime Leaders essay competition share their unique insights.

– Saki Inoue, Student, Faculty of Oceanology, Kobe University
– Vladimir Zorić, Fleet Personnel Officer, MOL Tankship Management
– Shareefa Youshna Jewan, Senior Business Consultant, Ernst & Young

Moderated by

– Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Defining good governance

What does good governance look like for the maritime industry? What are the best ways to address the transparency and accountability challenges the industry faces?

– Gemma Aiolfi, Senior Advisor Compliance and Collective Action, Basel Institute on Governance

Moderated by

– Lois Zabrocky, Chief Executive Officer, International Seaways

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Geopolitics and shifting trade patterns

How will geopolitical conflicts, shifting global alliances, and economic disruption affect maritime trade? How should an industry built on interconnectedness, shared rules and safety prepare for the future?

– Theresa Fallon, Director, Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies

Moderated by

– Lieve Logghe, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Euronav

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Unpacking the IMO’s revised greenhouse gas strategy

What are the implications of the International Maritime Organization’s more ambitious decarbonisation trajectory? What concrete steps are needed to make the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by or around 2050 a reality?

– Tristan Smith, Associate Professor in Energy and Transport at UCL and co-founder of UMAS

Moderated by

– Andrew McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd’s Register

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The potential role of nuclear in shipping

What is the potential of using nuclear energy as a viable path to zero-emission shipping? What opportunities and barriers should be assessed when considering its role in propulsion and in the production of zero-emission fuels? And how might the eventual promise of nuclear power affect the uptake of other zero-emission fuels?

– Kirsty Gogan, Managing Partner, LucidCatalyst; Co-founder, Terra Praxis; UK Representative, Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency

Moderated by

– Lynn Loo, Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation

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Climate Litigation

What are the trends and politics behind the growing rate of climate litigation cases? What are the implications for the shipping industry and what steps can be taken to mitigate risks?

– Catherine Higham, Policy Fellow, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics

Moderated by

– Haris Zografakis, Partner, Stephenson Harwood

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Re-thinking the role of national governments in Green Shipping Corridors

How can national governments help industry build a bridge to the IMO’s 2030 checkpoint? What are the strategic decisions and specific policy tools that can help Green Corridors succeed?

– Jesse Fahnestock, Project Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum

Moderated by

– Randy Chen, Vice Chairman, Wan Hai Lines

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Unpacking the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The new Directive marks a significant step in promoting responsible corporate practices, integrating human rights and environmental concerns into company operations, and holding businesses accountable for their impacts. This law will substantially impact the global maritime industry and necessitate a comprehensive transformation to meet its requirements, including heightened scrutiny of environmental practices, labour conditions, and overall sustainability. How will the maritime industry adapt to evolving regulations and standards, and how will this new law help foster a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry?

– Valérie van den Berg, Partner, Pinsent Masons

Moderated by

– Kristin H. Holth, Non-executive director, Maersk Tankers and Safe Bulkers

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Perspectives from the ocean

What is the maritime sector’s role in ensuring a sustainable ocean economy that protects the world’s largest ecosystem? How can the industry prepare for an increasing call for transparency regarding its impact on the ocean?

– Jason Channell, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights

Moderated by

– Lindsey Keeble, Managing Partner, Watson Farley & Williams

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Crew vulnerability and shipping accountability

What are the current trends in maritime crime, particularly drug smuggling? How can the industry protect its crews and assets from the increasingly sophisticated threat of organised crime?

– Mara Luciano, Project Officer, Red Sea Project, Maritime Security Section, Maritime Safety Division, International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Moderated by

– Ed Davies, Chief Strategy Officer, NorthStandard

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Sense of belonging in the maritime workforce

What is ‘belonging’ and how does it connect to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’? How can the workforce’s sense of belonging (or lack of it) impact the industry’s transformation efforts? How can companies create and increase a sense of belonging among the maritime workforce?

– Maria Progoulaki, Teaching Fellow, ALBA Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece

Moderated by

– Philippa Charlton, Chief Marketing Officer, Lloyd’s Register

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Mental health in the maritime industry

How can a psychological safe space be effectively created within the maritime industry to encourage seafarers to speak openly about their challenges and seek help? What specific measures can be taken to create a more inclusive environment for seafarers from different backgrounds and cultures?

– Ashwin Naik, Founder of Manah Wellness

Moderated by

– Karen Davis, Managing Director, OCIMF

– Martin Kalungu-Banda, Co-faculty, Presencing Institute; Visiting Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; Research Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

This high-level roundtable will take the changed political landscape post MEPC80 of the IMO as its point of departure and explore what is next for collaborative action, zooming in on the case of ordering zero-emission vessels.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact fs@globalmaritimeforum.org.

This press briefing features this year’s future maritime essay winners unveiling their bold perspectives on the maritime industry. Together with the Top 20 essay competition participants, these three maritime leaders have crafted an ambition statement. Get ready for insightful discussions on what an inclusive transition looks like for the voices of tomorrow’s maritime industry.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact jj@globalmaritimeforum.org.

This press briefing launches a joint effort between Global Maritime Forum and leading maritime companies to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vessels through a triple win of operational efficiency.

Invitation only. Limited capacity. If you’d like to attend, please contact aaw@globalmaritimeforum.org.

– Sophie Howe, first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Closing remarks by

– Jan Dieleman, President, Cargill Ocean Transportation; Chair, Global Maritime Forum