0830 - Registration and Welcome Refreshments

0900 - Opening Notes from Conference Chair
click for bioRear Admiral Nick Lambert, Director, NLA, Former UK National Hydrographer

Rear Admiral Nick LambertA master mariner and a committed proponent of the maritime users’ perspective, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert concluded a long naval operational career as the UK National Hydrographer in December 2012. He advises on a wide range of maritime issues including the importance of spatial data infrastructures and hydrography for maritime economies, the evolution of eNavigation and GNSS vulnerability, near or real time situational awareness (especially that derived from space based assets and applications), human factors, and training and education in the maritime sector.

Session 1:
Disruptive Technologies, Sustainable Thinking

  • Market place review, recent developments, and catalysts for change
  • Blockchain: Changing the face of global trade
  • Autonomous shipping and the digital twin: Evolution or revolution?
  • Smart shipping – Maritime’s fourth wave

0915 - Welcome Address and Keynote Address
click for bioAnne H. Steffensen, Director-General, Danish Shipping

Anne H. SteffensenBiography pending.





0945 - The Maritime CEO Summit: How Digital Transformation is Driving Maritime Innovation
Panellists include:
click for bioAnne H. Steffensen, Director-General, Danish Shipping

Anne H. SteffensenBiography pending.





click for bioJenny Braat, Managing Director, Danish Maritime

Jenny BraatHolding a Master Degree in Business Management from Copenhagen Business School, Jenny N. Braat was employed at Danish Maritime in 1990 focusing on market research, statistics and state aid and further managed to build up a network of political contacts and other persons of significance for the industry to raise political issues. From 1995 to 1999 Jenny N. Braat was heading the Brussels office of Danish Maritime. This office serves to maintain the interests of Danish Maritime in relation to the European Parliament, the European Commission and other international organisations. As chief economist from 2000-2011 Jenny N. Braat headed up several working groups within the circle of members of Danish Maritime covering the fields of after-sales service, market research and development, trade negotiations among others. The primary focus of these groups was to safeguard the political interests of the Danish maritime industry, and many of the working groups are still existing and more have been added. In 2007 Jenny N. Braat was appointed deputy director of Danish Maritime, and from 2011 she has been heading the organization as managing director. From the beginning of the career at Danish Maritime it has been a set goal to unite the Danish maritime industry by developing the organization from primarily focusing on shipyards to encompass the entire land-based maritime industry and especially raising its profile politically. This on-going process has resulted in a significant increase of members of Danish Maritime and a much clearer valuation among Danish decision-makers as to the value of the Danish maritime industry. Among other notable positions Jenny N. Braat is Chairman of the SEA Europe Working Group on Market & Forecast, vice chairman of the Danish Maritime Fund and in the board of SEA Europe. Furthermore is she in the advisory board member of several universities and maritime clusters.

click for bioPia Berglund, Executive Vice-President, Swedish Shipowners’ Association

Pia BerglundBiography pending.





click for bioTiina Tuurnala, Managing Director, Finnish Shipowners' Association

Tiina TuurnalaManaging Director of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association as of 1 April 2017.

The Finnish Shipowners’ Association is a trade association with an interest in industrial and labour market policies. Its members include 25 Finnish shipping companies.

Tiina began her career in the field of hydrography with the Finnish Maritime Administration in the early 1990’s. With the establishment of the Finnish Transport Agency in 2010, Tiina was appointed Development Director. In 2011 she was appointed Deputy Director General in charge of the national traffic management. In 2013 Tiina was appointed Deputy Director General in charge of the traffic and Information Function and she was responsible for national traffic management (road, maritime, rail), icebreaking services, hydrographic surveys and functions related to the development of digitisation, automatisation and intelligent traffic.

In 1998 she graduated with a MSc. (Engineering) from the Helsinki University of Technology majoring in geographic information technologies.

Tiina has extensive experience with national and international representation, including e.g. Finnish Meteorological Institute, Advisory Board Member 2012-2017; Finnish Lifeboat Institution, Board Member 2016 - ; IALA Council Member 2013-2017;National Treasury Insurance Sector Advisory Board, Member 2007-2012; Finnish Forestry Industry Development Centre Tapio, Supervisory Board Member 2006-2012; etc..

1030 - Q&A and Commentary

1040 - Tea/Coffee Break

1110 - To be announced
click for bioAnne H. Steffensen, Director-General, Danish Shipping

Anne H. SteffensenBiography pending.





1140 - The Road to Recovery?
click for bioPeter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO

Peter SandPeter Sand joined BIMCO in 2009 and holds the position of Chief Shipping Analyst. In this position, he is responsible for analysing the commercial markets for dry bulkers, tankers and containerships. Taking the offset in global economics as the analytical starting point for all seaborne trade, he assists managements, members and clients with insight into many different aspects of the global shipping industry.

Peter's regular reports, focused analytical articles and insightful comments on the shipping market are widely read and have often been referenced in global mainstream media.

Teacher of Maritime Economics at the Danish Shipping Academy as well as guest lecturer at Copenhagen Business School - Blue MBA and Shipping bachelor.

During the rise and fall of the shipping markets Peter gained experience in the fields of shipping analysis, executive assistance, caretaking of investors and the art of transforming data and statistics into overviews and forecasts. Prior to his career in BIMCO, he worked for the dry bulk and product tanker company D/S NORDEN. Peter holds a Master's Degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen.

1210 - The Shared Infrastructure for Digitization of Global Shipping

  • Details of the infrastructure that is designed to be the foundation for completely digitizing information exchange and documents in global shipping
click for bioHenrik Hvid Jensen, Growth, Global Trade Digitization, Maersk Line

Henrik Hvid JensenHenrik Hvid Jensen has envisioned, designed and is now realising the concept of a shared global infrastructure that will completely digitize global trade. He will during this presentation cover the digital trends that has guides the design and show how the future digitization of global trade will materialize.

1240 - Blockchain: Changing the Face of Global Trade

1310 - Q&A and Commentary

1320 - Lunch

Session 2:
Aligning Practical Concerns with the Digital Landscape

  • Driving business change and investment
  • Making digitalisation part of the business agenda
  • Standardisation and regulation
  • Building cyber resilience within the business case

1420 - What the Hacker Sees
click for bioLisa Forte, Cyber Security Advisor, Formerly South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit (Police)

Lisa FortePartner of Red Goat Cyber Security and formerly of the UK Police Cyber Crime Unit.

Lisa has worked in U.K counter terrorism intelligence and then for the UK Police Cyber Crime Unit. She has developed a deep understanding of how social engineering can be used to attack companies and draws on her experience working in intelligence to highlight how to view information differently. Lisa also has a Masters in Maritime Law (LLM) and spent her early career working in the anti-piracy industry.

1450 - How to Unlock the Next Level of Value in the Shipping Industry

  • How digitalization will unlock value far beyond the vessel
click for bioChristopher Rex, Head of Research, Danish Ship Finance

Christopher RexBiography pending.





1520 - What do IoT and Big Data Analytics Offer for the Business Case and Bottom Line?

1550 - Q&A and Commentary

1600 - Tea/Coffee Break

1630 - The Future of Data Exchange

  • How digitalization will unlock value far beyond the vessel
click for bioMichael Card, Deputy Secretary-General, IALA (The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities)

Michael CardBiography pending.





1700 - The Journey through Autonomous Technology
click for bioMichael Rodey, Senior Innovation Manager, Maersk Group

Michael RodeyWith a specialization in Strategy, I currently work for Maersk as the Innovation Strategy Manager. My role is to look into the future, examine the trends, and develop a suitable innovation strategy to drive growth and value.

Prior to Maersk I worked for both Saudi Aramco and Statoil as a Senior Strategist; consulted in petroleum and management in a variety of different roles globally; and had various positions outside of the petroleum and management field of which the highlight includes 4 years in the US Marine Corps as a Non-Commissioned Officer.

I hold a Master of Science in Petroleum Economics and Management from the IFP School (ENSPM) in Paris and a Bachelors in both Economics and History from San Diego State University.

1730 - Panel Discussion: Autonomous Shipping – Emerging Technologies, Emerging Challenges?
Moderated by:
click for bioRob O’Dwyer, Editor, Digital Ship

Rob O’DwyerRob O'Dwyer, Editor of Digital Ship, has been a maritime IT journalist since 2005. He has a Master's degree in business and law from University College Dublin and was previously a commercial writing consultant in Seoul, South Korea.

Rob was also previously Editor of Port Finance International.

Panellists include:
click for bioMichael Rodey, Senior Innovation Manager, Maersk Group

Michael RodeyWith a specialization in Strategy, I currently work for Maersk as the Innovation Strategy Manager. My role is to look into the future, examine the trends, and develop a suitable innovation strategy to drive growth and value.

Prior to Maersk I worked for both Saudi Aramco and Statoil as a Senior Strategist; consulted in petroleum and management in a variety of different roles globally; and had various positions outside of the petroleum and management field of which the highlight includes 4 years in the US Marine Corps as a Non-Commissioned Officer.

I hold a Master of Science in Petroleum Economics and Management from the IFP School (ENSPM) in Paris and a Bachelors in both Economics and History from San Diego State University.

1800 - Closing Commentary, Followed by Networking Drinks until 1900

marlink1900 - Buses to Gala Dinner at Nimb Restaurant
Kindly Sponsored by Marlink

The dinner is open to all conference participants at no charge, please just ensure you have RSVPd to jo@thedigitalship.com

**Please note all topics and timings are TBC and subject to change

0845 - Registration and Welcome Refreshments

0930 - Exclusive Marlink Hosted Workshop

1100 - Tea/Coffee Break

Session 3:
Building Digital Competence and Measuring Impact

  • Creative swiping from:
    • Ports and terminals, Supply chain and logistics, Energy, Aviation, Banking and retail
  • Measuring the human impact and managing resistance
  • Translating guidance into training and education

1115 - Opening Notes from Conference Chair
click for bioRear Admiral Nick Lambert, Director, NLA, Former UK National Hydrographer

Rear Admiral Nick LambertA master mariner and a committed proponent of the maritime users’ perspective, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert concluded a long naval operational career as the UK National Hydrographer in December 2012. He advises on a wide range of maritime issues including the importance of spatial data infrastructures and hydrography for maritime economies, the evolution of eNavigation and GNSS vulnerability, near or real time situational awareness (especially that derived from space based assets and applications), human factors, and training and education in the maritime sector.

1130 - Digital Reinvention and Building Digital Competence
click for bioSue Terpilowski, President, WISTA UK, Chair, CILT Ports, Maritime & Waterways

Sue TerpilowskiSue is the Chairman of the Ports, Maritime and Waterways Forum of the Chartered Institute of Transport (CILT), a fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing, President of WISTA UK (Women in Shipping and Trade) and a member of Women in Logistics. She is regularly quoted in the business press as an expert source on a wide range of issues affecting the PR, marketing and advertising industries. Sue has been featured in the Financial Times, on BBC News, BBC Radio, ITN and in the Daily Telegraph.

Sue started her own company, the leading specialist logistics and supply chain PR, Marketing and Visual Events Agency Image Line Communications over 28 years ago.

Sue regularly chairs sessions for CILT including ones on SOLAS, CTU Code and port trends.

Sue Terpilowski was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2014 for her work and lobbying on behalf of micro and small businesses in London. She has a diploma in Business

1200 - Measuring the Human Impact and Managing Resistance

1230 - Translating Guidance into Training and Education

1300 - Viewpoint Panel Session
This session will be dedicated to showcasing digital transformation and practices from other sectors and highlighting lessons that can be applied within the maritime sector. We will particularly look at how collaboration and partnership can pave the way to better learning and efficiencies.

With input from those working in supply chain, logistics, ports and terminals, and academia.

1345 - Lunch

Session 4:
The Pioneers Showcase – Accelerating Maritime Transformation

Shipping is still one of the most traditional industries, but the speed of change in the maritime sector is providing a real opportunity for new entrants to the market. With even CMA CGM creating their own start-up incubator, it is clear that we need fresh influence to accelerate much needed maritime transformation.

This session will provide a platform for start-ups with demonstrable traction and pitch to join the discussions around Maritime’s digital future. With the opportunity for first-mover advantage, this is the time for new entrants to make themselves known, and demonstrate how they can help the shipping sector harness all that digital innovation has to offer.

1600 - Conference Conclusions

**Please note all topics and timings are TBC and subject to change