Global Maritime Week

Sustainable, Secure & Smart: The Future of Global Maritime Logistics

14, 15 & 16 October 2025

ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

35+

speakers

200+

companies

80%

Decision Makers

20+

Countries

40

Award Nominees

Maritime Series Sponsors and Partners

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Networking Sponsor

Networking Sponsor

Networking Sponsor

Business Program

Exhibitor

Speakers

Join visionary speakers from leading organisations for crucial insights and expert opinions.

MARITIME SERIES SPEAKERS

Tom Strang

SVP Maritime Affairs
Carnival Corporation

Øistein Jensen

Chief Sustainability Officer
Odfjell SE

Deepak Sharma

Network Manager – Feeder Fulfilment MAERSK

Capt. Nitin Nayyar

Head of Business,commercial, Energy, Decarbonization & Offshore Projects
MOL (Americas) LLC

Tor Øyvind Ask

Fleet Director
SOLVANG ASA

Isabelle Ryckbost

Secretary General
ESPO

Stuart Neil

Director of Strategy and Communications
International Chamber of Shipping

Jelle Burger

Head of Decarbonisation Pilots and Execution APM TERMINALS

Seckin Gul

General Manager & Board Member
Arkas Bunker

Daniel Mann

CCO
Bound4blue

Ing. Simone Parizzi

Ship Technology, Maritime Safety & Environment, Assarmatori

Ivana Melillo

Energy Efficiency Director
GNV

Ji-Man Seo

Project Manager, Subdivision for Protective Measures Marine Environment Division
IMO

Naomi van den Berg

Program Manager Sustainable Transport
Port of Rotterdam

Renske Schoenmaker

Senior Business Manager Containers Deepsea
Port of Rotterdam

Tomas Lindberg

Sales Director – Maritime
MINTRA

Andreas Slottte

Head of Sustainability and HESQ
Port of Helsinki

Eugene Zamastsyanin

Director Commercial
1 Point Five

Ferdinand Strohmeier

CEO
Mystic Cruises

Yunus Kaya

Solution Sales Manager
StormGeo GmbH

Kristian R Andersen

Co-Founder Position Green

Jonathan Feys

Chief Commercial Ofcer Liquid Bulk Terminals, Ghent Transport & Storage

Jerome Besancenot

Digital Transition Project Director
Haropa Port

Jan Egbertsen

Manager Innovation, Port of Amsterdam

Captain Ben van Scherpenzeel

Chairman,  International Taskforce Port Call Optimization, Vice Chairman IMO GIA Low Carbon Shipping

Susann Fischer

Senior Manager Partnerships
FORLIANCE

Jan Sandvig

CEO & Partner
Weel & Sandvig

Peter Czaga

Policy Officer, European Commission
Directorate-General for Transportand Mobility (DG MOVE)

MARITIME SERIES SPEAKERS

Linden Coppell

Vice President Sustainability & ESG
MSC Cruises

Ilyas Muhammad

Director, Head of Green Fuels
Hapag-Lloyd AG

Peter Livey

Managing Director (Gt.Britain) & Global Environmental Ambassador, HMM

Refke Gunnewijk

Head of Clean Industry & Transport
Port of Rotterdam

Sin-Yee LOH

Regional Director (Europe), International Division
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Tor Øyvind Ask

Fleet Director
SOLVANG ASA

Benjamin Weinacht

Managing Director
CMB Germany

Serra Tukel

Arkas Maritime Group SustainabilityDirector
Arkas Line

George Souravlas

CEO
Load Line Marine SA

Vaisakh Kumar

HSE Officer Jebel Ali Port
DP World

Anouar Kiassi

Managing Director, Ascenz Marorka &Vice President Digital, GTT Group

Arwen Korteweg

Business Manager Logistics
Port of Rotterdam

Mark Aherne

Chief of Corporate Marketing, Project Management, ESG,HMM (Europe)

Captain Ben van Scherpenzeel

Chairman International Taskforce,Port Call Optimization, Vice Chairman IMO GIA Low Carbon Shipping SPI WG

Jerome Besancenot

Digital Transition Project Director
Haropa Port

Isabelle Ryckbost

Secretary General
ESPO

Nelson Mojarro (Tentative)

Head of Innovation and Partnerships
International Chamber of Shipping

Jonathan Feys

Chief Commercial Ofcer Liquid Bulk Terminals, Ghent Transport & Storage

Claudia Beumer

Board Director IBIA & Owner C4Fluel

Dr Sanjay C Kuttan

Chief Technology Officer
Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation

Graeme Power-Hosking

Head of Programme - Future Port Talbot
Associated British Ports

Annika Kroon

Head of Unit: Maritime Transport & Logistics
European Commission

Polona Gergorin

Head of Unit at DG Climate Action
European Commission

Sascha Gill

Vice President Environment and Sustainability
CLIA

Antonio Nicotra

COO
Olbia LNG Terminal Srl

Darko Levicar

Director of Mobility
Hydrogen Europe

Gernot Ruppelt

Chief Commercial Officer
Ardmore ShippingCorporation

Poul Woodall

Director Environment& Sustainability
DFDS

Filipe Santana

Engineering Adviser
OCIMF

Capt. Jorne Langelaan

Founder
Eco-Clipper

Rob Aarvold

General Manager
The China NavigationCompany

Christopher Fee

General Manager -Environment and Sustainability
Oldendorff

About this event

Global Maritime Week, is a premier three-day deep dive into the future of sustainable, secure, and smart shipping. Bringing together key players from across the maritime industry—including shipping companies, ports, logistics providers, technology innovators, regulators, and investors—this event is designed to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the evolving maritime landscape.

This year, we focus on integrating sustainability, security, and digital innovation to shape the next generation of shipping operations. Discussions will cover regulatory shifts, advancements in alternative fuels supply flow, infrastructure investments, and strategies for optimizing supply chain logistics. Additionally, we will explore how smart ports, autonomous vessels, and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping efficiency and resilience across the industry.

Beyond engaging panel discussions and expert-led sessions, attendees will benefit from dedicated networking opportunities, including extended coffee breaks and tailored 1:1 meeting spaces. A select group of companies will also have the opportunity to showcase their latest technologies and solutions on exclusive platforms designed to drive collaboration and business growth.

With an agenda packed with insightful keynotes, case studies, and interactive discussions, this year’s conference promises to be an essential gathering for maritime leaders looking to stay ahead in an increasingly digital and decarbonized shipping era.

Exclusive Opportunity to join Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 Meetings!

Our Maritime Week offers an exclusive opportunity for attendees to engage in (Pre-scheduled 1-on-1Meetings) with key decision-makers from leading shipowners and target customers. These meetings will bebased on Active Requirements from Shipowners making this tailored networking experience much morepotential allowing you to directly interact with industry leaders in a focused, time-efficient setting.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your business prospects and foster valuable relationships.

Agenda

8:00    Registration & Coffee

9:00    Chair Opening Remarks

9:15    Keynote Address

9:40     Conference Presentation:

               A 10-15 Year Market Outlook: Geopolitics AndInvestments, Infrastructure & Sustainability
               ●
Infrastructure & Investment Shifts: Analyze how evolving geopolitical tensions influencemaritime investments and infrastructure                                 development.
               ● Trade Policy & Regulatory Dynamics: Examine the role of shifting trade policies andregulatory frameworks in promoting sustainable                    maritime practices.
               ● Innovation & Strategic Resilience: Explore emerging technologies and strategicapproaches that enable the industry to thrive amid global                    geopolitical uncertainties    
              
 
               Speaker: Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO             
             

10:10    Panel Discussion

               Geopolitical Disruption & Its Impacts on Maritime Finances andOperations
               
● Adaptability and strategic planning amid geopolitical challenges
               ●  Impacts of conflicts on tariffs, taxes, and green transition financing
               ● Effects of sanctions and government policies on maritime logistics                 
             

11:00    Coffee Break & Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 Meetings

12:00    Session 1

               Newest Regulatory Mandates Shifting Maritime Operations
                ●  
Frameworks for major maritime industry towards its 2050 decarbonisation goals
                ● Updates on the new MEP83 mandatories
                ● Implementation of the CSDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence) and its impact onthe total value chain from 2026       
             

13:00     Lunch Break

Sustainable Shipping Initiative Award

Smart Port of the Year

Innovation in Alternative Fuels

Excellence in Maritime Digital Transformation

Supporting Organization in Maritime Transition

Pioneering Maritime Cybersecurity Award

Best Green Finance Initiative

Excellence in Industry Decarbonization in Industry Decarbonization

Words from our clients that fuel our zeal to serve better.

It's very good to have all of the components, and all of the segments of the entire value chain in the room. It creates a lot of added value to talk with each other and about ways how to improve

Klaas Kerssemakers

Commercial Director of Anthony Veder

It is a good initiative to give awards to people who are doing something special in the domain of sustainability, ecology and environment. These initiatives should be awarded."

Dirk Vande Velde

Chief Sustainability Officer of MSC

I like the event, the participation is very qualified and the number of people overachieved my expectations. I like to be here and exchange views with partners and with people who share the same interests

Franco Porcellacchia

Vice President of Carnival Corporation

The Event has brought together a wide range of individuals across the whole value chain. ", Collaboration is key if you want to change some thing in the world and how we operate in the Maritime sector

Barbara van de Bergh

Barbara van de Bergh - Head of DLNG Business Development of Royal Dutch Shell