Shipping is waking up to a new age where digitalisation is re-shaping the world and creating increased opportunity for development and innovation. Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. But achieving digital success requires knowledge and understanding, and an ability to drive your company’s digital thinking and transformation rather than be driven by it.

Digital Ship’s 4th Annual Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam will investigate how we can harness all these opportunities and will debate which are going to stick and really make a difference. We will ask how can we identify the real digital legacy in front of us and truly re-define digitalisation in maritime and transport.

Sessions include:

Session 1: The Maritime Satcom Summit

This opening session of the day will look at how Innovation & Evolution in Maritime Connectivity is changing the landscape by improving operational agility, creating enhanced efficiency and above all reducing costs for the ship owner and manager.

Session 2: Special Focus Session – Blockchain and its Impact on the Maritime Industry

It is widely anticipated that blockchain is the key to transforming the maritime industry by reducing the complexity of maritime transactions and maintaining security. Whilst the benefits are widely realised, the sector is some way from adopting the technology: there is a continued lack of understanding how to fully deploy it, how to overcome potential liabilities and how to navigate the regulatory landscape. This session will address the long-term advantages and opportunities.

Session 3: The Big Data Revolution: Redefining Digitisation in Maritime

This session will focus on the top Big Data trends shaping the maritime industry. It will assess the supply chain as a whole and assess where the adoption of Big Data will have the greatest impact. Although Big Data applications have distinct operational advantages, some fundamental data issues need to be overcome if a Big Data revolution is to be achieved.

Session 4: Roundtable Discussion Groups

Attend and have the opportunity to discuss your top challenges in small groups with your peers. You will brainstorm some of the cutting-edge issues impacting the industry and work together to develop long term solutions.

Speakers confirmed to date include:

  • Inge André Sandvik, Chief Digital Officer, Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding
  • Alexander Duisberg, Partner, Bird & Bird
  • Herbert Soames, Chief Commercial Officer – Europe and Americas, Misuga Kaiun Holland
  • Peter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO
  • Nick Lambert, Maritime Domain Expert, Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Mare Straetmans, Managing Director, PortXL
  • Sue Terpilowski, Managing Director, Image Line; President, WISTA UK and Chair, CILT Ports, Maritime & Waterways
  • Aljosja Beije, Co-Owner and Managing Consultant, BeScope
  • Dion Kotteman, C-Level IT and Strategy Advice, Kotteman

Correct at 30 June 2017 and subject to change by Organiser

Date: 26 September 2017

Website link: http://www.rotterdam.thedigitalship.com/   

Enquiries:  cathy@thedigitalship.com