Leadership
2023

Bergen Norway,
31 October 2023

31st October 2023

The Shipping Conference - Leadership 2023

The Shipping Conference has long been regarded as an important meeting point for shipping-related businesses, decision makers in the «blue economy» and academia.

In cooperation with Bergen Shipowners’ Association and Maritime Bergen, “The Shipping Conference – LeaderShip” is goig live on October 31st!

This years theme is «Mission Possible» where we use our knowledge to set sail into the future. Together we raise the agenda on how to maintain stability and success in an ever-changing terrain. A day where we look into how to steer towards a greener and more sustainable future as we explore the synergy between academia and industry, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

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Program

Time	Info
09:00 - 10:30	Part 1. Navigating Unchartered Waters: Geopolitics and Market Dynamics in Shipping
	In a world constantly challenged by shifting political landscapes and market waves, leaders face an almost impossible mission: to maintain stability and success in an ever-changing terrain. How can polittical decisions, trade agreements and global trends impact maritime traffic, and how can leaders uncover opportunities? Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Comitee , Asle Toje Chief Economist - DNB Marktes, Kjersti Haugland Advisor Oil Tankers - Fearnleys, Jonathan Staubo Executive Director International Cooperation and Climate at Norwegian Shipowners' Associaiton, Helene Tofte
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee break & mingling
11:00- 12:30	Part 2. Setting Sail Towards Sustainability: Navigating the "Course to Zero" in Shipping
	Following the first sesson we ask how can the industry steer towards a greener and more susatainable future without stumbling over the intricacies of emerging technologies? We have invited aktuelle speakers to give us some insite to the challenges and opportuinities of decarbonization within the maritime sector. Partner at McKinsey, Pete Gornall Manager Marine - Equinor, Morten Sundt Plant Manager, Yara Porsgrunn, Jon Sletten Vice President Technology, Odfjell Management AS, Erik Hjortland
12:30- 13:30	Lunch and mingling
13:30 - 15:30	Part 3. Exploring the Synergy: Where Academic Insights and Industry Leaderhip Converge
	As we explore the synergy between academia and industry, we aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, highlighting how cutting-edge research can drive leadership and innovation in the maritime sector. Business coach, Erling Linna Research Director Subsurface Energy Solution - NORCE, Ketil Djurhus, PhD research fellow at the department of maritime studies at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Ole Dreyer
14:30 - 14:50	Coffebreak
14:50 - 15:30	Part 3. continues... Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, Associate Professor, Western Norway University of Applied Science Maximo Q. Mejia Jr., President, The World Maritime University Aykut Ölçer, Professor, Director of Maritime Research, Head of Maritime Energy Management Marie Misund
15:30	The end

Place

Grand Terminus

Grand Hotel Terminus is one of five hotels in the chain De Bergenske. This is not an ordinary chain of hotels and restaurants; it is owned and managed by a family genuinely local to Bergen – a familiy with a love for the city and long-term vision. Set in the heart of the city centre, getting to and from the hotel is also straightforward as the city light- rail , Bergen railway station, and ByGarasjen car park are all close by.

If you need accomodtion please contact Grand Hotel Terminus, see contactinformation under.