How can maritime organisations digitalise to best operational and commercial effect? How and when should AI be deployed and are there low hanging fruits to be picked? What does cybersecurity best practice look like in the new environment?

These are just some of the topics Intent Communications will be shining a light on as part of our Maritime Digitalisation campaign, which will include closed door roundtables, social media content (including exclusive video insights), a report and also a digital summit in London.

While our report and summit will take place in 2026, we are just a week away from our first closed-doors EXCLUSIVE round table. On October 9, our CEO Namrata Nadkarni will steer a discussion featuring high-level stakeholders from technology, transport, and finance – as well as special featured experts. This discussion aims to explore key trends and provide a practical roadmap to businesses of all sizes.

One of the featured speakers for this event is Grant Allen, a leading technology and digital expert whose cross-sector knowledge of the digital and AI spheres intersects with his background in maritime. Grant is currently Technology Programme Manager/Principal Architect at Google; Founder of Artifex Digital and Co-Founder of One Vision Partners, but also spent five years as CTO for Dow Jones.

A leading emerging technology expert with over 25 years of experience – including more than a decade at Google – Grant’s focus on AI, big data, machine learning and disruptive innovation will drive the conversation of how the shipping industry can tackle digitalisation challenges, safely harness AI and ensure our technology investments are fit for purpose.

Stay tuned for more updates – including additional featured speakers bringing cross sector expertise.