Demystifying AI in Maritime Summit 2026

October 6 2026 - London, UK

 

Bringing together digital and AI experts from across various sectors; including mainstream technology, road, rail, aviation, commercial law, healthcare, finance and more, to bridge the gap between the current rapid AI technology evolution and maritime’s conservative legacy and deliver cross-industry learning and practical insights.

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Summit Programme

This one day conference is scheduled in four parts, click the tabs below to explore the day’s programme.

08.00 – 09:00 | REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST 

Join us for breakfast while you check in. Use this time to meet fellow attendees and settle in for the day.

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09.00 – 09:20 | WELCOME AND SHORT OPENING REMARKS

Speakers:

Namrata Nadkarni – Founder and CEO of Intent Communications and Consulting

Chris Greenwood – Commercial Director Europe & Americas at Bureau Veritas

Fuelled by the Demystifying Digitalisation and AI in Maritime report, the audience will gain insight into digital standards and expectations of other sectors as well as the supply chain.

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09.20 – 10.00 | KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: THE FUTURE OF AI AND INTEGRATION WITH INDUSTRIES 

Moderator: 

Namrata Nadkarni – Founder and CEO of Intent Communications and Consulting

Speaker: 

Dr Grant Allen – Technology Programme Manager/Principal Architect at Google

Our keynote speaker will deliver a ‘Blue-sky thinking’ vision of what the AI-enabled world will look like in the next 5-10 years and what will be expected of maritime from wider stakeholders. They will then be joined by Namrata Nadkarni to discuss the likely opportunities and friction between maritime and wider digital and AI expectations. Includes audience Q&A.

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10.00 – 10.20 | SESSION: GETTING STARTED WITH AI 

Speaker: 

Simon Harrison – Growth Strategy and Business Analysis Manager at Magellan 

Our speaker will cut through the technology jargon and get the audience familiar with the language being used by the tech-world to talk about AI. They will also outline the complexities of application and also talk about the foundations that need to be in place to really reap the benefits.

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10.20 – 11.00 | PANEL DISCUSSION: HYPE VS REALITY WHEN IT COMES TO AI TECHNOLOGY

Moderator: 

Ruth Hendy – Chaplaincy Development Manager at Mission to Seafarers

Speakers: 

Julia D’Eletto – Marine Advisor at the International Chamber of Shipping

Pradeep Chawla – CEO of Maritime Knowledge Limited, MarinePALS

Christopher Jones – Technical Officer at Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM)

Nick Chrissos – Chief Digital & Information Officer at Silverstream Technologies

This session bridges the gap between AI speculation and operational reality by examining cross-industry adoption and its direct implications for maritime logistics. Our panelists will

dissect:

  • Proven use cases for maximum profit and efficiency

  • Analyse critical mistakes made in other sectors

  • The collaborative frameworks required to align AI capabilities across the global supply chain

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11.00 – 11:20 | COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK 

Refreshments will be served. Take this opportunity to network with other attendees and discuss the keynote address.

11.20 – 12.00 | RAPID FIRE PANEL: OUTLINING THE AI OPPORTUNITY FOR MARITIME 

Moderator: 

Raal Harris – Director/Founder of PitchFrame, Vice President at InterManager

Speakers: 

Martin White – Co Founder of Maritime Passport

Dr Amy Parkes – Partner, Data & Machine Learning at Arcsilea

Steve Whitby – Group IT Director & Managing Director at Wallem Vessel IT Services

Dominic Simpson – Environmental & Sustainability Lead at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Speakers will provide short and sharp answers to pointed questions that spotlight the potential to bridge current market gaps in the maritime market and drive meaningful innovation across the global supply chain. The discussions will include:

  • Identifying areas of likely disruption

  • Where maritime organisations should be focusing their efforts

  • What the markers of genuine ROI look like

  • Expected payback timelines

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12.00 – 12.20 | FIRESIDE CHAT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VETTING THE VALUE OF AI FOR BOARDS 

Moderator: 

Raal Harris – Director/Founder of PitchFrame, Vice President at InterManager

Speakers: 

Amber Foster – Cofounder of Human Superpowers

Dr Elena Alikhachkina – CEO and Board Director, AI Trust Architect at AI Oversight

With the help of maritime and non-maritime experts, we will deliver practical insights for organisations that would like to know what best practice would look like when selecting and incorporating AI into their workstreams. Discussions will focus on:

  • Vetting frameworks and questions to ask

  • KPIs and other metrics

  • Lessons from other sectors

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12.20 – 13.00 | PANEL: SEAFARER SPOTLIGHT – THE USE OF AI AT SEA

Moderator: 

Karine Langlois – Senior Communications Officer at International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Speakers: 

Ann Pletschke CMMar FNI – Chartered Master Mariner and Chartered Marine Technologist, Project Lead for the STEER Project

Jordyn Mavromatis – Electro Technical Officer Cadet at Carnival UK

Kasper Nielsen – Head of Europe, Middle East & Seafarer Engagement at the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)

 

Seafarers and related service providers talk to us about how AI and other digital technology can be best harnessed at sea, including fighting corruption. The discussion will centre around:

  • Digital companions

  • Onboard use of AI and administrative burden

  • Digital culture and empowerment

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13.00 – 14.00 | NETWORKING LUNCH

Refreshments will be served. Take this opportunity to network with other attendees and discuss the mid morning panels.

14.00 – 14.40 | PANEL DISCUSSION: MANAGING RISK IN AI-ENABLED OPERATIONS

Moderator: 

Chris Greenwood – Commercial Director Europe & Americas at Bureau Veritas

Speakers: 

Gavin Miller – National Operations Manager at the Confederation of Passenger Transport 

Eugen Leikom – Founder of Strixx 

Kim Arnold – Co-founder of HumanSuperpowers

Senior representatives from ports, shipping, logistics and more will share their thoughts on:

  • Risk and dependencies introduced by AI operations

  • Balancing responsibilities assigned to humans and AI

  • Disruption and payback factors

  • Structuring organisations to harness the value of this emerging technology

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14.40 – 15.00 | FEATURED SPEAKER: CYBER SECURITY AND AI

Moderator: 

Dr Grant Allen – Technology Programme Manager/Principal Architect at Google

Speakers: 

Daisy Radford – Principal at Control Risks

Alexandra Henry  – Board Member the Little Ship Club, Cyber Strategy Leader

Our expert will talk about the ways in which organisations need to assess and manage risk created by the introduction of AI and greater digital operations.

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15.00 – 15.20 | COFFEE BREAK

Refreshments will be served. Take this opportunity to network with other attendees and discuss the featured speaker sessions.

15.20 – 16.00 | PANEL: WHO IS SHAPING THE ADOPTION OF AI IN MARITIME?

Moderator: 

Ankeeta Munsi – Associate Director of Communications at Avison Young

Speakers: 

Marcel Wendt – Founder of Digidentify BV

Jacob Damgaard – Divisional Director and Head of Loss Prevention at Britannia P&I Club

Steven Grotsky
– Global Sales and Marketing Vice president, Bureau Veritas marine and offshore.

Our maritime experts will pull back the curtain on the use of this emerging technology in our sector and look at:

  • What does compliance look like for AI enabled operations?

  • The role of regulators, insurers, legal, boards and more

  • User experience vs design features for use of AI in maritime

  • Organisational cultures to leverage AI benefits

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16.00 – 16.40 | FINAL PANEL: NAVIGATING AI INTO THE FUTURE

Moderator: 

Namrata Nadkarni – Founder and CEO of Intent Communications and Consulting

Speakers: 

Katherine Howell – Director, Regional Strategy & Operations EMEA Delivery at Uber
Olivia Northrop, AI and Risk Expert at ABS Consulting
Albrecht Grell – Managing Director at OceanScore

Our technology gurus will share their views on what the next five years are likely to bring and how organisations can ensure that they can set themselves up for success. Topics in the spotlight will include:

  • Evolution of technology

  • Governance and ethics

  • How maritime can best prepare for the future

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16.40 – 17.00 | CLOSING SUMMARY

Speaker: 

Namrata Nadkarni – Founder and CEO of Intent Communications and Consulting

The audience will be reminded of the insights that emerged during the day, have their attention drawn to useful resources available in the market and more.

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17.00 onwards | EVENING RECEPTION AND NETWORKING

Drinks will be served. Take this opportunity to network with other attendees and discuss the final panel and fireside chat.

Press & Media Registration

We have a limited number of complimentary press passes available for accredited journalists and media representatives.

To register your interest, please Email us to request a press ticket.

Please note: All press applications are subject to vetting and final selection by Intent Communications.

Summit Speakers

New speakers announced weekly

Bringing together AI and digital experts from across multiple sectors

Albrecht Grell

Managing Director at OceanScore

Albrecht Grell is Managing Director of OceanScore, which equips shipping with the digital solutions needed to comply with complex emissions regulations such as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime efficiently and transparently. With more than two decades of experience in shipping, digital transformation and strategy, he previously held senior leadership roles at DNV and Germanischer Lloyd, where he led global maritime advisory and innovation initiatives. At OceanScore, he focuses on helping shipping companies streamline regulatory workflows, enhance cost visibility and use data, automation and AI to simplify complex decision-making, ultimately turning emissions compliance into commercial success.

Alexandra (Sasha) Henry

Board Member of the Little Ship Club and Member the Nautical Institute’s London Branch

Sasha Henry is an operational resilience and cyber strategy professional with deep expertise across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), Government and the Maritime Sector.  She serves on the Board of the Little Ship Club and represents the Nautical Institute’s London Branch, where she has also acted as a delegate to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). An active coastal sailor holding multiple RYA certifications, Sasha bridges high-level cyber risk governance with practical, real-world seamanship. She holds a Master’s in Global Security Studies from American University and is completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Maritime Security & Risk Management with London School of International Business. 

Amber Foster 

Co-founder of Human Superpowers

Amber Foster is the Co-Founder of Human Superpowers, an AI governance specialist, and a lawyer with extensive board-level experience across the maritime, legal, and commercial sectors. The former Chair of Shoreham Port and former General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs at QVC, Amber holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Bristol. She specialises in helping organisations navigate AI ethics, regulatory compliance, and critical thinking to ensure technology enhances human capability. 

Dr Amy Parkes

Partner – Data & Machine Learning at Arcsilea

Dr Amy Parkes is a maritime data consultant and AI specialist with extensive experience applying machine learning to real-world challenges across the maritime industry. She works with shipowners, technology companies, ports, and international regulatory bodies applying machine learning to diverse maritime datasets. Her work tends surround maritime decarbonisation, quantifying the impact of various decarbonisation measures both from the vessel scale perspective and from the world fleet long-term trajectory perspective. Her PhD research, undertaken in collaboration with Shell, focused on the development of more reliable and interpretable machine learning methods for vessel performance modelling and operational optimisation.

Ankeeta Munsi

Associate Director of Communications at Avison Young

Ankeeta Munsi is the Associate Director of Communications at Avison Young UK and Founder of strategic communications consultancy Story Weaver. With extensive leadership experience across real estate, infrastructure, and management consulting, she specialises in high-impact messaging for complex capital projects. Her background includes serving as Senior Manager at Deloitte and leading strategic communications for the major Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure project at COWI. 

Ann Pletschke CMMar FNI

Leading the STEER Project at The Nautical Institute, Master SDPO and Director UK Entity of Trinity Maritime.

Ann Pletschke has over 25 years’ experience across seagoing and shore-based maritime leadership roles. A Chartered Master Mariner and Chartered Marine Technologist, her career spans DP vessel command, marine standards, autonomous shipping, and running an independent marine consultancy. She is currently Project Lead for the STEER Project, a Lloyd’s Register Foundation funded initiative delivered by The Nautical Institute, examining how emerging technology impacts seafarer safety, skills, and wellbeing. Ann focuses on ensuring technological advancement genuinely enhances safety and professional judgment, with a dedicated emphasis on helping seafarers safely integrate and utilise AI tools at sea. 

Chris Greenwood

Commercial Director – Europe & Americas at Bureau Veritas Group

Chris Greenwood is Commercial Director – Europe & Americas (Marine & Offshore) at Bureau Veritas, driving commercial strategy across testing, inspection, and certification. With 20 years of maritime experience, his career includes serving as Vice President of Survey & Inspection at Inchcape Shipping Services and over 14 years within maritime classification, where he spearheaded AI-driven predictive maintenance platforms. 

Christopher Jones

Technical Officer at Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM)

Chris Jones is the Technical Officer and member of the Secretariat at CIRM (Comité International Radio-Maritime), the principal international association for marine electronics and navigation technology. A maritime tech specialist and former founder of Intelligent Cargo Systems, Chris brings extensive expertise in digitalization, electronic navigation standards, and vessel operations. Within the Secretariat, he coordinates technical work and regulatory standards across global bodies including the IMO and IEC. 

Daisy Radford

Principal at Control Risks

Daisy Radford is a Principal with Control Risks, Board Member of the British Chamber of Commerce, and a recognised leader in cybersecurity and national security. She has extensive experience across the UK, Asia, and the Middle East, specialising in complex cyber challenges, advanced threat mitigation, government digitalisation, and emerging technologies. Alongside serving on the global board of ISC2 and leading Sponsors in Tech Singapore, Daisy chairs the British Chamber Tech Committee. At the summit, she brings critical expertise in cyber risk management, operational resilience, and data security, guiding leaders on navigating digital adoption safely.  

Dominic Simpson

Environmental & Sustainability Lead at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Dominic Simpson is Environmental & Sustainability Lead at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (FOCL), where he leads sustainability initiatives across the fleet and shoreside operations. His work focuses on environmental compliance, environmental performance, emissions reporting, sustainability engagement, and emerging maritime regulations. Dominic is passionate about using data and technology to improve decision-making and operational performance, and has a particular interest in how AI can help cruise tackle environmental challenges and enhance initiatives.

Dr Elena Alikhachkina

CEO & Board Director, AI Value Architect at AI Oversight

Dr Elena Alikhachkina is a CEO, Board Director, and AI Trust Architect who serves as Chief Data and AI Officer at TE Connectivity, leading a 400-strong global team across technology, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence integration. She is the founder of InfoFluence.ai and author of an upcoming book on AI oversight, specialising in AI governance, digital trust, and responsible technology adoption. Holding a Certified Chief Data Officer qualification from MIT and NACD board certification, Elena advises executive teams on decision intelligence and digital fluency. She brings vital cross-sector expertise to the summit on aligning enterprise technology with robust governance. 

Eugen Leikom

Founder of Strixx AI

Eugen Leikom has spent his career on incidents, first physical, then digital: ten years as an officer in the German armed forces, four years at Amazon, where he built the company’s first supply chain security incident reporting system, a year at AWS on fraud prevention, then cybersecurity incident response and digital forensics. He now runs strixx in Berlin, building the AI control room. Its agents answer when something goes wrong, take the report in the caller’s language, ask the questions people forget under pressure, and alert the right people according to the operator’s own procedures until the incident is closed.  

Gavin Miller

National Operations Manager for Confederation of Passenger Transport.

Gavin Miller is the National Operations Manager at the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), supporting the operational and strategic needs of UK bus and coach operators. He brings over two decades of transport sector experience, spanning fleet management, frontline operations, and regulatory enforcement. Gavin spent more than 13 years with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), where he served as an Enforcement Policy Specialist and Traffic Examiner focused on compliance and operational standards. Gavin provides valuable cross-industry insights from the road transport sector, exploring how fleet operations and regulatory frameworks adapt alongside emerging digital systems. 

Dr Grant Allen

Technology Programme Manager/Principal Architect at Google, Founder of Artifex Digital and Co-Founder of One Vision Partners

Dr Grant Allen is the Founder of Artifex Digital and an expert in emerging technologies with over 25 years of experience as a CTO and entrepreneur. His career includes a decade as a leading technologist at Google and five years as Dow Jones’ CTO and Chief Product Officer. Holding a PhD in Computer Science and an MBA in Technology Management, Grant has authored eight books and frequently speaks on AI, machine learning, and disruptive innovation. Grant delivers our keynote vision on AI and digital transformation, drawing on decades of experience scaling high-impact technology platforms across global sectors. 

Jacob Damgaard

Divisional Director – Head of Loss Prevention at Britannia P&I Club.

Jacob Damgaard is the Divisional Director and Head of Loss Prevention at Britannia P&I Club. Bringing over eight years of dedicated experience within Britannia across both London and Singapore, he leads global loss prevention strategies aimed at mitigating operational risk and enhancing safety across international fleets. Having previously served as Associate Director and Loss Prevention Manager, Jacob possesses deep expertise in maritime risk management, casualty prevention, and marine insurance standards. Jacob brings a vital P&I perspective on how emerging digital architectures, automated tools, and artificial intelligence impact maritime risk profiles and operational safety. 

Julia D’Eletto

Marine Advisor at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Julia D’Eletto is a Marine Adviser at the International Chamber of Shipping in London, bringing extensive experience in strategic communications, policy analysis, and digital media campaign management. Her background spans key roles across political advisory and non-profit organisations, including work with Echoing Green, GMMB, and The CAFE Group, where she spearheaded international campaigns and digital strategy. 

Karine Langlois

Senior Communications Officer at the  International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Karine Langlois is a senior communications officer with nearly 20 years of UN experience, including 15 years at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Having built IMO’s original social media presence, she leads global digital strategy, managing high-impact campaigns like ‘Day of the Seafarer’ and multimedia production. As IMO’s lead on AI communications and a member of the UN AI Lab, Karine works at the intersection of emerging technology, ethics, and strategic messaging, having completed advanced UN training on AI ethics. Fluent in four languages, she holds a Master’s from Université Laval and a Bachelor’s in Communications from Concordia University.   

Lead EME region and Seafarer Engagement at Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)

Kasper leads MACN’s collective action initiatives in Egypt, Philippines, and Ukraine, collaborating with local public and private stakeholders. He manages the HelpDesk service and engages with MACN member seafarers, conducting seminars, and developing anti-corruption tools.

With an M.Sc. in International Security and Law from the University of Southern Denmark, Kasper brings valuable operational experience from his naval officer background. He is also a certified Class 1 Master Mariner from the Royal Danish Naval Academy.

Katherine Howell

Director, Regional Strategy & Operations, EMEA Delivery – Uber.

Katherine Howell is Director of Central Operations for Uber Delivery in EMEA, driving operational excellence, scale, and efficiency across the region. Bringing over 15 years of leadership at the intersection of technology and logistics, she previously served as Director of Strategy & Product Portfolio at Maersk, defining the firm’s Enterprise Data and AI strategy. She also spent a decade at Google in senior leadership roles, including Head of Strategy & Operations for Google Cloud Public Sector EMEA. Katherine holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College, specialising in bridging technology with real-world operational logistics. 

Kim Arnold

Founder of Human Superpowers

Kim Arnold is co-founder of Human Superpowers, helping organisations tackle one of the biggest challenges of AI adoption: the human behaviour around the technology. Her work focuses on how AI is changing the way people think, communicate and make decisions – and how organisations can benefit without weakening judgement, diluting their brand or producing generic, AI-slop. An internationally recognised expert in persuasive communication and influence, Kim has worked with organisations including Meta, Barclays, EY and AstraZeneca. She is the author of the award-winning bestseller Email Attraction and a guest speaker at University of Cambridge and Bayes Business School. Her expertise has been featured in the Financial Times, Forbes, BBC and CNBC.

Marcel Wendt

Founder of Digidentify BV

Marcel Wendt is the CTO and Founder of Digidentity, a global leader in digital identity verification, cloud signing, and cybersecurity standards. A serial entrepreneur with a background in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Marcel established Digidentity in 2008 and has pioneered innovative identity-proofing solutions across public and private sectors worldwide, including the Dutch DigiD. Sitting on the Dutch Strategic Council for Digital Identity and advising international digital trust consortiums, Marcel brings essential cross-sector expertise to the summit, highlighting how secure digital identity frameworks, trust protocols, and data verification enable safe technological adoption across complex, global industries. 

Martin White

Co-Founder Maritime passport, Founder Stream Marine Group, Founder Intelligent Seas Group

Martin White is the CEO and Co-Founder of Maritime Passport, a digital identity platform for the global shipping industry, and former CEO of Stream Marine Training and Intelligent Seas Group. An experienced maritime entrepreneur and innovator, he brings extensive experience across crew management, digital verification, and maritime operations. In 2024, Martin launched Maritime Passport to streamline seafarer credentialing, reduce administrative burdens, and establish digital trust between flag states, operators, and crew. 

Namrata Nadkarni

Founder & CEO Intent Communications and Consulting.

Namrata Nadkarni is the Founder and CEO of Intent Communications and Consulting and a leading maritime strategist with over two decades of global experience. Drawing on a strong journalistic background, she brings an analytical mindset to her work with clients across the supply chain, including shipowners, managers, tech companies, ports, charities, the IMO, and UNCTAD. Specialising in maritime technology adoption, she spearheads the Demystifying Digitalisation and AI in Maritime initiative, evaluating how artificial intelligence can be safely and practically applied to vessel and shore operations. Namrata brings deep insight to bridging legacy maritime practices with emerging digital solutions. 

Nick Chrissos

Chief Digital & Information Officer at Silverstream Technologies

 

 

Nick Chrissos is the Chief Data Officer at maritime cleantech leader Silverstream Technologies, where he leads the organisation’s data science, AI, and advanced analytics strategy. Following a 20-year career at Cisco—where he served as Global CTO for Small Business and Director of Innovation across EMEAR—Nick brings extensive cross-sector experience in digital transformation, smart systems, and machine learning. At Silverstream, he focuses on harnessing vessel data to optimise air lubrication performance and drive maritime decarbonisation. Nick offers expert insights on leveraging big data and AI to accelerate industry digitisation.

Olivia Northrop

AI Solutions Architect at ABS Consulting

Olivia Northrop helps maritime organizations turn AI potential into operational reality. As a member of ABS’s AI Center of Excellence, leading the European sector, she guides clients through the full AI adoption journey, from use case discovery and prioritization through structured implementation planning. With over six years at ABS spanning risk analysis, data strategy, and emerging technology, Olivia brings both technical fluency in LLMs, agentic systems, and intelligent document processing and a grounded understanding of maritime safety, compliance, and operations. 

Capt. Pradeep Chawla

CEO of Maritime Knowledge Limited, MarinePALS

 

Capt. Pradeep Chawla is the Founder and CEO of Maritime Knowledge Ltd (MarinePALS) and Chairman of GlobalMET. A pioneer in maritime digital learning, he spent over 38 years at Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, including 31 years as Managing Director of QHSE and Training, driving safety and human factors across global fleet operations. Capt. Chawla has also served as Vice President of The Nautical Institute and spearheads innovations in micro-learning, gaming apps, and Virtual Reality programmes. 

Raal Harris

Director/Founder of PitchFrame

Raal Harris is the Founder of Pitchframe consultancy and Vice President of InterManager, bringing over two decades of experience driving innovation in maritime learning, technology, and human capital management. Having led integrations and growth across major maritime e-learning brands, he specialises in aligning people, culture, and strategy during periods of change. As an active industry voice, Raal works with the ship management community to champion seafarer development and smarter learning. At the summit, he offers strategic insights on shaping talent frameworks, driving industry collaboration, and building a safer, more sustainable maritime future.

Ruth Hendy

Development Manager at The Mission to Seafarers

Ruth Hendy is Chaplaincy Development Manager for Mission to Seafarers, supporting the development of chaplaincy and pastoral care for seafarers worldwide. With a background in social work, she brings extensive experience in supporting people through complex and challenging circumstances. Ruth entered the maritime world in 2019 as a Port Chaplain, developing a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by seafarers and a strong commitment to their wellbeing and dignity. She is the Mission to Seafarers’ lead for female seafarers and is passionate about championing their welfare.

Simon Harrison

Growth Strategy and Business Analysis Manager at Magellan

Simon Harrison is Growth Strategy and Business Analysis Manager at Magellan, specialising in digital transformation, emerging technologies, and systems modernisation. With extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across transport, fuel, hospitality, and FinTech, he has delivered high-value programmes, including revenue platforms handling multi-billion-pound operations. His background spans strategic product ownership, business analysis, and enterprise solutions consulting. 

Steve Whitby

Group IT Director & Managing Director at Wallem Vessel IT Services

Steve Whitby is Group IT Director at Wallem Group and Managing Director of Wallem Vessel IT Services (VITS), leading digital transformation and IT strategy across global fleet operations. He also serves as IT & Digital Strategy Advisor at Xeinadin and Director of Business Intelligence at BISMITH LTD. With extensive experience in enterprise IT, system optimisation, and data management—including previous leadership at DataVard UK—Steve specialises in modernising technology landscapes. 

Steven Grotsky

M&O Sales & Marketing Vice-President at Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore

Steven leads the Sales & Marketing function at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. He brings more than 20 years of experience in maritime and classification services, with extensive expertise in developing and executing sales strategies, business growth initiatives and commercial enablement programs. Prior to joining Bureau Veritas, he led Maritime Strategy and Innovation at Saudi Aramco. Steve trained at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and served in the United States Navy Reserve, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. 

Location

Centrally located in London (UK) near St Paul’s Cathedral, the Chicago Booth conference centre is a modern building that opened in 2020. It is easily accessible by public transport and serves as the perfect backdrop to discuss how emerging technology such as AI will impact the maritime sector.
Address: One Bartholomew Close Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL 

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