Mare Forum and Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe will host the 2nd online roundtable of the successful series “Ai in shipping”.

Sense and Non-Sense Surrounding the Future of AI in Shipping

The first round table (held in January 2025) was a resounding success, sparking insightful discussions and innovative ideas. Missed it? Watch the recording here.

This 2nd online roundtable will explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shipping, addressing both its realistic prospects and the common misconceptions surrounding its adoption. A plethora of themes will be discussed holistically in a roundtable consisting of leading local and international executives of the maritime industry chair-holders. They will exchange their thoughts, ideas, and vision.

The panellists

➤ Mike Konstantinidis Managing Director, Vessel Optimisation, ZeroNorth A/S (MODERATOR)
➤ Erik van Gastel Fleet Director, Stolt Tankers
➤ Chris van Veelen Head of Data & Analytics, SAMSKIP
➤ Ronald Root Manager Data and AnalyticsManager Data and Analytics, Van Oor
➤ Maarten Veenstra Business Development Manager, Lloyd’s Register
➤ Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson Commissioner, African Maritime Safety and Security Agency, AMSSA
➤ More panellists to be announced. Stay tuned‍

The agenda

Open Questions for the Roundtable
➤ What are the key challenges in implementing AI at scale in the maritime sector?
➤ How can stakeholders align their efforts to ensure successful AI adoption?
➤ What safeguards are necessary to manage risks associated with AI deployment?
➤ How do we strike the right balance between innovation and regulation?

The discussion topics

A choice of the following themes will discussed at the Tech Tides: AI in shipping 2. For details check Tech Tides: AI in Shipping 2 – Mare Forum

• Technical Aspects
• Operational Efficiency
• Chartering and Commercial Aspects
• Bunkering and Fuel Management
• Agents and Brokerage
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management
• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
• Trade and Market Dynamics
• Data Ownership and Collaboration
• Ethics and Workforce Impacts

Register

To register go to: Tech tides ai in shipping – part 2