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SHIPPINGInsight Features NATO Perspective on Geopolitical Impacts at November Event

Stamford, CT – October 29, 2024 – Professor James Bergeron, Political Advisor to the Commander of the NATO Allied Maritime Command, will join SHIPPINGInsight on November 20 th to discuss NATO’s perspective on global maritime affairs. Professor Bergeron will join Windward’s head of US Business Matan Peled on the maritime state of play and Sean Pribyl of Holland & Knight, who will address the US election and its impact on maritime.

“The world has never been more fragmented with multiple theaters of engagement impacting maritime,” stated SHIPPINGInsight’s Chief Evolution Officer, Carleen Lyden Walker. “We are in the precarious position of needing to be prepared for the unexpected, while at the same time adjust to changing regulations and technologies being developed to meet them. Innovation is key.”

SHIPPINGInsight’s conference, entitled “Solutions Through Innovation: Bringing Good Ideas to Reality” features a discussion on the top three challenges facing maritime today for fleet optimization, presentations on solutions, a shipowner/port roundtable followed by a focus on innovation, which will feature information on MARAD’s US Maritime Innovation Center. Additional elements include the North American launch of TOOL, a networking platform for ocean technology and investors, plus  SHIPPINGInsight’s world renowned SHARK TANK.

The day will begin with a WISTA Breakfast featuring Women Entrepreneurs.

SHIPPINGInsight’s conference is part of New York Maritime Days, which includes an event hosted on November 19 th by MAPONYNJ on Alternative Fuels, Marine Money on November 21 st and NAMEPA’s Regions event on November 22 nd.

Leading partners include ABS, Holland & Knight, Windward, TOOL, Signal Fusion, and the American Club with organizational partners such as MAPONYNJ, Marine Money, Connecticut Maritime Association, American Waterway Operators, WISTA, Seaman’s Church Institute,
NAMEPA, Tulane Law, Naval and Maritime Consortia, Marine Link, Informa, and Actualid.

Registration is open and may be accessed HERE.

About SHIPPINGInsight

Originally established in 2012, SHIPPINGInsight continues year-over-year collaboration to address change. Focusing on fleet optimization and innovation, the event provides a forum for ship owners and solution providers to exchange ideas and discuss challenges in facing the
transformation of the industry. Since its inception, SHIPPINGInsight has been attended by over 8000 registered delegates from forty-two countries, with over 850 shipowners and hundreds of speakers.

For more information, please visit www.shippinginsight.com.