An increasingly demanding operating environment, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade routes, congested waters, and risks such as GPS spoofing, is reshaping what it means to run a fleet in 2026. Join senior maritime leaders for a pragmatic panel on the operational decisions that matter most right now, from AI on the bridge to crew wellbeing and evolving risk frameworks.
Agenda
17:00 - 17:30
Registration & Welcome Drinks
Meet fellow maritime leaders, shipowners, and innovators.
17:30 – 19:00
Panel Discussion + Live Q&A
Key themes:
- Evolving seamanship: making digital tools reduce the crew’s workload, not add to it.
- The human factor: preserving navigational judgment as AI takes on core tasks.
- When the position can’t be trusted: situational awareness amid GPS jamming and spoofing.
- Accountability: defining responsibility under the IMO’s new MASS Code.
19:00 – 20:00
Drinks, Canapés & Networking
Continue the discussion with peers and panelists in an informal setting.
Speakers
Dirk van Aarsen
VP of Marine Operations
Carnival Maritime GmbH
Chris Greenwood
M&O WEA Commercial Director
Bureau Veritas
Yarden Gross
CEO & Co-Founder
Orca AI
Edwin Lampert (Moderator)
Executive Editor
Riviera Maritime Media