The conference

Key Issues

The Conference focuses on three key sessions, ie.:

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY.

Speakers and panelists will analyze and evaluate the importance of the digital transformation journey, both on the operations as well as on the business side. As technology advances and provides companies with new opportunities - such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence – shipping companies need to break down the silos, integrate IT (Information Technology) with OT (Operational Technology) and align their business objectives with their IT strategy. The company which will embrace Digital Transformation changes first, will gain huge on competitive advantage.

PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCIES.

As (big) data, analytics and Internet of Things technologies have turned mainstream, ship owners can leverage the power of data not only to achieve vessel performance and human output efficiencies, but also to open new business opportunities. Through data analysis, shipping companies can, among others, optimize ship operations, improve on-board processes, set and measure success through specific KPIs.

RISK MANAGEMENT & CYBER-SECURITY.

Security concerns will continue to be a major obstacle to ICT adoption. Security must not be allowed to derail value generation, or be addressed as an afterthought. On top of the Information Security issues, shipping companies need to comply with the new GDPR legal framework which requires a broader Risk Management strategy.