The SMN Vision
Smart Maritime Network is returning to Denmark on 4 October 2022 for the 4th annual SMN Copenhagen forum.
Topics to be covered include:
• How is digitalisation changing the maritime industry – how are shipping companies adapting to transformation?
• Developing the tools needed for the maritime energy transition
• The role of leaders, regulators and policy makers in supporting a new digital maritime era
• How technology is bringing greater transparency to shipping
• What are the barriers to smart solution implementation?
• Fuelling global trade – digital collaboration in the supply chain
• Automation and optimisation – how AI is transforming accuracy and efficiency in shipping
• Crew and connectivity – a new era for cruise lines
• Plus – Roundtable Sessions and Technology Display Zones, where key partners will have the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their latest innovations and outline how they are working towards a smarter, more connected future of shipping.
And more…
For more information on this agenda, please contact cathy.hodge@smartmaritimenetwork.com

With an expert line up ready to share their knowledge and experience:
- Maria Skipper Schwenn, Executive Director Climate, Environment and Security, Danish Shipping
- Eva Birgitte Bisgaard, Chief Commercial Officer, Maersk Tankers
- Frederik Schur Riis, Head, Green Ship of the Future
- Valdemar Ehlers, Technical Director, Danish Maritime
- Loris Francesco di Maio, Fleet Manager, V.Group
- Himanshu Chopra, Managing Director, Anglo Eastern (UK) Ltd.
- Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation and Research, Danish Ship Finance
- Audra Drabloes, Sector Development Director – Offshore,Inmarsat Maritime
- Jonas Dalgaard Hoffmann, Investment Director, J. Lauritzen A/S
- Sabrina Weymiens, Head of Commercial Innovation, Svitzer
- Jacob Iversen, Global Sales Director, i4 Insight, Lloyd’s Register
- Thomas Christensen, Secretary General, Maritime Connectivity Platform Consortium
- Octavi Sadó Garriga, Ship Design Manager, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
- Ole Pradsgaard, Vice President Ocean, Stora Enso
Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta - Hannah Nguyen, Director – Digital Ecosystems, ICC Digital Standards Initiative
- Terry Huburt, Trade Strategy, SWIFT
- Alastair Horrocks, Director Corporate Finance, KPMG UK
- Niels Nuyens, Program Director, DCSA
- Grant Hunter, Digital Standards, Innovation and Research, BIMCO
- Fabian Feldhaus, Co-Founder & MD, Flagship Founders
Learning
Learn from our expert speakers and get up to date on the latest technology developments.
Sharing
Share ideas on how to transform the shipping business using digital technologies.
Networking
Reconnect with your peers in the maritime IT sector and make new contacts to benefit your business.
Conference Agenda // 4 October, 2022
- Registration and Refreshments 8:00 AM
- Introduction & Welcome from Smart Maritime Network 9:00 AM
Cathy Hodge, Chief Operating Officer, Smart Maritime Network
- Opening Notes from Conference Chair 9:05 AM
Welcome to the day's events
Thomas Christensen, Secretary General, Maritime Connectivity Platform Consortium
- Panel Discussion: Developing the Tools Needed for the Maritime Energy Transition 9:55AM
Moderated by: Frederik Schur Riis, Head, Green Ship of the Future
Panellists include:
Eva Birgitte Bisgaard, Chief Commercial Officer, Maersk Tankers
Maria Skipper Schwenn, Executive Director Climate, Environment and Security, Danish Shipping
Valdemar Ehlers, Technical Director, Danish Maritime
Sabrina Weymiens, Head of Commercial Innovation, Svitzer
Octavi Sadó Garriga, Ship Design Manager, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Jacob Iversen, Global Sales Director, i4 Insight, Lloyd's Register
- Tea/Coffee Break 10:55 AM
- Panel Discussion: Understanding and Using Data for Greater Resilience in Shipping 11:45 AM
Increasing efficiency and optimising operations
Data driven decision making
Hosted by: Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta
Panellists include:
Himanshu Chopra, Managing Director, Anglo Eastern (UK) Ltd.
Loris Francesco di Maio, Fleet Manager, V.Group
Ole Pradsgaard, Vice President Ocean, Stora Enso
- Panel Discussion: Fuelling Global Trade through Standardisation 12:30 PM
Hosted by: Grant Hunter, Director Standards, Innovation & Research, BIMCO
Panellists include:
Hannah Nguyen, Director – Digital Ecosystems, ICC Digital Standards Initiative
Niels Nuyens, Program Director, DCSA
Terry Huburt, Trade Strategy, SWIFT
- Tea/Coffee Break 3:45 PM
- Panel Discussion: Reviewing Investment in Smart Solutions and Barriers to Maritime’s Digital Development 4.10 PM
Hosted by: Alastair Horrocks, Director Corporate Finance, KPMG UK
Panellists include:
Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation and Research, Danish Ship Finance
Jonas Dalgaard Hoffmann, Investment Director, J. Lauritzen A/S
Fabian Feldhaus, Co-Founder & MD, Flagship Founders
Tarang Valecha, Senior Platform Product Owner, Maersk
- The Future of Maritime Connectivity 4:55 PM
Hosted by: Rob O'Dwyer, Chief Network Officer, Smart Maritime Network
Panellists include :
Oigen Blankert, Manager Marine IT Operations and Support, Fugro
Timo Biemüller, Sales Director, SpeedCast
Chris Insall, Head of Maritime Market Development, ST Engineering iDirect
- Conclusions, followed by the SMN Copenhagen Networking Reception 5:30 PM
Summary of conference proceedings followed by our post-event networking reception - kindly sponsored by Inmarsat.

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International experts covering a range of maritime digitalisation technologies will be on hand at the Smart Maritime Network Copenhagen Conference, ready to discuss how your company can leverage its data to improve processes and drive efficiency in an increasingly connected market
Registration
Shipping Company VIP Pass
- Free registration for qualifying vessel operators (includes ship owners/managers/builders, and selected industry stakeholders - subject to confirmation by the organisers).
Conference Delegate Pass
- Delegate pass for admission to all conference sessions, and the evening Networking Party. (Discounts are available for multiple delegate bookings)