Smart Maritime Network Tokyo Conference
30 August 2023
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
本カンファレンスは日英同時通訳にて進行いたします
This conference will be conducted with simultaneous translation between English and Japanese
SMN Tokyo Vision
The Smart Maritime Network Tokyo conference will focus on the digital transformation (DX) and green energy transition (GX) strategies in Japan's maritime industry. The conference aims to define and understand the essence of DX and its impact on the maritime sector. It also focuses on the GX strategy and its significance in promoting sustainable practices and adopting green technologies in shipping.
With curated panel discussions on various topics related to digitalisation, sustainability, leadership, culture, diversity, finance, and investment in maritime technology. These discussions delve into key technologies, emerging demand, barriers to effective DX realisation, collaboration for green transformation and innovation, facilitating change in times of transformation, inclusive leadership, diversity, and culture in the digital era, engaging with startups, funding sources, and successful investments in the maritime industry.
There will be a Networking Party at the end of the day, kindly sponsored by Inmarsat, held at Anchor Point in the Kaiun Cub, to further enable discussion and partnerships between all those attending.
For more information please contact cathy.hodge@smartmaritimenetwork.com
Conference Sponsors
Supporting collaboration in the maritime technology sector
Smart Maritime Conferences Global Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Technology Display Zone Partners
With an expert line up ready to share their knowledge and experience:
- Naotaka Ishizawa, President, NYK Digital Academy (Conference Chair)
- Keisuke Ono, Senior Deputy Director, Ocean Development and Environment Policy Division, Maritime Bureau, MLIT
- Dr. Ando Hideyuki, Director, MTI, NYK Group
- Sakura Kuma, CEO, APM Terminals Japan
- Kosuke Wada, Executive Vice President, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Chakib Abi-Saab, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Lloyd’s Register
- Ken Hasegawa, Head of Maritime Innovation Taskforce, Mitsubishi Corporation
- Jamie Ramsamy, Chief Digital Officer, OSM Thome
- Hiromichi Aoki, CEO, Binex Inc.
- Keitaro Watanabe, Section Manager Business Development, IINO Lines
- Akihiro Okishima, Head of Innovative Startups Strategy, Mizuho
- Siweon Carrie Park, Director of Customer Experience for Northeast Asia Area, AP Moller – Maersk
- Captain M.M.Nanjappa, General Manager, DP Training and Development Group, Asia and Global Business Team, MOL Marine & Engineering Co. Ltd.
- Naoto Nakagawa, Designated Principal Researcher, National Maritime Research Institute
- Kazuki Saiki, Manager of Business Development, Electrification & DX Group, Strategic Planning & Operation Office, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
- Takuya Sakamoto, Representative, MOL PLUS
- Jinkyung Lee, Marketing Manager, POS SM
- Marco Cristoforo Camporeale, Head of Maritime Digital, Inmarsat
- Luis Benito, Innovation & Co-Creation Director Maritime, Lloyd’s Register
- Peter Schellenberger, Director & Founder, Novamaxis Pte Ltd
- Yuta Murakami, Partner, McKinsey and Company
- Nir Gartzman, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, theDOCK
- Shaun Hon, Founder and General Partner, Motion Ventures
- Philip Howard, Managing Director & co-founder of Kamakura Consulting, the GR Group
- Rob O’Dwyer, Chief Network Officer, Smart Maritime Network
- Cathy Hodge, COO, Smart Maritime Network
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 // 30 August 2022
Opening Address: Connecting the Future - Japan's Cyber-Port and i-Construction Synergy for Technological Advancement 09:25Dr Muneo Yoshie, Senior Director for Research, Port and Airport Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology (MPAT)
Keynote Address: Maritime Connectivity Strategy: Enabling Decarbonisation, Digitalisation and Crew Welfare 09:50Marco Cristoforo Camporeale, Head of Maritime Digital, Inmarsat
Tea/Coffee Break 10:15A chance to network with each other and meet our Smart Maritime Network Partners
Panel Discussion 1: Embracing the DX Wave – Japan’s Digitalisation Strategies & Objectives 10:45As Japan sets sail on its maritime digital transformation journey, it becomes crucial to define the essence of this profound shift. Digital transformation (DX) refers to the comprehensive integration of digital technologies and processes into various aspects of the maritime industry, revolutionising operations and unlocking new opportunities for growth.
This panel will seek to:
• Define digital transformation.
• Review key technologies and emerging demand.
• Discuss how DX is contributing to Japan’s “competitive repositioning” as a leader in maritime technology?
• Address barriers for effective DX realisation.
Hosted by: Dr. Ando Hideyuki, Director, MTI, NYK Group
Panelists include:
Jamie Ramsamy, Chief Digital Officer, OSM Thome
Naoto Nakagawa, Designated Principal Researcher, National Maritime Research Institute
Kazuki Saiki, Manager of Business Development, Electrification & DX Group, Strategic Planning & Operation Office, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Jinkyung Lee, Marketing Manager, POS SM
Luis Benito, Innovation & Co-Creation Director Maritime, Lloyd’s Register
Yuta Murakami, Partner, McKinsey and Company
Panel Discussion 2: Innovation in Green Energy Transition & Sustainability in Shipping 11:45As Japan progresses towards a greener future, it is essential to review its Green Energy Transition (GX) strategy and its significance in the maritime sector. The GX League in Japan is a collective effort aimed at fostering sustainable practices and promoting the adoption of green technologies in shipping.
• Reviewing Japan’s GX League and its impact in maritime
• Collaboration as a driver for green transformation and innovation
• Investing and developing new technologies to support GX
• How to facilitate change in a time of transformation
Hosted by: Ken Hasegawa, Head of Maritime Innovation Taskforce, Mitsubishi Corporation
Panelists include:
Keisuke Ono, Senior Deputy Director, Ocean Development and Environment Policy Division, Maritime Bureau, MLIT
Hiromichi Aoki, CEO, Binex Inc.
Philip Howard, Managing Director & co-founder of Kamakura Consulting, the GR Group
Further panelists to be announced
Lunch & SMNx Talks 12:30Grab your lunch and rejoin the Conference Room to hear from our sponsors. Each sponsor will have a quick fire session on stage to share their latest innovations. This will be followed by tea/coffee in the main lobby for you to visit the sponsors and discuss their developments.
SMNx Talks - Schedule:
1300 - Intro
1310 – Inmarsat - Shaping a connected future
1320 – LR - Out of the box – Implementing autonomy and assuring AI
1330 - ST Engineering iDirect - The future of maritime satcomms networks
1340 – SEDNA – Saving time on email
1350 – ClassNK - Innovation endorsement
1400 – Cobham SATCOM - Deploying a strategic & systematic approach to network diversity
1410 – GTMaritime - Ensure your vessels are fully protected in the new era of satellite communications
1420 – Intelsat - The power of partnership at sea
1430 – END
Panel Discussion 3: Leadership, Culture and Diversity in Maritime’s Digital Era 14:30Effective leadership in this digital era involves leveraging technology to drive progress, streamline operations, and embrace innovation. Inclusive leadership and the inclusion of diversity can help to foster a mindset, and culture, of continuous learning, adaptability, willingness to cooperate, and openness to change. This panel session will look at how the successful integration of Inclusive Leadership, Diversity, and Culture, will ensure that the maritime industry remains agile, competitive, and resilient in the face of evolving technological advancements and constant disruption.
• Culture accelerates business strategy.
• The inclusion of diversity fosters innovation.
• Championing talent through inclusive leadership.
Hosted by: Sakura Kuma, CEO, APM Terminals Japan
Panelists include:
Kosuke Wada, Executive Vice President, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Siweon Carrie Park, Director of Customer Experience for Northeast Asia Area, AP Moller - Maersk
Captain M.M.Nanjappa, General Manager, DP Training and Development Group, Asia and Global Business Team, MOL Marine & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Peter Schellenberger, Director & Founder, Novamaxis Pte Ltd
Panel Discussion 4: Looking at Finance & Investment in Maritime Technology 15:15DX, GX, and shipping’s long term future rests on the inclusion and advancement of new technologies in the maritime sector. This session will consider: • What is the role of new entrants to the market?
• How should companies be engaging with start-ups?
• How can start-ups understand the maritime industry – what are the opportunities for collaboration?
• Where is the funding coming from – and where is it going. What investments work while others fail?
Hosted by: Nir Gartzman, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, theDOCK
Panelists include:
Akihiro Okishima, Head of Innovative Startups Strategy, Mizuho
Keitaro Watanabe, Section Manager Business Development, IINO Lines
Takuya Sakamoto, Representative, MOL PLUS
Chakib Abi-Saab, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Lloyd’s Register
Shaun Hon, Founder and General Partner, Motion Ventures
Short Tea/Coffee Break 16:00A chance to network with each other and meet our Smart Maritime Network Partners
Conclusions, followed by the SMN Tokyo Networking Party 18:00Conclusions, followed by the Smart Maritime Networking Party, Kindly Sponsored by Inmarsat.
Held at Anchor Point, Kaiun Club.
PHOTO GALLERY
Maritime Digitalisation Advisors
International experts covering a range of maritime digitalisation technologies will be on hand at the Smart Maritime Network Tokyo Conference, ready to discuss how your company can leverage its data to improve processes and drive efficiency in an increasingly connected market
Conference Sponsors
Supporting collaboration in the maritime technology sector
Smart Maritime Conferences Global Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Technology Display Zone Partners
Venue
Kaiun Club
2 Chome-6-4 Hirakawacho,
Chiyoda City,
Tokyo 102-0093
Registration
Shipping Company VIP Pass
€ 0
- Free registration for qualifying vessel operators (includes ship owners/managers/builders, and selected industry stakeholders - subject to confirmation by the organisers).
Conference Delegate Pass
€ 695
- Delegate pass for admission to all conference sessions, and the evening Networking Party. (Discounts are available for multiple delegate bookings).
With thanks to the Smart Maritime Council
Previous
Next
Smart Maritime Network Tokyo - Event Partners
Previous
Next