Smart Maritime Network Rotterdam Conference

Each table will focus on a unique topic centred around the Smart Maritime Network goal of establishing better collaboration and standardisation in maritime technology. The roundtable discussions will take place simultaneously and will last 40 minutes with each table host asked to summarise their discussions for the whole room, to ensure that all participants get the most from their attendance. There will be a total of 8 table discussions to choose from. Delegates will sign up via our WebApp on site.

Table 1: Applications in Shipping
Hosted by Inmarsat Maritime
-What is required?
-Who will develop?
-When will we reach tipping point?
Wei Li, Senior Manager, Market Research and Competitve Intelligence, Inmarsat Maritime

Table 2: What are the Maritime Industry Requirements for Smart Asset Management?
Hosted by ABB
Piotr Bialek, Global Solution Manager, Smart Asset Management, Digital Services, ABB >

Table 3: Achieving Business Outcomes Through Data Driven Smart Technologies
Hosted by Dell Technologies
Abstract: This round table discussion will be hosted in collaboration with Nalta, a Dell Technologies digital transformation partner, and North Sea Port.
We will share the business outcomes that have resulted from deploying Boomi, an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) suite of cloud services, that enables the integration of data and applications at scale.
The solution provides the kind of Internet of Things (IoT) capability North Sea Port needs to capture the data it wants, but more importantly it enables them to have constant, secure access to that data for making crucial decisions that determine the success of it businesses.
Greg Moore, Field CTO, Dell Technologies

Table 4: Details TBA
Hosted by IB Marine

Table 5: Satellite Technologies Helped to Trigger the Industrial Revolution
Hosted by Intellian Technologies
-With high speed internet on-board, how it will impact/change the maritime business ecosystem in today?
-How is technology helping businesses reduce costs? Digitalization? Solution Integration? Automation?
-Innovation and development for future connectivity within the maritime industry
Jon Harrison, VP+GM, Global Accounts & EMEA BU, Intellian Technologies

Table 6: Remote Troubleshooting and Support
Hosted by KVH Industries
-How can we connect onshore machinery experts and superintendents with engineer officers at sea?
-Who should participate in the support sessions and who should offer the service?
-What technologies can assist in the support story?
-Can remote support generate substantial cost savings for fleets?
Moderated by Sven-Eric Brooks, Senior Director, Business Development IoT, KVH Industries

Table 7: Intelligent Connectivity and Service Management Onboard
Hosted by Speedcast
-IT Security, Welfare, Entertainment, Cloud Solutions, IoT, SD WAN, etc. via ‘The one box to rule them all’
-Industry should change from shifting boxes, VSATs and so on, but needs to look at what truly adds value on board and for the HQ
Stephen Light, Director Maritime Channel Partners, Speedcast

Table 8: Crew and Connectivity
Hosted by ST Engineering iDirect
-How will the balance and type of work required by crew change in an increasingly digitalised shipboard environment?
-How does connectivity for crew welfare help or hinder your operations?
-What does increased automation and digitalisation mean for shore-side staff?
-Tips for managing crew connectivity and expectations
Andrew Faiola, Head of Mobility, ST Engineering iDirect