Smart Maritime Network Singapore Conference
11 November 2026
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SMN Singapore 2026
Connected Horizons: Building Smarter, Greener Maritime Networks
From port to planet — collaboration in action. Connecting people, technology and purpose across Asia’s most dynamic maritime hub.
A one-day forum uniting shipowners, ports, regulators and innovators to explore the next wave of digital transformation, data standards, AI and sustainable solutions shaping the future of shipping.
The 2026 Smart Maritime Network Singapore conference brings together the people shaping the next wave of digital transformation, data standards, AI and sustainability across one of the world’s most dynamic maritime hubs.
This year’s programme focuses on connection - human, digital, and operational - with sessions exploring how collaboration, interoperability and data intelligence are building smarter, greener maritime networks. From predictive AI for disruption management and resilient digital systems, to leadership, inclusion and crew wellbeing, the discussions will reflect Singapore’s role as a living lab for innovation and impact.
Afternoon sessions turn the spotlight on practical decarbonisation, operational excellence, and the real-world use of data to drive change, to industry-wide collaboration on standards, autonomy and the green corridor journey.
Through interactive roundtables, keynotes and networking, the day will connect shipowners, ports, technology leaders and regulators to share lessons, forge partnerships and continue building a maritime sector that is not only smarter and safer - but more sustainable, inclusive and resilient.
Conference Sponsors
Supporting collaboration in the maritime technology sector
Headline Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Technology Display Zone Partners
With an expert line up ready to share their knowledge and experience:
- KOH CHIN YONG, DIRECTOR (DIGITAL & DATA SCIENCE)/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MPA)
- ABBAS DEAN, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARTNER, BERGE BULK
- ADRIAN WHATLEY, GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, ASP SHIP MANAGEMENT GROUP
- ASHOK SRINIVASAN, MBA, AFNI, REGIONAL MANAGER SOUTH ASIA AND TECHNICAL MANAGER, BIMCO
- ALEXANDRE LAPOINTE, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, ORBITMI
- DIPALI KUCHEKAR, PRODUCT MANAGER – AUTONOMOUS SHIPS/SYSTEMS AND NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES (MARINE AND OFFSHORE), LLOYD’S REGISTER
- EDDIE NG, HEAD OF DATA AND ANALYTICS, PSA BDP
- GEORGIANA BARSAN, IT MANAGER, WILHELSMEN GROUP
- HELEN MOHAN, FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, COFLORES IT
- DR. IAN CHEW, FOUNDER, GREENIE WEB & CHAIR, YOUNGSHIP SINGAPORE
- JOEY CHUA, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & IT TRANSFORMATION, GULF MARINE
- JUSTIN YI, REGIONAL DIRECTOR APAC, INMARSAT MARITIME
- LI CHINLAW, RESEARCHER, CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN SINGAPORE (CARES)
- LISA HOLUM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, OSM THOME SINGAPORE
- PAVLOS KARAGIANNIDIS, FLEET OPTIMISATION MANAGER, EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING
- NAKUL MALHOTRA, VICE PRESIDENT EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES, WILHELMSEN GROUP
- NISHANT DHYANI, HEAD OF FLEET EFFICIENCY, SWIRE SHIPPING PTE. LTD.
- PHILIP PAULSEN, INNOVATION LEAD, HEAD OF COMMERCIAL SHIPPING SOLUTIONS, KLAVENESS DIGITAL
- ROB O’DWYER, CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER, SMART MARITIME NETWORK
- SAKURA KUMA, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MITSUI O.S.K. LINE, LTD, & MANAGING DIRECTOR, MOL (ASIA OCEANIA) PTD, LTD
- STEPHANIE AUBOURG, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, THE CSL GROUP
- TAYLOR WAMBERG, REGIONAL ADVISORY LEAD, LLOYD’S REGISTER
- UTTAM KUMAR, DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS PARTNERING, SYNERGY MARINE GROUP
- VINCENT JOLY, SMARTSHIP & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MANAGER, BUREAU VERITAS MARINE & OFFSHORE
- XINWEI CHEN, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE MARITIME INSTITUTE (SMI)
- DR XIUJU FU, SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST & DIRECTOR OF MARITIME AI RESEARCH PROGRAMME, INSTITUTE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING, AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR)
- YUTA ITO, VICE PRESIDENT, ECOMOL, MOL ENTERPRISE
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 // 11 November 2026
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Conference Agenda // 11 November 2026
Registration and Welcome Refreshments 08:00
CATHY HODGE, COO, SMART MARITIME NETWORK 09:10Introduction & Welcome from Smart Maritime Network
JOEY CHUA, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & IT TRANSFORMATION, GULF MARINE 09:15Chair’s Welcome
Scene-setting for Singapore as a living lab for digitalisation, standards, AI/autonomy, inclusivity, and decarbonisation.
KOH CHIN YONG, DIRECTOR (DIGITAL & DATA SCIENCE)/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MPA) 09:35Singapore’s Maritime Digital Journey – from Platforms to Impact
AI FOR MARITIME RESILIENCE: MANAGING DISRUPTION BEFORE IT HAPPENS 10:05Industry Keynote
EDDIE NG, HEAD OF DATA AND ANALYTICS, PSA BDP & DR XIUJU FU, SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR OF MARITIME AI RESEARCH PROGRAMME, INSTITUTE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING, AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR)
A*STAR IHPC and PSA BDP are joining forces to tackle one of maritime’s biggest challenges - anticipating disruption before it strikes. By combining advanced AI, simulation, and real-world port data, this Singapore-led initiative aims to build a more predictive, responsive, and resilient global supply chain.
Key Points:
• Smarter disruption sensing: Using AI and large language models to detect early warning signals from AIS, weather, and global news data.
• From reaction to prevention: Hybrid modelling and simulation tools forecast port congestion, supply chain shocks, and regulatory impacts before they cascade.
• Singapore as the testbed: Backed by A*STAR, SMI, and MPA, this 3-year collaboration will validate the system in PSA’s own operations before scaling globally.
• Building the resilient network: Turning complex data into actionable insight - helping ports, logistics providers, and ship operators respond faster, together.
Tea/Coffee Break/Visit our Partner Zone 10:35
JUSTIN YI, REGIONAL DIRECTOR APAC, INMARSAT MARITIME 11:10Business Keynote
BEYOND THE DIGITAL HORIZON: SPEED, TECHNOLOGY, AND LONG-TERM VALUE
PANEL 1 - LEADERSHIP & INCLUSIVITY: FROM REPRESENTATION TO REAL IMPACT 11:40Diversity and inclusion are proven drivers of innovation and resilience. This WISTA Singapore-led panel explores how inclusive leadership shapes modern maritime organisations and strengthens long-term success.
Key Topics
• Building diverse leadership pipelines and mentorship networks
• Inclusion as a strategic enabler in safety, innovation, and performance
• Creating flexible workplaces and equitable opportunities in maritime operations
• The business case for inclusivity and cultural transformation
MODERATED BY: WISTA SINGAPORE
CONFIMED PANELLISTS INCLUDE:
• ADRIAN WHATLEY, GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, ASP SHIP MANAGEMENT GROUP
• DIPALI KUCHEKAR, PRODUCT MANAGER - AUTONOMOUS SHIPS/SYSTEMS AND NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES (MARINE AND OFFSHORE), LLOYD’S REGISTER
• LISA HOLUM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, OSM THOME SINGAPORE
• SAKURA KUMA, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF MITSUI O.S.K. LINE, LTD, & MANAGING DIRECTOR, MOL (ASIA OCEANIA) PTD, LTD
• STEPHANIE AUBOURG, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, THE CSL GROUP
PANEL 2 - NETWORKS AT SEA: HUMAN CONNECTIONS AND DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY 12:25In a world of automation and global trade complexity, maritime remains a people business — and connection, in every sense, still defines success. This opening discussion explores the intersection between human networks and digital connectivity: how collaboration, communication, and crew welfare are evolving in the connected era.
Key Topics:
• Human connections in a digital industry: collaboration across fleets, ports and partners
• Connectivity at sea: how always-on communication is reshaping crew welfare and operations
• The power of networks: professional, institutional, and digital
• Supporting wellbeing and inclusion as maritime work becomes more data-driven
MODERATED BY: DR. IAN CHEW, FOUNDER, GREENIE WEB & CHAIR, YOUNGSHIP SINGAPORE
CONFIRMED PANELLISTS INCLUDE
• ABBAS DEAN, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARTNER, BERGE BULK
• GEORGIANA BARSAN, IT MANAGER, WILHELSMEN GROUP
• HELEN MOHAN, FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, COFLORES IT
Networking Lunch Break 13:10
Roundtable Discussion Groups – Hosted by our Partners 14:15Each 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 with each table host then 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 10 table discussions to choose from. Delegates are sent the list in advance and invited to choose the table they would most like to join
PANEL 3 - INTELLIGENCE AND INTEROPERABILITY AT SEA: BUILDING TRUST IN AN AUTONOMOUS AGE 15:20As the maritime industry embraces digitalisation, AI, and autonomy, the ability to share data securely and act on it intelligently has become mission-critical. This session explores how standards, interoperability, and AI are converging to create safer, smarter and more resilient maritime operations - from digital bunkering and fleet optimisation to cyber-resilient shipboard systems.
Key Topics:
• From data silos to shared intelligence: aligning standards, APIs and AI systems
• Responsible AI and autonomy - balancing automation with human accountability
• Building cyber resilience and trust in connected operational technology
• How open frameworks enable innovation, safety and efficiency across global fleets
MODERATED BY: ROB O’DWYER, CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER, SMART MARITIME NETWORK
CONFIRMED PANELLISTS INCLUDE
• CAPT. ASHOK SRINIVASAN, MBA, AFNI, REGIONAL MANAGER SOUTH ASIA AND TECHNICAL MANAGER, BIMCO
• ALEXANDRE LAPOINTE, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, ORBITMI
• PHILIP PAULSEN, INNOVATION LEAD, HEAD OF COMMERCIAL SHIPPING SOLUTIONS, KLAVENESS DIGITAL
• UTTAM KUMAR, DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS PARTNERING, SYNERGY MARINE GROUP
• VINCENT JOLY, SMARTSHIP & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MANAGER, BUREAU VERITAS MARINE & OFFSHORE
• XINWEI CHEN, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE MARITIME INSTITUTE (SMI)
YUTA ITO, VICE PRESIDENT, ECOMOL/MOL ENTERPRISE 16:40DRIVING DECARBONISATION THROUGH DATA: MOL’S DARWIN PROJECT AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES
Through the DarWIN Project, MOL is redefining operational excellence by integrating ESD technologies, advanced data systems, and digital decision-making tools. This holistic approach supports the company’s Environmental Vision 2.2 and demonstrates how digitalisation can drive practical GHG reductions while enhancing safety, efficiency, and collaboration
PANEL 4 - GREEN SOLUTIONS & DECARBONISATION: FROM PILOTS TO PERFORMANCE 17:10Decarbonisation that pays its way: from alternative fuels to hard-nosed efficiency gains — hulls, hardware, software, data, and people — turning pilots into repeatable performance.Key Topics:
• Operational efficiency as a decarbonisation lever: coatings, hull and propeller care, engine settings, voyage optimisation, and chartered-fleet uplift.:
• Metrics that matter: tying EEXI and EEDI baselines to ongoing CII performance, balancing absolute and relative improvement.:
• From dashboards to decisions: fleet performance data, analyst roles, and timely interventions that crews can act on.:
• Scaling the bigger moves: where efficiency meets fuels, corridors, and regulation to de-risk commercial deployment.
MODERATED BY: TAYLOR WAMBERG, REGIONAL ADVISORY LEAD, LLOYD’S REGISTER
CONFIRMED PANELLISTS INCLUDE:
• PAVLOS KARAGIANNIDIS, FLEET OPTIMISATION MANAGER,, EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING
• LI CHIN LAW, RESEARCHER, CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN SINGAPORE (CARES):
• NAKUL MALHOTRA, VICE PRESIDENT EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES, WILHELMSEN GROUP
• NISHANT DHYANI, HEAD OF FLEET EFFICIENCY, SWIRE SHIPPING PTE. LTD.
Closing Notes, followed by a Networking Reception, Kindly Hosted by LR 17:50
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MARITIME DIGITALISATION ADVISORS
International experts covering a range of maritime digitalisation technologies will be on hand at the Smart Maritime Network Singapore 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
Headline Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Technology Display Zone Partners
Venue
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay
Marina Square,
6 Raffles Blvd,
Singapore 039594
Accommodation Options
SMN has arranged a preferential rate for our delegates to the conference.
S$290.00++ per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for 1 adult and internet access.
To obtain this rate please contact:
Sheryl.chua@meritushotels.com and quote “SMN Singapore Delegates 2019″
Registration
Shipping Company VIP Pass
€ 0
- Free conference registration for qualifying vessel operators (includes ship owners, ship managers, ship builders, ports & terminals, and other selected industry stakeholders - subject to confirmation by the organisers).
Conference Delegate Pass
€795
€ 695 Until 11 October- Delegate pass for admission to all conference sessions, coffee breaks, lunch and the evening Networking Party. (*Discounts are available for multiple delegate bookings)