High-Profile Industry Leaders Join Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress
Several prominent new speakers have joined the line-up for the upcoming Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress in Dammam this September, reinforcing the event’s significance and adding heavyweight industry knowledge to the two-day program.
Expert Discussions on Critical Maritime and Logistics Topics
Bahri CEO, Eng. Ahmed Alsubaey; IMI CEO, Eng. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and Transport General Authority (TGA) Deputy for Maritime Transport, Eng. Essam M. Alammari has confirmed his participation at the shipping and logistics conference and exhibition, which takes place from 18-19th September at Dhahran Expo and is free for industry attendees.
Also joining the prestigious speaker parade is: Mr Kaupo Laanerand, Deputy Minister for Maritime and Water Affairs, Ministry of Climate, Estonia and Poul Hestbaek, CEO, Folk Maritime.
Conference to Feature Keynotes from Global Industry Authorities
According to Chris Morley, Group Director of Seatrade Maritime, the organizers of the event, “The high-profile speaker line-up is a clear testament to the importance of this event in the shipping calendar. Furthermore, as the industry gathers in the Kingdom, it allows attendees not only to listen and learn from industry experts but also to be part of discussions that impact many facets of this global industry.”
Over the course of the event, topics under the spotlight will include a wide range of critical issues. To begin with, there will be discussions on Interconnected Logistics & The Supply Chain of the Future. In addition, the agenda will cover Shipbuilding and Repair, followed by an exploration of The Digitalisation of Maritime, specifically focusing on the adoption of AI and machine learning. Furthermore, Offshore Safety will be a key topic, emphasizing the importance of maintaining world-class safety standards. The event will also delve into Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future, and lastly, Workforce Development will be addressed, highlighting its significance in the industry’s growth and sustainability.
The conference agenda starts with keynotes and an international virtual address from IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, as well as Industry Keynote from ABS Senior Vice President, Gareth Burton.
Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress Anticipates Record Attendance
Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress is held with Founding Partners, Bahri and Seatrade Maritime. With its main partners, The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Transport General Authority (TGA), as well as strategic partners, Saudi Aramco and IMI, the event expects more than 10,000 attendees from across 70+ countries; a record 200+ exhibitors and scores of local, regional and international speakers.
Entrance to the exhibition and conference programme is free upon registration: Register here
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