The Asian Voice in a Global Industry. From the first event, the Sea Asia conference has always been one of the defining features of Sea Asia, with exceptional content delivered by some of the industry’s most articulate speakers, from Asia and around the world. Each edition includes fresh topics and treatments, intended to stimulate interest and make delegates think a little differently about their industry. Sea Asia 2019 will be no different. With a new theme “The Asian Voice in a Global Industry”, the growing importance of Asian maritime voice in a global setting is the focal point of this year’s conference debates and discussions.
High level panel drawn from shipowning, chartering, energy trading and finance. Discussing the outlook for the world economy and the regulatory environment and what these and other macro issues may mean for the future of the shipping industry.
Session Moderator
Nik Gowing, International Journalist and Broadcaster
Confirmed Speakers
Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Group
Paddy Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer, Euronav n.v.
Dato’ Kho Hui Meng, President and Managing Director, Vitol Asia Pte Ltd
Andy Tung, Chief Executive Officer, Orient Overseas Container Line
The fourth industrial revolution: threat or opportunity?
The implications of SMART shipping and other new technologies for the future of shipping
In a departure from previous events, and highlighting the importance of technical change and innovation, this session will call upon thought leaders in global technology to talk about how the technological solutions now being embraced by other industries may be applied to shipping, and to what effect, with responses from the ceos of two leading maritime groups.
Session Moderator
Nik Gowing, International Journalist and Broadcaster
Confirmed Speakers
Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President, Safety & Security, Inmarsat
Lasse Kristoffersen, President & CEO, Torvald Klaveness
Oskar Levander, Vice President Innovation, Engineering & Technology - Marine, Rolls-Royce plc
Oh Bee Lock, Head of Group Technology, PSA International Pte Ltd
Michael Montoya, Chief Security Advisor, Microsoft
Sun, Wu, Deputy General Manager, Intelligent Ship Working Group, China Class Society (CCS).
The Organisers
Founded in 1970, Seatrade was acquired recently in 2014 by UBM, the world's second largest media and event organiser across a wide variety of industries. Seatrade’s publications, events, management training, research and award schemes cover every aspect of the cruise and maritime industries and are highly respected around the globe. The company's principal strength is its ability to bring key people together, encouraging innovation and facilitating better communication within the industry. Seatrade’s headquarters are based in Colchester, UK, with regional offices in Dubai, Singapore, as well as representatives in all major maritime centres and cruise destinations across the globe.
Singapore Marina Bay Sands - Sands Expo Convention Center
9 – 11 April 2019
Seatrade Communications Ltd., UBM Asia Limited
www.sea-asia.com
