Commercial & Financing Meet September 2

Opening Remark by Host: Michael Kristensson
Introduction speech by Andreas Carlson, Minister for Infrastructure and housing

The shipping industry is fundamental to global trade and plays a pivotal role for Europe’s economy. The industry is currently facing a range of challenges - from rapid technological developments to growing sustainability requirements and ever fiercer global competition. How can the shipping industry transform these challenges into opportunities and, likewise, how should the industry evolve to face the challenges that lay ahead whilst increasing its competitiveness? What role can the EU play in strengthening innovation and competitiveness?

Keynote Speaker​:  tba

Panel:
Robert Maersk Uggla, Maersk
Anna Stellinger, The Swedish Federation of Enterprise
Annika Hult, Deputy CEO, Stena    
Göran Eriksson, CEO, Port of Gothenburg

Climate change and a range of environmental issues remain high on the global agenda. The shipping industry has a key role to play in lowering global emissions, namely through transitioning to more sustainable shipping operations. We will focus on the issues and opportunities connected to the industry’s green transition. As such, it will explore which technological, economic, and regulatory developments are needed to ensure the shipping industry continues to contribute to a sustainable future.

Keynote Speaker​:  tba

Panel:
Anna Muller, CEO, Volvo Penta
Magnus Heimburg, CEO Preem
Karin Orzel, CEO MF-shipping group and ECSA chair

Shipping is not only a critical component of global trade, it plays a crucial role in terms of national security and preparedness. Increasing geopolitical tensions and new types of threats, such as cyber and hybrid attacks and supply chain disruptions, make the shipping industry’s role within defence and civil preparedness ever more important. This seminar explores both how the shipping industry - together with national governments, navies, and NATO - can collaborate to bolster supply chain security and how global trade can best be protected during uncertain times.

Keynote Speaker​: tba

Panel:
Ewa Skoog Haslum, Chief of Joint Operations previous Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy.
Carl-Johan Hagman, CEO NYK Europe