The ÌÇÐÄVlog Conference Program offers educational sessions on various topics relevant to all in the maritime industry. These sessions, curated by the ÌÇÐÄVlog content team alongside the ÌÇÐÄVlog and National Fisherman editorial teams, bring attendees the latest relevant industry trends, challenges, opportunities and current events.
Presentation Formats:
We will continue to offer expanded programming with more content for our audience in various formats: panel discussions, case studies, longer-format presentations, and round table discussions. While you may request a preferred format during submission, flexibility may be required based on program requirements.Â
Main Stage:Â
The Main Stage continues features high-level presentations on a range of topics. These presentations are either panel discussions or solo presentations.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
Autonomous vessels, engineering insights, green technology, offshore wind, marine surveying, new marine technology, propulsion, regulations, shipbuilding and shipyards & workforce development
Classroom Content:Â
The classrooms within the Maritime Innovations at ÌÇÐÄVlog area offer technical, in-depth educational presentations on four separate tracks. With a focus on innovation and providing attendees with actionable insights in a more intimate setting, these presentations can be panel discussions, solo presentations, case studies or a round table discussion.
Explore the tracks below:
Boatbuilding/Repair
Technological advancements, business models & market trends, supply chain & logistics, retrofits and new builds, etc.
Regulations
Anything from the latest safety & survival regulations as well as new rules imposed by the new administration on tariffs and trade regulations, the Jones Act, environmental regulations, cybersecurity and beyond.
Equipment
Anything onboard a vessel from electrical systems to navigation & communication equipment, energy efficiency & green equipment, engine & propulsion systems, marine automation & robotics and more.
Business
New & emerging business, (both domestic and international), shipbuilding and vessel investment, digital transformation & technology in maritime business, global trade & shipping business, etc.
Alternative Energy Pavilion:
New this year, the Alternative Energy Pavilion, explores all forms of alterative energy solutions like hydrogen and ammonia, wind, wave, tidal, solar and battery power. Speakers will dive into technologies, innovations, and regulatory shifts while sharing insights on the development, implementation and scaling of these solutions.