2026 Speakers
CHAIRMAN OF THE EVENT
Gavin Allwright
Secretary General, International Windship Association (IWSA)
Bud Darr
President & CEO, Cruise Lines International Association
Jacob Hjerrild Zeuthen
Head of Fuel Technologies, Maersk
Julian Pueschel
Senior Product Manager, Maersk
Mikael J. Karlsson
Head of Business Development, Northern Marine Group Limited
Christian Peter Hoepfner
Director Decarbonization - Shipping Solutions EAM, DP World
Ivana Melillo
Energy Efficiency Director, GNV
Steve Esau
COO, SEA-LNG
Richard de Reus
Business Development Manager, EXMAR Ship Management
Marko Möller
VP, Head of Corporate Program Management Office, Scandlines
Dr. Lucy Gilliam
Co-Executive Director and Chief Scientist, One Planet Port
Roman Poersch
Managing Director, Wilhelm Borchert
Alexander Harsema-Mensonides
Business Development, MannTek
Erik Grundt
Senior Data Analyst, Rystad Energy
Francesca Bodini
Policy Adviser, Eurogas
Katarina Stancova
Senior Project Manager, New Energies Coalition
Natalia Gmucova
Director | Economic & Financial Consulting - Energy Practice, FTI Consulting
Fernando Castro Valdés
Business Development and M&A, Enagas
Melike Kul
Benelux Marine Business Development Manager, Naval Architect & Marine Engineer, RINA
Barbara Alvarez
Environment & Sustainability Manager, MOL
Zacharias Klados
Managing Director, SELMA Ship Electric Marine Control
Coen Ponsioen
Head of Maritime, HySights
Arun Sankar
Director, Commercial and Strategic Development - Northern Europe, Columbia Group
Gijs Streppel
Programme Manager Sustainability, Meyer RE
Anna Canning
Founder, Atrium Environmental
Thomas Klenum
Executive Vice President, Innovation & Regulatory Affairs, LISCR
Sönke Diesener
Senior Policy Officer, NABU
Kenneth Thorup
Sales Director, Fleet Client Relations, FuelTech
Antonio Nicotra
Energy Transition Advisor
Jim Corbett
Environmental Director, Europe, World Shipping Council
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Biofuels & Alternative Marine Fuels, Argus Media
Become a speaker
Reasons and Benefits of Becoming a Speaker at the EUROPEAN MARITIME & SHIPPING FORUM
Thought Leadership Exposure
Showcase your expertise, insights, and perspectives on the future of the maritime and shipping industry to a diverse audience of industry leaders, decision-makers, policymakers, and innovators from across Europe and beyond.
Networking Opportunities
Engage in meaningful discussions and build valuable connections with fellow speakers, senior executives, industry professionals, sponsors, and potential business partners across the maritime and shipping community.
Visibility and Recognition
Enhance your professional profile within the maritime industry through exposure across event marketing materials, social media platforms, newsletters, and other promotional channels, strengthening your visibility and credibility among industry peers.
Influence Industry Discourse
Contribute to the conversation on the key issues shaping the future of shipping, including market developments, fleet modernization, alternative fuels, digitalization, decarbonization, maritime regulations, technology, and evolving business models.
Contribute to Industry Advancement
Share your knowledge, best practices, market perspectives, and innovative solutions that can help drive progress, competitiveness, and collaboration across the European maritime and shipping industry.
Professional Development
Refine your presentation and communication skills, exchange ideas with leading industry experts, gain valuable insights from peers, and stay informed about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the maritime and shipping sectors.
Impactful Contribution
Make a meaningful contribution to the future of maritime and shipping by sharing your expertise, challenging conventional thinking, and helping industry stakeholders identify practical solutions to the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Becoming a speaker at the European Maritime & Shipping Forum positions you as a key voice in the maritime industry and provides a platform to share your expertise, influence industry discussions, and connect with leading decision-makers from across the European shipping community. Join us to share your vision, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of maritime and shipping!
Speaker/Panelist Slot
join world-class speaker lineup, including industry insiders and senior-level executives
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Individual 20 min presentation / Panel discussion
(You will speak to all attending delegates) - 2 delegate passes
- Presentation slides of attending speakers
- Invitation to the Cocktail reception party
- Access to all Forum areas and networking activities
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In shaping the future of hydrogen energy as a distinguished speaker at the European Maritime & Shipping Forum
