2026 Speakers

Arun Sankar
Director, Commercial and Strategic Development - Northern Europe, Columbia Group

Thomas Klenum
Executive Vice President, Innovation & Regulatory Affairs, LISCR

Nikoline Bromander
VP New Energies | Product Manager BioEnergy, Rystad Energy

Hesham Nasr
Business Development Manager, Hapag-Lloyd

Ivana Melillo
Energy Efficiency Director, GNV

Steve Esau
COO, SEA-LNG

Junlin Yu
Vice President, Head of Clean Shipping, Rystad Energy

Dr. Lucy Gilliam
Co-Executive Director and Chief Scientist, One Planet Port

Dr. Monika Griefahn
Chair/Chairwoman of the board, eFuel Alliance

Henning Jongebloed
Sales Manager, MEYER RE

Andreas Slotte
Head of Sustainability and HSEQ, Port of Helsinki

Moritz Fritsch
General Manager – Offshore, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Sönke Diesener
Senior Policy Officer, NABU
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

