Navigating the future: Decarbonization, Innovation and Artificial intelligence
As achieving net zero targets climbs to the top of the maritime industry agenda, we provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry experts as they unravel the route to sustainable shipping.
The Marine Innovation Summit is your opportunity to gain better understanding of the industry, navigate change with confidence, and position yourself for future success. Join industry leaders and experts for a live webinar as they delve into emerging maritime trends, cutting-edge technological advancements and critical challenges shaping the maritime landscape.
About the event
Every year, we pick the most relevant topics from the maritime sphere and facilitate meaningful discussions with experts at the Marine Innovation Summit. These thought-provoking discussions equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the maritime industry, empowering informed decision-making.
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Agenda for the day
Introduction
Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval
Keynote speaker
Dr. Uwe Lauber, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Sales Officer of MAN Energy Solutions SE
Topic: The maritime energy transition: Can the shipping/maritime industry get to net zero by 2050?
Panel 1
Topic: Why has it been so difficult to reduce emissions in ports?
Key discussion points:
- We'll break down the concept of port decarbonization and its significance in improving air quality.
- Explore the obstacles faced by ports in transitioning to cleaner technologies, fostering stakeholder engagement, ensuring economic viability, evolving regulatory framework etc.
- Discover promising solutions and technologies to enable greener ports
Q&A after the panel discussion.
Speakers:
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Dr. Fabio Ballini Associate Professor at World Maritime University |
Edvard Molitor Head of International Public Affairs & Sustainability, Port of Gothenburg |
Jonatan Höglund Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Furetank |
Niels Kristiansen Chief Executive Officer of Portchain |
Inspirational speaker
Frederik Schur Riis, Head of Green Ship of The Future
Topic: Driving sustainable innovation through collaboration
Panel 2
Topic: AI will not have any impact on shipping or….?
Key discussion points:
- Is AI destined to revolutionize logistics, enhance efficiency, and improve safety, or will it simply augment existing practices?
- How can the shipping industry leverage AI to its advantage and gain a competitive edge?
Q&A after the panel discussion.
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Ruan Wei Dean of International Education College, Shanghai Maritime University |
Kai Song Chief Digital Officer, China Merchant Energy Shipping |
Michael Chen Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Center, DNV Research & Development |
Fox Chu Partner & Sector Lead of Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure practice, McKinsey & Company, China |
Closing
Sameer Kalra, President Marine Division, Executive Vice President, Alfa Laval Group
Speakers
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Tom Erixon President and Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Laval Tom Erixon is the President and CEO of Alfa Laval AB since 2016. Previously Tom has held positions as President and CEO of the Ovako Group, President of Sandvik Coromant and a number of senior positions in Sandvik. During the 90’s he had a career in Boston Consulting Group where he became Managing Partner and Practice Leader Industrial Goods. Tom holds a Master of Law from Lund University, Sweden and an MBA in Business Administration from IESE, Spain.
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Sameer Kalra President Marine Division, Alfa Laval Sameer Kalra is the President of the Marine Division at Alfa Laval AB since 2018 and a member of Alfa Laval’s Group Management. Sameer joined Alfa Laval in 1995 and he has held different senior management positions within the Alfa Laval Group. Before Alfa Laval, Sameer held several positions in shipping companies, which adds up to, close to 40 years of experience in the marine industry. Recently, Sameer was featured on 'Lloyd's List of Top 10 technology leaders 2022' in the maritime industry. Sameer holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, USA and is a Graduate Marine Engineer at, the Directorate of Marine Engineering and Training, India.
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Frederik Schur Riis Head of Green Ship of the Future Frederik Schur Riis is Head of Green Ship of the Future (GSF) - a non-profit collaboration driven and financed by more than 40 organizations from across the maritime industry. GSF aims to facilitate collaboration and innovation across the ecosystem, with the goal of bringing the maritime industry closer to a future free from negative impact on the climate and environment. Frederik has a background in entrepreneurship and impact investing. He has been founding, consulting, and investing in companies from various industries, all with the common nominator of being for profit, while aiming to solve one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Frederik holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, and Innovation from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, and Columbia University, USA. |
Dr. Uwe Lauber Chief Executive Officer and Chief Sales Officer of MAN Energy Solutions SE Dr. Uwe Lauber has been Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Energy Solutions SE since 2015. In January 2023, he additionally took over the responsibility for the company's global sales and after-sales operations as Chief Sales Officer. He currently chairs the VDMA Engines and Systems Association as well as the VDMA working group “Power-to-X for Application “and is member of the National Hydrogen Council of the German government.
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Panel 1
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Dr. Fabio Ballini Associate Professor at World Maritime University Dr. Fabio Ballini has an Economic and Maritime Transportation background. He obtained his MSc in Maritime Economics and Transport at the Faculty of Economics in Genova (Italy) and holds a Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, awarded a European Ph.D. label, from the University of Genova (Italy), Dept. of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (DITEN). He has also held the position of Adjunct Professor and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Maritime Economy in Genova (Italy). At WMU, Dr. Fabio Ballini is currently an Associate Professor in the Maritime Energy Management specialization dealing with academic and research topics related to Smart Ports, Circular Economy and the Clean Energy Transition, Port Energy Management, Gaseous Emissions from Ships in Harbors, Externality Cost in Transportation and Energy Audit Systems in Port. Dr. Ballini has extensive experience in developing research projects and project proposals and has been involved in numerous EU and international funded projects. His research results have been published in leading journals. |
Edvard Molitor Head of International Public Affairs & Sustainability, Port of Gothenburg Edvard Molitor is the Head of International Public Affairs & Sustainability in the Port of Gothenburg and is responsible for external relations in a global context, focusing on sustainable development and decarbonization of ports and shipping. He is the key representative of the port authority within global organizations and associations on matters related to sustainability and environment. In 2021 Edvard was appointed vice chairman of the Climate & Energy Committee of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the main representative of the port community within the International Maritime Organization. He is also a Board Member within the Environmental Ship Index, and from 2017 to 2020 he chaired the Sustainable Development Committee of the European SeaPorts Organisation. Edvard Molitor has a wide international experience of environmental management, sustainable development, maritime operations, and marine pollution response, and holds a M.Sc. degree in Aquatic and Environmental Engineering from Uppsala University. He has previously worked at SSPA Sweden AB, at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and at the Swedish Coast Guard Headquarters. |
Jonatan Höglund Deputy CEO of Furetank
Jonatan Höglund is the Deputy CEO of Furetank, a family-owned Swedish shipping company with a progressive innovation strategy aimed towards sustainable shipping. Jonatan has a degree in Marine Engineering, sailed as a chief engineer for many years and brings extensive experience as Furetank’s newbuilding inspector. He has been deeply involved in developing Furetank's Vinga vessel series, currently world-leading in energy efficiency and very well received in the market. Furetank runs a wide span of collaborations with energy companies, fuel producers, vessel designers, national policy makers, technology suppliers and ports, to spur progress throughout their own chain of operations as well as Swedish shipping in general. Their contributions include piloting renewable fuels and pushing for ports to offer LBG (liquid biogas) fuel infrastructure. All new vessels are equipped with a hybrid battery solution, a ready-to-use high voltage shore power connection and many other solutions lowering energy consumption and environmental emissions. |
Niels Kristiansen Chief Executive Officer of Portchain Niels Kristiansen is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Portchain. As CEO, Niels is dedicated to advancing the berth alignment network of the future enabling Just-In-Time operations for container liners and terminals at scale. Previously, he worked at McKinsey advising primarily container terminals and liners on strategy and digitization. Niels studied Economics at the University of Gothenburg and Oxford, and has an M.B.A. from M.I.T.
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Professor Ruan Wei Dean of International Education College Shanghai Maritime University Ruan Wei is currently the Dean of the School of International Education and the Director of the Office of International Students at Shanghai Maritime University. He specializes in international maritime safety conventions, maritime safety management, policy, and seafarer education and training, conducting research across these areas. Ruan Wei graduated from the Navigation Department of Shanghai Maritime University in 1994 and earned a master’s degree in Maritime Management at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden in 2000. He has represented the China Maritime Safety Administration at various IMO sessions. Since 2012, he has also represented the International Maritime Lecturers Association at IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee meetings. Currently, he is a member of the STCW and Maritime Investigation Sub-Committees, a senior auditor for the Quality Management System for Seafarer Education and Training in China, and an expert at the Examination Center of the China Maritime Service Center. |
Kai Song Chief Digital Officer, China Merchant Energy Shipping
Kai Song is the Chief Digital Officer at China Merchant Energy Shipping (CMES), responsible for the group's shipping digital transformation strategy. He focuses on the innovative application of digital technologies such as big data, AI (including large models), and blockchain in the shipping industry. He advocates the integrated development of ship and shore intelligence, aims to leverage the value of ship operation data, and leads the development of a ship operation visualization platform. Using digital and intelligent technologies, he is dedicated to advancing safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly fleet operations management. |
Michael Chen Director of Artificial Intelligence, Research Center DNV Research & Development Michael Chen boasts over two decades of extensive experience in the digital industry. Having been associated with DNV for 18 years, he has gained a deep insight into the business and a strong passion for digital technologies. Michael excels in commercializing innovative solutions and driving successful implementation projects, with a primary focus on identifying the most effective digital solutions for DNV and its clientele. Currently, Michael holds the position of Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Center at DNV Group Research & Development. In this capacity, he is responsible for transforming and developing the Artificial Intelligence Research Center into a globally influential unit, with an emphasis on Assurance of AI and AI in Assurance to guide the future of the digital assurance strategic goal landscape. |
Fox Chu Partner & Sector Lead of Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure practice, McKinsey & Company, China Fox Chu is currently a Partner with McKinsey & Company, co-leading travel, logistics and infrastructure practice in China and Asia. With 20 years of experience in ports, shipping, and logistics, Fox has led major M&A deals, growth initiatives, cross-sector expansions, operations turnarounds, and digital transformations for key stakeholders across Asia. His expertise spans growth strategy, M&A/IPO, organizational restructuring, cross-border e-commerce, capital excellence, operations transformation, technology modernization, and new business building. He has been involved in landmark logistics M&A transactions in the region and serves as an honorary advisor for the Financial Reporting Council in Hong Kong. Fox holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science degree from Hong Kong. He has also completed advanced financial courses from London Business School.
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Moderators
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Franciska Kjellström Service Development Manager - Alfa Laval Franciska Kjellström has been driving and managing product development projects within the Marine Separation portfolio and fuel treatment solutions at Alfa Laval since 2017 and is today focusing on securing sales offerings especially for fuel supply systems, business development and various Service sales projects. She represents Alfa Laval in maritime conferences and is engaged as fuel expert in key industry committees; CIMAC WG7 Fuels and ISO/TC 28/SC 4/WG 6, which recently published the new revision of the ISO 8217:2024. She is educated at Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm in Mechanical engineering and based in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Hisham Ali Division Manager/Vice President, Marine Division, MEA , Alfa Laval
With more than a decade experience in the Maritime Industry in MEA, through various leadership roles across top tier technology providers, MAN Energy Solutions and Alfa Laval, Hisham Ali brings vast experience in supporting Maritime companies in optimizing their fleet of vessels and paving the way for a more sustainable future. This is achieved through various cutting edge technology solutions to reduce GHG emissions and enhancing the energy efficiency in their fleet and thereby paving the way for a more sustainable fleet.
In his current role as Division Manager/Vice President, Marine Division, MEA, Hisham Ali is responsible for Alfa Laval’s operation throughout 42 countries in MEA region for the Marine Industry, both for Capital Projects and for Technical Services of the equipment’s in operation
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