APM 2024 CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Future of Vessels. Solutions for Tomorrow

Maritime is challenged to be fully decarbonised by 2050 which requires massive investments. Beyond cleaner fuels, the industry also needs to move faster towards digital solutions like AI and automation to improve efficiency as well as sustainability. But more structurally, the evolution of long-term drives such as geopolitics, regulatory, demographics, technology and end-users' expectations, are an extraordinary opportunity for key players to accelerate change towards a more diverse, sustainable, user-centric, and profitable maritime sector.

APM 2024 will help the global maritime community to:

anticipate through prospective information and top decision makers' vision
collaborate through high-level networking and discussions
implement solutions to improve operational excellence

This is where top-level discussions on key and trending issues in the maritime industry are held. Featuring more than 80 industry leaders from APAC and beyond, topics for the 2024 edition are grouped into 6 main themes – Sustainability, Innovation & Digitalisation, Manpower & Training, Maritime Cyber Security, Port & Terminals and Insurance.

ALL CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE FREE FOR ALL TRADE PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND

As the region’s premier trade event, APM supports the industry through the curation of exclusive keynotes and expert dialogues, to propel businesses towards a future ready world. As such, all conferences (@Main Stage & Innovate Stage) are complimentary to all trade professionals.

THEMES

STAGES

PROGRAMMES

SPEAKERS

Expert Thinkers

SIMON GRAINGE

CEO
International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)

PANOS THEODOSSOPOULOS

CEO
METIS Cyberspace Technology S.A.

KENLIP ONG

CEO
Pelagus 3D

KENNETH LIM

Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation)
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

PUNIT OZA

Founder of Maritime NXT | International Vice President, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

BUDI CAHYONO

Vice President Director
PT. Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT)

JAN-ERIK RASANEN

CTO
Foreship

DAEJIN LEE

Global Head of Research
FertiStream

RAHUL KAPOOR

Vice-President, Global Head of Shipping Analytics & Research
S&P Global

AND MANY MORE...

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2024 Conference Themes

SUSTAINABILITY

The theme underscores the urgent need for eco-conscious practices in the maritime industry, emphasising the crucial goal of decarbonisation, lowering emissions, and improving sustainability. It centres on innovative strategies, green technologies, and eco-friendly operations aimed at improving sustainability. The overarching objective is to guide the industry toward a cleaner, more sustainable future while actively enhancing environmental stewardship.

INNOVATION & DIGITALISATION

The theme focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to boost efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce operational costs in the maritime industry. This emphasis on innovation aims to maintain competitiveness and unlock new growth opportunities. Discussions will cover digitalisation tools, maritime technology, additive manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, and next-gen satellite technology for safe and efficient navigation in the digital landscape.

MANPOWER & TRAINING

The theme emphasises the strategic investment in nurturing a skilled and adaptable workforce. This approach not only fuels industry growth and resilience but also positions the sector as a forward-thinking global player. Discussions will explore talent attraction and retention strategies, integration of AI in the workforce, seafarers' welfare, diversity and inclusion, and lessons learned from pandemic responses, focusing on fortifying the maritime sector against future disruptions.

MARITIME CYBER SECURITY

PORT & TERMINALS

INSURANCE

2 Stages to get Inspired

Learn, and Meet with the Community

MAIN STAGE

ADDRESSING STRATEGIC BUSINESS INSIGHTS

High-profile industry leaders, top experts, innovators, and masterminds take the stage at APM Strategic Conference with new conversations, insights and ground-breaking market analyses to crack the new world order on what lies ahead in 2024 and beyond.

INNOVATE

PRESENTED BY BUSINESSES FOR BUSINESSES

APM Innovate is developed in conjunction with the overall theme framework in the APM Strategic Conference. These seminars led by business leaders will emphasise on new tech, innovations and know-hows capable of overcoming fresh challenges.