SMN Rotterdam 2024 will be a comprehensive exploration of the maritime industry's evolution towards sustainability, digital transformation, and collaborative leadership. The conference will open with our Keynotes, followed by Session 1, with a focus on enabling leadership in the maritime sector's digital era, recognising the pivotal role of leadership in navigating complexities, driving innovation, and steering the industry towards a more efficient, sustainable, safer and robust future. Session 3 navigates the Maritime Digital Landscape, investigating the financing aspects of the sector's digital transformation.
They will discuss how investments in emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain can optimise operations, enhance safety, and streamline logistics. Diverse funding avenues, strategic partnerships, and innovative financing models are explored to facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions for sustainable growth.
The conference culminates with Session 4, where participants will delve into strategies for steering the industry towards sustainability and decarbonisation, looking at implications and opportunities arising from the integration of the EU ETS. They will also evaluate frameworks, incentives, and sustainable investment practices to drive impactful changes, promote eco-friendly technologies, and align businesses with emission reduction goals.