SENIOR MARITIME FORUM 2025
Smart Navigation, Green Symbiosis, Convergent InnovationVenue: Pudong Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Kerry Hotel Pudong (No. 1388 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, Shanghai) 1 - 4 December 2025
Senior Maritime Forum
A unique opportunity for shipbuilders, ship-owners, suppliers, and decision-makers from renowned industry organisations worldwide to gather, address critical challenges, and share insights in the maritime industry. We are excited to bring together such a diverse group of professionals to collaborate and learn from each other.
Conference Program
Download the complete PDF document for detailed agenda and speaker.
Sessions
| Date | Session Code | Session Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 December 2025 (PM) | A | Keynote Address |
| 3 December 2025 (AM) | B | Shipbuilding & Ocean Engineering |
| 3 December 2025 (PM) | C | Shipping and Ports |
| 4 December 2025 (AM) | D | Marine Finance and Law |
| 1 December 2025 (PM) | E | Marine Equipment & Technology Forum |
Registration Packages
For General Public:
| Pass Type | Fee (General Public) |
|---|---|
| 3-Session Pass | USD 230 |
| Full Access Pass (All 5 Sessions) | USD 290 |
Remarks:
- Single-session tickets are not available. The minimum registration requirement is three sessions.
- Early Bird Offer: A 10% discount will be applied to registrations completed with payment on or before 31st October 2025.
- To register, please click on 'Conference Delegate'. The registration link is available here.
For Exhibiting Company:
| Pass Type | Fee (Exhibiting Company) |
|---|---|
| 3-Session Pass | USD 185 |
| Full Access Pass (All 5 Sessions) | USD 235 |
Remarks:
- Each exhibiting company is entitled to two complimentary tickets for the Marine Equipment & Technology Forum session.
- Single-session ticket is not available. The minimum registration requirement is three sessions.
- Early Bird Offer: A 10% discount will be applied to registrations completed with payment on or before 31st October 2025.
- To register, please click on 'Conference Delegate'. The registration link is available here.
Exclusive Access for Senior Maritime Forum Conference Delegate!
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We’re excited to announce that holders of the Senior Maritime Forum pass enjoy complimentary access to two dynamic conference tracks at Marintec China:
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This is your chance to broaden your perspective and engage with cutting-edge developments across the maritime industry—all included with your Senior Maritime Forum registration.
Speakers
(more speakers will be announced soon)
Dr Alf Kare ADNANES
Regional Manager AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa), ABB Marine & Ports
Mr Mark ASSAF
Chief, Human Resources Development Section - TrainForTrade, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD
Mr Bard BREDA BJERKEN
Chairman of the Norwegian Business Association China / Managing Associate & Shanghai Representative, Wikborg Rein
Mr Jan BREMER
Managing Director, V.Group China
Mr Roberto CAZZULO
Council Chair (2024-2025), International Association of Classification Societies
Mr Bo CERUP-SIMONSEN
CEO, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Ms Amy CHAN
Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics, The Government of HKSAR
Mr CHEN Youmu
Director and Senior Partner, Wintell & Co
Mr Jin Yu CHEONG
Head, Baltic Exchange Asia
China COSCO SHIPPING Group Co Ltd
Mr FENG Qin
Chief Expert of Sinopec Group
Mr GAO Dongsheng
Chief Economist, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, PRC
Mr GAO Juntao
Vice Dean, the School of Law of Shanghai Maritime University
Mr Stephen GORDON
Managing Director, Clarkson Research
Dr.-Ing Lars GREITSCH
Vice-Chairman of the Board, VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems / MD, Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH
Mr GUI Wenbin
Director, Wuhan Institute of Marine Electric Propulsion, China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited
Mr HU Bin
Vice President AND Chief Captain, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd
Mr HUANG Zhen
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Ms JIN Yanzi
Chief Expert of CSSC / Chief of Corporate Technology, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd
Mr Nikos KAKALIS
Global Bulk Carriers Segment Director, Lloyd's Register
Mr Rajesh KUMAR
Director, Chemical Tankers, Fleet Management Limited
Mr LI Wei
Executive Vice President, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
Mr LI Xin
Vice Director, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute
Mr LI Yanqing
Vice Chairman and Secretary General of China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry / Chair of ISO/TC8
Mr LIANG Gang
Chief Expert of CSSC, Chief Engineer of R&D Center, Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute
Mr LU Yanhui
Vice President, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co Ltd
Mr Dimitris MONIOUDIS
Chairman – Technical Committee, INTERCARGO
Runar MUREN
Chief Operating Officer, Design & Solutions, Ulstein Group
Mr Michael PALM
Head of Hydrodynamics, Voith GmbH
Mr Heikki PONTYNEN
CEO, Norsepower
Mr Vineet PURI
Head, Global Shipping, Logistics and Offshore, Asia Pacific, Citi
Mr Thibaut RAEIS
Business & Technical Solutions Director of GTT China, Naval Architect
Ms Cristina SAENZ de SANTA MARIA
Chief Operating Officer, DNV Maritime
Mr Noah SILBERSCHMIDT
Founder and CEO, Silverstream Technologies
Ms. Marianne SIVERTSEN NASS
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries of Norway
Mr Jos STANDERWICK
Chief Executive, Maritime London
Mr WU Shunping
Chief Engineer, CCS Wuhan Rules & Research Institute
Mr XU Bin
Chief Expert, Bank of Communications
Mr XU Feng
President, Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance / Assistant to General Manager and Head of Shanghai Branch, China Pacific Property Insurance Co Ltd
Mr ZHANG Ju
Deputy General Manager, Transport Finance Department of Export-Import Bank of China
Ms ZHANG Shuang
Professor, Shipping Development Research Institute of Dalian Maritime University
Mr ZHAO Tongbin
Vice President, China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited
