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16th Arctic Shipping Summit
ACI’s 16th Arctic Shipping Summit will be returning to Montreal, Canada on the 11th-12th March 2020.
The two day conference will explore the latest developments in technology, policy and infrastructure affecting the Arctic shipping industry. Key industry figures will address emerging markets and increasing trade, geopolitical issues and minimizing the ecological impact of Arctic activity, with a focus on collaboration and sustainable development.
The conference will bring together senior representatives from key industry stakeholders including ship-owners, ship-managers & associated solution providers, coastguards and governmental transport authorities, meteorologists, consultants & technology providers for two days of informative presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Key Topics:
- Arctic Navigation Experiences and Best Practice
- Arctic Infrastructure: Current Development and Investment
- Cooperation with Indigenous Communities
- New Developments in Communication Systems
- Ice Information Technology and Training Requirements
- Autonomous Vessels: Arctic Advancement
- What’s Next for the Polar Code?
- Emerging Markets and Sea Routes
- Arctic Project Developments
- Arctic Cruise Market Growth: Seizing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks
- Minimizing Ecological Impact of Arctic Shipping
- Sarah Norgaard, Senior Fleet Operator, Arctic Operations And Projects, Fednav
- Steve Thompson, Superintendent, Arctic Programs, Canadian Coast Guard
- Tom Zagon, Physical Sciences Specialist, Canadian Ice Service
- Keld Qvistgaard, Senior Ice Advisor, Danish Meteorological Institute / Greenland Ice Service
- Jarkko Toivola, Director/Vice President, Alfons Hakans
- Étienne Séguin-Bertrand, Senior Supervisor, Logistics and Port Operations, Canadian Royalties
- Mikaa Mered, Professor Of Arctic Economics & Geo-politics, Free Institute Of International Relations Studies (ILERI)
- Dimitrios Dalaklis, Associate Professor, World Maritime University
- Suzanne Lalonde, Professor Of International Law, University Of Montreal
- Lisa Koperqualuk, Vice-President – International Affairs, ICC Canada
- Nalan Koç, Research Director, Norwegian Polar Institute
- Päivi Haikkola, Ecosystem Lead, ONE SEA – Autonomous Maritime Ecosystem
If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Isabella Brown
Tel: +44 (0)20 3141 0638
Email: [email protected]
- Arctic Navigation Experiences and Best Practice
- Arctic Infrastructure: Current Development and Investment
- Cooperation with Indigenous Communities
- New Developments in Communication Systems
- Ice Information Technology and Training Requirements
- Autonomous Vessels: Arctic Advancement
- What’s Next for the Polar Code?
- Emerging Markets and Sea Routes
- Arctic Project Developments
- Arctic Cruise Market Growth: Seizing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks
- Minimizing Ecological Impact of Arctic Shipping
- Shipping operators & ship owners
- Coastguard & Transport Authorities
- Shipbuilders & Shipyards
- Ship designers & repair companies
- Energy & mining companies
- Naval Architects & Engineers
- Ice Forecasters & Meteorologists
- Ice Management Specialists
- Consultants
- Academic researchers
