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NEXT GENERATION MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
Enabling Decarbonization, Digitalization and Electrification for Sustainability

October 31st, 2023 (0800 -1700 hrs.) – followed by a Post Conference Reception, Refreshments and Networking

0800 – 0830      Registration and coffee / light breakfast

0830 – 0845      Welcome Address and Recognition of Sponsors & Key Stakeholders

Dr. Nimi Abili - IMarEST Houston Branch Chairman

0845 – 0900      Video Greeting from U.S. Senator John Cornyn

Sen John Cornyn - United States Senator from Texas

0900 – 0915    Keynote Speaker – Role of Shipping in the Global Energy Transition

Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, OFR – Director General, NIMASA

0915 – 0935    Keynote Speaker – Economic and Commercial Perspectives for the Marine and Energy Technology Adoptions

Ram Shenoy– CEO, RBR Group

0935 – 1035     Panel Discussion: Future Fuels and their impact on Shipping- Energy, Climate and Security

  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities of using alternate ship fuels, such as hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, biofuels, LNG bunkering and Nuclear 
  • Examine the economic and social implications of transitioning to a low-carbon maritime sector
  • Explore the technical and regulatory barriers that need to be overcome to enable the widespread adoption of alternate fuels, such as safety, availability, cost and compatibility
  • Hear recommendations for policy makers, industry stakeholders and researchers to foster innovation and collaboration
  • Find out how shipping companies and ports are responding to increasing pressure from freight owners and charterers.

Moderator: Peter Wallace – Principal Engineer - Risk and Regulatory Advisory, Lloyd's Register

Speakers:

  • Peter Noble – President & Senior Advisor, Noble Associates Inc.
  • Dr. Krishnamoorti Ramanan – VP President of Energy Transition - University of Houston
  • Joshua Padeti – Senior Engineer, ABS
  • Peter Fitzpatrick – VP of Shipping – Next Decade LNG

1035 – 1100     Coffee / Tea

1100 – 1200    Panel Discussion - Emerging Best Practices and Technologies in Maritime Sustainability

  • Explore the sustainability initiatives and practices of various maritime stakeholders
  • Learn from experts who have adopted energy-efficient technologies on their vessels
  • Hear examples of technologies including renewable energy sources, smart sensors, and hybrid propulsion systems
  • Examine the benefits of these technologies include lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Moderator: Joseph (Joe) Rousseau – Director – Offshore Technology, ABS

Speakers:

  • Altaf Shaik – Principal Engineer - Liquid CO2 Carriers,
  • Juha Laukka – Product Director, RotoBoost
  • Chase Dwyer – CEO – Carbon Ridge
  • Nick White– President/co-founder, ezNG Solutions

1230 – 1300     IMarEST and Maritime Museum Community Joint Public Outreach

Tom Johnson, – Former Board Chairman of Houston Maritime Center

1200 – 1330     Lunch

1330 – 1345     Keynote Speaker – Marine Electrification and the Future of Decarbonization

Anthony Teo – VP RightShip Americas

1345 – 1445     Presentation - Pathways to Net Zero in Enabling the Energy Transition

  • Learn about best practices and lessons learned from existing initiatives and projects on decarbonization
  • Explore Modeling and Simulation to support decarbonization decisions Across value chain and Lifecycle in Maritime
  • Learn about Nuclear Energy for Shipping Decarbonization
  • Examine Batteries and Fuel Cells for Short Sea Shipping
  • Explore ways to foster cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation among port authorities, shipping companies, terminal operators, and other stakeholders

Chair: Rosevelt Fernandes – Director, Business Development, ABS

Speakers:

  • Shilpa Mesineni – Senior Engineer II, Technology, ABS
  • Shankar Vidyanathan – Senior Sustainability Engineer, Global Sustainability Center, Houston, ABS 
  • Meg Dowling – ABS Corporate Technology Engineer, Nuclear Programs Lead, ABS
  • Mejdi Kammoun – Principal Engineer, ABS

1445 – 1500     Coffee / Tea

1500 – 1530      Keynote - Digitalization of the Marine Ecosystem

Jennifer Trageser – VP of Digital Solutions, ABS Wavesight

1530 – 1700      Panel Discussion – Electrification and Digitalization: A Sustainable and Innovative Solution for the Maritime Industry

  • Find out how electrification can lower emissions and fuel costs for the maritime sector
  • Learn how electrification can also spur innovation and digitalization in the industry
  • Hear from experts from different segments who will share their insights and experiences on electrification
  • Explore ways electrification can improve operational efficiency, safety, and competitiveness for various types of vessels
  • Discuss how electrification can enable the use of battery power and renewable energy sources for ferries, tugboats, and offshore support vessels 
  • Learn how digitalization enhances marine and offshore shipping performance and sustainability
  • Find out what are the benefits and challenges of implementing digital solutions in the marine ecosystem
  • Explore how to leverage data, analytics, edge computing, IoT, digital twin, automation, and cybersecurity to optimize logistic operations and maintenance
  • Examine what the best practices and engineering solutions are for future-proofing the marine and offshore energy sectors

Moderator: Greg Trostel – Global Industry Development Manager, Rockwell Automation

Speakers:

  • Ram Shenoy – CEO, RBR Group 
  • Guillaume Vileyn – Senior Electrical and Fire Safety Surveyor, BV 
  • Sharat Valluri – Technology Director - Data and Digital Applications, ABS 
  • Subrat Nanda – Chief Data Scientist, ABS 
  • Thalía Krüger – Senior Business Development Manager, Principle Power

1700 – 1715      Summary of the day’s proceedings and closing remarks

Rajnish Kelkar - Vice Chair, IMarEST Houston Branch

1715 – 1730      IMarEST Long Service Award (presented by DG of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh and IMarEST Chairman, Dr. Nimi Abili), and CPD Award Pictures for Speakers and Moderators

1730 – 1900      Post Conference Refreshments and Networking