Bergen International
Shipping Conference

19th October 2024

18th | OCT | 24

Bergen International Shipping Conference

The Shipping Conference has long been regarded as an important meeting point for shipping-related businesses, decision makers in the «blue economy» and academia.

The Bergen International Shipping Conference is going live on October 18th! This years theme is «Coping with change». We dive into the huge game changers affecting our industry, such as AI, geopolitics and climate change.

Our industry has changed a lot through history, and we have succeeded with change numerous times. How can we meet these new challenges, and what changes do we need to make in order to keep our industry in its vital state?

Speakers

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PART 1: A HISTORIC GAMECHANGER
9.00 - 10.20
We celebrate 125 years with the shipowners' association in Bergen in 2024. Bergen has always been coping with massive change and disruptions in the industry. Which factors has contributed to Bergens' maritime success, where others have failed to succeed with change? Is there something in our mentality or in our waters?
Welcome!
A HISTORICAL DEEP-DIVE - part 1
We have adopted through extreme change before. What made us who we are today as frontrunners in the maritime industry? How have we coped with change and disruptions in the past?  A conversation with author Henrik Langeland.
A HISTORICAL DEEP-DIVE - part 2

A look back with some of the highlights from the past 125 years, and a fresh outlook on whats lies ahead. We invite Professor Emerita Siri Pettersen Strandenes and board member of YoungShip International Maren Lodden to the stage share their views, together with Henrik Langeland. 

ANALYSIS OF OUR ABILITY TO COPE WITH CHANGE

Analytic presentation on the current state of the world, and the abrupt changes affecting all industries. Why are we capable of handling these changes?

Torger Reve, Professor Emeritus of Strategy and Industrial Competitiveness at BI Norwegian Business School.

AMAZING INNOVATIONS

The 'Amazing Innovation' segment highlights cutting-edge, research-driven projects that aim to change the maritime industry. These innovations are designed to address key challenges and provide practical solutions for a more sustainable and efficient future.
Presented by NORCE

CASE - AI-Based Cargo Volume Estimation from Remote  Sensing Imagery

A collaborative project between the University in Tromsø and Norwegian School of Economics.

CASE  - SteelWave High Volume Wireless Communication

A collaborative project between ScanReach and NORCE.

COFFEE BREAK

 

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PART 2: PEOPLE AND CULTURE - HOW TO EMPOWER THE PLAYERS IN THE GAME OF CHANGE?
10.50 - 11.35
The people are our main asset in coping with change. Building a culture where change and innovation are natural elements, is a key factor to succeed. But the people and generations are also changing. How do we invest in our people in this era?
A PEOPLE ORIENTED CULTURE
In this presentation, we will explore the challenges arising from generational shifts and historical transformations. These changes have created tensions between different generations, genders, and cultures. To ensure the success and growth of our industry, it is essential to understand and address these dynamics. Irene Rosberg, Director of the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) at Copenhagen Business School.
PANEL
How do we change in our work with culture and people? New competence is needed in our industry - how do we work that competence in to our culture? How do we increase diversity in our culture, and how do we attract the right people?

A panel with Marianne Møgster, EVP Sustainability DOF, Hans Christian Seim, CEO Norwegian Hull Club and Tommy Krabberød,
Commander (phd) at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy. Moderator: Craig Eason.
AMAZING INNOVATIONS
The 'Amazing Innovation' segment highlights cutting-edge, research-driven projects that aim to change the maritime industry. These innovations are designed to address key challenges and provide practical solutions for a more sustainable and efficient future.
Presented by the University of Bergen

LUNCH


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PART 3 - THE GAMECHANGERS
12.35- 13.35
The megatrends affecting all industries now, are gamechangers - and our ability to cope with these changes, will be vital for the future of the industry. We will take a look at some of these trends, to look into the future - and to see the need for action.
AMAZING INNOVATIONS
The 'Amazing Innovation' segment highlights cutting-edge, research-driven projects that aim to change the maritime industry. These innovations are designed to address key challenges and provide practical solutions for a more sustainable and efficient future.
Presented by Western Norway University of Applied Science
BACK TO THE FUTURE

A futurist, gazing into the future of the industry. What changes do we have to make now to prepare for the future?

Stefan Hyttfors, an acclaimed futurist and author focused on disruptive technologies, behavioral change and next generation leadership – and award-winning global speaker.
UPCOMING TRENDS AFFECTING US - AI
AI will change everything. Eirik Solheim, an expert of the media and technology industry with 25 years’ experience as a technology consultant, media producer and journalist,  tells us what we need to know on how AI will literally change the way we live, work and think - in a very short time.

 

COFFEE BREAK


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PART 4 THE GAMECHANGERS CONTINUES
14.00- 15.00
EVOLVING TIDES: CHINA'S ROLE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL TRADE
Haiying Jia, professor at the Norwegian School of Economics
NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
Morten Rud Pedersen, founder of the European consultancy firm  Rud Pedersen Group, will talk about the most important developments in the EU.
AMAZING INNOVATIONS
The 'Amazing Innovation' segment highlights cutting-edge, research-driven projects that aim to change the maritime industry. These innovations are designed to address key challenges and provide practical solutions for a more sustainable and efficient future.
Presented by Nordic Circles
PANEL - CALL TO ACTION
Call to action from the industry - what kind of tools do we have? What kind of tools do we need?
Knut Arild Hareide, CEO, Norwegian Shipowners Association, Matt Duke, Chair, Bergen Shipowners' Association and Elisabeth Drægebø, Chair, Maritime Bergen
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