Connected to Perform
Enabling a Digital, Secure, and Human-Centric Fleet
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
8:30am - 12:00pm
The Pavilion, Level 4, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay
Inmarsat Maritime Seminar | Singapore Maritime Week 2026
The shipping industry is entering a new phase that is defined by real-time intelligence, stronger cyber resilience, and a renewed focus on the people who power the global trade. 2026 becomes a global turning point for maritime digitalisation as leaders are aligning technology, operations, and crew experience to unlock measurable performance gains.
Moderated by Nakul Malhotra, this half-day seminar brings industry voices together to explore what it takes to design a fleet that is digital, data-driven, and human at its core, and how modern connectivity plays an important role in this era.
Date: 21 April 2026, Tuesday
Time: 08:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: The Pavilion, Level 4, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Understand why 2026 is a turning point for maritime digitalisation
- Get practical lessons from early adoption and operational transformation
- Unpack ROI, AI-Driven optimisation, and cybersecurity readiness among leading operators and technology experts
- Showcase of real-time vessel insights, performance data, and a look at how modern fleets operate remotely
- Peek into a seafarer’s perspective on the future of work at sea
Seminar Agenda
8:30am – 9:00am: Registration and Breakfast
9:00am – 9:05am: Opening: Why 2026 is a pivotal year for maritime digitalisation? by Nakul Malhotra, Wilhelmsen
9:05am – 9:25am: Welcome Remarks by Justin Yi, Regional Director, Inmarsat Maritime
9:25am – 9:50am: Keynote on Life at Sea: Then and Now
– Chief Makoi, Chief Engineer, Educator, Content Creator
– Ivan Guzman, 3rd Officer, Pacific Basin
9:50am – 10:50am: Panel: The Digitally Connected Fleet: ROI, Security, and Data-Driven Performance
Panelists:
– Uttam Kumar, Director, IT Business Partnering, Synergy Marine Group
– Anders Nordahl, Head of IT & Business Intelligence, Berge Bulk
– Georgiana Elena Barsan, Group IT Manager APAC and AMB, Wilhelmsen
– Peter Schellenberger, Director, Novamaxis
– Justin Yi, Regional Director, Inmarsat Maritime
10:50am – 11:00am: Q&A and Closing
11:00am – 12:00pm: Networking and Demo: NexusWave in Action
