This exclusive, complimentary event will feature contributions from key industry players about how sustainable finance is helping the shipping industry advance on its trajectory towards decarbonization.
In a period of increasing geo-political and economic uncertainty this US election year, our agenda includes horizon scanning and market updates, and panel discussions with financiers and shipowners, all ready to explore how to approach these complexities.
Networking drinks and nibbles will follow the formal agenda.
Agenda
- 13:30 - Registration and networking
- 14:30 - Welcome and opening address | Antony Dsouza (DNV, SVP, Regional Manager Maritime Americas) with Han Deng (Reed Smith, Partner)
- 14:35 - Regulatory update and Maritime forecast 2050 - 2024 DNV report | Morten Lerø (DNV, MD Maritime Advisory)
- What will the demand for carbon-neutral fuel in shipping look like by 2030 and beyond?
- How can shore power contribute to reducing shipping emissions?
- What will be the key investment areas for OCCS storage infrastructure?
- How will decarbonization impact shipping costs by 2030 and beyond?
- 15:05 - Market update | Jakub Walenkiewicz (DNV, Principal Market Analyst)
- What is the current state of the shipping market, including supply, demand, and earnings?
- What are the projections for the shipping market up to 2030 and beyond?
- How is the current geopolitical situation affecting the shipping market
- How will upcoming FED decisions and the U.S. election impact the market?
- 15:35 -Key results and takeaways of the Reed Smith survey on the future of sustainable fuel sources in transportation | Alice Colarossi, (Reed Smith, Counsel)
- 15:50 - Networking break
- 16:05 - The 1.5°C Initiative | Dr. Jan-Henrik Hübner (DNV, Global Head of Shipping Advisory Practice)
- The 1.5°C Initiative: 10 Banks, $85 billion USD in ship lending, one goal - meeting the 1.5°C target
- 16:30 - Panel discussion: Decarbonization as business opportunity – what’s new? | Jan-Henrik Hübner (Moderator)
- How to balance the need for decarbonization with the necessity to conduct business?
- How to assess the risks and opportunities associated with decarbonization?
- How to leverage sustainable finance, comparing practices in the U.S. versus Europe and other regions?
- 17:30 - Fingerfood, drinks and networking
- 18:30 – Event finishes
