DIGITAL TECH FORUM
Digital Tech Forum is a dedicated global platform bringing together Global Maritime CXOs, Port Chairpersons, Technology leaders, and senior policymakers to shape the international agenda on smart maritime innovation. The platform provides an opportunity to exchange ideas with policymakers, peers, and technology leaders who are shaping the sector’s transformation and contribute to the dialogue on how digital and AI technologies can enable the next generation of ports and shipping.
Details
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 10:10 AM | 10 min | Welcome Address |
| 10:10 AM | 10:40 AM | 30 min | Fireside Chat / Keynote with Hon’ble cabinet minister |
| 10:40 AM | 11:00 AM | 20 min | Digital twin: India's ports of the future |
| 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 45 min | Panel 1: Digital and AI in Maritime: From Hype to Hard Value |
| 11:45 AM | 11:55 AM | 10 min | Networking / Tea break |
| 11:55 AM | 12:40 PM | 45 min | Panel 2: Shaping the Future for Digital and AI in India Maritime ecosystem |
| 12:40 PM | 1:25 PM | 45 min | Panel 3: Indigenous Innovation: From Local Genius to Global Maritime Advantage |
| 1:25 PM | 1:30 PM | 5 min | The Way Forward & Vote of Thanks |
SPOC Details:
Speakers

Shri R. Lakshmanan
Joint Secretary (Ports), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India

Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS
Chairman, JNPA

Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju
Chairman, NMPA

Vineet Vijayavargia
Head India Transport & Infra, BCG

Suresh Subudhi
Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG

David Parlongue
Global Head Ports & Shipping, BCG

Dhruv Lal
Leading Digital in Transport & Infra, BCG

Boris Wenzel
President, TIC4.0

Gangadhar Gude
CEO, ATAI.ai

Koh Chin Yong
CIO, MPA Singapore

Martijn Thijsen
Director Digital, Port of Rotterdam

Mayank Arora
Head India, AWS

Rinkesh Roy
CEO, JSW Infrastructure

Nikhil Kumar
President, MapMyIndia

Shantanu Roy
CEO, BEML Ltd

Som Dutta
Global VP Data & AI, DP World

Vikas Tiwari
Head India SA, AWS

Divij Taneja
CEO, Adani Logistics

Norbert Klettner
VP, TIC4.0


