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MARITIME SheEO CONFERENCE

The Maritime SheEO Conference will return during India Maritime Week 2025 with a dynamic three-day programme celebrating diversity, leadership, and legal excellence in the maritime sector. Under the theme Dream, Believe, Achieve, the event will spotlight women driving innovation and transformation across the industry.

Day 1 will feature a Career Fair and Future Leaders Forum, offering students and young professionals’ direct access to recruiters and industry mentors.

Day 2 will host the Leadership, Inclusion & Innovation Summit, bringing together CEOs and changemakers to discuss diversity, sustainability, and the future of maritime leadership, concluding with an awards ceremony.

Day 3 (Oct 30) will present ANCHORCON, a legal conference at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, focused on admiralty law, compliance, and risk. Over 400 participants, including legal experts and industry leaders, will engage in expert-led panels and case-based discussions to shape a more inclusive maritime future.

28th October 2025 To 30th October 2025
  • 28th Oct | 08:45 AM ~ 06:30 PM
  • 29th Oct | 09:00 AM ~ 07:30 PM
  • 30th Oct | 11:30 AM ~ 06:30 PM
  • 28th Oct | JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai
  • 29th Oct | JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai
  • 30th Oct | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

What is The Maritime SheEO Conference?

The Maritime SheEO Conference is the world's largest conference for diversity in the maritime industry. This year, held during India Maritime Week, we shine a spotlight on women who dream, believe, and achieve. We firmly believe that when given opportunities, women can achieve anything. It is through our collective belief in women that they can excel in their careers and grow into remarkable leaders. Women have demonstrated exceptional leadership, whether by founding their own companies or driving growth in organizations they were entrusted to scale. Our goal through this three-day conference is to have meaningful discussions and provide actionable strategies on how we can create more opportunities for women to succeed - ashore or at sea

Day 1October 28, 2025Believe & Achieve

Career Fair & Future Leaders Forum

At JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Day 1 kicks off with a Career Fair and student-focused sessions, offering aspiring maritime professionals, cadets, students, and young job seekers, firsthand access to industry leaders, recruiters, and innovators. Participants will hear what it's really like to work at sea, explore shore-based roles, and learn about the future of maritime careers. In the second half, the focus shifts to future women leaders and allies, with sessions on leadership development, upskilling, mentorship, and navigating careers in a changing maritime world. This day is all about access, ambition, and action, designed to energise the next generation of maritime talent.

Day 2October 29, 2025Lead

Leadership, Inclusion & Innovation Summit

At JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Day 2 gathers the industry's most influential voices (CEOs, founders, decision-makers, and changemakers) to explore the future of maritime leadership. Sessions will dive into diversity, innovation, sustainability, and what it takes to lead in today's evolving global landscape. Expect bold conversations, practical insights, and deep dives into how companies are moving from intention to impact. The day concludes with a celebratory awards ceremony, honouring individuals and organisations who are redefining excellence and driving meaningful change across the sector.

Day 3October 30, 2025ANCHORCON

A Standalone Legal Conference on Admiralty, Navigation, Compliance, Handling, Ownership & Risk

At Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

ANCHORCON is a dedicated legal forum designed for professionals navigating the complex legal landscape of the maritime industry. With focused sessions on admiralty law, compliance, ownership, risk, and operational challenges, this day brings together legal minds and industry experts for deep, practical dialogue. Held in person, ANCHORCON is expected to welcome over 400 participants, including lawyers, in-house counsels, regulatory authorities, insurers, and shipping company executives. Expect expert-led panels, case-based discussions, and networking with those shaping the legal frameworks that govern maritime operations in India and globally

Day 1October 28, 2025

Believe & Achieve

Start TimeEnd TimeDurationMain RoomBreakout Room
08:45 AM09:25 AM25 min

Registrations Open

09:30 AM09:40 AM10 min

Welcome Note by founder Sanjam Sahi Gupta

Lighting of The Lamp

09:40 AM10:00 AM6 min

Keynote Speech -

1. Captain Animesh Hore - General Manager, Global Maritime Resources Division - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

2. Monica Nagalgaard Consul General, Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Mumbai

3. Dr. Malini Shankar - VC, IMU

10:10 AM11:00 AM50 mins

Student Debate Semi Finals powered by Fleet Management

Mentorship Zone - Powered by JCJ Consulting

Get mentored by a panel of 6 women to explore careers at sea and shore

11:10 AM11:50 AM40 min

Panel Careers at Sea Shore Stories from Women Leaders powered by Indian Maritime University

Capt. Ivana Kulkarni Master Mariner, First Female Master Mariner of Slovakia

Nitzeria Watson Honorary Secretary and Legal Representative, The Nautical Institute Panama Branch

Udara Cumaratunga - Deputy General Manager - Commercial Marketing, SAGT

Christina Berg - Head of Communications at TURTLE TME

Minoshka Rodrigues - Seaspan

Moderated by Benna K S, MBA Student at Indian Maritime University Kochi Campus

11:55 AM12:10 PM15 min

The Ultimate Maritime Quiz - Curated by the Maritime SheEO Community

The audience gets to participate in a quiz where the person who responds the fastest wins a special hamper from the Maritime SheEO community... 30 questions - 10 mins quiz, 5 mins tech issues

12:15 PM12:30 PM15 min needs 30 mins

Perfect Your Pitch Elevator Pitch Challenge - in association with Transworld Academy

Learn how to craft a powerful elevator pitch, then put your skills to the test. After a short talk, you'll deliver your pitch in groups of 10, with a judge. Winners take home a small prize!

12:30 PM01:00 PM30 mins

Student Debate Finals powered by Fleet Management

01:00 PM02:00 PM1 hr

Open Zone with Networking Meet leaders Booth Visits

Visit various booths set up by our partners

02:10 PM02:30 PM15 mins

Panel Thriving in the Digital Maritime World Mind, Body, and AI

Introduction by Khushbu Singh Managing Director, Knot Ship Management

Speakers Dr. Ilona Denisenko President, WISTA Russia

Dr. Delna Shroff - Superintendent, Mental Health and Wellness, Bernhard Schulte Ship Management

Moderator - Capt Pradeep Chawla - CEO Maritime Knowledge Limited, MarinePALS

02:35 PM02:55 PM20 min

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome with Monica Zionede Hall Founder and CEO, FELIZ Consulting

Day 2.1October 29, 2025

The Future of Maritime Leadership

Start TimeEnd TimeDurationMaritime SheEO Conference - Light House Hall
09:00 AM09:45 AM45 min

Registrations Open

09:45 AM10:00 AM15 min

Opening Remarks by Maritime SheEO Founder Sanjam Sahi Gupta

Lighting of The Lamp

Singing of National Anthem

10:00 AM10:40 AM40 min

Keynote Speeches

Dr. Jose Matheickal Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division TCID, IMO

Thomas A. Kazakos Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping

Minister from Norway

Ms. Hyun Lee, Policy advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea

10:45 AM11:40 AM55 mins

Anchoring Power The Leadership Table

Lisa Edvardsen Haugan - President, Kongsberg

Shashi Kiran Shetty - Founder Chairman, Allcargo Group

Siv Remy-Vangen - Managing Director at Norwegian Electric Systems

Moderated by Birgit M. Liodden Founder, The Ocean Opportunity Lab TOOL

11:45 AM12:00 PM15 min

Mini Break

12:05 PM12:10 PM5 min

Video by Fleet Management

12:10 PM12:55 PM45 min

Panel Innovating Through Empowerment by Navitera Consultants

Introduction by Simone Lobo - Flag Liason Officer, Navitera Consultants

Capt. Dinesh Jairam General Manager, Fleet Personnel, Seaspan Crew Management

Huma Qureshi General Manager, Emirates Shipping Association

Nathasha Egodage - Chief Purpose Officer, Ceyline Group

Daljit Singh Kohli - India Representative for Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Moderated by Su Yin Anand - Head, Strategy Transformation, ASEAN, IBM

01:00 PM02:00 PM1 hr

Power Lunch Break

Day 2.2October 29, 2025

The Future of Maritime Leadership

Start TimeEnd TimeDurationMaritime SheEO Conference - Compass HallBreakout Room
12:05 PM12:10 PM5 min

Video by Fleet Management

12:10 PM12:55 PM45 min

Panel: Innovating Through Empowerment by Navitera Consultants

Introduction by Simone Lobo - Flag Liason Officer, Navitera Consultants

Capt. Dinesh Jairam - General Manager, Fleet Personnel, Seaspan Crew Management

Huma Qureshi - General Manager, Emirates Shipping Association

Nathasha Egodage - Chief Purpose Officer, Ceyline Group

Daljit Singh Kohli - India Representative for Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Moderated by Su Yin Anand - Head, Strategy Transformation, ASEAN, IBM

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Workshop: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome by Monica Hall

[Registrations Open]

13:00 PM14:00 PM60 min

Power Lunch Break

14:05 PM14:15 PM10 min

Special Video sent in by:

American P&I

Seven Island Shipping

PSA India

14:00 PM - 15:30 PM

PMWorkshop: "Strategic Exploration of Holistic Sustainability for Maritime India" with Sofia Fürstenberg Stott – Founder & Partner, Fürstenberg Maritime Advisory

[Registrations Open]

14:20 PM15:05 PM45 min

IWSF Panel

Suneeti Bala - Co-founder & Chief Engineer, International Women Seafarers Foundation (IWSF)

3-4 more people

15:10 PM16:05 PM55 min

Panel: Recruitment Without Bias – Transforming HR

Powered by EXMAR Ship Management

Gauri Desai - HR Lead India, Seaspan Ship Management

Simon Grainge - Chief Executive, International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)

Ruchita Chopra - Head HR, PSA INDIA

Bhooshan Malkani - Marine People Manager, Asia, A.P. Moller - Maersk

Moderator: Namrata Nadkarni – CEO & Founder, Intent Communications

15:40 - 16:40 PM

PMWorkshop: Presenting with Impact: Voice, Presence & Persuasion for Leaders by Dr. Joanna Eugenia Bakouni (Maersk Training)

[Registrations Open]

16:10 PM16:25 PM15 min

Tea Break by Destan Ship Management

16:45 PM - 17:45 PM

Workshop: The Perimenopause Reset: Energy, Clarity & Confidence for Midlife – Retreat-Style Session (Women 38+)

with Torild Boe Stokes – Co-Founder, Your Health. Our Wealth. Registrations opening soon

16:30 PM17:30 PM1 hr

Panel: Boardroom Diversity – Where Are We Now?

Powered by Campbell Johnston Clark

Chris Hall - Managing Director, SCB Management Consulting Services, Ltd.

Karen Avelino - Senior Vice President of Cruise Operations, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.

Jillian Carson-Jackson - Managing Director, JCJ Consulting

Kathleen Haines - Lead Independent Director, Genco Shipping & Trading

Jacqueline Zalapa - Campbell Johnston Clark

Moderator: Anette Holte – Country Manager India, Kongsberg Maritime

16:45 PM - 17:45 PM

Workshop: The Perimenopause Reset: Energy, Clarity & Confidence for Midlife – Retreat-Style Session (Women 38+)

with Torild Boe Stokes – Co-Founder, Your Health. Our Wealth. Registrations opening soon

17:35 PM18:00 PM25 min

Yes Forum Launch

Danae & Meera & Sanjam

Day 3October 30, 2025

Navigating Complexity in Modern Maritime Law

Start TimeEnd TimeDurationTheme: Navigating Complexity in Modern Maritime Law
11:00 AM11:30 AM30 min

Registrations

11:30 AM11:40 AM10 min

Welcome Note by Maritime SheEO Founder Sanjam Sahi Gupta

11:45 AM12:15 PM30 min

Keynote Speech Dr. Jose Matheickal, Director Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division, IMO

Thomas Kazakos, Secretary, International Chamber of Shipping

Any minister

12:20 PM01:00 PM40 min

Panel International Shipping Contracts Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

Moderator Shiv Iyer, Partner, Renata Partners, India

Speakers Magdalene Chew, Director, AsiaLegal LLC, Singapore

Jimi John, Advocate, Accredited Arbitrator Mediator, India

Ravi P Jawani, Partner Solicitor- England Wales, Fitche Co Legal, UAE

01:00 PM02:00 PM1 hr

Lunch Break

02:00 PM02:25 PM25 min

Leadership Across Frontlines From Science to Policy

Nicole Van Sponson Senior Researcher, MARIN

Ambika Singh - JNPA

Moderated by Aditi Maheshwari - Associate Partner at Renata Partners

02:30 PM03:00 PM30 min

Fireside chat Insurance, Liability, Environmental Exposure, and the Interpretation of Force Majeure Provisions in Global Trade include claims

Moderator Adele Marina Rizzo, Head of Commercial, RB British Marine, UK

Speakers Ruchdi Maalouf, International Arbitrator, Maalouf Arbitration, Singapore

Ana Clara, Senior Legal Counsel WISTA Brazil Founding Member, Brazil

03:05 PM03:50 PM45 min

Panel Legal Risk in an Era of Sanctions, ESG mandates, and Regulatory Flux

Speakers

Moderator Monica Kohli, Senior Lawyer, President WISTA UK, Chairperson Indian Maritime Association, UK

Speakers

Chetan Sharma, Legal Counsel, PSA India

Capt. Deepak Mantoju, Manager, Legal Vessel Registrations, Navitera Consultants, India

Sujan Malhotra, Maritime Lawyer Partner, Ship Law Sea FZ LLE, Dubai, UAE

04:00 PM04:15 PM15 min

Tea Break

04:20 PM05:05 PM45 min

Panel Sagar Mein Samman Initiative

Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS - Director General of Shipping

3 more ppl

05:10 PM05:45 PM35 min

Fireside chat Criminalization of Seafarers Challenges, Cases, and Legal Remedies

Moderator Apurva Mehta, Partner, ANB Legal

Speakers Hari Narayan, Partner Maritime Lawyer, United Maritime Law Chambers, India

Cate Baddeley, Partner, Preston Turnbull LLP, London

05:50 PM06:30 PM40 min

Panel Ship Recycling, Shipbuilding and Repair Evolving Legal Frameworks

Moderator Jacqueline Zalapa, Partner, Campbell Johnston Clark, London

Speakers Paul Aston, Certified English Lawyer, CEDR Accredited Mediator FCIArb Accredited Arbitrator Higher Rights of Audience Civil, Asia Legal LLC, Singapore

Arjun Mital, Counsel, Helmsman LLC, Singapore Solicitor England Wales, Advocate India

Rubal Bansal, Managing Director, Bansal Group, India

06:35 PM07:25 PM40 min

Panel Case studies and roundtables with senior GCs, arbitrators, judges, and enforcement officials

Moderator TBA

Speakers TBA

Dimitris Seirinakis, Managing Director at The American PI Club SCB Management Consulting Services China Co., Ltd.

Siddharth Ranka, Director Solicitor Advocate, Binnacle Legal, Dubai

07:30 PM07:35 PM15 min

Closing Speech by Maritime SheEO Founder Sanjam Sahi Gupta

SPOC Details:

Name: Sanjam Gupta
Email: sanjam@maritimesheeo.com
Contact- +91-9820186740

Speakers

Photo of Anette Holte

Anette Holte

Country Manager, India, Kongsberg Maritime, Norway

Photo of Birgit M. Liodden

Birgit M. Liodden

Founder, The Ocean Opportunity Lab TOOL, Norway

Photo of Catherine Logie

Catherine Logie

Director - Certification and Professional Development, Ocean Technologies Group, United Kingdom

Photo of Chris Hall

Chris Hall

Managing Director, SCB Management Consulting Services, Ltd., Hong Kong

Photo of Capt. Dinesh Jairam

Capt. Dinesh Jairam

General Manager- Fleet Personnel, Seaspan Crew Management, India

Photo of Dr. Joanna Eugenia Bakouni

Dr. Joanna Eugenia Bakouni

Learning and Development Manager, Maersk Training, Denmark

Photo of Jacqueline Zalapa

Jacqueline Zalapa

Partner, Campbell Johnston Clark, United Kingdom

Photo of Jillian Carson-Jackson

Jillian Carson-Jackson

Managing Director, JCJ Consulting, Australia

Photo of Karen Avelino

Karen Avelino

Senior Vice-President for Cruise Operations, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Philippines

Photo of Khushbu Singh

Khushbu Singh

Managing Director, Knot Ship Management, India

Photo of Capt. Matt Shirley

Capt. Matt Shirley

CEO, Safe Harbours Australia Pty Ltd, Australia

Photo of Mônica Zionede Hall

Mônica Zionede Hall

Founder and CEO, Feliz Consulting, Hong Kong

Photo of Namrata Nadkarni

Namrata Nadkarni

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Intent Communications Ltd, United Kingdom

Photo of Nicole Van Spronsen

Nicole Van Spronsen

Project Manager, MARIN Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, Netherlands

Photo of Shiv Iyer

Shiv Iyer

Partner, Renata Partners, India

Photo of Siv Remøy-Vangen

Siv Remøy-Vangen

Managing Director, Norwegian Electric Systems, Norway

Photo of Sofia Frstenberg Stott

Sofia Frstenberg Stott

Founder Partner, Frstenberg Maritime Advisory, Sweden

Photo of Thomas A. Kazakos

Thomas A. Kazakos

Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, Cyprus

Photo of Udara Cumaratunga

Udara Cumaratunga

Deputy General Manager - Commercial & Marketing, South Asia Gateway Terminals Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka

Photo of Zoe Upson

Zoe Upson

Director, Fact Freight and Commodity Talent Ltd, UAE

Photo of Dr. Jose Matheickal

Dr. Jose Matheickal

Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division (TCID), International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Photo of Hon’ble Marianne Sivertsen Næss

Hon’ble Marianne Sivertsen Næss

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Norway

Photo of Ms. Hyun Lee

Ms. Hyun Lee

Policy advisor to the minister, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Government of the Republic of Korea

Photo of Lisa Edvardsen Haugan

Lisa Edvardsen Haugan

President, Kongsberg

Photo of Monica Nagalgaard

Monica Nagalgaard

Consul General, Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Mumbai

Photo of Nizerita Watson

Nizerita Watson

Honorary Secretary and Legal Representative, The Nautical Institute Panama Branch

Photo of Dr. Ilona Denisenko

Dr. Ilona Denisenko

President, WISTA Russia

Photo of Torild Boe Stokes

Torild Boe Stokes

CPD-accredited Menopause Coach, IPEC-certified Energy Leadership Practitioner, United Kingdom

Photo of Saleha Shaikh

Saleha Shaikh

Founder President, Women In Maritime Association India (WIMA INDIA)

Photo of Neha Trivedi

Neha Trivedi

Marine Operations Manager at Maersk Fleet Management and Technology India Private Limited

Photo of Capt. Ivana Kulkarni

Capt. Ivana Kulkarni

First Female Master Mariner of Slovakia

Photo of Mital Kore

Mital Kore

Career Development Officer at Seaspan Crew Management India

Photo of Chief Officer Santhikrishna Radhakrishnan

Chief Officer Santhikrishna Radhakrishnan

Seaspan Crew Management

Photo of Captain Animesh Hore

Captain Animesh Hore

General Manager, Global Maritime Resources Division

Photo of Magdalene Chew

Magdalene Chew

Director, AsiaLegal LLC, Singapore

Photo of Ravi P Jawani

Ravi P Jawani

Partner (Solicitor- England & Wales), Fitche & Co Legal, UAE

Photo of Moderator: Adele Marina Rizzo

Moderator: Adele Marina Rizzo

Head of Commercial, RB British Marine, UK

Photo of Ruchi Maalouf

Ruchi Maalouf

International Arbitrator, Maalouf Arbitration, Singapore

Photo of Ana Clara

Ana Clara

Senior Legal Counsel & WISTA Brazil Founding Member, Brazil

Photo of Sujan Malhotra

Sujan Malhotra

Maritime Lawyer & Partner, Ship Law Sea FZ LLE, Dubai, UAE

Photo of Cate Baddeley

Cate Baddeley

Partner, Preston Turnbull LLP, London

Photo of Danae Bezantakou

Danae Bezantakou

CEO, Navigator Shipping Consultants

Photo of Capt. Naomi Matsushita

Capt. Naomi Matsushita

Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL)'s First Female Ship Captain

Photo of Natasha Egodage

Natasha Egodage

Chief Purpose Officer, Ceyline Group

Photo of Moderator: Su Yin Anand

Moderator: Su Yin Anand

Head, Strategy & Transformation, ASEAN at IBM

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Huma Qureshi

General Manager, Emirates Shipping Association

Photo of Simon Graine

Simon Graine

Chief Executive, International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)

Photo of Meei Wong

Meei Wong

CEO, Circle Digital Ventures (CDV)

Photo of Dimitris Seirinakis

Dimitris Seirinakis

Managing Director at The American P&I Club / SCB Management Consulting Services (China) Co., Ltd.

Photo of Siddharth Ranka

Siddharth Ranka

Director (Solicitor & Advocate), Binnacle Legal, Dubai