WOMEN IN MARITIME – SHEEO CONFERENCE – EMPOWERING WOMEN IN MARITIME
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 Oct | 08:45 AM ~ 06:30 PM
- 29th Oct | 09:00 AM ~ 07:30 PM
- 30th Oct | 10:00 AM ~ 06:30 PM
- 28th Oct | JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai
- 29th Oct | JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai
- Hall No. 4, 30th Oct | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Details
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 1 – October 28, 2025 – Believe & 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 2 – October 29, 2025 – Lead
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 3 – October 30, 2025 – ANCHORCON
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
Speakers

Anette Holte
Country Manager, India, Kongsberg Maritime, Norway

Birgit M. Liodden
Founder, The Ocean Opportunity Lab TOOL, Norway
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Catherine Logie
Director - Certification and Professional Development, Ocean Technologies Group, United Kingdom

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

Capt. Dinesh Jairam
General Manager- Fleet Personnel, Seaspan Crew Management, India
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Dr. Joanna Eugenia Bakouni
Learning and Development Manager, Maersk Training, Denmark

Jacqueline Zalapa
Partner, Campbell Johnston Clark, United Kingdom

Jillian Carson-Jackson
Managing Director, JCJ Consulting, Australia

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

Khushbu Singh
Managing Director, Knot Ship Management, India

Capt. Matt Shirley
CEO, Safe Harbours Australia Pty Ltd, Australia

Mônica Zionede Hall
Founder and CEO, Feliz Consulting, Hong Kong

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

Nicole Van Spronsen
Project Manager, MARIN Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, Netherlands

Shiv Iyer
Partner, Renata Partners, India

Siv Remøy-Vangen
Managing Director, Norwegian Electric Systems, Norway

Sofia Frstenberg Stott
Founder Partner, Frstenberg Maritime Advisory, Sweden

Thomas A. Kazakos
Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, Cyprus

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

Zoe Upson
Director, Fact Freight and Commodity Talent Ltd, UAE

Dr. Jose Matheickal
Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division (TCID), International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Hon’ble Marianne Sivertsen Næss
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Norway

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

Lisa Edvardsen Haugan
President, Kongsberg

Monica Nagalgaard
Consul General, Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Mumbai

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

Dr. Ilona Denisenko
President, WISTA Russia

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

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

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

Capt. Ivana Kulkarni
First Female Master Mariner of Slovakia

Mital Kore
Career Development Officer at Seaspan Crew Management India

Chief Officer Santhikrishna Radhakrishnan
Seaspan Crew Management

Captain Animesh Hore
General Manager, Global Maritime Resources Division

Magdalene Chew
Director, AsiaLegal LLC, Singapore

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

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

Ruchi Maalouf
International Arbitrator, Maalouf Arbitration, Singapore

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

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

Cate Baddeley
Partner, Preston Turnbull LLP, London

Danae Bezantakou
CEO, Navigator Shipping Consultants

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

Natasha Egodage
Chief Purpose Officer, Ceyline Group

Moderator: Su Yin Anand
Head, Strategy & Transformation, ASEAN at IBM

Huma Qureshi
General Manager, Emirates Shipping Association

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

Meei Wong
CEO, Circle Digital Ventures (CDV)

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

Siddharth Ranka
Director (Solicitor & Advocate), Binnacle Legal, Dubai

Capt. Albe Zachariah
General Manager, MOL Maritime India Pvt. Ltd., India

Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi
Chairman and MD, Shipping Corporation of India, India

Sameer Kumar Khare
Chairman, National Shipping Board, India

Dr. Malini Shankar
Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University, India

Krishnan Subramaniam FICS
Chief Learning Officer, Transworld Academy, India

Capt. Deepak Correa
COO, Fleet Management India Operations, India

Deniz Kirdar True
Managing Director, AMEA, Unknown

Anshumali Dwivedi
Whole-time Director, CFO and Head of Strategy, Essar Ports, India

Deepak Shetty
Former Director General of Shipping, IRS (Retd), India

Jimi John
Advocate, Accredited Arbitrator & Mediator, India

Apurva Mehta
Partner, ANB Legal, India

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

Capt. Naomi Matsushita
Deputy General Manager, Global Maritime Resources Division, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan


