(STAMFORD, Conn.) — More than 80 industry specialists have committed to speaking at the CMA Shipping Expo & Conference, which returns next week to Connecticut for its 37th edition.
Brought to the industry by Connecticut Maritime Association and organized by Informa Markets, CMA Shipping takes place from March 29-31 at the Hilton Stamford. The event culminates at the annual Commodore Awards gala dinner, where the 2022 Commodore Award will be presented to Gary Vogel, chief executive officer of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
The award is given each year to a person in the international maritime industry who has contributed to the growth and development of the industry.
Among more than 80 confirmed speakers are Guy Platten, secretary-general, International Chamber of Shipping; Michael Lund, deputy secretary-general, BIMCO; John McDonald, EVP and CEO, ABS; Chris Aversano, president/product manager, Connecticut Maritime Association/Q88 LLC; Jeffrey D. Pribor, SVP and CFO, International Seaways Inc.; Robert Bugbee, CMA Commodore 2014/president and director of Scorpio Tankers; and Unni Elnemo, director, International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA).
“Since our successful ‘in-person’ event last October, this edition is set to be even more filled with content and conversation – all pointing to why this event is indicative of the importance of this agenda to connect the North American shipping community worldwide through a powerful conference program, complemented by a free-to-attend exhibition,” said Chris Morley, group director, maritime, Informa Markets.
With a focus on a “Decade for Action,” CMA Shipping will address multiple topics which fall into the following streams: bunkering; CLE credit; decarbonization and alternative energy; digitalization; finance; freight markets; integrated logistics; salvage and wreck, and of course, State of the Industry sessions and the popular Commodore Debate.
Another highlight and free to attend is this year’s expo, which features more than 80 exhibitors. The expo hall will showcase leading technology, maritime equipment, fuel and lubricants, safety and sustainability suppliers, ship repair, navigation and communication, software solutions, energy, salvage and emergency response solutions providers, insurers, and maritime recruiters.
Addressing any concerns that the industry may have around attending the event, Morley added: “We want to reassure you that we will remain vigilant, keeping a close eye on local guidelines and working alongside our venue partner in providing and maintaining a clean and safe environment for all attendees.”
As the organizer of the event, Informa Markets has adopted Informa All Secure — 10 key commitments agreed upon in collaboration with association partners, venues, suppliers, contractors and authorities globally. All Secure sets best-practice guidelines that raise the bar on safe, hygienic, productive and high-quality organized event experiences.
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