Smart Shipping Café Series - Learn, Pitch & Present

About the series

This series is designed to showcase cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions that are set to transform the shipping sector.

This webinar format gives you the chance to hear directly from a Port Authority and a vessel company about the real-world challenges and opportunities they’re facing—and then pitch your solution. It’s a fantastic opportunity to:

• Connect with key players in the maritime industry
• Explore new commercial opportunities and routes to market

Learn

23 April 2025
Join our webinar on 23rd April at 10:30 AM to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities presented by a Port Authority and a vessel operator.

Pitch

30 April – 23 May 2025
Following the webinar, submit your innovative solution via our Expression of Interest form, along with a pitch deck that clearly addresses the key issues raised by our speakers.

The EOI form will be available on this page from Wednesday 30th April, submissions close on Friday 23rd May.

Present

12 June & 25 September 2025
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited on Friday 6th June to deliver a 3-minute pitch at one of our upcoming Smart Shipping Café events — either on 12th June or 25th September, both at 10:30 AM.

Please note: Pitches are short and punchy — no need for extensive preparation.

Agenda

• Smart Shipping Café 1: Learn
  23 April 2025 – 10:30-11:30

  Join us to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities presented by a Port Authority and a vessel operator.

• Smart Shipping Café 2: Pitches
  12 June 2025 – 10:30-11:30

  Innovative Pitch Session

• Smart Shipping Café 3: Pitches
  25 September 2025 – 10:30-11:30

  Innovative Pitch Session