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Executive Breakfast Briefing

Precision at the Port: Bringing Aviation Standards to Marine Operations

London International Shipping Week 2025
Hosted by SmartSea and Insight in collaboration with HPE

Location: HPE Customer Innovation Centre, 1 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HR
Date: Monday 15th September
Time: 8.30-12.00pm

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Executive Summary

Global port authorities are under increasing pressure to operate with the precision and efficiency of leading airports. As trade volumes grow, regulatory demands tighten, and cyber threats rise, transformation is no longer optional—it's essential.

Join us for an exclusive roundtable designed for senior maritime and technology leaders. We'll explore how to translate the London International Shipping Week (LISW) agenda into a blueprint for success, focusing on practical, OPEX-driven solutions that deliver measurable gains in safety, efficiency, compliance, and sustainability within just 12 to 18 months.

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Join us for an exclusive roundtable designed for senior maritime and technology leaders. We'll explore how to translate the London International Shipping Week (LISW) agenda into a blueprint for success, focusing on practical, OPEX-driven solutions that deliver measurable gains in safety, efficiency, compliance, and sustainability within just 12 to 18 months

Agenda

  • 08:30 | Welcome Breakfast & Networking
  • 08:50 | Opening Remarks: The imperative of port transformation
  • 09:00 | Deep Dive Sessions on Port Logistics, Digitalisation, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity
  • 10:20 | Just-in-Time: The connecting thread
  • 10:40 | Executive Roundtable Discussion
  • 11:25 | Closing Remarks
  • 11:30 | Networking Reception

Speakers

Kris Vedat

Kris Vedat

Chief Executive Officer, SmartSea

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Mark Wilkinson

Mark Wilkinson

Strategic Advisory Leader for HPE UKIMEA

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Steven Hemmings

Client Chief Technology Officer, Insight

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Why This Matters Now

The discussion will centre on the four critical pillars of modern port transformation:

  • Port Logistics: Optimising vessel movement and cargo handling with digital twins and predictive AI.
  • Port Digitalisation: Modernizing data platforms with IoT, blockchain, and AI for real-time decision-making.
  • Sustainability and Compliance: Meeting decarbonization goals while boosting commercial competitiveness.
  • Port Cybersecurity and Resilience: Protecting operational technology and digital assets from disruption.

Drawing on research from leading consultancies like Deloitte and BCG, we'll show you how targeted upgrades can increase throughput by up to 30% without physical expansion, delivering a return on investment in less than a year.

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SmartSea and Insight MariTech: Turning Vision into Reality

Together, SmartSea and Insight provide a unique partnership to turn strategy into action. SmartSea's deep maritime expertise pinpoints where digital solutions will have the biggest impact, while Insight delivers the technology architecture and deployment to make it happen. We don't just talk about innovation—we deliver it.

Strategic Value for Attendees

  • Actionable Solutions: Leave with a clear, implementable plan to solve your most urgent operational and business challenges.
  • Cross-Industry Insights: Gain valuable perspectives from other sectors like aviation and manufacturing, tailored specifically for the maritime industry.
  • Peer Collaboration: Connect with senior leaders and forge partnerships that can directly impact your future operations and policy choices.

Act Now

The Precision at the Port Executive Briefing at LISW 2025 is a catalyst for measurable change. Senior leaders will leave with the tools, strategies, and partnerships to implement elements of this agenda within 12 to 18 months.

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