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2017 September 20   17:17

Digital Ship returns to Singapore on 4 October with a focus on investigating maritime’s digital future

Digital Ship says it returns to Singapore on 4 October with a focus on investigating maritime’s digital future. This is Digital Ship’s 11th year hosting leadership events in Singapore, and this year the Maritime CIO Forum will be used to address the issues and trends that technology leaders are facing in this increasingly changing and continuously developing business environment.

Shipping is waking up to a new age where digitalisation is re-shaping the maritime world and creating even more opportunity for development and innovation. Revolutionary concepts, plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms, are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure.

Through 5 key sessions, Digital Ship's 11th Maritime CIO Forum Singapore will investigate how we can harness all these opportunities and will investigate Maritime’s digital future. We will ask what concepts and strategies will really re-define digitalisation in maritime and transport.

Session 1: The Maritime Satcom Summit

Investigating the evolution of maritime mobility and connectivity

Session 2: Special Focus Session – Blockchain and its impact on the Maritime Industry

Addressing the long-term advantages and opportunities, and how Blockchain will streamline trade and transport.

Session 3: Special Focus Session – Building Maritime Cyber Resilience

A look at maritime cyber security, safety and risk

Session 4: Redefining Digitalisation in Maritime

How big data usage and management is expanding the boundaries of smart shipping - and how can we harness this disruptive influence to build the real business

Session 5: Roundtable Discussion Groups

Discuss your top challenges in small groups, brainstorm cutting-edge issues currently impacting the industry and work together to develop long term solutions

The event will include an interactive Workshop hosted by Marlink, networking opportunities and a Post-Conference Reception on 4 October.            

For 17 years Digital Ship magazine has provided the digital community of the world's maritime industry with the latest news and developments, including satellite communications, software, navigation and electronics, to help keep shipping operating with maximum safety, efficiency and crew comfort.

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