The Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit brings together around 220 C-suite leaders from across the maritime spectrum who are willing to address the industry's most pressing issues. Invitees are selected to ensure adequate representation of the maritime value chain and give each segment, geography, and stakeholder group an equal say in the proceedings.
The Annual Summit primarily consists of workshop-style discussions that encourage participants to work in groups to seek collaborative responses to various challenges. The working sessions are supplemented by briefings with leading experts who will inspire and challenge the conversations, as well as a few keynote sessions and panel discussions featuring top government officials and business leaders.
The purpose of the Annual Summit is not merely to discuss industry issues but to catalyse collective initiatives that can increase sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being. The Annual Summit is thus highly collaborative, and all participants are expected to share, inspire, and learn.
Pathways to impact
The Annual Summit convenes key decision-makers from around the world in a different maritime capital each year, but the discussions don't stop there. The Summit has helped launch several highly-regarded industry initiatives, including the Getting to Zero Coalition, the All Aboard Alliance, and the Poseidon Principles.
Meet the Annual Summit team
Ingrid is responsible for the successful delivery of the Annual Summit and for incubating new initiatives and projects in line with the Global Maritime Forum's mission.Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Head of Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Jean-Baptiste Paquel
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Ida is responsible for researching into new areas towards developing and incubating new projects and programmes. She also works on the content and design of the Annual Summit and is responsible for identifying speakers.Ida Tang Mikkelsen
Project Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives and Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum