Currents of Change
The global maritime sector is undergoing a major transformation. Recent years have seen efforts to decarbonise the sector rapidly increase, through both bold private actions and ambitious policy frameworks. Across the shipping industry and the wider maritime supply chain, there is a desire to do even more, and quickly. At the Annual Summit 2024 in Tokyo, key maritime stakeholders will engage in the dialogues that will propel the maritime industry forward.
Shipping decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization has increased its ambition and is working on concrete regulations that can shape the discussions we will have in Tokyo. The next steps along the path to full decarbonisation will require new forms of collaboration, both within the maritime value chain and between industry and governments.
The human side of trade
Global seaborne trade would not be possible without the dedicated work of roughly two million seafarers worldwide. But these workers often go unseen and unappreciated. The Annual Summit will provide an opportunity to address the long-standing problems in the way seafarers are treated and to work on solutions for attracting new talent.
New frontiers
When stakeholders from across the full maritime value chain and beyond come together in Tokyo, issues old and new will be on the agenda. In addition to decarbonisation and seafarer well-being, the Summit will address topics like maritime governance, marine insurance, ship finance, ship recycling, biodiversity, and digitalisation and AI.
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
Asja is responsible for the planning and execution of the Annual Summit, from creating processes to connecting the dots between internal and external delivery teams, enabling smooth collaboration. Asja Jusufovic
Project Manager, Annual Summit, 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.