NEXT GENERATION MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Enabling Decarbonization, Digitalization and Electrification for Sustainability

The IMarEST Houston (US Gulf Coast) Branch Conference 2023 jointly held with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will explore key topics across Marine Engineering, Digitalization, Electrification, Subsea Systems, Metocean, Offshore Operations, Floating Offshore Wind and Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage, Autonomous Robotic & Smart Shipping, Cybersecurity, Safety and Sustainability, etc. You will have an unrivalled opportunity to participate in panel discussions, learn about subjects outside your day-to-day work, and make new professional connections.
 
The preliminary conference sessions include:

  • Sustainability of the Marine Ecosystem
  • Electrification of Shipping and Marine Terminals
  • Opportunities and Challenges in Meeting Sustainability Goals
  • Sustainable Marine Practices
  • Reducing the Environmental impacts of Port Operations
  • Electrification and Innovation of Maritime transportation
  • Fostering Collaboration and innovation among stakeholders

Registrations and calls for speakers are now open for this conference. You are therefore invited to submit your abstract as a Speaker to address one or more of the session topics for this Conference.

All Speakers selected will have complimentary registrations.

Location

This event will take place in-person at the below location:

Hilton Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road 
Houston TX 77042

Lunch, light refreshments with coffee breaks, dinner, parking and CPD will be available for all delegates and speakers.

To find out more about this event, please contact Dr Nimi Abili, Chair of the IMarEST GCB, at [email protected]. 

Book

To book this event simply click here to reserve your space!

Why Attend?

  • Learn about the latest trends and innovations in the maritime industry, such as digitalization, decarbonization, automation and cybersecurity.
  • Network with experts, stakeholders, and peers from different sectors and regions of the maritime ecosystem.
  • Explore new opportunities and challenges for the maritime sector in the post-pandemic era.
  • Participate in interactive sessions, workshops and panel discussions on topics such as sustainability, resilience, regulations, and collaboration.
  • Discover best practices and solutions for enhancing the efficiency, safety and competitiveness of the maritime industry.

Who Should Attend?

The conference aims to inform mid-level and senior-level decision makers from:

  • Port operators, authorities and agencies
  • Terminal operators
  • Electricity production companies
  • Transmission and distribution utilities
  • Renewable energy companies and retailers
  • Government and regulatory agencies
  • Contractors, engineering consultants, etc.
  • Port infrastructure planning experts
  • Financial institutions, legal experts, Management consultants, etc.
  • Charging station developers and operators
  • Electric fleet management companies
  • Shipping companies
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Logistics companies
  • Technology providers
  • Surveyors and investigators
  • Research institutions and academia
  • Environmental managers and planners
  • Harbor facility operators

 
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