Dublin Castle · 15th & 16th November 2022

Tuesday 15th November

Yvonne Shields O’Connor

CEO, Irish Lights

Welcome and Introduction

Speaking at: 9:00 am November 15, 2022

Conference Opening

Speaking at: 9:15 am November 15, 2022

Minister Hildegarde Naughton

Minister of State, Department of Transport

Dr. Paul Little

CEO, City of Glasgow College and Chair of UK Shipping Skills Taskforce

Chairperson

Opening remarks from Session Chairperson

Speaking at: 9:25 am November 15, 2022

Conference Keynote Address

Transitioning to a Sustainable and Profitable Decarbonised Shipping Future

Speaking at: 9:30 am November 15, 2022

Anthony Gurnee

Founder and CEO of Ardmore Shipping, Ireland

Maja Markovčić Kostelac

Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency, Portugal

Safety and Sustainability

Ensuring the Resilience of Future Shipping

Speaking at: 9:55 am November 15, 2022

Reality 2050

Meeting IMO targets, an industry perspective.

Speaking at: 10:15 am November 15, 2022

Chris Waddington

Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Prof. Alan Ahearne

University of Galway, Ireland

Implications of Fit for 55 on the Irish Maritime Sector and Wider Economy

Speaking at: 11:15 am November 15, 2022

Climate Challenges for the Maritime Sector

National and International Targets

Speaking at: 11:35 am November 15, 2022

Caoimhín Ó Ciaruáin

Assistant Secretary, Department of Transport, Ireland

Dr. Kirsi Tikka

Independent Director and International Maritime Advisor, UK

What Will It Take to Decarbonise the Maritime Sector?

Speaking at: 11:55 am November 15, 2022

Unlocking the Opportunities From Tackling Climate Change in the Maritime Sector

Speaking at: 12:15 pm November 15, 2022

Aoife O’Leary

CEO, Opportunity Green, UK

Panel Discussion / Q&A

Sponsorship opportunities.

There are a small number of high profile sponsorship packages available. For further information, contact Jane McGahern on 01 271 5455 or email jane.mcgahern@irishlights.ie

About

Commissioners of Irish Lights

About

Dublin Castle

Session 2

Will Technology Change the Future of Navigation and What Are the Implications for Safety and Sustainability?

Wednesday 16th November

Session 3

A Changing Offshore Seascape – Keeping It Safe

Session 4

Ports and Regional Infrastructure in 2050

Conference Programme
Navigating to 2050
A Safe and Sustainable Maritime Future.

Tuesday 15th November 2022

Session one - Navigating Safely and Sustainably to 2050

8:00 am

Registration and Refreshments

9:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Yvonne Shields O’Connor, 
CEO, Irish Lights.
9:15 am
Conference Opening
Minister Hildegarde Naughton, 
Minister of State, Department of Transport.
9:25 am
Session 1. Navigating Safely and Sustainably to 2050
Chairperson:  
Opening remarks from Session Chairperson
Dr. Paul Little, 
CEO, City of Glasgow College and Chair of UK Shipping Skills Taskforce.
9:30 am
Conference Keynote Address:  
Transitioning to a Sustainable and Profitable Decarbonised Shipping Future
Anthony Gurnee, 
Founder and CEO of Ardmore Shipping, Ireland.
9:55 am
Safety and Sustainability:  
Ensuring the Resilience of Future Shipping
Maja Markovčić Kostelac, 
Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency, Portugal.
10:15 am
Reality 2050:  
Meeting IMO targets, an industry perspective.
Chris Waddington, 
Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
10:35 am

Coffee break

11:15 am
Implications of Fit for 55 on the Irish Maritime Sector and Wider Economy
Prof. Alan Ahearne, 
University of Galway, Ireland.
11:35 am
Climate Challenges for the Maritime Sector: