Dublin Castle · 15th & 16th November 2022

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Tuesday 15th November

Yvonne Shields O’Connor

CEO, Irish Lights

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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

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Dr. Paul Little

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

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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

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Maja Markovčić Kostelac

Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency, Portugal

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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)

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Prof. Alan Ahearne

University of Galway, Ireland

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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

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Dr. Kirsi Tikka

Independent Director and International Maritime Advisor, UK

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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

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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

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Session 2

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

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Wednesday 16th November

Session 3

A Changing Offshore Seascape – Keeping It Safe

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Session 4

Ports and Regional Infrastructure in 2050

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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: