Program SNIC 2023

“Reaching Net Zero by 2050 is the greatest investment challenge of all time. It is also the greatest maritime challenge. And the greatest innovation challenge.”

Yngve Slyngstad, former CEO of the Norwegian Sovereign Welfare Fund at SNIC 2022

SNIC 2023 SPEAKERS

PrograM

08:00 am	DOORS OPEN, NETWORKING AND REGISTRATION
09:00 am	OPENING – WELCOMING REMARKS Ms. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria and Mr. Reidar Grevskott, Emcess’s Mr. Leonard Stornes, President NBAS H.E. Eivind S. Homme, Norway’s Ambassador to Singapore
9:10 am	FIRESIDE CHAT: INNOVATE TO ZERO – THE LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE In Discussion: Mr. Eng Dih Teo, CE, MPA Mr. Geir Håøy, CEO Kongsberg Mr. Chris Ong, CEO Seatrium Moderator: Ms. Beng Tee Tan, Executive Director SMF
9:55 am	KEYNOTE: THE STATE OF MARITIME DECARBONIZATION Mr. Seng Chiy Goh, Principal Boston Consulting Group
10:10 am	KEYNOTE: THE HUMAN FACTOR: RECRUITING, DEVELOPING, AND RETAINING TALENT Ms. Anne Borg, President of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
10:25 am	KEYNOTE: THE SUSTAINABLE PORT OF THE FUTURE Mr. Alvin Foo, the Head of New Technologies & Sustainability at PSA
10:40 am	MORNING COFFEE, TEA BREAK, NETWORKING
11:00 am	MAIN TOPIC: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE & DATA ANALYSIS Discover cutting-edge digital infrastructure innovations that drive optimization and net-zero emissions in the maritime sector. Explore AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics for enhanced efficiency and emissions reduction. The need to train the workforce. *Case study, Infrastructure/Connectivity:* Telenor Asia embraces 5G for maritime and offshore innovations, Mr. Eugene Teh, SVP Business Competency at Telenor Asia *Case study, Data Analysis:* Impact of decarbonization digital tools on zero-emission, Ms. Carolyne Wallmark, Managing Director Singapore, StormGeo Intro, Data Analysis: Data-driven decarb. How 100+ vessels came together to save 10k tons of CO2 in two months. Mr. Ka-Mun Lam, Strategic Account Manager, Cognite Mr. Sindre Bornstein, VP Commercial Decarbonization, VPS Mr. Hor Weng Yew, Chair of Singapore Maritime Foundation and CEO of Pacific Carriers Mr. Giampiero Soncini, Oceanly SRL Managing Director Moderator: Dr. Lee Hui Mien, Senior Director for Group Environmental Sustainability, Singtel Group
12:00 pm	MAIN TOPIC: CLEAN ENERGY How to provide the energy transition with clean power? How can the maritime and offshore industries support the energy transition amid global electricity shortages? Explore solutions for generating sufficient clean power for alternative fuels and accelerating sustainable power production. Assess the progress, timeline, and adoption of clean power for decarbonization. *Case study (10 min):* Batteries Bridging the Energy Gap, Mr. Erik Strømsø, CEO, BW ESS Case study (10 min): Revolutionizing Maritime Propulsion, Dr. Alf Kåre Aadnanes, Head of Region AMEA for Marine & Ports, ABB *Case study (10 min):* How to use a methanol-based fuel cell system to replace traditional diesel generators, Mr. Richard Harvey, Head of Process Solutions Business Siemens Energy *In Discussion I – Timelines and Access to Clean Power:* Ms. Ingunn Svegården, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Renewables – Country Manager Singapore, Equinor Mr. Arne Fredheim, Research Director, SINTEF Ocean Ms. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, VP, Regional Manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime at DNV *In Discussion II – From the Industry’s Perspective, Initiatives and Investments:* Mr. Erik Strømsø, CEO, BW ESS Mr. Richard Harvey, Head of process solution business, Siemens Energy Dr. Alf Kåre Aadnanes, Head of Region AMEA for Marine & Ports, ABB Moderator: Ms. Ingrid Schjølberg, Dean at Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
1:30 pm	LUNCH, NETWORKING
2:20 pm	MAIN TOPIC: CARBON CAPTURE SOLUTIONS Discover how ships and ports can adopt carbon capture technologies to reduce emissions effectively. Explore the current state of carbon capture and its innovative applications for captured CO2 utilization. Case study (10 min): The REMARCCABLE project is the world’s first initiative aiming to showcase end-to-end shipboard carbon capture at scale, CTO Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, GCMD *Case study (10 min):* Stella Maris CCS is a large-scale, flexible, scalable Maritime Logistics Solution for Captured CO2, Ms. Johanne Koll-Hansen Bø, Vice President, Altera Infra Structure /Head of Stella Maris. In Discussion: Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, CTO of the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation Ms. Johanne Koll-Hansen Bø, Vice President, Altera Infra Structure /Head of Stella Maris Mr. Eirik Barclay, CEO Yinson GreenTech Moderator: Ms. Ina Lutchmiah, Managing Director Wikborg Rein Singapore
3:00 pm	MAIN TOPIC: INNOVATIVE WAYS TO FUND THE GREEN SHIFT The role of banks and investment management companies in funding the green shift New instrument: Transition financing *Keynote (15 min):* Investing 1.5 trillion NOK in sustainable solutions, Mr. Jan Ole Huseby, Global head of Ocean Industries, corporate banking at DNB In Discussion: Mr. Jan Ole Huseby, Global head of Ocean Industries, corporate banking at DNB Mr. Laurence Odfjell, Chair Odfjell SE Mr. Yngve Slyngstad, Managing Director of Industry Capital Partners (ICP) Moderator: Ms. Iven Opsahl Jebsen, Vice President CEO Office, Kongsberg
3.50 pm	AFTERNOON COFFEE, TEA BREAK, NETWORKING
4:10 pm	FIRESIDE CHAT: NET ZERO – THE GREATEST INNOVATION CHALLENGE – STATUS AND NEXT STEP In Dialogue: Mr. Yngve Slyngstad, Managing Director of Industry Capital Partners (ICP) Mr. Seng Chiy Goh, Principal Boston Consulting Group Moderator: Mr. Arne Kjetil Lian, Director of Innovation Norway, Singapore
4:35 pm	SNIC INNOVATION AWARDS – ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS Category 1: Most Innovative Proven Maritime Technology Award Category 2: Best Adopter of Technology Award Category 3: Most Promising Maritime Technology Award APPRECIATION AND EVENT CLOSING Mr. Anders Hegre, Executive Director NBAS
4:50 pm	INNOVATE TO ZERO – HOW ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CONTRIBUTES TO REACHING EMISSION GOALS Mr. Håkon Ellekjær, Wilhelmsen Group, Head of Venture, Wilhelmsen Group
5.00 pm	COCKTAIL PARTY COURTESY OF WILHELMSEN SHIP SERVICE

” We spend a lot of time these days in the shipping sector to discuss which fuel is the best for shipping, but what we really should be discussing is the access to renewable electricity.”

Erik Hjortland, VP Technology, Odfjell Management AS at SNIC 2022