9:40 The Changing Role of the CIO

Information technology has the power to influence industries and transform how business is done. Leading maritime companies are already tapping into that power and using technology to rethink critical issues such as business strategies, processes, and management practices. IT and communications has the power to reshape companies and cultures, to redefine infrastructures and product portfolios and, perhaps most important, to achieve exceptional business results.

At the very centre of this transformation are today's Chief Information Officers. Today expectations for a CIO are much, much higher than they have ever been. Today's CIO is a business leader—not just an IT manager—steering a mission-critical function as large and complex as any operation in the company, working side by side with business and operational units to help improve performance and efficiency and drive innovation and change.

What does this mean to your business? How can you ensure you are driving the right changes and technology through and how can you make sure your role is aligned to that of the business.

10:05 The Sustainability Revolution

• Research, innovation and optimum solutions for environmental sustainability
• How this can be applied to the maritime industry

10:30 How Can Ship Owners and Ship Builders Work Together to Drive Innovation

In a global business like shipbuilding, with customers, turnkey suppliers, partners and our own units spread across the globe, the need to stay competitive is continuously driving innovation and collaboration both with regards to ship owners and other external partners.

11:45 Adding Value Through Information Management

In the global logistics field, the ability to provide prompt services to customers is necessary. The support of IT systems is necessary for these strategies. Moreover, technology that helps ensure safe operations adds to our differentiation. Achieving differentiation requires that we go beyond the framework of the traditional shipping company and look to use technology and communications strategically to drive the business forward.

12:10 Increasing Ship Intelligence

• Market drivers and technology push
• Onboard optimisation
• Remote control
• Future visions

14:00 Internet at Sea - Dream or Reality

Sharing customer experiences focused on how the capabilities of maritime broadband can meet the increased demand to operate ships in an Internet environment.

14:25 Internet at Sea - Dream or Reality

• What does eCommerce bring to the table?

14:50 Our Journey through Satellite Communication Systems

• Why did we pick satellite communications
• Needs then and now, how they changed
• What services do we use onboard: Internet, telephony, GSM, ATM etc
• Differing needs depending of kind of business / ships
• Challenges in the future
• Our approach to new technology

16:05 Innovation, Preparation and Success

• The future of maritime communications

16:30 Satellite Communications Panel Session

The choice of satellite communications systems available in the maritime market is greater than it has ever been, but the vast differences between competing technologies make choosing between them harder than ever. Whether it's VSAT, Inmarsat or Iridium; CIR or a best-effort service; Ku- or Ka-band – the most important aspect of the decision is choosing the system that works best in your own particular circumstances.

How are the various suppliers looking to develop their offerings to meet the demands of today's maritime industry? This panel will offer you the opportunity to pose your questions to the leading providers in today's market and find out what solutions are going to drive your business into the future.