SHIPPINGInsight’s Program Set for Revitalizing the American Maritime Industry Register TODAY!

Houston, TX – October 8, 2025 – SHIPPINGInsight 2025 is set to open its doors on October 15th at the Houston Marriott South, bringing together leading voices from across the maritime spectrum to drive the conversation on revitalizing the American maritime industry. With an expansive program that blends keynote addresses, case studies, panel discussions, and the greatly anticipated SHARK TANK competition, the conference promises to deliver insights and strategies for the future of maritime in America.

The day begins with the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition Breakfast, leading into opening remarks from Carleen Lyden Walker, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight, and Conference Chairman Darren Shelton. Barbara Pickering, President of Chevron Shipping, will set the tone with the opening keynote “Making Moves in Maritime,” followed by ABS Wavesight CEO Staci Satterwhite on how digitalization will lead industry revitalization. Roger Rees, Port Director of Galveston Wharves, will present a case study on how the Port of Galveston has anchored maritime prosperity for more than 200 years.

A major highlight of the morning is the “Texas Taking the Lead” session, where Vincent DiCosimo of Targa Resources, Charlie Jenkins of Port of Houston, Randy Giveans of Navigator Gas and Rick Marriner of Parkland Corporation will illustrate Texas’s essential role in maritime revitalization. The program continues with RADM James Watson, USCG (Ret.), outlining the “Necessity for Change” and the “Demand Signals” panel featuring Jonathan Chia of MTI Network, Senator Mark Kelly via video, and Ryan Lynch of Hanwha Shipping, and Norton Rose Fulbright’s Utsav Mathur exploring public needs, shipbuilding opportunities, impact of revitalization on energy trade, and government perspectives.

The “Supply Opportunities” session will be moderated by ABS Vice President Derek Novak and will showcase innovative solutions from Sahil Chand of ShipSafe by Cybremacy, Jesse Vecchione of Weathernews, David Cummins of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, Mathias Trojer, Prodigy Clean Energy, and Maria Kolitsida of SignalFusion, highlighting the intersection of technology, safety, sustainability, and innovation.

The afternoon program features keynote Elizabeth O’Connor, Chief Counsel of MARAD, who will address the legal and regulatory framework facilitating change. Innovation will take center stage with Domenic Carlucci of ABS presenting updates from the U.S. Center

for Maritime Innovation, followed by a discussion on maritime technology and investment with Marina Hadjipateras of TMV, Sean Simons of Robot Toolworx, Kenji Togasaki of Iino Lines, Geoff Wagner of ABS, Casey Steuer of Oceanus Technologies and Joshua Gold of Trail Mix Ventures.

Capping the day is the anticipated SHARK TANK competition, where industry innovators including SeaTrain Technology, Aloft Systems, BASE,  MythosAI, Robot Toolworx, and Carbon Ridge will pitch groundbreaking solutions to a panel of industry leaders. The SHIPPINGInsight 2025 Innovation Award will also be presented before the day concludes with SHIPPINGInsight’s Chairman’s recap from Darren Shelton and a networking reception hosted by the Houston Pilots.

“SHIPPINGInsight 2025 is about more than just discussions—it’s about delivering the strategies and partnerships that will support the effort to revitalize the American maritime industry,” said Carleen Lyden Walker. “From digitalization to markets, from policy to innovation, this program brings the full range of voices to the table at a critical moment for our industry.”

For more information and to register for SHIPPINGInsight 2025, visit www.shippinginsight.com.