About The Event

2025 ABS Sustainability Summit

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 PM (Followed by a Networking Reception)
Location: One Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA

Join us in London for the 2025 ABS Sustainability Summit, where maritime leaders and innovators will explore the technologies shaping the future of sustainability and compliance. This is your opportunity to connect with industry experts, explore cutting-edge compliance strategies, and gain insights into the future of shipping.

Event Agenda

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  Registration and Networking - 3:00 – 3:30
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  Opening – 3:30 – 3:45

  • o Welcome and Safety Message - Dionysios Antonopoulos, ABS Vice President of Business Development, Northern Europe
  • o Opening Message and Keynote – Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO
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  Panel Discussion: Digital Compliance Solutions with Staci Satterwhite, ABS Wavesight CEO – 3:45 – 4:30
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  Panelists Include:

  • o Robert Desai, Chief Executive Officer, V. Ships
  • o Niraj Nanda, Chief Commercial Officer, Anglo-Eastern
  • o Robert Gaina, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Ardmore Shipping
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  Setting the Scene – Rostom Merzouki, ABS Vice President of Sustainability – 4:30 – 4:45
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  Panel Discussion: Adjusting Sails, Compliance Strategies for an Evolving Regulatory Landscape – 4:45 – 5:30

  In today's rapidly changing regulatory environment, ship owners must stay ahead of new compliance requirements to ensure operational integrity and avoid penalties. This panel will explore innovative strategies and best practices for navigating the complexities of evolving regulations. Industry experts will discuss the latest trends, tools, and technologies they are leveraging to adapt to regulatory changes efficiently and effectively.

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  Panelists Include:

  • o Dominik Schneiter, Chief Executive Officer, WinGD
  • o Katy Ware, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Zodiac Maritime
  • o Marie-Caroline Laurent, Group Senior Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group
  • o Øistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Odfjell SE
  • o Moderated by Gareth Lewis, Director of External Communications, ABS
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  Networking Reception – 5:30 – 7:00