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ABS Innovation Summit 2026 – Future in Focus

ABS Innovation Summit 2026

Future in
Focus

Aug. 31, 2026

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Nord Event Panoramadeck
Hamburg, Germany

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Join ABS and industry leaders at the ABS Innovation Summit for a first-hand look at the cutting-edge technologies shaping the next phase of maritime operations.

Through live demonstrations and interactive experiences, attendees can engage directly with the innovators behind advances in robotics, drones, sensors and other emerging technologies. The summit will also share the latest ABS research on the compliance strategies, fuel pathways and retrofit solutions driving industry decisions.

Agenda

1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Registration
1:30 to 1:35 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speaker: Patrick Ryan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ABS
1:35 to 1:55 p.m.
Presentation: The Latest ABS Outlook
Speaker: Rostom Merzouki, Vice President of Sustainability, ABS
1:55 to 2:10 p.m.
Fireside Chat: TMV and ABS
Speaker: Marina Hadjipateras, Co-Founder and Managing Member, TMV and Geoff Wagner, Chief Strategy Officer, ABS
2:10 to 3:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion – Digitalization and AI: Transforming the Asset Lifecycle
Moderator: Matthew Mower, Vice President, AI Center, ABS Group Speakers:
  • Scott Bergeron, Member of Executive Board and Managing Director, Oldendorff Carriers
  • Aerin Jungmin, AI Strategy Team Lead, HD Hyundai
  • Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, Chief Technology Officer, Everllence
3:10 to 3:25 p.m.
Networking Break
3:25 to 4:25 p.m.
The ABS Technology Showcase
provides a collaborative platform for the maritime industry to demonstrate innovative solutions driving safety, efficiency, sustainability and digital transformation. Moderator: Patrick Ryan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ABS Featuring:
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
  • Enki Marine Limited
  • Fleet Robotics
  • Flyability
4:25 to 4:50 p.m.
Audience Q&A and Open Discussion
4:50 to 5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Vassilios Kroustallis, Executive Vice President, Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer, ABS
5:00 p.m.
Networking Reception

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Speakers

Dr. Milad Armin
Dr. Milad Armin
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Enki Marine
Scott Bergeron
Scott Bergeron
Member of Executive Board and Managing Director, Oldendorff Carriers
Marina Hadjipateras
Marina Hadjipateras
Co-Founder and Managing Member, TMV
Aerin Jungmin
Aerin Jungmin
AI Strategy Team Lead, HD Hyundai
Dr. Gunnar Stiesch
Dr. Gunnar Stiesch
Chief Technology Officer, Member of the Executive Board, Everllence
Vassilios Kroustallis
Vassilios Kroustallis
Executive Vice President, Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer, ABS
Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ABS
Geoff Wagner
Geoff Wagner
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, ABS
Matthew Mower
Matthew Mower
Vice President, AI Center of Excellence, ABS Group
Rostom Merzouki
Rostom Merzouki
Vice President, Sustainability, ABS
Chris Leontopoulos
Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, CEng, FIMechE
Vice President, Technology, EMEA, ABS

Join us at the ABS Innovation Summit

Aug. 31, 2026

Nord Event Panoramadeck Emporio, Dammtorwall 15, 20355
Hamburg, Germany
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