With just 90 days to go, Splash Singapore is shaping up to be a standout maritime gathering for freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and logistics professionals, according to Splash247.
The event, set for September 24 at the five-star Fairmont Hotel, is designed to deliver big ideas, bold debate, and genuine commercial value. Co-founder Grant Rowles said: “We’re hugely excited about where Splash Singapore is heading. We’ve assembled an incredible speaker lineup that we think will make this year’s event truly unmissable.”
In a market defined by volatility, shifting geopolitics, tightening regulation, and the relentless push toward smarter, cleaner shipping, the need for sharp, informed conversation has never been greater. Splash Singapore aims to provide exactly that — a place where the biggest themes in global shipping meet the people shaping what comes next.
Who Will Be There
The speaker list includes senior leaders from across the maritime spectrum. Below is a selection of confirmed participants:
| Name | Title | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Michalopoulos | CEO | Performance Shipping |
| Arthur English | CEO | G2 Ocean |
| Bjorn Hojgaard | CEO | Anglo-Eastern Univan Group |
| Christoph Toepfer | CEO | Borealis Maritime and Founder, Borealis Tankers |
| Elaine Yu | Senior Chartering, South32 and Vice Chair, ICS Singapore Branch | South32 |
| Ingrid Kylstad | Managing Director | Klaveness Digital |
| Jan Rindbo | CEO | Norden |
| Jeremy Sutton | CEO | Swire Shipping |
| John Su | Group Chairman & CEO | Erasmus Shipinvest Group |
| Marina Hadjipateras | Co-Founder & General Partner | TMV |
| Martin Fruergaard | CEO | Pacific Basin Shipping |
| Menand Karsan | GM Marine | Rio Tinto |
| Michelle Gonzalez | Head of Chartering, Long Term Contracts & Ops / APAC ME | Vale |
| Mikael Skov | CEO | Hafnia |
| Nakul Malhotra | VP Emerging Opportunities Portfolio | Wilhelmsen Group |
| Nick Potter | President & CEO | AET |
| Nitin Mathur | MD – Commercial Shipping | Al Seer Marine |
| Rajesh Divakaran | GM and Head of Group Crewing Services | BW Group |
| Sakura Kuma | Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K.Line and MD, MOL (Asia Oceania) | Mitsui O.S.K.Line |
| Stamatis Tsantanis | Chairman and CEO | Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and United Maritime Corp. |
| Su Yin Anand | CEO | GlobalOre |
| Tabitha Logan | Director – Projects | Cetus Maritime |
| Tim Huxley | CEO | Mandarin Shipping |
| Torbjørn Gjervik | CEO | Western Bulk |
| Willem Vermaat | Shipping Director | Heidelberg Materials Trading |
Co-founder Sam Chambers commented: “The conversations taking place in Singapore this September will be highly relevant for anyone trying to understand where our industry is heading. We’re looking forward to welcoming the maritime community for a day of honest debate, fresh ideas and valuable networking.”
Why This Matters for Operations
For freight forwarders and logistics managers, the event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the decision-makers at major shipping lines, charterers, and technology providers. Topics such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical risk are expected to dominate the agenda.
Registration and Practical Details
Registration is priced at just S$750, with special hotel room rates available. The full agenda can be accessed via Splash247’s website. Sponsors are also featured prominently, as shown below.
Watch List
As the countdown continues, additional speakers and session details are expected to be announced. Industry participants should monitor Splash247 for updates, as the event may influence strategic decisions on fleet management, chartering, and investment in the months ahead.
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