Based on feedback from delegates to this year’s event, the organisers of Geneva Dry have added two specialist workshops to next year’s edition of the world’s premier commodities shipping conference.
On the morning of April 28, delegates will be able to attend both the Crewing In The Digital Age workshop as well as the Risk Management In Dry Bulk session prior to the main conference launching after lunch.
The crewing workshop, sponsored by Inmarsat, is designed to give delegates ideas on how to harness and standardise the digital revolution sweeping through shipping, while the risk management hour, sponsored by Paratus & Partners, will offer important insights into fuel price risks, contract and counterparty risk, as well as geopolitical risk.
“Workshops, when done right, serve as a powerful learning experience, offering solutions and thought leadership,” commented Sam Chambers, one of the co-founders of Geneva Dry.
On the risk workshop, Gus Majed, CEO of Paratus & Partners, commented: “Attendees can expect thought-provoking insights into the complexities of managing fuel price risks and mitigating contract and counterparty exposures, all within the context of a rapidly evolving market landscape increasingly shaped by ETF flows and the disruptive influence of algorithmic trading.”
Both workshops can accommodate 100 delegates and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
Geneva Dry made its debut in May this year with around 600 delegates and organisers forced to issue a ‘Sold Out’ sign prior to the event. Working with the same hotel for the next edition, a new lay-out for the dry bulk showcase will allow for more delegates to attend next year. Interested parties are urged to book early to ensure a pass as well as the discounted hotel rooms reserved across six hotels for attendees.
As well as familiar sessions such as iron ore, coal, agri-commodities, minor bulks and dry decarbonisation, Geneva Dry 2025 features some new panels based on feedback from attendees to this year’s show. New sessions include a 50-minute special of forward freight agreements, a chartering spotlight, while digital efficiency drivers at port and then at sea will form the first two sessions on Day Two. Another highlight based on how much discussion there was on the topic at this year’s event will be a high-level discussion on electric vehicles and how they are supercharging dry bulk.
Companies attending include 2020 Bulkers, Anglo American, Ariston Navigation, BPG Shipping Company, Cargill, Cetus Maritime, Cobelfret, CTM, d’Amico Dry, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, Enesel, Eramet, Fednav, Fortescue, G2 Ocean, Heidelberg Materials Trading, Himalaya Shipping, Mandarin Shipping, Marfin Management, Metbulk Shipping, Norbulk Shipping, Nova Marine Carriers, Orion Reederei, Precious Shipping, Seanergy Maritime Holdings, Star Bulk, SwissMarine, Taylor Maritime Investments, Trafigura, United Maritime Corporation, Vale, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, and Western Bulk.
The full Geneva Dry agenda can be accessed here.
Geneva Dry registration, at just $780, can be accessed here.
Special Geneva Dry hotel room rates can be found here.
Geneva Dry registration, at just $780, can be accessed here.
Special Geneva Dry hotel room rates can be found here.
