The countdown is on! In just one month, we’re bringing the MACN community together in Singapore for the Fall Members Meeting, a powerful gathering of industry leaders, changemakers, and experts committed to shaping a more transparent maritime future.

Insightful discussions, engaging workshops, and practical solutions as we tackle the biggest integrity challenges facing our industry. This is the chance for MACN members to connect, collaborate, and be part of the movement driving real change.

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FULL AGENDA

Empowering Change: Regional Insights and Global Best Practices

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 
18:00 – 22:00  OPEN  Welcome Drinks – Venue: Il Cielo (Voco Orchard Hotel Rooftop)  
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 
08:30 – 09:00  Sign-up  Registration & Coffee 
09:00 – 09:45  Plenary  Opening Plenary: MACN Fall Meeting – Interactive Member Welcome & Expectation Setting 

  • Speaker: Cecilia Müller Torbrand, CEO, MACN
09:45 – 10:30  Plenary  CEO Fireside Chat: Leadership Insights 

  • Speaker:  Kristian Vandermeer, CEO, Ben Line Group
10:30 – 10:40  Plenary  Membership Value Spotlight: Data & Associate Membership Highlights 
10:45 – 11:15    Refresh & Network: Morning Break and Transitions 
11:15 – 12:15  Workshops  Parallel Workshops: 

  • The Say No Campaign – Perspectives from Asia & MENA 
  • Empowering Your Supply Chain – Associate Membership Deep Dive 
  • MACN HelpDesk – Real-Life Experiences & Support 
  • Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence: Member Insights and Use Cases
12:15 – 13:15    Network Lunch: Connect & Collaborate 
13:15 – 13:35  Plenary  Reflection Session: From Insights to Action – Reflection & Feedback (3-2-1 Exercise) 
13:35 – 14:35  Plenary  Industry Panel:  Driving Strategic Impact Through Industry Collaboration: The Southeast Asia Working Group 

Speakers:  

  • Elfian Harun, Regional Manager Southeast Asia & India, INTERTANKO 
  • Capt. Ashok Srinivasan, Regional Manager South Asia & Technical Manager, BIMCO 
  • Gregor Stevens, Nautical Director, International Chamber of Shipping 
  • Therry van Vreden, Deputy Regional Vice President, FONASBA 
14:35 – 15:00  Plenary  Country Partner Insights 
15:00 – 16:00  Workshops  Country Workshops: 

  • India – HelpDesk Success Stories & Public-Private Perspectives 
  • Bangladesh – Opportunities & Challenges in Anti-Corruption 
  • Pakistan – Regional Engagement for Change 
  • Malaysia & Indonesia – Partnerships for Progress 
16:00 – 16:15    Refresh & Network: Afternoon Break 
16:15 – 16:25  Plenary  Country Partner Insights 
16:25 – 16:45  Plenary  Reflection Session: Turning Learning into Impact 
16:45 – 17:15  Plenary  General Assembly, including Member Voting 
17:15 – 17:30    Meeting Closure Day 1: Wrap-Up – Reflections & Key Takeaways 
19:00 – 21:30    Member Dinner: Community Celebration – Member Dinner & Networking 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 
09:00- 09:15  Plenary  Opening Plenary: Welcome to Day 2 – Bringing Insights Home (3-2-1 Exercise) 
09:15 – 10:00  Plenary  Vessel CEOs Fireside Chat:  Industry Leadership at Sea & Navigating Corruption Risks  
10:00 – 10:30 Plenary  Fireside Chat

Speaker: Christopher Saunders, Chief Maritime Officer, RightShips
10:30 – 10:50    Morning Break: Networking & Transitions to breakout rooms 
10:50 – 11:40  Workshops  Parallel Workshops: 

  • Exploring Port State Control – Industry Challenges & Opportunities 
  • Contracts, ABC clauses & Conduct – Fostering Positive Industry Behavior 
  • Tackling Due Diligence Fatigue – Advancing Industry Standards for ABC Compliance
  • Seafarer Recruitment & Risks – Human Factor Deep Dive 
11:50 – 12:40  Plenary  Tech & Anti-Corruption – Compliance Innovations Roundtable 
12:40 – 13:00  Plenary  Reflection & Survey: Member Feedback for Next Steps 
13:00-13:15  Plenary  Closing Reflections:  Vision Forward
13:15 – 14:15    Networking Lunch: Final Connections for this event  

 

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