13 - 14 September 2021
London, UK
Women in Shipping Summit
Explicitly, not exclusively for Women

2020 CONTENT THEMES
Accountability and assessment in D&I policy design and implementation
Accountability and assessment in D&I policy design and implementation
How should companies assess and (re)design their inclusion strategy in a fair and effective? We will look at examples of initiatives that work in maritime and other industries to bring you solutions you can rely on.
Laying the foundations of the inclusive workplace in shipping
Laying the foundations of the inclusive workplace in shipping
Armed with robust data and insights into diversity across a range of criteria, we can then benchmark progress and advise on the right actions to drive meaningful change.
The road to recovery: The essential check-in and outlook for 2021
The road to recovery: The essential check-in and outlook for 2021
Moving away from the blame game and divisive rhetoric, we aimed to identify those ideas and deeply rooted practices that hold this industry behind and why this is exactly the right time to make the case for inclusion.
Maternity, return to work and flexible working arrangements
Maternity, return to work and flexible working arrangements
Turning to very practical roadblocks and consideration, we looked at the working environment available to women in maritime and possible solutions to improve employment and career opportunities for women on board and on shore.
Leadership, bias and what women want from their employers
Leadership, bias and what women want from their employers
Offering a dynamic and measurable system that is linked to performance — where managers must have made some practical things happen in order to drive the right environment for all people to flourish. We will look at what leaderships is needed the weed out the biases and how to move forward.
Digital transformation in shipping and opportunities for diversity
Digital transformation in shipping and opportunities for diversity
The industry is changing rapidly and one cannot begin to sketch the profile of the seafarer of the future without the words digital competencies. What does this mean for women’s access and progression in this industry? What opportunities are opening for women in digital shipping?
Expert Speaker line-up 2020
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2019 summit highlights
This two-day summit featured a line-up of some of the most impressive names in shipping, both men and women, who told the story of their journey through the industry to inspire and empower your personal career development.
Our practical sessions focused on dealing with very specific, day-to-day challenges your colleagues in the industry have identified as problematic so that you left with a set of practical advice and tools you could use on your first day back in the office.