YSO MARITIME SUMMIT 2026
With Norges Rederiforbund, Torvald Klaveness, Thommessen, Steem1960, DNV and Skuld
YSO MARITIME SUMMIT 2026
4 JUNE
with Norges Rederiforbund, Torvald Klaveness, DNV and Skuld
YoungShip Oslo is proud to invite both members and non-members to YSO Marine Summit 2026! An afternoon dedicated to insight, discussion and future of maritime industry. We will gather major industry players and young talents for topical panel debates and the opportunity for academic and professional development.
The conference will be held at Norges Rederiforbund on 4 June. The doors will open at 12:00 and the sessions will end at 16:30. The day will be concluded Maximus Trattoria at where we will meet at 18:00 for a banquet and networking.
Dress code
Conference: Business casual
Banquet: Semi-formal
Agenda
12:00 – Doors open
12:30 – Welcome by Frida, YSO Head of Events
12:40 – Shipping Market Outlook
12:50 – Panel: Maritime Security – Is it the end of globalisation as we know it?
13:20 – Panel: Risk, Power and the Price of instability – Who decides which risks are worth taking?
13:50 – Break
14:00 – Panel: Future Workforce – What talents do we really need?
14:30 – Panel: Norway’s Maritime Model – Innovation powerhouse or niche player?
15:00 – Break with refreshments
15:20 – Skills workshops:
- AI workshop
- Negotiation crash course
16:15 – Summary and closing
16:30 – Event concludes – see you at the banquet at 18:00
Panel discussions
The conference will be highly interactive and shaped by the audience in the room. Building on the format from ShipCon 2024, all attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the panel by submitting questions through a dedicated event app.
Panelists
Panel 1
Anders Hovelsrud, Chief Underwriting Officer, DNK
Ine Eriksen Søreide, Party Leader, Høyre
Lars H. Barstad, CEO, Frontline Management AS
Panel 2
Ståle Hansen, CEO, Skuld
Henrik Hagberg, Partner, Thommessen
Endre Borgen Mæland, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Norwegian Maritime Officers Association
Panel 3
Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director, Klaveness
Kirsten Birgitte Strømsnes, Buisness Development Leader, DNV
Anders Staubo Nordahl, Head of Tanker Research, Steem1960 Shipbrokers AS
Panel 4
Morten A. Christophersen, CEO, ECOnnect Energy
Tina Stiegler, Executive Director, Innovasjon Norge
Karen Algaard, CEO, Fram Marine
Lars Ekeland, CFO, Mano Group
Hans Christian Holte, Director, KI Norge - DFD
Skills workshops
Negotiation in a Global Maritime Industry
Led by Julie Mangiante, Skuld
The workshop offers a short crash course on how to become a better negotiator in a global and complex maritime industry. The focus will be on concrete skills and practical tools, with particular emphasis on:
- How to build effective negotiation strategies in practice
- Cultural differences in international negotiations
- How to handle power imbalances in negotiation situations
- What characterizes strong negotiators in a global industry
The aim is to give participants insights they can directly apply in their studies and future careers.
AI in Practice – Tools, Insights and Real-World Applications
Led by Tom Einar Nyberg, KPMG
This session offers a short, practical introduction to how artificial intelligence is being used in today’s working world. The focus will be on concrete examples and hands-on demonstrations, showing how AI can support and improve everyday work tasks across industries.
The workshop will cover:
- How AI is currently being used in practice across relevant industries
- Practical demonstrations of AI in analysis, decision-making, and daily workflows
- What young professionals should understand about AI and start using today
- Key tips and insights for effectively integrating AI tools into your work
The aim is to give participants concrete tools, inspiration, and a clearer understanding of how AI can be applied in their own professional everyday life.
You pick which workshop you want to attend when you purchase your ticket.
