Join us at our 5th Annual DEI in Maritime Conference 2026 – Resilience in Maritime: – equipping people, leaders and organisations to navigate uncertainty.
Join leading experts on 18th/19th November 2026 in London to discover the strategies and initiatives shaping the future of DEI for the maritime industry.
Why Attend?
There is a growing need for organisations to build resilient cultures, strengthen leadership capability and create environments where everyone can perform at their best. This conference brings together senior leaders from across maritime and beyond to explore practical approaches to building resilience at individual, organisational and sector levels.
Join us to:
- Gain practical insights from leaders in healthcare, finance, elite sport and maritime on building resilient, high-performing organisations.
- Understand the latest evidence from the DSG’s annual seafarer and shore-based surveys and what it means for the future of our workforce.
- Share ideas and solutions with peers across the industry to strengthen leadership, culture and organisational resilience.
- Identify potential actions that would have a tangible impact on developing resilience in your organisation.
Speakers & Agenda
2026 Featured Speakers
- Chris Euden, Delivery Director – Data & Analytics Strategy, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and former Royal Naval Warfare Officer
- Chris Morley, Group Director – Maritime & Logistics, Seatrade Maritime – Informa Markets
- Claire Wright, Managing Director, Hanwha Ocean Europe
- Katrin Hümmer, Senior Crew Development Manager, Oldendorff Carriers
- Kirsty Rutter, Group Strategic Investment Director (Corporate Venture Capital), Lloyds Banking Group
- Njsane Courtney, Vice President – Human Resources, American Bureau of Shipping
- Rafael Huber, Head of Human Resources, Cargill Ocean Transportation
- Sue Day, Director of Women’s & Para Football, The FA and former England Women’s Rugby Captain
- Vinay Singh, Loss Prevention Manager, West
Agenda
Day One (open to all delegates)
Applying the DSG Resilience in Action model to current challenges facing the maritime sector, combining survey insights, expert perspectives and collaborative discussion to equip participants with practical actions they can take back to their organisations.
0830hrs – 0900hrs
Arrival and Registration
0900hrs – 1245hrs
Morning Session
- Experiences of resilience
- Introduction to the DSG Resilience in Action model
- 2026 DEI in Maritime data insights for shore and seafarers
- Spotlight on Mentoring
1345hrs – 1700hrs
Afternoon Session
- Resilience in Action – beyond maritime
- Resilience in Action – maritime focus, tackling live topics affecting the sector
- Followed by drinks and networking from 1700hrs
Day Two (exclusive to DSG Members)
Showcasing how DSG Member organisations across the industry are driving progress through in-depth case studies, peer learning and facilitated discussion.
0900hrs – 1230hrs
Morning Session
- Reflection upon key themes arising from Day 1 of the conference
- DSG Annual Review Data Deep Dive, led by DSGs Senior Data Analyst
- DSG Member Case studies: Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times / Seafarer Inclusion in Action
- DSG Resilience Model Deep Dive: what resilient leadership looks like in practice
(Case studies will explore what they were hoping to achieve, the trip wires they have overcome and how their thinking has developed along the way.)
What Past Attendees Say
“Excellent format, brilliantly executed as always. Very strong learning opportunities and great to hear first-hand examples from practitioners.”
“A very valuable day with lots of sharing and some great ideas to go away and look at implementing. The willingness of all to be open was aided by the excellent facilitation. A great forward looking group of people. Thanks”
“The event was fantastic with excellent speakers and external thoughts from those out with the maritime industry which was very welcome.”
“The conference and the speakers were excellent and provided useful insights into the world of maritime DEI. It was a fantastic mix of listening, learning and collaborating.”
“Well done to the DSG team, best conference I’ve ever attended – no ‘death by powerpoint’, so engaging and refreshing.”
Don’t Miss Our 5th Annual DEI in Maritime Conference
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