SHIPPINGInsight and WISTA USA Collaborate on Breakfast Event on “Shaping the Maritime Industry: Women Entrepreneurs at WISTA USA”
Stamford, CT – October 22, 2024 -- The maritime industry is evolving, and women entrepreneurs are leading the charge, driving innovation, and setting new standards for success. SHIPPINGInsight and WISTA USA are collaborating on a breakfast discussing “Shaping the maritime Industry: Women Entrepreneurs at WISTA USA” at the Westin Times Square Hotel in New York City prior to the opening of SHIPPINGInsight’s “Solutions Through Innovation” conference being held November 20th.
The event will feature a keynote presentation on TOOL’s (The Ocean Opportunity Lab) networking platform for startups and investors, delivered by Birgit Liodden, the CEO and Co-Founder. TOOL is designed to facilitate connections between emerging startups and potential investors, fostering collaboration and growth and creating a global and digital community for connecting ocean entrepreneurs with established industry players and resources, with partners across seventeen countries. Ms. Liodden will also be highlighting individuals from her global Female Founders list.
Following the keynote, a panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women leaders who are breaking barriers, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of maritime.Attendees will gain insights into the journeys, inspirations, and innovations that these women bring to the industry, offering a unique perspective on women in maritime.
Be part of the at SHIPPINGInsight 2024. Visit us at https://www.shippinginsight.com/ to learn more and explore partnership opportunities.
About TOOL
An ocean changemakers' cooperative, launching & developing a creative community for innovators across ocean industries, sustainable business & tech. MVP'ed the world's first floating entrepreneur lab - now preparing TOOL Flagship - zero emission.
About WISTA
WISTA USA, founded in 1997, is among the largest National WISTA Associations (NWAs) worldwide, with over 900 members spread across twelve regional Chapters:Connecticut; Delaware River & Bay Area; Florida; Great Lakes/Midwest; Hampton Roads; New England; New Orleans; New York / New Jersey; the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Washington, and Oregon); Texas; Washington, DC Metro; and West Coast (California and Hawai’i). Our members represent all facets of the maritime industry, including shipowners, charterers, operators, brokers, bankers, insurance professionals, attorneys, analysts, and government officials.
WISTA USA’s main goals are providing networking and educational opportunities for our members. In pursuit of these objectives, our various regional Chapters hold events,seminars,and social gatherings throughout the year, occasionally in conjunction with larger marine industry events.
In addition, the WISTA USA Annual General Meeting; takes place each spring,and the International Conference, open to all WISTA members worldwide, takes place each fall.All of these events – whether local, regional, national, or international – provide tremendous networking and educational opportunities for our members and thereby enhance the benefits of membership in the organization.
About SHIPPINGInsight
Originally established in 2012, SHIPPINGInsight continues year-over-year growth. Focusing on fleet optimization and innovation, the event provides a forum for shipowners and solution providers to exchange ideas and discuss challenges in facing the transformation of the industry. Since its inception, SHIPPINGInsight has been attended by over 7500 registered delegates from forty-two countries, with over 850 shipowners and hundreds of speakers. For more information, please visit www.shippinginsight.com.