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Arctic Shipping North America
Conference & Content Forum
Conference & Content Forum

Call for speakers

Shape the Arctic Shipping Forum North America 2020 agenda!

Whether you work in industry or academia, or work outside the maritime sector and want to share your experiences with our community, we would like to hear from you.

Abstract guidelines

If you wish to speak at the Arctic Shipping Forum North America 2020, please send your abstracts us no later than Thursday 30 April 2020.

Abstract information should include:

  • Paper title
  • Authors
  • Outline of paper (abstract between 150 and 300 words for review by the committee)

Abstract criteria

  • Technical originality
  • Discussion of challenges faced, including what went wrong and how these problems where addressed
  • Papers accepted on technical merit, not commercial promotion of new products
  • Papers which offer innovative solutions

Please note

  • Speakers will be allocated timings once the agenda has been confirmed
  • Sending an abstract does not guarantee you a speaking slot at the conference

Topics include:

  • Arctic trade, resource development and commercial sea routes
  • New developments in design, materials and technology for ice-class vessels
  • Operation of ice-going vessels
  • The Polar Code in operation
  • Winterization issues: functionality of equipment
  • Local community engagement
  • Ice forecasting and monitoring
  • Improving communications in the Arctic
  • Emergency preparedness, rescue and response
  • Developments in ice navigation training
  • Oil spill response in ice-covered waters
  • Propulsion systems for ice-going vessels
  • Life-saving equipment for voyages in ice
  • Environmental regulations including potential HFO ban

Registration

Authors presenting the paper on the day will be automatically registered to attend the event free of charge.

Co‐authors will receive a 20% discount on the registration fees.

Speakers/ authors/ co‐authors are responsible for any costs associated with attending this event (travel, accommodation, general expenses, etc.).

Conference & Content Forum

Sponsorship opportunities

There are a number of sponsorship and exhibition packages available which will offer your organisation access to the key industry makers. Packages can be tailored to meet your strategies, objectives and promotional budget.

To find out more, please contact Robin Rudolph: T: +44 (0) 20 337 73236 | E: robin.rudolph@informa.com