Singapore Summit

Amara Singapore | Singapore

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM SGT

2025 Singapore Summit

About the event

Join us for Veson Nautical’s Singapore Summit, an exclusive, full-day event set in one of the world’s most pivotal maritime capitals. Taking place at The Amara Singapore, this summit will bring together Veson clients and maritime leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore pressing trends, share knowledge, and chart the future of maritime commerce.

Through a dynamic agenda of presentations, panels, hands-on demos and networking opportunities, this high-impact gathering will spotlight the innovations and strategic insights that are shaping the global shipping industry – from pre-fixture planning to post-voyage optimization.

Attendees will…

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Gain strategic insights. Explore the market trends, technology shifts, and economic forces impacting maritime trade across Asia and beyond. View agenda topics >

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Hear from industry experts. Learn from thought leaders on the challenges and opportunities in decarbonization, compliance, and digital transformation. View speakers >

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Experience innovation firsthand. Discover how Veson’s platform is evolving to support smarter decision-making across the maritime lifecycle. 

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Expand your network. Connect with fellow professionals, Veson users, and maritime innovators in one of Asia’s most influential shipping hubs. 

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The Amara Singapore

Please note that this event is invite-only. If you received an invitation, please complete the form to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you at the Singapore Summit!

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Event agenda

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM SGT

Registration & Lunch
Receive your event badge and engage in light networking with fellow attendees over lunch.


1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

The Veson Vision: Leveraging Data, Collaboration, and AI for a Decision Advantage
Hear from Chief Operating Officer Sean Riley and Chief Product Officer Eric Christofferson about Veson Nautical’s thoughtful approach to AI and how the company is using it to push smarter, faster decisions as the industry navigates complex challenges. The best AI uses verified, contextualized data, and Veson is leading the way when it comes to industry collaboration and making the most of cutting-edge technology and data capabilities.  

Speakers:

  • Sean Riley, Chief Operating Officer, Veson Nautical
  • Eric Christofferson, Chief Product Officer, Veson Nautical


1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Shipfix & IMOS: Unifying Pre- and Post-Fixture Workflows
Discover how organizations are streamlining their entire fixture process with Shipfix and IMOS. From helping clients to identify the best market opportunities to enabling seamless collaboration across chartering and operations teams, see how a unified workflow reduces friction and empowers teams to make confident decisions, faster. 

Speaker:

  • Capt. Avneet. Singh, Director of Account Management – APAC, Veson Nautical

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Market Insights: The Changing Face of Asian Shipping
Gain fresh industry analysis from VP of Valuation and Analytics Matt Freeman, who will dig into the latest evolutions in Asian shipowner S&P strategy. Using new VesselsValue Deals Database insights, Matt will discuss how investment behavior is shifting amid changing geopolitical and economic forces. 

Speaker:

  • Matt Freeman, VP of Valuation and Analytics, Veson Nautical

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM

IMOS X Claims CoCaptain: AI-Powered Claims Management
See how AI is changing claims management, eliminating tedious manual tasks and endless document gathering. See how Claims CoCaptain AI frees your team up to focus on strategically managing claim outcomes, ultimately boosting efficiency and driving better results. 

Speaker:

  • Greg Andrle, Senior Solutions Consultant, Veson Nautical

3:50 PM – 4:05 PM

IMOS X Connect: A Better Way to Collaborate
IMOS X Connect bridges the communication gap between operators and their counterparties. In this session, we’ll show how Connect unlocks real-time visibility and empowers operators to deliver a superior customer experience to their charterers. 

Speaker:

  • Eric Christofferson, Chief Product Officer, Veson Nautical

4:05 PM – 4:45 PM

From Data to Decisions: Context When It Counts
In a rapidly changing market, effectively harnessing data can be the difference between keeping up and setting the pace. 

Join us to learn how Veson is bringing data and insights into your workflows, giving your teams the decision advantage when and where they need it most. This session will offer a dynamic overview of current and emerging data solutions, showcasing practical applications within critical workflows. Attendees will gain insights into how strategic analytics can transform everyday decisions into opportunities to increase the bottom line. 

Speaker:

  • Eric Christofferson, Chief Product Officer, Veson Nautical

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

[Panel] An Executive Conversation: Leading in Today’s Maritime Climate
Hear from some of the industry’s top executives on how their companies are navigating regulatory challenges, staying competitive in a fast-changing market, and balancing the efficiency of AI with the need for accuracy and verification. 

Moderator:

  • Sean Riley, Chief Operating Officer, Veson Nautical 

Speakers:

  • John Veson, CEO and co-founder, Veson Nautical 
  • Ashima Taneja, Head of Maritime Commercial – Safety, Sustainability & Technical, BHP 
  • Capt. Venkatesh Dutt, Director & Group Head of Operations, IMC Industrial Group 
  • Luigi Cafiero, Chief Commercial Officer, Wah Kwong Maritime Services (UK)

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Cocktail Reception
Cap off the day with a lively evening of cocktails, connections, and conversation.


Featured speakers

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Ashima Taneja

Head of Maritime Commercial – Safety, Sustainability & Technical
BHP

Ashima is responsible for a team of experts who hold accountability for BHP’s global maritime safety standards, both in design and second line assurance, and have the technical skillset required to work with 150 vessels on the water at any time. Her team is also accountable for BHP Maritime’s global decarbonization agenda in the form of a clear carbon abatement strategy, road map, and delivery execution plan to zero emissions shipping. Ashima is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and belonging and previously served as the President of Women in Mining and Resources Singapore.

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Capt. Venkatesh Dutt

Director – Group Head of Shipping Operations
IMC Industrial Group

Venkatesh Dutt is a seasoned shipping professional with over 30 years of global experience across technical, commercial, and operational roles in the maritime industry. Based in Singapore, he has built a reputation for combining deep technical knowledge with strong commercial acumen, enabling him to deliver innovative solutions in complex shipping and logistics environments. He currently works for IMC Industrial Group, and has previously worked for Maersk Tankers, Eitzen Chemical, and Qatargas, amongst others.

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Luigi Cafiero

Chief Commercial Officer
Wah Kwong

Luigi studied at London Guildhall University before joining Rudolf A Oetker’s subsidiary, Furness Houlder London, as a dry cargo broker in 1998. In 2001, he moved to RAO’s Hamburg head office as a dry freight trader. From 2002 to 2004, he worked for Coeclerici Armatori in Genova before the company was sold to Drylog in Montecarlo and became CTM. He then managed the new company’s Panamax portfolio until 2011. From 2011 to 2015, Luigi served as Managing Director of Global Maritime Investments in Monaco. In 2015 he founded Crystal Maritime Services and Trading, serving as Managing Director and member of the board. In April 2023, he joined Wah Kwong after facilitating Crystal Maritime’s sale to Wah Kwong and now serves as CCO.

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John Veson

Chief Product Officer
Veson Nautical

John is a co-founder of Veson Nautical. His passion for solving complex problems, continuous innovation, and working closely with clients is a core value for the entire organization. John has been associated with Veson since 1992 and was instrumental in creating the architecture for the company’s Integrated Maritime Operations System (IMOS).

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Sean Riley

President & COO
Veson Nautical

As Veson’s President and Chief Operations Officer, Sean is responsible for driving and managing company operations including Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Veson’s regional offices.

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Eric Christofferson

Chief Product Officer
Veson Nautical

As Veson’s Chief Product Officer, Eric’s vision and leadership are integral to shaping the ever-evolving IMOS Platform. As the maritime shipping ecosystem continues to be transformed by digitalization, Eric works collaboratively with our team to ensure that Veson remains at the forefront by continually delivering new and innovative capabilities that drive real value for our clients.

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Russ Hubbard

Chief Commercial Officer
Veson Nautical

Russ is responsible for driving the top line at Veson and leading the commercial organization, utilizing his 2+ decades of leadership experience in global organizations. Prior to Veson, Russ held general management and commercial roles across industries like Fintech, Logistics, and Enterprise Information Management in both publicly held and private equity owned software firms.

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Avneet Singh

Director of Account Management, APAC
Veson Nautical

Avneet is a seasoned maritime professional (certified Master Mariner) with extensive experience in managing client relationships and driving business growth. With a keen eye for identifying new business opportunities, Avneet leads a high-performing team dedicated to ensuring client success through innovative solutions and strategic planning.

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Matt Freeman

VP, Valuation & Analytics
Veson Nautical

Matthew leads a dynamic team of experts with oversight of the automated valuation model and the commercial data set that underpins it. He is a founding VesselsValue employee and prior to the acquisition of VessleValue by Veson in 2022, was the Chief Commercial Officer. He is a co-director of Seasure Shipbroking and has been an active shipbroker since 2007, bringing deep expertise in maritime asset valuation.

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Greg Andrle

Commercial Solutions Consultant
Veson Nautical

As a Commercial Solutions Consultant, Greg supports both New Business and Account Management teams for the entire Asia Pacific Region. In this position he takes the lead on product demos, workshops and business analysis sessions. Previous to his position in this commercial role Greg was part of the consulting team at Veson Nautical.