Agenda

Light Breakfast (Optional) & Registration

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Welcome to ONCOURSE 2023!

Before looking forward, we’ll look back at the past 20 years of progress with many thanks to our amazing clients and community.

Veson vision: how to connect the world’s most collaborative industry?

Chief Executive Officer, John Veson, and Chief Product Officer, Eric Christofferson reveal the future of the Veson product suite and how we plan to drive tangible value for Veson users and the broader community, on all sides of the marine contract.

The value of a connected ecosystem

Experts from Veson Nautical’s partner and client community dialogue on the foundational role of connectivity between maritime shipping systems and stakeholders. Learn how to strengthen competitive advantage, satisfy customer expectations, and secure lasting market leadership.

Break

Stretch your legs and sip some coffee while you network with peers or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

Optimizing your pre-fixture workflows

Pre-fixture activity is the epicenter of profitability for any business commercially chartering voyages. In this session, you’ll learn the best practices and latest product capabilities for advanced chartering, including new possibilities for connectivity, freight calculations, predictive analytics, and continuity across stages of your workflow.

Speakers:

Napoleon Vasileiou
Veson Nautical

Josh Luby
Veson Nautical

Integration best practices: GraphQL and Webhooks​

As a maritime shipping leader, you know that building and maintaining a best of breed tech stack is crucial. In this session, we’ll discuss best practices for ensuring compatibility across your investments and highlight some of Veson Nautical’s new integrations capabilities that will set you up for success.

Speakers:

Andrew Wrench
Veson Nautical

Lunch

Refuel with an extended lunch! Use the extra time to connect with peers, catch up with the Veson team, or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

The data behind the decision: the power of data in context

Learn about the central role that data plays in managing and moving the world’s commodities and fleets. This is a must-attend session for any maritime shipping stakeholder seeking to fortify their data strategy and bridge the gap between raw data and tangible value.

Speakers:

Eric Christofferson
Veson Nautical

Ayo Fashakin
Veson Nautical

Laytime: how to save on demurrage

Demurrage is among the most complex and significant cost drivers in the maritime shipping ecosystem. In this session we’ll provide actionable approaches and tools to sharpen your laytime projections, protect your P&L and improve your calculations in more complex scenarios.

Speakers:

Eleni Koulianou
Veson Nautical

Vicky Georgopoulou
Veson Nautical

The data behind the decision: building your data foundation

Leaders from Veson Nautical clients will discuss the datasets that are needed in maritime shipping, the strategies that have worked, and the power of giving the right people the right data at the right time.

Break

Stretch your legs and sip some coffee while you network with peers or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

Data to action: Oceanbolt, VesselsValue, and Q88

Leveraging the maritime data intelligence and analytics in Oceanbolt, VesselsValue, and Q88, discover the importance of market transparency and how data can be used to power your strategy and decision-making.

Speakers:

Tom Evans
Veson Nautical

Peter Williams
Veson Nautical

Cybersecurity at Veson Nautical

Protecting our clients’ data assets, and the ongoing operation of our systems is incredibly important to Veson Nautical. In this session, Chief Technology Officer, Ben Thurecht, will provide an overview of the tools and technologies Veson uses to secure our production systems.

Speakers:

Ben Thurecht
Veson Nautical

Digitalization and the evolution of the connected counterparty

Speaker:

Maggie Kite
ExxonMobil

Veson Nautical’s 20^th Anniversary Party

Join us at the beautiful Zappeion Megaron for food, beverages, and entertainment in celebration of Veson Nautical’s 20th anniversary.

Light Breakfast (Optional)

Enjoy breakfast with your colleagues, peers, and Veson team.

EEX, the EU ETS and the maritime sector

Christian Fleischer from EEX will share an overview of the EU ETS which will extend to include maritime emissions beginning in January 2024. Gain an understanding of the political landscape, emissions markets, and admission options and requirements.

EU ETS: Navigating the change with Veson Nautical

The maritime industry will be included within the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme beginning in 2024. This change alone will be impactful to many shipping organizations from a commercial perspective. Are there more cap and trade approaches coming from other key regions? Time will tell. Come see how Veson Nautical is preparing clients to face this challenge.

Break

Stretch your legs and sip some coffee while you network with peers or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

The business impact of decarbonizing shipping

Experts from Veson Platform Partners will discuss and provide guidance on the operational, financial, and digital implications of evolving carbon regulations.

Moderator:

Graham Piasecki
Veson Nautical

Panelists:

Yunus Kaya
StormGeo

Thomas Hechmann
Coach

Jon Lane
RightShip

Dr. Piyush Raj
Alpha Ori Technologies

Bunker setup in the Veson IMOS Platform: best practices

Bunkers are typically one of the largest items on your P&L, but it is also one of your greatest opportunities for problem solving, gaining efficiency, and therefore saving money. In this session learn best practices and strategies for fuel management and bunker setup in the Veson IMOS Platform.

Speakers:

Manos Kallinikos
Veson Nautical

Jacey Guo
Veson Nautical

The digital foundation for regulatory success

Ready to tackle the complex issue of maritime shipping regulations? In this session, we’ll explore how a strong digital foundation can help you streamline complexity, affirm compliance, and navigate regulatory turbulence with confidence.

Speakers:

Jacey Guo
Veson Nautical

Vicky Georgopoulou
Veson Nautical

Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning: Norden & Veson University

NORDEN is on a mission to enable smarter global trade and is investing in e-learning for their global teams to create a culture of continuous learning. Learn how they are leveraging Veson University Enterprise to onboard new members, share and standardize knowledge across their global teams, and deepen the adoption and usage of their systems.

Speakers:

Brian Berry
Veson Nautical

Lunch

Refuel with an extended lunch! Use the extra time to connect with peers, catch up with the Veson team, or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

Connecting the Worlds Most Collaborative Industry: Workflow Enabling Exchange

In this session, explore updates to workflows focused on efficient data sharing and an elevated user experience within the Veson IMOS Platform.

Speakers:

Sam Farhadi
Veson Nautical

Josh Luby
Veson Nautical

What’s New – Accounting Workflow

Accounting remains the foundation for your business. Stay current with the latest capabilities in the Veson IMOS Platform, including new functionality related to invoice approvals, monthly accruals, and journals.

Speakers:

Christos Leonardos
Veson Nautical

Christian Mrozek
Veson Nautical

Break

Stretch your legs and sip some coffee while you network with peers or get a closer look at Veson’s capabilities at one of our demo stations.

Enhanced decision-making: The role of technology today and tomorrow

Veson’s VP of Data Science & Analytics, Alex Adamou will moderate a thought-provoking discussion with John Veson alongside leaders from Veson clients. We’ll explore the current state of the industry and what to expect over the next few years.