May 19 | 12:00 PM CT
What’s ONCOURSE Connect?
Learn why we decided to bring ONCOURSE to you, and the benefits of our new roadshow format.
Our Houston Venue
The top choice among hotels near Memorial City Mall, Hotel ZaZa Memorial City offers a magical world of oversized, stylish accommodations, thought-provoking art, and over 11,000 square feet of extraordinary meeting and event space. Blending the best of business travel with the luxury and sensuality of a destination resort, this unique boutique hotel in Houston boasts a collection of 159 guest rooms, including Concept Suites and The Magnificent Seven Suites.
Schedule & Agenda
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Peer Networking
Enjoy a light lunch and peer networking as event registration opens.
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Opening Remarks
Hear from Veson’s President and Chief Operating Officer Sean Riley, who will open our event.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Keynote
John Veson, Chief Executive Officer of Veson, will share an exciting vision for the future of maritime commerce and summarize some of our strategic goals.
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Strides in Sustainability
Hear how Veson is enabling clients to apply a sustainability lens to their freight decisions. The Veson IMOS Platform is evolving to help clients further understand and quantify the cost of carbon in relation to the seaborne aspect of the supply chain. We are excited to share recent product improvements and forward looking plans to help our clients make sustainable freight decisions.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
A View into Veson’s Data Strategy Through an Oceanbolt Lens
Access to relevant data at the right time and in the right point of your decision making process is critical to driving an optimal outcome. Veson Nautical strives to enable easy access to data that is accurate and actionable. In this session, we share our vision for mastering key data sets within the commodity and maritime space.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Veson Services: Educate, Empower, Evolve Your Team
In this session, we take a look at how clients are using Veson University as an education tool to onboard and upskill their teams, enabling them to establish best practices and get the most out of VIP. We’ll also discuss what Veson Professional Services is doing to empower clients with Strategic Project Engagements, and look at when is the right time to evolve with a Business Process Optimization.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Product Spotlight: What’s New in the Veson IMOS Platform
The Veson IMOS Platform evolves day in and day out. Come hear about recently released and upcoming features that can enhance your workflows and business processes.
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks
John Veson will close out our agenda and open the cocktail portion of our event.
5:30 PM
Cocktails & Networking
Our Houston Speakers
Meet the leaders that will be presenting at ONCOURSE Connect Houston.
Why Houston?
Among the world’s largest international ports on the Gulf Coast, the Port of Houston is stationed in the United States’ top region for exports and the epicenter of its petrochemical manufacturing activity. In addition to its undeniable importance in global trade, Houston is home to one of Veson Nautical’s regional offices.
Port of Houston General Information
Latitude / Longitude: 42.373° / -71.0435°
Annual Cargo: 285 million tonnes
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Courtyard by Marriott Houston 1-10 West/Memorial
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