Sailing Ahead: Exploring Maritime Risks and Opportunities, Innovations and Global Trade

Please join Holland & Knight attorneys from across the country for a forum that explores the evolving landscape of maritime, energy and global trade, held in conjunction with One Ocean Week Seattle.

Our panel discussions, followed by a Q&A session, will offer valuable insight into the intersection of law, technology, national policy and the blue economy, aimed at fostering connections and strategies for the future of global commerce.

Key topics include:

• national shipbuilding priorities
• the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)
• renewable energy and sustainable fuels
• U.S. Trade Representative fee impacts
• innovative industry startups
• intellectual property (IP) protection
• marine finance
• the complexities of international trade

One Ocean Week Seattle is a gathering of maritime industry leaders, innovators, researchers, startups, policymakers and embassy representatives committed to accelerating solutions for a sustainable, inclusive maritime future. A full schedule of One Ocean Seattle events is available online.

Agenda:

Opening Remarks: Scott MacCormack | Partner, Seattle and New York 

Traditional and Emerging Maritime Issues and Marine Finance: 
This panel will explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within the maritime sector, addressing both longstanding legal and regulatory concerns and developments in marine finance. The panelists will provide insight into the intersection of policy and commercial considerations as the industry navigates a changing global landscape.

Moderator: Jody M. Schisel-Meslin | Associate, Seattle

Speakers:
Sean Pribyl | Partner, Washington, D.C.
Mike Timpone | Partner, New York
George Humphrey | Partner, Houston
Susan Lafferty | Partner, Washington, D.C.

Finance, Startups, Emerging Issues in Energy, AI, Autonomy and IP:
This panel will examine the convergence of finance, innovative technologies and emerging energy solutions in the maritime and transportation sectors. The session will spotlight the role of startups, AI, autonomy, intellectual property and government affairs in shaping the future of global commerce.

Moderator:
Allison Luzwick | Associate, Richmond and Chicago

Speakers:
Joel Roberson | Partner, Washington, D.C.
Sophia Agathis | Partner, New York
Kyle Straughan | Partner, Seattle
Jeremy Burkhart | Partner, Tysons

Closing Remarks: Sean Pribyl | Partner, Washington, D.C.