Africa

Maritime

Talent

October 14 -16 Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa

Empowering Africa’s maritime talent to drive global competitiveness and excellence through innovative training and sustainable workforce growth.

Visionary Speaker

Hear from global maritime leaders, shaping Africa’s future as a key player in the industry.

Worldwide Networking

Connect with top maritime professionals, shipping lines, and academies from around the world.

Level-up Your Skills

Gain insights into cutting-edge training programs and industry best practices for a successful maritime career.

Find Your Maritime Community

Build lasting relationships with like-minded professionals and explore collaborative opportunities in the maritime sector.

Our

Speakers

H.E. Mr. Alemu Sime

Mr Thomas Kofi Alons

Geoffrey Kaituko

Event

Schedules

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  • Speaker: H.E. Mr. Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport & Logistics, Ethiopia
    Leadership

  • Global Perspectives on Crew Sourcing & Retention Speaker: CEO/Director, Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (EMTI) Moderator: Senior maritime journalist or regional shipping correspondent
    Collaboration
    Leadership

  • Charting the Next Decade – Global Shipping’s Vision for Maritime Human Capital & Africa’s Role Panelists: Shipowner / Operator executives, Representative from ICS or BIMCO Moderator: Recognized maritime analyst or senior consultant
    Leadership

  • Focus on STCW compliance, curriculum innovation, and bridging training with real-world operations.
    Innovation
    Leadership

  • Explores financing cadet programs, forging academy alliances, and proven ROI from African crews.
    Innovation
    Leadership

  • Academy & Industry Partnerships—Successes from MSC, XT, Thenamaris, Optimum, Pieter Dohle, CSM, highlighting high retention and operational efficiencies.

  • Examines strategies for surpassing established crewing centers, tackling challenges, and maximizing emerging opportunities.
    Innovation
    Leadership

  • Interactive session with audience Q&A, live polling, and expert perspectives on Africa’s trajectory.
    Leadership

  • EMTI highlights its holistic ecosystem approach, including government support, investor ROI, seafarer welfare, and female cadet expansion.


Event Information

October 14 -16, 2025
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa

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