PIER71 SPC 2025 Roadshow - Boston, USA (x Supermomos)
REGISTER HERE: https://www.supermomos.com/socials/deep-tech-maritime-future
To discover the Future of Maritime Innovation with Singapore and PIER71™
As one of the world’s busiest transshipment ports and a leading international maritime centre, Singapore plays a pivotal role in global shipping and trade. With it’s world-class infrastructure, pro-business policies and commitment to maritime R&D and innovation, Singapore could be the next port of call for your business.
Founded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, PIER71™ is an innovation ecosystem enabler driving strategic collaborations between startups and the maritime industry. The PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge is an annual maritime accelerator programme providing opportunities for global startups to co-create solutions to address real-world industry challenges.
Come and join us on 5 June to learn on how you can partner PIER71™ to co-innovate with the maritime industry in Singapore.
Featured Speakers
Desmond Tay, Regional Director (Americas), MPA
Mark Huang, Co-founder & Partner Longleaf Studios
🔍 What to Expect?
🔹 Explore Singapore’s maritime innovation ecosystem
🔹 Insights into the Smart Port Challenge 2025 accelerator programme and how global startups can participate
🔹 Opportunities for co-innovation with maritime corporates and port operators
🔹 Networking with innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and government agencies shaping the future of maritime
5.30pm - 6.00pm: Registration and Networking
6.00pm - 6.10pm: Opening and Overview of Singapore's Maritime Innovation Landscape
6.10pm - 6.20pm: Introduction to PIER71 and Smart Port Challenge - Your Gateway to Maritime Singapore
6.20pm - 6.55pm: Panel Discussion: "Grasp the Opportunity to Transform Maritime" and Q&A
Moderator: - Marianne Choo, Senior Manager, Industry Relations, NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore
Panelists:
- Mark Huang, General Partner, LongLeaf Studios; Founder & Venture Partner, SeaAhead,
- Desmond Tay, Regional Director (Americas), MPA
7.55pm - 7.00pm: Closing Remarks
7.00pm - 7.30pm: Light Dinner & Networking
Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, researcher, or corporate innovator—if you’re curious about what’s next for maritime and supply chain tech, this is the room to be in 🚀🤖🌍
REGISTER HERE
About PIER71™
Launched by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, PIER71™ drives innovation through strategic collaborations between maritime corporates, startups, and technology solution providers. The annual Smart Port Challenge is a maritime accelerator programme for global startups to co-create solutions that address real-world industry challenges.
🔗 Learn more: www.pier71.sg
In collaboration with
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
MPA was established on 2 February 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s maritime and port development, taking on the roles of maritime and port regulator and planner, international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative, and a champion of digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international fora such as at the International Maritime Organization and the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.