š³ PIER71 Smart Port Challenge Roadshow: BLOCK71 Silicon Valley
āDiscover the Future of Maritime Innovation with Singapore and PIER71ā¢
āAs one of the worldās busiest transshipment ports and a leading international maritime centre, Singapore plays a pivotal role in global shipping and trade. With itās 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.
āFounded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, PIER71ā¢ is an innovation ecosystem enabler driving strategic collaborations between startups and the maritime industry. The PIER71ā¢ Smart Port Challenge is an annual maritime accelerator programme providing opportunities for global startups to co-create solutions to address real-world industry challenges.
āCome and join us on 2 June to learn on how you can partner PIER71ā¢ to co-innovate with the maritime industry in Singapore.
āš What to Expect?
āš¹ Explore Singaporeās maritime innovation ecosystem
š¹ Insights into the Smart Port Challenge 2025 accelerator programme and how global startups can participate
š¹ Opportunities for co-innovation with maritime corporates and port operators
š¹ Networking with innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and government agencies shaping the future of maritime
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5.30pm - 5.55pm: Opening and Overview of Singapore Maritime Industry
5.55pm - 6.05pm: Introduction to PIER71 and Smart Port Challenge
6.05pm - 6.20pm: Smart Port Challenge 2025 Innovation Opportunities
6.20pm - 7.20pm: Panel Discussion (Leading the Green Wave and New Frontiers: Co-innovation with Maritime Singapore) & Q&A
7.20pm - 7.30pm: Closing Remarks
āFeatured Speakers:
āRoz Ho, Chief Software and Product Officer, Venti Technologies
ā Mr. Stew Langille, Angel Investor, Blitz Capital and Instructor at PIER71 Smart Port Challenge 2019
āJulie Angus, CEO, Open Ocean Robotics
āJehan Kanga, CEO, Rux Energy
āDesmond Tay, Regional Director (Americas), MPA
āMarianne Choo, Senior Manager, Industry Relations, NUS Enterprise
āWhether youāre a startup founder, investor, researcher, or corporate innovatorāif youāre curious about whatās next for maritime and supply chain tech, this is the room to be in šš¤š
āAbout PIER71ā¢
āLaunched by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, PIER71ā¢ 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.
āš Learn more: www.pier71.sg
āIn collaboration with
āMaritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
āMPA 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 Singaporeās strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singaporeās 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. MPA partners industry, research community and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand multi-domain capabilities, and support the cluster of maritime ancillary services and manpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime multi-domain and the Port of Singapore.
āSingapore Global Network (SGN)
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