Networking Event: Talent and Leadership

Thursday, 21 May 2026 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Basilico, Conrad Singapore Orchard

Networking event for senior professionals in logistics and maritime. Presentations and moderated discussion, followed by networking with food and drinks.

Event description

The Shipping Network Singapore’s networking events are designed as structured yet informal gatherings for senior professionals across the logistics, freight forwarding, and maritime sectors. Each event is divided into two distinct parts.

  1. The first part features short presentations and moderated conversations led by selected industry speakers, offering focused insights on strategic and operational topics relevant to the sector. This segment is designed to set context, stimulate reflection, and introduce shared themes for discussion.
  2. The second part transitions into a networking session with food and drinks, giving participants the opportunity to continue conversations in an informal setting, strengthen professional relationships, and expand their networks across chambers of commerce and industry partners.

This format balances content and connection, creating a dynamic environment that encourages both knowledge exchange and meaningful professional interaction.

Theme and programme

Theme: Talent and Leadership

Logistics

Leadership and Talent Development in the Logistics Sector

Building capabilities for sustainable growth and organisational resilience

Maritime

Developing Maritime Leaders for a Changing Industry

Skills, succession, and long-term workforce strategies

The event opens with a panel of hiring managers, HR leaders, recruiters, headhunters, and university professors examining how talent, hiring, and leadership are evolving across maritime, logistics, and supply chain—and what organisations must do to stay ahead.

This is followed by a second panel marking the International Day for Women in Maritime, focusing on how the industry can turn commitment into progress through safer workplaces, fairer career pathways, and more visible opportunities for women at sea and ashore.

Speakers

The session will feature eight speakers across the two panels:

Audience

  1. Members of every supporting Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
  2. Members of every industry partner of the Shipping Network Singapore.
  3. Local and international professionals and companies in logistics and maritime.
  4. Industry recruiters and headhunters.
  5. Students and professors of industry-related university courses.

Package inclusions

Paying guests will enjoy a curated Italian-style aperitivo experience, including:

  1. One beverage per person, with a selection of sparkling wine, white wine, red wine, cocktails, mocktails, and beer.
  2. One individually served food item per person, with a choice of vegetarian, meat, or fish options.

This offering is designed to encourage relaxed networking in a refined yet informal setting, inspired by the traditional aperitivo all'italiana.

For dress code, dietary options, parking, and more, see our FAQ.

Registration details

Eligibility, pricing, and registration:

  1. Members of participating Chambers of Commerce and industry partners are entitled to a discounted registration fee and are invited to register via their respective platforms.
  2. Non-members may register at the standard rate through Eventbrite.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 6:00 PM (UTC+8).

Photography and filming will occur throughout this event. By attending, you consent to the use of your image for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify an organizer upon arrival.

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