03 Jan 2024
In its 17th year, the ShipTek International Conference & Awards is an iconic maritime industry platform – with chapters in distinguished maritime hubs, including Singapore, Greece, India, and the UAE. Kicking off the 2024 maritime events calendar in the Middle East, ShipTek is all set to take place at The Address Marina Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from January 24th to 25th, 2024.
With a significant presence in the UAE, IEC Telecom is gearing up to participate at the two-day conference with an in-depth panel session on the transformational role of technology in the maritime industry. At 11:30 AM on January 24th, Nabil Ben Soussia, Group CCO, IEC Telecom, will discuss the impact of LEO connectivity on marine communications, the evolution of hybrid solutions, and advancements in cybersecurity at sea. IEC Telecom is committed to helping its maritime customers optimise their operations with the latest technologies and digital solutions.
With an increase in maritime businesses within the UAE and the impressive 18% growth in the maritime sector’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP from 2021 to 2022, Dubai forms the perfect backdrop to gather key decision-makers from the maritime sector. ShipTek 2024 will host 400+ marine industry professionals and 150+ exhibitors to promote collaborations on current trends in AI, digital transformation, decarbonisation, crew safety, and more.