Women in Breakbulk Lounge Agenda

The maritime energy transition comes at a time where digitalisation, increasing demand for transparency and a complex maze of regulations are having a huge impact on the bunkering industry. How will all of those changes impact the bunkering industry as we know it and how does the bunkering industry 2.0 look like? How can stakeholders work together to make the transition as smooth as possible to futureproof our industry?

Who is this workshop for? Everyone who has a stake in fuel buying, fuel selling or who just wants to know better how the maritime energy transition will change the bunkering industry and what role you can play in this.

Non-promotable work keeps organizations running but too often, it keeps women stuck. From note-taking to behind-the-scenes coordination, these low-visibility tasks quietly drain time, energy, and advancement opportunities. 
  
This session invites a powerful shift. You’ll learn to recognize what truly moves your career forward, set clear boundaries without guilt, and step into more strategic, visible contributions. We’ll also explore how leaders can create more equitable team dynamics, where responsibility is shared, and talent is fully seen. 
  
You’ll leave with practical language, mindset shifts, and a renewed sense of ownership over your time, your value, and your next level. 

This session explores Ubuntu the African philosophy of “I am because we are,” as a framework for leadership, collaboration and sustainable growth in maritime and global trade. The participants will examine how trust-based partnerships, inclusive leadership and African values can strengthen commercial ecosystems, support decarbonisation and build resilient supply chains.
 

Many people are hesitant to call a lawyer when issues arise; lawyers are expensive, only make things more complicated and should only be involved when there is no other option. In this workshop I will explain more about my work and when it can actually save you money to call a lawyer.
 

Diversity is often treated as a goal, but what kind of diversity actually strengthens teams? In this interactive and thought-provoking workshop, participants will experience how inclusion, leadership and team dynamics influence collaboration, trust and performance. Through practical exercises and honest reflection, we explore the difference between having diversity in a team and truly benefiting from it. Expect interaction, discomfort, insight and concrete takeaways.

Who this workshop is for: Leaders, HR professionals, team managers and anyone responsible for team culture, collaboration and people development.

In this session, Ship Happens creator Jenn Morris shares the framework she’s used to build a recognized personal brand in the industry, how to define what you stand for, identify your natural strengths, and start showing up with confidence on your own terms.

Every attendee leaves with the Built to Be Seen workbook to work through at their own pace, plus concrete first steps to take, whether that's a LinkedIn post, a speaking pitch, or hitting record.