Program and speakers
The programme will be revealed gradually in the months ahead – but we can already announce some of the confirmed speakers:
Anne Rimmen
Conference hostRimmen is one of Norway’s most well-known media personalities, with a diverse background from broadcasters such as NRK and Discovery. She is widely recognised for hosting major TV productions including the Sports Awards, Melodi Grand Prix, and Olympic Studio.
Gøran Persson
Former Prime Minister of SwedenWith a background in economics, he delivers insightful keynote addresses on leadership, societal development, and economic trends. Persson offers a unique perspective on how politics and business can work together to foster sustainable growth and long-term development.
Michael Beckley
Professor at Tufts UniversityMichael Beckley is a political science professor at Tufts University and a senior fellow at both the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the American Enterprise Institute.
He is widely recognised for his research on the balance of power between the United States and China, and has advised U.S. defense and intelligence institutions. Beckley is the award-winning author of Unrivaled and co-author of Danger Zone, and is a frequent contributor to leading international media and policy forums.
Undocked
The Maritime Transformation ShowWill take the stage in a live, on-site edition of the widely followed maritime podcast format. The session brings its signature high-energy, insight-driven conversation style to BISC, focusing on AI, competence and the future of maritime work.
Hosted by maritime innovation specialist Nick Chubb and industry transformation leader Raal Harris, Undocked is known for candid, unscripted discussions on technology, strategy and real-world change across the maritime sector. The show has built a fast-growing international audience by connecting emerging tech trends with practical operational and leadership challenges for shipping and maritime organizations.
Julian Bray
Editor-in-Chief - TradeWindsEditor-in-Chief of the shipping newspaper TradeWinds, will travel from London to moderate panel discussions with industry experts and top executives, providing sharp and unfiltered insight into the trends currently shaping the maritime sector.
