Sanjam Sahi Gupta Gives The Opening Address at World Maritime University's Maritime Week

Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder of Maritime SheEO, delivered a compelling opening address on Day 4 of the World Maritime University’s (WMU) Maritime Week Conference 2024, held from August 27-30 in Malmö, Sweden. The conference, centered around the theme "Beyond Horizons: Maritime Sustainability," gathered industry leaders to explore sustainable practices and innovations in the maritime sector.

As a leading advocate for diversity, Ms Gupta addressed the current challenges in the maritime industry, emphasizing that innovation, resilience, and sustainability are crucial for overcoming these obstacles. Her keynote underscored the importance of the supply chain, highlighted the impact of current geopolitical issues, and addressed the ongoing efforts toward decarbonization and digitization in the industry. Throughout her speech, she reiterated the significance of resilience and collaboration in driving progress.

Sanjam’s address received enthusiastic support, with several prominent attendees expressing that her words had deeply inspired them to engage more actively in knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Looking ahead, Ms Gupta will continue to lead the charge for diversity in the maritime sector. The next major event, The Maritime SheEO Conference 2024, will be held on November 15, 2024, in Mumbai. This one-day event, the world's largest conference dedicated to diversity in maritime, will bring together international experts, including WMU Professors Prof. Max Mejia and Prof. Ronan Long, to advance the global conversation on diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.