Pioneering 50 Years of WISTA Contributions to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability in Maritime
20 September 2024 – The WISTA International AGM and Conference, scheduled for October 9-11, will mark the organisation’s 50th anniversary. The event will bring together over 300 global leaders, innovators, and advocates to discuss the intersections of innovation, diversity, and sustainability driving the future of global maritime and trade industries.
The conference will host a series of panel discussions that delve into topics such as financing the future of the maritime sector and the critical human element in driving innovation. Additionally, workshops will focus on innovation in enhancing global supply chains and further investigate methods for building a sustainable maritime workforce.
Keynote addresses from the President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, IMO Secretary General, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, and Futurist & Ecocentrist KD Adamson will highlight the event, which also offers unparalleled networking opportunities.
WISTA connects over 5,100 professionals across 59 countries in the maritime, trading, and logistics sectors, fostering a unique community aimed at empowering women in these industries.
For more on the agenda, visit: www.wista2024.com.
WISTA International: Formed in 1974, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organisation connecting executives and decision-makers around the world. WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 5,100 professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry.
59 countries support a National WISTA Association (NWA), each of which in turn is a member of and is guided by WISTA International. NWAs provide in-country and regional networking, business and skill-building opportunities, corporate visibility, and also facilitate relationships within the industry.
