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⚓NAVIGATE2026 - MODERATOR LINEUP⚓

For Navigate 2026 Nordic Maritime Expo, Dr. Drake joins a distinguished moderator lineup that will guide discussions across the event's most important themes.

"After meeting Lisa during London International Shipping Week 2025, it was immediately clear to me that our paths would have to join. Working with intellectually curious people who combine a strong academic background with a passion for creating impact beyond the necessary growth and EBIT targets gives work a deeper meaning. Having like-minded professionals in the moderator lineup will set a new standard for Navigate's panel discussions. Dr Drake will be moderating with Ella Parviainen, Gary McCracken, and Jan Philip Eckmann. What a lineup of moderators!"
— Ulla Keino, Programme Director, Navigate 2026 Nordic Maritime Expo

Celebrating the World Oceans Day
"The oceans are critical to life on our planet—from controlling Earth's climate to producing food and jobs to support economies—making our stewardship of it all the more urgent. That said, it is an honor to contribute to ocean health by addressing environmental challenges facing the global shipping industry. Over the course of my career, I have done this from positions in academia, the U.S. Navy, and the private sector using science-based, practicable solutions."
— Dr. Lisa Drake

Navigate 2026 Nordic Maritime Expo | 24-25.11.2026 Logomo, Turku, Finland

⚓ NAVIGATE 2026 SPEAKER INTRODUCTION ⚓

We're delighted to welcome Elina Andersson, MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management and Secretary General of Finnish Marine Industries, to Navigate 2026.

Representing Finland's leading network of maritime technology providers, equipment manufacturers, designers, software and system companies, and shipyards, Elina works at the intersection of innovation, industry collaboration, and maritime competitiveness. Her perspective will bring valuable insight into how the Nordic maritime sector can drive GDP growth, accelerate decarbonisation, and enhance productivity in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Elina Andersson will be speaking in a panel Arctic Shipbuilding Excellence Presents 25th May in the afternoon, with Jussi Lehtinen, Helsinki Shipyard, Mika Laurilehto, RMC, Liina Vahala, Meyer Turku and Reko-Antti Suojanen Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Navigate 2026 Nordic Maritime Expo | 24-25.11.2026 Logomo, Turku, Finland

⚓ NAVIGATE 2026 SPEAKER INTRODUCTION ⚓

Andres Uusoja is the CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Estonian biggest railway company Operail. He leads commercial strategy, business development, sales, and customer service for one of the most ambitious railway players in the Baltic region. Across more than twenty years of experience in international logistics, he has developed expertise spanning maritime, aviation, road transport and terminal operations - positioning him at the forefront of evolving supply chain trends.

Under Andres Uusoja leadership, Operail and Operail Repairs (locomotive and wagon maintenance and repair) are both strengthening their role in as a important player connecting Finnish cargo flows to Black, North and Adriatic Sea regions by rail.

Read more about Andres Uusoja and the other already published speakers and exhibitors from our blogs: https://navigate.fi/news-and-blogs

At Navigate 2026, Andres Uusoja will be speaking 24th November in the panel "Port Command Bridge: Automation, AI, and Digital Port Solutions".

Check out the programme details at: https://navigate.fi/programme-1
Register as a delegate and buy tickets at: https://navigate.fi/tickets-1

Navigate 2026 Nordic Maritime Expo | 24-25.11.2026 Logomo, Turku, Finland