Visionary Talks | Industry Round Table
Theme: “Oceans of Opportunities: Connecting the Maritime Industry Between the Netherlands and India”
📍 3 July 2025 | Rotterdam | Broekman Logistics

We are proud to welcome leading voices from the Indo-Dutch maritime world to a visionary interactive table discussion, moderated by Vipin Moharir, Founder & Board Member, and Group Chief Strategy Officer – Gateway Group.

🎙 Meet Our Expert Panelists:

🔹 Jaco Kleijwegt – Area Sales Manager, Royal IHC
With over two decades of experience in shipbuilding and offshore markets, Jaco leads Royal IHC’s commercial expansion in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. His strategic insights in capital goods sales for the dredging and offshore industry will shed light on next-gen port infrastructure and vessel innovation.

🔹 Rutger van Dam – Business Development Manager, Damen Ship Repair
A rising force in maritime sustainability, Rutger connects global networks and champions collaboration for a greener future. His role at Damen underscores a commitment to innovation and impactful partnerships.

🔹 Dr. Bart Kuipers – Port Economist, Erasmus Centre for Urban, Port and Transport Economics
A seasoned port advisor and academic, Bart brings economic intelligence to maritime development. With deep expertise in the Indian and Dutch port ecosystems, his work links research, port strategy, and public policy.

🌊 Topics Include:
🔸 Public-Private Port Partnerships
🔸 Shipbuilding & Dredging
🔸 Logistics and Cargo Innovations
🔸 Digital Transformation & Automation
🔸 Sustainability & Decarbonisation

🎯 This session promises to bring together forward-thinkers shaping the maritime corridors between India and the Netherlands.

Want to be part of the discussion too: kindly register via: https://nicct.nl/events/nibm-events/registration/

Please click here to find out more about the NIBM 2025: https://nicct.nl/events/nibm-events/registration/

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