14:15 – 15:30 – Session 3a - The green transition for offshore - regulators, customers, clients

Ballroom

14:15 – 15:30 – Session 3b - Navigating the challenges of offshore decommissioning and dismantling

Junior Ballroom

Delve into the multifaceted challenges involved in decommissioning and dismantling offshore structures, with a focus on key topics including safety, engineering complexities, subsea operations, and environmental regulatory compliance. More than just identifying the issues, the session will spotlight practical, real-world solutions drawn from industry experience. Attendees will participate in a dynamic, moderated discussion featuring live polls and Q&A segments creating a collaborative environment for sharing insights, raising questions, and exploring innovative approaches.

15:30 – 16:00 – Refreshment break and exhibition

Foyer

16:00 – 17:00 – Session 4a - New technology

Ballroom

16:00 – 17:00 – Session 4b - The IMO International Code of Safety for Diving Operations - from regulation to implementation

Junior Ballroom

IMCA was instrumental in the development of the IMO Diving Code - one of the most significant recent developments in international safety standards for diving. Delegates will gain insight into the key provisions of the Diving Code and its adoption by regulators and the offshore industry, and will hear from Alam Maritim about its successful implementation of the code on three of its diving support vessels, exploring what went well, the challenges faced, and how they were overcome.

Bill Chilton

IMCA | Diving Manager

Andy Butler

Boskalis Subsea Services | Diving Manager

Alvin Chang

Alam Maritim |

17:00 – 17:30 – Session 4b - Best practice in safety and technical excellence - our IMCA journey

Junior Ballroom

In this session, Alexis Chee, CEO of Dive Tech Offshore and former Chairperson of the Commercial Diving Association of Singapore talks about his company’s journey from inshore civil engineering diving to offshore saturation diving.

Alexis Chee

Divetech Offshore PTE Ltd | Managing Director

19:30 – 22:00 – Global Summit Gala Dinner and IMCA Awards

Ballroom

The Global Summit Gala Dinner will bring together Global Summit delegates, speakers, and sponsors for an evening of relaxed socialising. The evening will include an announcement of the winners of this year's IMCA Awards, celebrating the marine its achievements as highlighted in our six categories.

08:30 – 09:00 – Registration

Foyer

09:00 – 09:30 – The explorer’s mindset

Ballroom

Join Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson as he shares his extraordinary journey from Singapore to New Zealand by human power, revealing how boldness and originality can drive future ready leadership.

Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson

Powerful Humans | Founder and Human Powered Explorer

09:30 – 10:45 – Session 5a - Pioneering the future: advancing technology and competency with USV's and ROV simulator technologies

Ballroom

This session will discuss the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements that outpace regulatory frameworks, and examine how advanced simulators are now integral in developing and assessing the competency of offshore personnel. Together, they highlight the evolving landscape of safety, training, and compliance within the offshore industry.

Roger Moore

IMCA | Technical Adviser

Chua Yong Chin

Fugro | Business Development Manager

09:00 – 10:15 – Session 5b - Nature-based solutions in offshore environments

Junior Ballroom

Nature-based solutions can play an essential role addressing environmental challenges and enhancing marine ecosystems. This session will showcase innovative approaches that harness natural processes to enable sustainable ocean development. • Introduction to Nature-Based Solutions: Discover how working with nature can provide sustainable benefits for offshore infrastructure. • Application in Offshore Settings: Learn about project examples and the latest advancements in applying these solutions to offshore projects. • Spotlight on Reef Technology: Dive into the use of engineered reef solutions and habitat enhancement, to promote biodiversity, protect shorelines, and support marine life.

Ewan Austin

Cyan Renewables | Business Development & Commercial Manager – Subsea

Mary Ntamark

IMCA | Technical Adviser - Environmental Sustainability

10:15 – 11:15 – Refreshment break and exhibition

Foyer

11:15 – 12:30 – Session 6a - People

Ballroom

11:15 – 12:30 – Session 6b - Empowering the current and future workforce: advancing competence in a rapidly evolving technical world

Junior Ballroom

This session will explore how skills and training are keeping pace with rapid technological developments, and how we can ensure marine contractors can access the skills they need - now and in the future. It examines common challenges in competence development, identifies gaps in CPD schemes beyond IMCA guidance, and highlights the new IMCA Competence Management Scheme's role in upholding professional standards across the marine contractor sector.

Roger Moore

IMCA | Technical Adviser

Prof. Syed Waqar Hasan

NUMC | Deputy Vice Chancellor

Gavin Smith

Caledonia Competence | Managing Director

12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch and exhibition

Foyer

13:30 – 15:00 – Session 7a - The big finale!

Ballroom

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

14:05 – 14:50 – Into the unknown

Ballroom

Building on his expedition story, Axe explores a world where standing still means falling behind, and why stepping into the unknown is not a risk—but a necessity—for relevance, innovation, and growth.

Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson

Powerful Humans | Founder and Human Powered Explorer