We are proud to present another world-class speakers program that will
explore our conference theme: Connections!
Session 1
TIME
9:00am to 9:30am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Opening Ceremonies
Delegates are welcomed to Sorrento and Interferry2025, the 49th Annual Interferry Conference by Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan along with Interferry President Guido Grimaldi of ALIS and the Grimaldi Group.
| Participants | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| Guido Grimaldi | ALIS and the Grimaldi Group, Italy |
Session 2
TIME
9:30am to 10:00am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Keynote: Bud Darr
As the CEO of Cruise Lines international Association, Bud will discuss how cruise and ferry operators alike navigate the many connections required when moving people across the globe.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Bud Darr | CLIA, USA |
Session 3
TIME
10:00am to 10:30am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Keynote: Isabelle Ryckbost
Secretary General of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), Isabelle Ryckbost will share a progress report on the rollout of onshore power supply in Europe and challenges still to be overcome as we look ahead to the looming 2030 deadline.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Isabelle Ryckbost | European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), Belgium |
Coffee Break
TIME
10:30am to 11:00am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 4
TIME
11:00am to 11:10am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Interferry Update and 2024 Annual General Meeting
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan and Chairman Tim Mooney hold Interferry’s 2024 AGM.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada | Interferry Update and 2024 AGM |
| Tim Mooney | Fire Island Ferries, USA | Interferry 2024 AGM |
Session 5
TIME
11:10am to 11:30am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Regulatory Panel
Johan Roos, Interferry’s director of Regulatory Affairs, will provide an overview of the organization’s regulatory priorities and successes to date.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Roos | Interferry, Sweden | Interferry Regulatory Update |
Session 6
TIME
11:30am to 11:50am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Connected Communities • Greece
Attica Groups CEO Panos Dikaios will talk about connecting Greece, and how ferry transport powers people, progress, and the islands’ future.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Panos Dikaios | Attica Group, Greece | Connected Communities • Greece |
Session 7
TIME
11:50am to 12:20am
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Human Connections
As operational efficiencies begin to grow through digitization, it’s important for operators to remember the importance of connections with the employees who make those day-to-day operations possible. Heather Combs of Ripple and Antonio Errigo of ALIS will bring unique insight into strengthening human connections through operational alignment and mutually beneficial strategies for the development of employees.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Combs | Ripple, USA | Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Human Connections Through Operational Alignment |
| Antonio Errigo | ALIS, Italy | TBA |
Session 8
TIME
12:20pm to 12:30pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Connecting with a Cause
Götz Becker of FRS and Arjen van der Wolf of Mercy Ships will present research on how ferry operators can best connect with their customers and engage them in a way that reaches well beyond their onboard journey.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation Title |
|---|---|---|
| Götz Becker | FRS, Germany | |
| Arjen van der Wolf | Mercy Ships, UK |
Lunch
TIME
12:30pm to 2:00pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Lunch
Lunch sponsored by Silver Sponsors:
Session 9
TIME
2:00pm to 2:15pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Member Connect • Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)
Oluwadamilola Emmanuel will present an overview of the operations of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Oluwadamilola Emmanuel | LASWA, Nigeria |
Session 10
TIME
2:15pm to 3:30pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Ship to Shore Connections
As the charge towards electrification amps up, this session will explore all things electric including innovation and complexities in vessel charging and shore power integration, as well as charging onboard.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Seamus Murphy | San Francisco Bay Ferry / WETA, USA | Navigating Complexity in Shore Power Integration |
| Rainer Altmeppen | Wabtec, USA | Innovations in Vessel Charging |
| Oscar Sandberg | Marine Charging Point, Finland | Onshore and Onboard Charging |
| Matteo Sartori | Wärtsilä, Finland | Integrating Alternative Power in Maritime Systems |
| Joe Hudspeth | Elliot Bay Design Group, USA | The Charge of Ferry Electrification Across North America |
| Claes Berglund | Stena, Sweden | Moderator |
Coffee Break
TIME
3:30pm to 4:00pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 11
TIME
4:00pm to 5:00pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Ferry Leaders Panel 1
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan moderates a discussion with ferry leaders from across the globe about ‘Connections’ as they share their perspectives in the first Ferry Leaders Panel of the conference.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Sean Collins | Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, UK |
| Matt McDonald | Searoad Ferries, Australia |
| Morgan Mooney | San Juan Clipper / Fire Island Ferries, USA |
| Katy Taylor | Wightlink, Isle of Wight Ferries, UK |
| Moderator: Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
Happy Hour
TIME
5:00pm to 6:00pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Happy Hour
Happy Hour sponsored by:
Networking Reception
TIME
7:00pm – 9:00pm
DATE
Monday, Oct. 6
Reception hosted by Gold Sponsors:
