We are proud to present another world-class speakers program that will
explore our conference theme of “Stronger Than Ever… Together”.
Session 10
TIME
9:00pm to 9:15pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Operator Profile: ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Dr. Rio Lasse, Director of Operations and Transformation for PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, will share ASDP’s lessons in combining smart ferry operations, passenger experience, and disruption readiness as one of the key ferry and port operators in an archipelagic country.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Rio Lasse | ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Indonesia |
Session 11
TIME
9:15am to 10:15am
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Ferry Leaders Panel 2
Essential Connection: Operating Lifeline and Commuter Services
For millions of people around the world, ferries are far more than a mode of transportation—they are essential public infrastructure that connects communities, supports regional economies, and provides reliable access to employment, education, healthcare, and critical services. Whether serving remote island communities or moving thousands of commuters each day, ferry operators play a vital role in keeping people and economies moving.
This panel brings together ferry leaders delivering both lifeline and commuter services to explore the unique opportunities and challenges of operating essential transportation networks. The discussion will be led by Moderator Seamus Murphy who will bring his own insights on operating essential services as Executive Director of San Franscisco Bay Ferry. Panelists will discuss balancing public service obligations with operational efficiency, maintaining resilient and reliable service, securing sustainable funding, responding to evolving customer expectations, and preparing for future demands through innovation and investment.
| Participants | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Neil Chapman | Red Funnel, UK |
| Worawit Chanchayanon | Thai Smile Bus, Thailand |
| Sean Collins | Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, UK |
| Paul Gannaway | Batamfast Ferry, Singapore |
| Brian Thomson | Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Isle of Man |
| Moderator: Seamus Murphy | San Francisco Bay Ferry, USA |
Session 12
TIME
10:15am to 10:30am
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Regional Spotlight: Thailand
Surachet Dejkajornrittha of the Thailand Marine Department will give a history and overview of Thailand’s waterways, ferries and maritime industry.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Surachet Dejkajornrittha | Marine Department, Thailand |
Coffee Break
TIME
10:30am to 11:00am
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 13
TIME
11:00am to 12:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
FerrySafe
FerrySafe is helping transform ferry safety in regions where reliable and safe ferry transportation is critical to everyday life by combining operational expertise, regulatory collaboration, and education. This session will highlight Interferry’s domestic ferry safety efforts and projects in developing regions and invite key partners to the stage to share their prospectives.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Adalikwu | MOWCA, Côte d’Ivoire |
| Watchara Chiemanukulkit | Thailand Marine Dept., Thailand |
| Shari Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| John Garner | JG Maritime Solutions, UK |
| Darren Johnston | BC Ferries, Canada |
| Franceso Ruisi | Lloyd’s Register, Netherlands |
| Ukeme Sunday | Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Nigeria |
| Ivaylo Valev | IMO, UK |
| Oliver Weiss | Griffon Maritime, UK |
Lunch
TIME
12:30pm to 1:45pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Lunch
Lunch sponsored by Silver Sponsors:
Session 14
TIME
1:45pm to 2:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Regional Spotlight: Singapore
Jacqueline Tan of Singapore Cruise Center will provide and overview of Singapore’s ferry industry and operators.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Jacqueline Tan | Singapore Cruise Centre, Singapore |
Session 15
TIME
2:00pm to 3:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Electric Vessels: From Vision to Voyage
The transition to electric propulsion is reshaping the future of ferry transportation, with operators around the world demonstrating that zero-emission vessels can deliver reliable, efficient, and commercially successful service. Yet every electrification project presents its own challenges—from route viability and technology selection to construction, commissioning, and day-to-day operations.
This session brings together operators, equipment suppliers, designers, and shipbuilders to share the lessons learned from turning ambitious concepts into operational reality.
This session will conclude with a 25-minute panel discussion led by Moderator Anders Ørgård who serves as the Chairman of OSK Design. Delegates will be able to submit questions for discussion via the conference app.
| Speaker | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Ericson | Aus Ships, Australia | Australia’s First Domestic Commercial Electric Ferry |
| Björn Antonsson | Candela, Thailand | Two Routes, One Technology: What Stockholm’s Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Data Means for APAC and Thailand Deployment |
| Diego Muller de Oliveira | Hamilton Jet, New Zealand | Hybrid and Electric Waterjet-Propelled Vessels |
| Carl-Ulfert Stegmann | Reederei Norden-Frisia, Germany | Germany’s First Fully Electric Ferry |
| George Philip | Penguin Group, Singapore | The Penguin Electric Dream |
| Anders Ørgård | OSK Design, Denmark | Moderator |
Coffee Break
TIME
3:30pm to 4:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 16
TIME
4:00pm to 5:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Ferry Leaders Panel 3
At the Helm: Leadership in a Changing Ferry Industry
The global ferry industry is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation. From decarbonization and evolving regulations to changing customer expectations, workforce challenges, and the need for continued investment in resilient transportation networks, ferry operators are navigating a rapidly changing landscape while continuing to deliver essential services to millions of passengers every year.
This panel discussion led by Moderator Mike Corrigan brings together leaders from some of the world’s largest ferry companies to share their perspectives and discuss their strategic priorities, investment decisions, approaches to innovation, and the role of collaboration in building a stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready ferry sector.
| Participants | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Robert Blažinović | Jadrolinija, Croatia |
| Panos Dikaios | Attica Group, Greece |
| Niclas Mårtensson | Stena Line, Sweden |
| Marcus Risberg | Viking Line, Åland Islands |
| Moderator: Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
Session 17
TIME
5:00pm to 5:15pm
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Closing Ceremonies
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan will close Interferry2026 and invite Chairman Götz Becker and outgoing President Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram of Chao Phraya Express Boat to hand over the Interferry flag to incoming President and Interferry2027 conference host Marcus Risberg of Viking Line.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| Götz Becker | FRS, Germany |
| Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram | Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd., Thailand |
| Marcus Risberg | Viking Line, Åland Islands |
Happy Hour
TIME
TBA
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is sponsored by:
Farewell Dinner
TIME
TBA
DATE
Tuesday, Nov. 3
50th Anniversary Gala at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall
Gala hosted by Platinum Sponsors:
