The maritime world is going through digital transformation, with a fast-growing number of shipping organizations, shipyards, ports and logistic centers seeking innovation and adopting emerging technologies. Driven by environmental regulations, global cyber threats, and pressure to catch up with global digitalization trends - more and more startups are entering the market, aspiring to ‘disrupt’ the industry by offering innovative solutions to market challenges.

According to a study conducted by Inmarsat, in 2018, $4.2 billion of digital spending in the maritime sector targeted startups and other innovators. This number is expected to rise to over $111 billion by 2030. These findings represent significant market opportunities for startups and investors for the next ten years.

theDOCK – an Israeli-based venture capital fund focused on the maritime sector - will be hosting a side event during Israeli Industry 4.0 Week, demonstrating the startup nation’s strength and opportunities in the digitization of the maritime world. Maritime 4.0 event will showcase Israeli startups developing solutions that match real challenges shared by a few of theDOCK’s strategic partners such as ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Cargotec, Lloyd’s Register, Port of Singapore and others. ** In the coming weeks, challenges will be promoted in a call for applications to participate on stage. Stay tuned! **

ON THE AGENDA

• 09:30-10:00 – Gathering and Networking
• 10:00-10:30 – Maritime 4.0 by theDOCK
• 10:30-11:10 – Keynotes by Industry Leaders
• 11:10-11:30 – Coffee Break
• 11:30-12:30 – Startups Pitch Time

Stay tuned for more details…