Australian Commercial Marine Conference

31 JULY 2025

The Australian Commercial Marine Conference is the leading forum for Australia’s commercial marine industry, bringing together vessel operators, owners, key stakeholders and industry leaders from across the country. Featuring keynote speakers, dynamic panel discussions and thought-provoking debates, the conference also offers outstanding opportunities for networking, business development and industry collaboration.

The Australian Commercial Marine Group is pleased to present the second annual Australian Commercial Marine Conference. This Conference is a must-attend fixture for the Australian commercial marine industry bringing valuable insights and information to commercial operators.

Date: Thursday 31 July, 2025

Time: Registration & Coffee – 8:30am – 9:00am

Conference & Expo – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Networking drinks – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Onboard M/V Starship Sydney at King Street Wharf 4, Darling Harbour. The vessel will be located at the dock for the duration of the event.

Program: The one-day program will feature expert speakers, Q&A, panel discussions, and technical sessions addressing current concerns, future directions and relevant policy impacting the commercial marine industry. It also offers valuable opportunities for networking with a strong emphasis on exchanging ideas and informed decision-making.

Exhibition: An exhibition area will be a new addition to the 2025 Conference.

Who Should Attend: Commercial vessel operators, key stakeholders and industry leaders from across the country.

Registration: Includes morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and post-conference drinks.

ACMG Local Members	1 Registration FOC
ACMG Corporate Members	4 Registrations FOC
Non-members & Additional Registrations	$450+GST

Post-Conference Networking Event: Following the conference, all ACMG, AIMEX and Superyacht Australia members are invited to join the Sydney Networking Drinks.

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE 2025 CONFERENCE

PROGRAM

8:30am	Registration
9:00am	Welcome
		Peter Munckton, Chief Economist, Bank of Queensland	The Economy in an Uncertain World
Morning Tea sponsored by TideTech Commercial Data
		Ashley Page, CEO, AEC Group	Economic Assessment of the Commercial Marine Sector to the Australian Economy – A Progress Update
		Kristina Agustin, Founder, Southern Sky AI	Using AI in the Commercial Marine Industry
Lunch Break sponsored by Spear Green Design
		Greg Newby, Director, Sydney Maritime Institute	Retaining Staff and Traineeships
		Arthur Fraccaro, Business Development Manager, AIRCAT Vessels	AIRCAT: Surface Effect Ship Technology
Afternoon Tea sponsored by Interferry
		Madeleine Simpson, Sydney Global Markets Representative, U.S. Commercial Service, & Duncan Archibald, Business Development Manager, SelectUSA Program	Expansion into the U.S. & the International WorkBoat Show
5:00pm	Networking Drinks sponsored by Marine Air Flow International – Invitation to all ACMG, AIMEX and Superyacht Australia Members