Dec 2-4, 2026  •  Morial Convention Center  •  New Orleans, LA

Agenda Session

Exploring International Partnerships for Maritime Expansion @ WorkBoat

Dec 04 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Rivergate Room

A collaborative discussion in the Rivergate Room organized by Innovation Norway, Louisiana District Export Council, and Jones Walker, LLP.

As industry faces mounting pressure to modernize and expand shipbuilding capacity, strategic partnerships between allies offer a route to multiply forces and accelerate outcomes. Norwegian and U.S. panelists will explore how collaboration among shipbuilders and technology providers can accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and meet sustainability goals on a global scale.

Speakers

Americas Region and Head of Kongsberg Maritime Inc.

- Senior Vice President

Jones Walker LLP

- Maritime Transactions and Finance Lawyer

Eureka Naval Craft

- CEO

American Bureau of Shipping

- Director, Global Government Services

General Dynamics NASSCO

- Manager, Commercial Business Development