02 October - 03 October
WOW Porto, Portugal
Participants at Sustainable Marine Fuel Fest (formerly known as Gas Fest) gathered in Porto for 2024’s edition of this unique ‘for industry, by industry’ forum that explores the marine fuels and technologies that will support shipping on its decarbonisation pathway.
A collaboration between ship.energy and uncommon conferences
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SMF Fest 2024
This inspiring and highly collaborative gathering brought together key stakeholders across the marine fuel value system to align on decarbonisation strategies, stress-test policy and regulation as well as uncover the rationale for investment decisions in various fuels and technologies.
Instead of relying on a select few industry experts for ‘content’, collaboration underpins SMF Fest’s unique methodology. We co-create an immersive and enjoyable experience that is a real disruptor in the shipping conference world, and one which delivers actionable and measurable outcomes for all participants.
Acknowledging the combined value of experience and diversity of views that make up SMF Fest participants, we employ a uniquely engaging methodology to get the most out of our time together.
To that end, SMF Fest is an intimate gathering (~80 pax, by invitation only) with very few plenary sessions and an abundance of interactive problem-solving exercises.
And instead of experiencing a typical conference agenda, participants are taken on a journey that uncovers the true issues at hand and provide a setting for collaborative and meaningful discussions.
In breakout groups, along with mini classroom sessions, participants pick the topics they’re interested in and rotate around the room (topics are repeated, depending on demand).
The group then comes back together for a final fish bowl discussion, where the results of the individual group work is presented / challenged and participants volunteer to continue work on the topics that most resonate with them.
We also utilise live graphical scribing extensively, along with custom-designed workboards, in order to effectively capture the discussions ‘as they happen’. Participants can look forward to deep introductions, a welcome stand-up tapas supper and a closing family-style fiesta to strengthen those connections they’ll build during the event.
Lastly, the ‘Fest’ in SMF Fest means we plan to have fun while we solve the most complex challenges facing our industry!
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