21 October - 23 October
Hilton Rotterdam Hotel
ARACON 26 will once again bring together senior executives, technical experts, policymakers and innovators to discuss the ‘state of play’ for the global marine fuels sector – and with a close focus on the challenges and issues impacting the world second largest bunker market, the (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region.
Aracon26 Programme
Programme details are updated regularly and are subject to change as new speakers are confirmed and themes developed.
If you feel you could make a significant contribution to the programme, please email Lesley Bankes-Hughes at [email protected] or call +44 1295 814455 to discuss this further.
(Premium members: log in to unlock your 10% discount on the standard price to £1,255.50)
Exhibition Opens
This will be a no holds barred session where the proponents of change in the bunker sector will have their say. Panellists will discuss how digitalisation and AI might shake-up and strengthen fuel procurement and delivery processes and operations, vessel efficiency and routing optimisation, fuel supply chain security, counterparty financial transactions, and credit risk assessments. Will these ‘advances’ result in a more transparent, efficient and resilient bunker industry which, together with shipping, has been seen as historically resistant to changing the status quo.
Speakers:
Lei Men, Shipping Analyst, Dynamar
Senior Counterparty Risk Analyst
Dynamar
Lei Men is a senior counterparty risk analyst at Dynamar B.V., a Netherlands-based consultancy company recognised for its expertise in maritime intelligence, counterparty risk evaluation, and maritime sector research. With nearly a decade of experience, Lei has led and contributed to comprehensive counterparty assessments and strategic market reports that support global stakeholders across maritime, logistics, and trade finance.
His analytical approach combines quantitative financial review with qualitative industry insight, offering clients a balanced view of credit exposure and operational resilience. Before joining Dynamar, Lei worked in the banking and hospitality industries, where he developed a cross-sector understanding of financial due diligence and risk profiling.
He holds a master’s degree in economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Active within the maritime community, Lei has presented insights on credit exposure and market dynamics at key industry events, including conferences in Singapore (2024) and Dubai (2025).
ARACON 2026 will conclude with its usual Leadership Panel, which enables industry leaders to have their say and is also an opportunity for delegates to pose their questions and share their perspectives. Always a valuable, engaging and sometimes surprising discussion, this year’s Panel will consider what needs to change in the bunker industry and why.
Speakers:
Hans Staal, Fuel Supply Director Bunkering – Shipping Solutions, DP World Shipping Solutions
