Upgraded Maritime Speaker Bureau connects events with some 450 women experts

The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the IMO and WISTA International, has undergone a major upgrade, introducing new features to help event organisers more easily identify, assess, and engage top women speakers from across the global maritime sector.

With the addition of endorsements and peer recommendations, the platform now enables organisers to build more balanced, engaging and credible panels, helping elevate the quality of maritime events worldwide.

“This Bureau is not just a tool, it’s a catalyst for change,” stated Elpi Petraki (pictured), President of WISTA International. “By giving organisers access to top-calibre women speakers from across the globe, we are removing barriers and enabling them to shape events that are more dynamic, more representative, and ultimately more impactful. The Speaker Bureau supports the industry in raising its own standard.”

Since its launch, the Maritime Speaker Bureau has received over 180 direct speaker enquiries and currently lists nearly 450 women speakers. Each profile includes the topics speakers are happy to present on and the regions where they are available to speak, either in person or online.

The Maritime Speaker Bureau says its upgraded platform ensures organisers can now quickly find speakers with relevant experience and fresh perspectives. “We now have the tools, the technology, and nearly 450 women from across the industry ready to share their insights,” added Petraki. “The Speaker Bureau makes it easy to find them. There’s no longer any excuse for unbalanced panels.”

The platform is free to use, searchable by topic and region and open to organisers around the world. All engagement is managed directly between organisers and speakers. For further details see: https://maritimespeakers.com/