The Shipping Tribune is happy to announce that 11th Asia Dry Bulk Cargo Summit will be held on 12th June 2025 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai.
The organisers are delighted to announce that Mr. Pallav Sharma, Founder & CEO, The Oceann.ai will be addressing the global audience at DRYCON 2025 on 
"AI Meets Maritime: For Today’s Commercial Demands" at the Summit. 

A brief introduction of Mr. Pallav Sharma

From Cracking IIT-JEE to Revolutionizing Maritime Digitization

Pallav Sharma’s journey exemplifies a seamless blend of academic brilliance, maritime expertise, and technological innovation. After cracking the prestigious IIT-JEE in 2000, Pallav joined ISM Dhanbad for Mining engineer  but he later moved into prestigious T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai, earning a degree in Marine Science . This rigorous training launched a distinguished maritime career.

Sailing the Seas and Gaining Unparalleled Maritime Experience

Pallav embarked on his professional journey as a marine engineer, sailing on tanker vessels with globally renowned companies such as D'Amico Tankers, Genmar Shipping, and Great Eastern Shipping. These experiences provided him with an in-depth understanding of ship operations, safety protocols, and global maritime trade.

Transitioning to Corporate and Expanding Horizons

Eager to expand his impact, Pallav pursued an MBA from the esteemed SP Jain School of Global Management. This academic pursuit marked a turning point as he transitioned to onshore corporate roles with leading organizations like Maersk Logistics, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, Scorpio Tankers, Norvic Shipping, and Sivabulk. His roles spanned diverse areas, including chartering, commodities trading, voyage optimization, decarbonization strategies, and physical trade operations. This breadth of experience equipped Pallav with a 360-degree view of maritime and trading workflows, from vessel operations to freight forwarding and beyond.

Visionary Leadership in Maritime Digitization

Recognizing the inefficiencies in traditional maritime operations, Pallav founded The Oceann, a tech-driven enterprise dedicated to transforming the maritime industry with AI-powered solutions. Under his leadership, the company has introduced groundbreaking products like The OceannVM, OceanMail, and OceanAI, addressing critical challenges in voyage optimization, freight intelligence, carbon compliance, and workflow digitization.

Innovations Pioneered by The Oceann:

• Affordable, AI-driven enterprise applications tailored for the maritime industry.
• Real-time solutions for vessel e-log digitization and freight intelligence.
• AI-powered tools for decision-making in chartering, operations, and compliance.

Thought Leader and Advocate for Maritime Technology

With over 20 years of diverse experience, Pallav is a recognized thought leader in AI and digitization for maritime operations. He has made significant contributions to bridging technical and business functions, creating seamless, efficient solutions for global stakeholders. Today, Pallav’s voice is sought after in panels and discussions on AI’s transformative role in maritime and global trade.

Pallav Sharma's Legacy

Pallav’s journey from a small village in Bihar to founding a globally recognized AI-driven enterprise reflects his relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. His vision continues to set benchmarks for transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in the maritime industry.

Introduction & Objective of DRYCON 2025

Dry Bulk cargoes such as Coal, Iron Ore, Grain, Limestone, Cement Clinker, Fertilizers etc. play a very crucial role in a country’s economic development and shipping industry plays a very vital role in the transportation of these cargoes. The conference aims to focus on all aspects of seaborne dry bulk cargo business involving all stakeholders .This one-day conference will not only provide an opportunity to bring discussions and presentations on the various issues (international, national and regional) in dry bulk cargo transportation but also seek new answers to the various challenges presented by current business scenarios. The conference will also present a unique opportunity to view the different perspectives offered by all the stakeholders like Miners, Commodity Traders, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Operators, Charterers, Brokers, Stevedores, Ship and Cargo Agents, Insurance and Law Firms, Transporters, Govt. Authorities on a single platform and build efficient business relationships.

Venue:   Holiday Inn, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai
Date:     12th June 2025
Time:     08:45 – 17:00 Hrs IST

For sponsorship & delegate registration, please contact:

Capt. Virendra N. Mishra, Conference Director
vnm@shippingtribune.com
contact@shippingtribune.com
+91-9833037421
+91-22- 41271324

Come, join us and benefit from the opportunity to connect, confer and conduct business! 

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