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Submit Your Questions for the IMPA Hamburg 2026 Panel Discussions

Thank you for your interest in IMPA Hamburg 2026! As part of this year’s event, we are hosting three dynamic and debate-driven panel discussions on key topics shaping maritime procurement and supply chain management. We invite you to submit your questions in advance to help shape the discussions. This will allow our expert panellists to address the topics and challenges that matter most to you. Please submit one or more questions for any (or all) of the following panels.

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Strategic Issues Facing Procurement in the Shipping Industry

This discussion will explore how procurement is evolving into a strategic function within shipping companies. Building on the keynote, panellists will examine how procurement teams are responding to regulatory pressure, digital transformation, cost management, and supply chain resilience, while considering what “strategy in practice” looks like for marine purchasing today.

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From ESG Strategy to Scope 3 Action: Launching the IMEF Standard

This panel will explore how the maritime industry is moving from ESG commitments to practical implementation, focusing on the launch of the IMEF Standard for Scope 3 emissions and its recently-introduced instructional guide for digital workflow implementation.

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Managing Risk Across the Supply Chain

Building on Inchcape’s comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework, Simon will lead a focused discussion on supply chain risk visibility, including direct and indirect vendor exposure, IT risk, and procurement oversight gaps.

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Inside the GMPC: Digital Horizons

An interactive discussion between members of the GMPC Council exploring procurement systems, digital transformation and emerging supply chain technologies, with audience input.

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AI in Maritime: Opportunities, Applications and Challenges

A focused discussion around how AI is being applied across maritime procurement and operations, from smarter purchasing decisions and predictive supply management to vessel and crew optimisation.

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