June 16–18, 2026
Hall 8, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Panel Discussion: Electrification in maritime: What actually closes the deal?

16 Jun 2026
Rhine Stage
Exhibitor presentations on the Rhine Stage – Day 1
This panel brings together innovators who were in the space before the current shift: people with years of hands-on experience across different markets. They've lost deals. They've won hard ones. And they know what's actually changing right now. They'll share what works when selling electric solutions today: shifting buyer logic, the new language of reliability and risk, and why emissions is no longer the main driver. What's changing in cost calculations? Which objections are fading, and which new ones are emerging? Plus: how AI is quietly reshaping decision-making, forecasting, and the way solutions are presented. Come learn from people who've been on the ground long enough to see the patterns—not just the headlines. It’s not just about selling electric it’s about speaking the right language today. Guided questions What is the first real objection you face today—and has it changed in the last year? Who is buying electric now, and what finally convinces them? Is cost still the main barrier, or has it become risk and operational uncertainty? Has safety and reliability moved from "concern" to "accepted"—or not yet? What objections are disappearing, and which new ones are emerging? How is AI changing analysis, communication, and decision-making?
Chairperson
Adria Jover, president and founder - IEMA
Speakers
Janez Berglez, CEO - Boeli
Santiago Crespi, sales director commercial ships - ePropulsion
Giulio Gennaro, sales manager - EMEA - Vulkan Italia