IMPA London 2026
Our sessions at IMPA London 2026
Our experts are speaking at IMPA London 2026. Register below and we will send you a calendar invite.
Session 1
IMEF: From Framework to Implementation
22 September 2026, 14:35–15:30
Saurish Nandi, VP, Procurement Innovation, Marcura
Explore the latest developments from the Maritime Environmental Footprint Initiative (IMEF), including implementation progress, pilot findings and practical case studies. Contributors to the IMEF Implementation Guides will share how emissions data can be collected, integrated and utilised across maritime supply chains.
Co-panellist: Paolo Magonio, Head of Group Procurement &Services at Scorpio Group.
Session 2
AI in Maritime Procurement: Promise, Reality and Responsibility
23 September 2026, 14:20–15:30
Saurish Nandi, VP, Procurement Innovation, Marcura
The debate continues with a fresh panel of voices. Building on the themes and audience questions raised in Part One, this second session brings new perspectives to the conversation, broadening the range of views on AI's role, potential and responsibilities within maritime procurement and supply chains. The session closes with an open audience Q&A, giving delegates the opportunity to put their questions to the panel and contribute their own experiences.
Co-panelists: Philippe Lavarde, Managing Director & CEO at Closelink | Kenny K.S. Lee, Founder & CEO at NARWHAL PROJECT.
Saurish Nandi
VP, Procurement Innovation
Saurish has spent 22 years in procurement, supply chain, and strategy, working across strategic sourcing, spend management, and supplier ecosystems. At ShipServ, Saurish leads the design and deployment of AI-powered procurement orchestration, building compliance and ESG into how customers source goods, vet suppliers, and manage Scope 3 emissions.
The credibility behind that work is both practical and academic: an MIT Sloan AI certificate, an MBA, a marine purchasing diploma completed as Graduate of the Year, and three startups founded in Singapore. A Doctorate in Business Administration, currently in progress, researches how AI drives sustainability and compliance across maritime procurement.
Saurish speaks and lectures regularly on AI in procurement, supply chain resilience, and compliance by design.
