Manila Forum 2026
19/10/2026 SHANGRI-LA THE FORT, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Join us in Manila, Philippines, on Monday, the 19th of October 2026
This is an opportunity to meet with the Mintra team and hear about our latest products and services. Share your knowledge and gain insights from your industry peers and Mintra experts. The event is free to attend for registered delegates and starts at 11:30 PHT, with a buffet lunch at 12:00 PHT, followed by presentations and networking. Registration has now closed. Please contact marketing@mintra.com for any enquiries.
Seafarers' Human Rights with the Rafto Foundation & IHRB
Attendees are invited to join the PNBC session at 08:30 before the Mintra agenda commences. The PNBC- and Mintra-hosted session will include a presentation of research into the human rights situation of seafarers: what has been found so far and what it means for the maritime community in PNBC and the manning industry in the Philippines.
Raise a glass with us to celebrate Mintra's 15k vessel milestone! 🚢
We are delighted to announce that in 2026, Mintra is now providing services to over 15,000 customer vessels worldwide. 🙌🍾🥂
11:30 PHT on Monday, the 19th of October 2026
Narra Suite A & B
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
The Philippines
NOTE: To reach Narra Suite A & B, please take the central elevators to Level 4 and proceed as highlighted in the floorplan diagram.
Our Panellists
2026 Mintra Agenda
PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE THE EVENT
| Time (PHT) | Activity | Confirmed Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 11:00 | Seafarers' Human Rights with the Rafto Foundation & IHRB
A PNBC- and Mintra-hosted session with a presentation of research into the human rights situation of seafarers: what has been found so far and what it means for the maritime community in PNBC and the manning industry in the Philippines. | Jostein Hole Kobbeltvedt/ Rafto Foundation, Francesca Fairbairn / IHRB, Kristian Netland, Erlend Grimstad and Carl Martin Faannessen |
11:30 |
Mintra Delegates Arrival & Registration |
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12:00 |
Buffet Lunch 🍽️ |
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12:45 | Welcome |
Kjetil Flood / CCO / Mintra |
| 13:00 | ‘From Compliance to Competence’ (Presentation) How do we move from compliance-based checklists to actual knowledge, skills and competence – to ensure a safer environment at sea? | Sartaj Gill / Senior Vice President / Mintra |
13:10 |
‘From Compliance to Competence’ (Panel) |
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13:40 |
Break ☕ |
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| 14:00 | MARINA / Mintra MOU & Intro to Panel 2: 'The Seafarer’s Journey to a Career at Sea’ (Presentation) | Herbert Nalupa / Director / The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) |
| 14:10 | ‘The Seafarer’s Journey to a Career at Sea’ (Panel)
How to attract and retain qualified seafarers? Why are the majority of Filipino seafarers sailing as ratings? How can we increase the number of Filipino Officers? What can the ship managers do? Mintra's Erle Kristin Wagle and MARINA’s Mrs Presca are joined by industry experts to further explore and debate the topic. |
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| 14:40 | TrainingPortalTM Product Update | Sartaj Gill / Senior Vice President / Mintra |
15:00 |
OCS© Product Update |
Kjetil Flood / CCO / Mintra |
15:20 |
Mintra Outlook, Close & Summary |
Kjetil Flood / CCO / Mintra |
| 15:35 | Mintra 15k Vessels Celebration & Networking 🥂 |
Meet the Team
CrewConnect Global 2026
Following this event, Mintra will exhibit and speak at CrewConnect Global 2026 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, from 20 to 22 October 2026.
Join us at Booth 19 Level 3 to meet the Mintra team and learn more about our digital learning and human capital management solutions. Our team will be demonstrating a range of products and services, including the industry-leading learning management system TrainingPortalTM, OCS© crew management and payroll system.
Take the opportunity to hear from Mintra's Senior Vice President, Captain (Dr) Sartaj Gill, on Tuesday, 20 October, in the panel session Recruiting the First Digital Generation: Why Your Pipeline Doesn't Reach the People You Need at 14:40.
Erle Kristin Wagle, Mintra's Director - Maritime Strategy and Business Development, will take part in the Steel Man debate as moderator, STCW Phase 2: 22 Gaps, a New Timeline, and Who Decides the Priority Order, on Wednesday, 21 October at 10:00.
Captain (Dr) Sartaj Gill will also join the panel session AI Transition — From Pilots to Enterprise Systems: Who Owns the Liability When the Algorithm Gets It Wrong? on Wednesday, 21 October at 12:05.
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