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, with a buffet lunch at 12:00, followed by presentations and networking.
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 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.
2026 Agenda
PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE THE EVENT
| Time | Activity | Confirmed Presenters |
|---|---|---|
11:30 |
Arrival & Registration |
|
12:00 |
Buffet Lunch 🍽️ |
|
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) |
Sartaj Gill / Senior Vice President / Mintra (Facilitator) |
13:40 |
Break ☕ |
|
| 14:00 | ‘The Seafarer’s Journey to a Career at Sea’ (Presentation) How to attract and retain with a lack of 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? | Mrs Presca Lee B. Lugo / Acting Deputy Administrator for Education, Training & Certification / The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) |
| 14:10 | ‘The Seafarer’s Journey to a Career at Sea’ (Panel) Mintra's Erle Kristin Wagle is joined by industry experts to further explore and debate the topic. | Erle Kristin Wagle / Director, Maritime Strategy & Business Development / Mintra (Facilitator) |
| 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 🥂 |
Register to Attend
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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 14:30.
Kjetil Flood, Mintra's CCO, will take part in the Steel Man debate, STCW Phase 2: 22 Gaps, a New Timeline, and Who Decides the Priority Order, on Wednesday, 21 October at 09:45.
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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