Future Skills Maritime 2026
Friday, 13 March 2026, Goa, India
We are delighted to announce we will be exhibiting and speaking at the upcoming Future Skills Maritime, between the 13th – 14th of March 2026 at the Holiday Inn, South Goa, India.
Mintra’s Speaking Sessions
Panel Discussion 1
Seafarer Journey, Culture & Workforce Behaviour
Friday 13th March 2026, 7:05 PM – 7:45 PM
Mintra’s Senior Regional Business Development Manager, Namrata Patil, will be taking the stage to discuss the future of maritime talent.
Panel Description:
Seafarer 2030: Aspirations, Attitudes & the Future Workforce DNA The industry keeps saying: “Cadets have certificates, but not the mindset.” This panel addresses the real issue. A discussion on how training institutes can shape the intangible qualities that define great professionals; discipline, responsibility, resilience, teamwork, integrity, and emotional maturity. The session explores innovative methods to build character—not just competence. It explores the evolving mindset, motivations, and behavioural dynamics of today’s seafarers examining how culture, generational shifts, career expectations, and workforce behaviours are reshaping the maritime talent landscape.
Mintra’s Senior Regional Business Development Manager, Namrata Patil
Mintra’s Sr. Vice President Capt. (Dr.) Sartaj Gill
Panel Discussion 3
The Human Advantage: Does Behaviour, Attitude & Character Matter More Than Technical Skills?
Saturday March 14th 2026, 11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Capt. (Dr.) Sartaj Gill, Mintra’s Sr. Vice President, will be moderating an important panel addressing the intangible skills and attributes of the maritime workforce and how they can influence the future of our industry.
Panel Description:
A discussion on how human behaviour, attitude, and character increasingly define success across industries, often outweighing technical skills in determining long-term performance. As workplaces become more complex, digital, and interconnected, the real differentiators are mindset, emotional intelligence, integrity, and the ability to collaborate and lead. This session will explore why these qualities matter, how they shape organisational culture, and what leaders can do to build value-driven, future-ready teams.
About the event
The Future Skills Maritime (FSM) Global Conference stands as one of India’s largest hybrid maritime conferences and networking forums, where thousands of industry leaders, seafarers, policymakers, and training experts come together over two impactful days to exchange ideas, set industry benchmarks, and discuss the future of maritime training, skill development, and workforce transformation.
Meet the Team
