WISTA International

#WISTA2026 Our Future Panel   During this session, our expert panellists explored what it takes to strengthen resilience across the maritime industry and shared valuable perspectives on preparing for an uncertain future. #MaritimeLeadership #Shipping

One of the programme highlights during #WISTA2026 was an engaging fireside chat with Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, exploring the challenges facing global shipping and the priorities that will shape its future. #MaritimeLeadership

#WISTA2026 Our Industry Panel During this panel session, industry leaders came together to explore one of the industry's key challenges - bridging the gap between ships and ports to create a more connected, efficient and sustainable supply chain. #WISTA #Logistics

#WISTA2026 Our People Panel At the heart of the discussion was a powerful reminder that maritime is much more than ships and ports, it is a global ecosystem offering diverse career paths, international opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. #Inclusion

It was a pleasure to hear from Michelle de la Harpe, Charter President of the Meraki Daat Initiative, today during #WISTA2026, who shared an inspiring perspective on how the maritime community can create meaningful impact beyond shipping. #MaritimeLeadership #BlueEconomy

#WISTA2026 Leadership Panel How do we navigate a world of constant disruption while building a stronger maritime industry for the future? During the Leadership Panel, the message was clear: the answer lies in collaboration, innovation and investing in people. #WISTA

Officially opening #WISTA2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, highlighted Asia’s central role in global maritime trade and the importance of preparing the industry for a more sustainable, digitally connected and inclusive future.

Today, as we gathered in Kuala Lumpur for #WISTA2026, WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki, highlighted the importance of collaboration, leadership and people in shaping the future of maritime and trade in her opening address. #WISTA #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion

This morning, Isabel Tse, President of WISTA Hong Kong SAR China, Yukie Teo, President of WISTA Singapore, and Reshma Yousuf, FCILT, President of WISTA Malaysia, warmly welcomed WISTA members, delegates, guests and speakers to #WISTA2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

We are delighted to introduce four new National WISTA Associations (NWAs) following their approval during the 2026 WISTA International AGM: ✨WISTA Montenegro ✨WISTA Bahamas ✨WISTA Philippines ✨WISTA Egypt A very warm welcome to WISTA International! #WISTA2026

We were pleased to welcome Helio Vicente, Director (Employment Affairs) at the International Chamber of Shipping as a speaker at the 2026 WISTA International AGM in Kuala Lumpur. #WISTA2026 #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion #Shipping

"Together, IMO and WISTA can help turn commitments to gender equality into measurable change across the maritime sector." We were delighted to welcome Mariana Noceti, Programme Officer at @IMOHQ, as a speaker at the 2026 WISTA International AGM in Kuala Lumpur. #WISTA #IMO

WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki, presents the President’s Annual Report to WISTA members during the #WISTA2026 AGM. Providing an overview of the work the association has undertaken over the last 12 months and its achievements. #WISTA #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion

Looking forward to the 2026 WISTA International AGM starting soon! Stay tuned for updates... #WISTA2026 #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion #WomenInMaritime

A wonderful evening at the WISTA 2026 Presidents’ Welcome Dinner, bringing together the WISTA International ExCo and WISTA Presidents' from across our global network. It was a great opportunity to reconnect ahead of #WISTA2026 #WISTA #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion

Yesterday, National WISTA Association (NWA) Presidents’ and the WISTA International ExCo gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the 2026 Presidents’ Roundtable Discussion. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to review activity and discuss upcoming developments #WISTA2026

WISTA International has arrived in Kuala Lumpur for #WISTA2026! On the first evening, the WISTA International ExCo and host NWAs - WISTA Hong Kong SAR China, WISTA Singapore and WISTA Malaysia - came together for a wonderful welcome dinner in Malaysia’s vibrant capital city✨

We're looking forward to welcoming WISTA members, guests and speakers in Kuala Lumpur this week for #WISTA2026! For more information and to see the full agenda, visit: wista2026.com See you soon! #WISTA #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion

The WISTA International ExCo met in Singapore over the weekend for important discussions ahead of the 2026 WISTA International AGM and Conference. Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon… #WISTA2026 #WISTA #MaritimeLeadership #Inclusion

Continuing the #WISTA2026 programme in Singapore with a day exploring its vibrant maritime industry. The day concluded with an evening reception and dinner at the Singapore Cricket Club, bringing together WISTA members and partners, maritime leaders and distinguished guests.