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Exploring Energy Solns For Maritime Innovation
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| With Shannon Alford (Environmental Lead Maritime Division, Port of SF), Salvatore Bonaccorso (Head of Open Innovation, Fincantieri), Ryan Calkins (Commissioner, Port of Seattle), Alicia Hernandez (Sustainable Ocean Alliance). |
| Mind The Bridge, 450 Townsend St, San Francisco |
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Apr 22 (Wed) , 2026 @ 01:00 PM
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Join us for a new session of Innovation Industry Talks in San Francisco - hosted by Fincantieri & Mind the Bridge. This gathering is dedicated to exploring how the maritime industry is pivoting toward radical new energy sources, from hydrogen fuel cells to the frontier of maritime nuclear propulsion.
This session features an deep-dive into Fincantieri's Energy Transition Roadmap, followed by a high-level panel on the infrastructure "readiness" required to support a zero-emission global fleet.
The event brings together naval architects, energy startup founders, & infrastructure investors who are engineering the next wave of sustainable maritime commerce.
This event is part of the Mind the Bridge Silicon Valley Summit 2026.
Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Welcome Remarks
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM | Introduction to Fincantieri Open Innovation
Topic: An overview on Fincantieri, their role in the maritime sector, & how energy transition fits into their strategy.
Speaker: Salvatore Bonaccorso, Head of Open Innovation Ecosystems & Hubs at Fincantieri & Sara Braida, Open Innovation Manager at Fincantieri
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Corporate Spotlight: Fincantieri Topic: Fincantieri's Vision for Nuclear Propulsion at Sea The Potential of Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Application Fincantieri's Long-Term Commitment & Strategic Roadmap.
Speaker: Francesco Giacobone, Head of Innovation Strategy & Portfolio at Fincantieri
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Panel Conversation
Topic: "Is the Infrastructure Ready to Adopt New Energy Sources?" A candid discussion on the "land-side" barriers: port electrification (cold ironing), liquid hydrogen storage, & grid-to-ship integration. Speakers:
Ryan Calkins, Commissioner President at Port of Seattle
Shannon Alford, Environmental Lead for the Maritime Division at Port of San Francisco
Alicia Hernandez, Ocean Investments Manager at Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Jorden Kemper, Founding Partner at Zero Emissions Advisors
Andrea Sguazzi, Head of Venture Builder & Startup Programs from Mind the Bridge (Moderator)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Networking & Aperitivo
Enjoy a traditional Italian aperitivo while connecting with experts from the maritime, energy, & deep-tech sectors.
Why Attend
Decarbonization Blueprints: Get firsthand insights into Fincantieri's 2026-2030 Business Plan & their quest for a Zero-Emission fleet.
The Nuclear Frontier: Understand the real-world application of nuclear propulsion for commercial & cruise shipping.
Infrastructure Synergy: Discover how ports & grids must evolve to support the transition from LNG to Hydrogen & beyond.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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