Port security has never been more complex to maintain and the consequences for exposure have never been more consequential.

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About This Webinar
Port security has never been more complex to maintain and the consequences for exposure have never been more consequential. Port authorities must defend themselves on multiple fronts, with threats appearing in the sky, beneath the water and across cyberspace. Policing new frontiers – opened by sophisticated drones, relentless hackers, and inventive smugglers – requires a new kind of strategic thinking, and an increased reliance on cross-industry support networks.

In this webinar, you will hear from experts at the frontline of port security, with practical guidance on how to keep the supply chain safe and secure in an evolving threat landscape. After all, there are plenty of hiding places for bad actors – but none for port authorities facing intense public and media scrutiny.
Presenters
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    Patrick Verhoeven
    Managing Director IAPH
    Patrick Verhoeven is managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). The organisation represents 198 ports and some 173 port-related businesses worldwide.

    Prior to joining IAPH in 2017, Patrick spent twenty-four years in Brussels representing the interests of shipowners, port authorities, terminal operators and ship agents at EU level. He started his career in 1991 with the Antwerp-based ship agent Grisar & Velge.

    From 2019 to 2022, Patrick served on the supervisory board of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority as deputy chairman. Patrick holds a PhD in applied economics and a bachelor’s in law from the University of Antwerp. He is associate professor at the university’s Centre for Maritime and Air Transport Management (C-MAT). Patrick lives in Antwerp with his wife and three children.
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    Ine Van Wymersch
    National Drug Commissioner, Federal Government of Belgium
    Ine Van Wymersch is a trained jurist and has been part of the judiciary since 2009. She served as Deputy and First Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office, handling youth cases, sexual offenses, and disappearances. Known for her motto "no comment is not an option," she advocated for transparent and accessible justice, notably during the aftermath of the March 22, 2016 terrorist attacks.
    In March 2019, Ine became the Public Prosecutor of Halle-Vilvoorde, where she implemented impactful policies, such as revoking driving licenses for mobile phone use while driving, to enhance road safety. Her work on the security plan for Brussels Airport garnered federal recognition.
    Since 2023 she serves as Belgium's first National Drug Commissioner, addressing complex challenges with her team.
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    Nick Parham
    Chief, Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy
    Mr. C.N. "Nick" Parham currently serves as the Chief, Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy (CG-MCP).  Under the direction of the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) this office oversees development and execution of overarching national policy and guidance that support the implementation of the MTSA cybersecurity regulations and cybersecurity missions for Coast Guard field activities.  These efforts are critical to securing the United States' Marine Transportation System (MTS) against cybersecurity threat actors and the facilitation of commerce in the maritime industry.  He has served with the Coast Guard in an Active Duty or Civilian capacity for more than 22 years now. 
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    Øistein Kaarbø
    COO, Port of Narvik
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