Breakbulk Americas, September 22-23, Houston TX, Where Projects Move Forward

Maria Laura Salazar

Sales & Customer Success Manager, Americas BIMCO

Maria Laura Salazar is a maritime lawyer and Sales & Customer Success Manager for the Americas at BIMCO. With over 10 years of experience in the maritime industry, her background is primarily in ship management, where she held legal, operational, and commercial roles. She is also member of the YoungShip International Executive Committee, representing the Americas and Vice President of YoungShip Texas.


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

The Next Generation Takeover: Talent, Trust and the Future Workforce

The industry’s talent challenge is well known – but expectations are changing rapidly. This session brings young professionals together to explore how career priorities, work culture and skillsets are evolving, including the growing influence of technologies like AI on day-to-day roles and future career paths. It also examines how companies can attract and retain talent through new pathways, training models and workplace flexibility. A practical, solutions-focused discussion designed to move beyond the problem and highlight what is actually working.

Tuesday 22 September 13:30 - 14:15 Breakbulk Voices Stage

Add to calendar 09/22/2026 13:30 09/22/2026 14:15 The Next Generation Takeover: Talent, Trust and the Future Workforce

The industry’s talent challenge is well known – but expectations are changing rapidly. This session brings young professionals together to explore how career priorities, work culture and skillsets are evolving, including the growing influence of technologies like AI on day-to-day roles and future career paths. It also examines how companies can attract and retain talent through new pathways, training models and workplace flexibility. A practical, solutions-focused discussion designed to move beyond the problem and highlight what is actually working.

Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago

2026 Education Day Sessions

Roundtable Discussions: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation

Continue the conversation in small-group roundtable discussions with industry professionals. Building on the themes explored in the fireside chat, you'll have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, hear different career journeys, gain tailored advice and practise professional conversations in a relaxed setting. It's the perfect chance to build confidence, expand your network and prepare for your visit to the exhibition floor.

Wednesday 23 September 11:30 - 11:50 NextWave Education Day

Add to calendar 09/23/2026 11:30 09/23/2026 11:50 Roundtable Discussions: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation Continue the conversation in small-group roundtable discussions with industry professionals. Building on the themes explored in the fireside chat, you'll have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, hear different career journeys, gain tailored advice and practise professional conversations in a relaxed setting. It's the perfect chance to build confidence, expand your network and prepare for your visit to the exhibition floor. NextWave Education Day America/Chicago