StocExpo, the world’s leading evsent for the tank storage and future fuels industry, has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 2026 conference programme, taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy on 10–11 March 2026.
Returning under the theme “Fuelling Global Collaboration”, StocExpo 2026 will bring together terminal operators, EPC contractors, regulators, and solution providers from across the global supply chain to explore the biggest priorities shaping the sector, from digitalisation and safety to future fuels investment and evolving regulation.
A major highlight of this year’s programme will be the FETSA Conference Stage, which will once again sit at the heart of the event, hosting key discussions on the political, economic, and technical factors influencing the tank storage industry.
Among the speakers confirmed to deliver sessions at StocExpo 2026 are Adrian Lenning, CEO of Odfjell, and Bruno Hayem, CEO of Tepsa, who will take part in a high-level CEO panel discussion, offering insight into leadership challenges and strategic priorities as Europe navigates its energy transition.
The programme will also feature a timely session on regulation, with Marina Hritsyshna, Regulatory Affairs Leader at Energy Regulation Solutions, joining Nikhita Swarnkar, Senior Associate at Capstone Research, to debate how “carrot and stick” regulatory approaches will shape terminal investment and operational decision-making in the years ahead.
Digitalisation will be a key focus, with Verena Staab, Process Improvement Manager at Evos Hamburg, presenting on Digitank and the terminal of the future. Marcel van den Eijnden, Group IT/OT Manager at Evos Group, and Michael Lübke, Managing Director at Evos Hamburg GmbH, will also explore the theme of smarter, safer and more human digital transformation for tank storage operations.
Future fuels and global transition strategies will feature prominently across the programme. Maia Khitarishvili, Director at H2Earth Dynamics, will present on global future fuels strategies, while Mariam Kantaria, Maintenance Planner at BP, will share insights into future fuels, infrastructure and the digital world. Nefeli Charitou, Consultant at S&P Global, will examine storage opportunities in next generation bunker fuels, and Paul Vrijhof, Deal Transactions and Delivery Manager at ADNOC Group, will discuss global energy transition strategies.
Safety and operational best practice will be addressed by Jesus Manso Manso, Global HSSEQ Lead at Exolum, who will share lessons on building a safety culture without borders through global collaboration.
StocExpo will also welcome the return of Women in Tanks, with sessions featuring speakers including Stephanie Hajducek, Project Specialist at Enbridge / This One’s For the Gals, and Alyssa Usman, Quality and Operations Assurance Specialist at Stanlow Terminals, highlighting the value of diverse leadership and talent development across the sector.
Adam Gough, Portfolio Director at StocExpo, said: “StocExpo 2026 will reflect the major transformation taking place across the storage sector, with a conference programme designed to spark practical discussion and meaningful collaboration. We are proud to welcome an exceptional first wave of speakers, and we look forward to bringing the industry together again in Rotterdam to explore the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of tank storage.”
StocExpo 2026 is expected to welcome thousands of visitors from over 70 countries and will feature more than 200 exhibitors, offering a global platform to network, share best practices, and discover innovations driving the storage sector forward.
For more information on StocExpo please contact: Eleanor Gravette, Marketing Manager at
StocExpo at Eleanor.Gravette@easyfairs.com
