Agenda

Day 1

Sep 23

8:30 am - late into the night

Welcome to Helm Conference 2025. Buckle up, because we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Day 1 will cover all of the major updates we’ve made and are working on for Helm CONNECT. You’ll also hear from our leadership and product teams as we chart a course for the future of what data can do for the maritime industry.

Additionally, learn about how we’re leveraging analytics to drive performance for your businesses, and hear directly from one of your peers in our popular Customer Keynote. You’ll reunite with old acquaintances, meet new friends, and get to know our team on an exciting and energizing first day.

Oh, and then we’ll all go out for our signature evening event, where the good times will roll!

Day 2

Sep 24

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Day 2 of Helm Conference is always jam-packed with valuable presentations and discussions. After hearing from our Presenting Partner, you’ll spend the morning choosing between a veritable gold mine of content from industry partners and leaders like Crowley, Kirby, American Waterways Operators, and more. Presentations will include cybersecurity in maritime operations, leadership and change management, predictive maintenance and AI integration, safety trends, case studies, and more. Here’s a sample of some of the exciting topics we’ll cover:

  • Modern Marine IT: Centralized Management to Simplify & Secure Your Fleet

  • From Reactive to Proactive - Predicting STS Crane Failures with AI

  • From Data to Action: Improving Safety in U.S. Towing Operations

  • Electronic Record Books Under the Flag: Standards, Declarations, and Best Practices

We’ll also have our first-ever Battle of the Fuels roundtable, where representatives from the industry will discuss different fuel types and their impact on the maritime world. Plus, don’t miss our ever-popular Unconference, where you decide on what topics you want to discuss and explore. It’s a great way to discover new perspectives and solutions while maybe getting a chance to share your own knowledge and experience.

Day 3

Hands-on Helm Day

Sep 25

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The third day of Helm Conference is a choose-your-own-adventure day.

Will you choose from one of the many hard-hitting training courses available, or opt to get your Certified Administrator Certification for Maintenance, Compliance, Jobs or Personnel? Be sure to make time to visit The Lighthouse, where you’ll find a wide range of Helm staff, from Support to Product to Account Management - go over specific things in Helm CONNECT, discuss projects, or just shoot the breeze - it’s your time!

*Attendees must purchase the All-Access Pass to participate

Certified Administrator Courses

Full-day courses that cover the basics to get properly set up and running in Helm CONNECT. Courses end with a take-home exam; upon completion, receive your Helm CONNECT Administrator Certification! ($999 value)

  • Maintenance

  • Compliance

  • Jobs

  • Personnel

Hands-on Training Courses

Bring your laptop and get ready to dive in to Helm CONNECT like never before. Our trainers will take you through advanced topics and valuable demonstrations, ensuring that you leave with incredible insights that will take your Helm CONNECT skills to the next level.

  • Analytics MCI

  • Analytics Jobs

  • Compliance - Incident tracking/near miss

  • Timesheets/Jobsonnel course

  • Hacking Helm - using AI / ChatGPT / the API to automate/improve Helm usage

  • Dynamic forms with conditional logic - best practices

  • Logbook - setting up and managing record books

The Lighthouse

If you’re looking for guidance, then you’ve come to the right place. All day long, our team will be manning The Lighthouse, a room where you can come to find help, discuss projects, or just hang out.

Have that one burning question that didn’t get answered? Saw something cool that you want a deeper dive on? Miss your favorite Helm personality? Come on by to The Lighthouse and get exactly what you want out of Helm Conference.