Chris Johnsen, a partner and co-leader of the maritime regulatory and government relations teams in the Washington, DC office, spoke at the Economist Shipping Summit on March 5, 2026, in Vouliagmeni, Greece. Chris participated in the "Global megatrends: setting a course for tomorrow" panel, discussing how global forces are redefining the maritime industry at an unprecedented pace, the strategic implications of these disruptions, and emerging opportunities. He also discussed how the maritime sector can remain competitive, resilient, and forward-looking in a rapidly changing environment.