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Join us to collaborate
Following on from the success of our first ADMIRALTY Channel Forum held in London in November, we invite you to join us in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Channel Forum, an in-person event created to continue the strengthened collaboration with our channel partners.
Connect. Share insights. Shape our future
This one-day forum will bring together distributors from across the region to:
- Explore and share your thoughts on the evolving ADMIRALTY publications roadmap
Collaborate with us on the upcoming launch of ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions
Find out about our global market research and contribute your customer insights; as well as provide your feedback and insight to help us best support you and your regional market
Updates on S-100 and ADMIRALTY Virtual Ports
- Network with fellow distributors and UKHO colleagues
Event details - Singapore Forum
- Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
- Time: 09:30 - 17:00, followed by networking until 18:00
- Venue: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
- Welcome dinner: Monday, 23 March from 18:30
- Accommodation: A one-night hotel stay on 23 March is included
- Cost: Free to attend
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Session |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
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Session Welcome to the Channel Forum
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Description Setting the scene for a productive day of collaboration. |
Speaker(s) David Chesney, Head of Channel |
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Session ADMIRALTY publications roadmap |
Description Join us for a collaborative session where you’ll have the opportunity to explore early prototypes, influence how our solutions evolve, and share your future needs directly with our team. |
Speaker(s) Michelle Tarr, Senior Product Manager |
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Session Lunch |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
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Session ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD) |
Description Collaborate with our product team on the upcoming launch of ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions to ensure a seamless rollout to your customers. You'll leave with a clear plan and messaging to ensure a successful launch and a shared understanding of what's next for ADSD. |
Speaker(s) Michelle Tarr, Senior Product Manager |
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Session UKHO customer and market insights, and how these can help you |
Description An interactive session to share our 2025 market research, with focus on customer intelligence, emphasising changing market trends, and perceptions of the ADMIRALTY brand. The session will also focus on regionally specific insights, and how UKHO can support you with product and sales effectiveness, and industry understanding. |
Speaker(s) Matthew Jollands, Head of Strategic Business Intelligence Adrian Chiam, Head of Markets (APAC & ME) |
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Session A final word and closing |
Description Final Q&A session and key insights to ensure you leave with clear actions and continued momentum. |
Speaker(s) David Chesney, Head of Channel |
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Session Networking and refreshments |
Description Engage with UKHO colleagues to build relationships for continued collaboration. |
Speaker(s) |
Singapore Forum - 24 March 2026
Name
Adrian Chiam
As Head of Markets, Adrian leads the UKHO team in Singapore. He has over 18 years of technical experience in the maritime industry, spanning from electronic navigation, GMDSS, simulators and Vessel Traffic Management Systems.
Name
David Chesney
David is responsible for managing the UKHO global routes to market for ADMIRALTY products & services which includes commercial contracts, intellectual property, data licensing, and compliance.
David joined the UKHO in 2012 as a Digital Analyst within the Customer Services team. In 2016 he joined the Channel Team, firstly as Channel Executive, then taking up the position of Channel & Partner Programmes Manager in 2020. David took up his current role as the Head of Channel on an interim basis in 2022 before taking up the role permanently is 2024.
Name
Matthew Jollands
Matthew Jollands is Head of Strategic Business Intelligence at the UK Hydrographic Office, where he leads horizon scanning, market and customer research and business intelligence functions across the organisation.
Matthew brings over 20 years of experience in research, policy and strategy, having worked across government and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally. His expertise spans social and market research, customer insight, strategic planning, project delivery and data governance.
Name
Michelle Tarr
As Senior Product Manager, Michelle leads the team that looks after the UKHO’s portfolio of paper and digital charts and publications.
Michelle joined the UKHO in 2010, working in the Customer Services Team responsible for paper chart ordering. In 2015 she joined the Product Management Team, firstly as a Junior Product Manager responsible for reference publications. She then took up the position of Product Manager in 2017 where, more recently, she managed the development of trial S-104 and S-111 data. Since 2024 Michelle has been a Senior Product Manager, working to set the strategic direction of the paper and digital publication’s portfolio.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with events@ukho.gov.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you in Singapore.