Putting AI to Work: Takeaways from Veson’s 2026 Houston Summit
Veson Nautical continued its 2026 global Summit Series in Houston last month, bringing together the city’s maritime leaders to explore how they’re adopting AI that succeeds well beyond launch day. Dow Senior Strategic Sourcing Director Lance Nunez joined Veson to kick off the day, offering remarks on the wave of innovation in maritime right now, ...
Last month, Veson Nautical hosted its 2026 global Summit Series in Houston, convening maritime leaders to discuss AI adoption that extends beyond launch day. Dow Senior Strategic Sourcing Director Lance Nunez emphasized the importance of shaping rather than being shaped by change, stating that his team has the expertise to lead.
The Veson Platform unifies Veson products behind a single login, enabling teams to start using AI in their existing workflows without migration or changes to subscriptions and permissions. To succeed with AI, quality, contextualized data is crucial. New technologies can move quickly, but still require verified data to succeed. Long-term adoption, not just launch, is the true milestone for new technologies, requiring a clear problem to solve, a solid foundation, and consideration for the people who will use the tools.
At Veson, building workflows of the future involves ensuring clients have the necessary data. Chief Operating Officer Sean Riley highlighted that decisions made today will have long-lasting impacts. During a conversation with Exxon Mobil Global Bulk Marine Strategy and Process Manager Wilfried Janssens, Riley discussed Exxon's AI adoption, emphasizing the importance of people in change management.
The Veson Platform, integrated with CoCaptain, provides a trusted and predictable AI system for workflows. Chief Product Officer Christine Sullivan discussed the integration of various solutions and the importance of seamless integration for efficient workflows. CoCaptain uses deep domain knowledge to provide fast answers to complex voyages while prioritizing collaboration, security, and controlled access.
Senior Director of Professional Services James Morgan stressed that deploying technology is fast, but the real challenge lies in configuring it to fit specific business needs. Quality, verified data is essential for success, as "garbage in, garbage out" still applies. Data science fills gaps when market data is sparse, with Bunker Insights and Vessel Insights providing consistent, accurate estimates for ports and vessels.
Senior Data Scientist Luca Bonfiglio explained how Veson uses data science to produce reliable models in different port conditions, using Bunker Insights for charterers and traders and Vessel Insights for vessels. These tools help estimate voyage profitability and consumption figures, ensuring informed decision-making.
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