Erez Agmoni, Interwoven Ventures, and former Head of Maersk Innovation

Abstract

Ports are no longer just points of entry and exit; they are now critical constraints on global supply chain resilience, economic competitiveness, and trade stability. As volatility increases across transportation networks, the cost of ports failing to modernize is no longer measured only in congestion or delays, but in cascading disruption across inventories, manufacturing, and downstream logistics.

In this session, Dr. Erez Agmoni will explore why ports cannot remain the supply chain’s weak link, and what modernization looks like in practice. Drawing on real automation and AI success stories from his experience across supply chain operations, he will highlight where these technologies are delivering measurable impact today, what lessons ports can adopt, and why incremental pilots are not enough.

The talk will offer a forward-looking but grounded view of how intelligent automation, data-driven decision systems, and scalable operational redesign can unlock throughput, improve resilience, and ensure ports keep pace with the broader transformation of global logistics.

Bio:

Dr. Erez Agmoni is a venture investor and supply chain technology leader with more than 25 years of experience across logistics, robotics, AI, and industrial innovation. He is Co-Founder and General Partner at Interwoven Ventures, where he invests in startups building the next generation of automation and intelligent infrastructure for supply chains and industry. Previously, he served as Global Head of Innovation at Maersk, leading initiatives in robotics, digital technologies, and new operating models across global logistics networks. Erez works closely with startups, corporates, and research institutions to bridge emerging technologies with real-world operational challenges. He holds a PhD in Organizational Development and advanced degrees in engineering and telecommunications.