WISTA, short for Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association, is an international networking organization for women at a management level in the maritime industry. WISTA International consists of worldwide 46 NWA’s - National WISTA Associations - together uniting over 4000 members. Once founded to share experiences in a masculine world, WISTA nowadays is a global, strong and professional networking organization. WISTA members are known for their professionalism, dynamic and proactive approach to business on a global scale, their strength of character, opening doors and creating opportunities resulting in Future-Proof Maritime Solutions. WISTA the Netherlands counts more than 150 strong and ambitious members that are given the opportunity to share knowledge and broaden their network on a monthly basis by attending organized events such as company visits, presentations by renowned people in shipping and related industries, networking and social events, personal development training opportunities and of course the yearly international conference. High on the agenda of WISTA the Netherlands and its members are topics such as sustainability, new technologies, smart ports, big data, safety and health, cyber safety, blockchain, developing cultural sensitivity and last but not least clean oceans. As a steady growing network we look forward to welcoming new members every year! For more information about WISTA visit www.wista.net or send an inquiring e-mail to: wista@anker.nl