🔥Copenhagen to Host the World’s Maritime Leaders — World Maritime Forum 2026

🌍 February 17–18, 2026 | AC Bella Sky Convention Center, Copenhagen

Nov 08, 2025

🔥 Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!

Copenhagen is preparing once again to become the global capital of maritime innovation. On 17–18 February 2026, the World Maritime Forum returns to the AC Bella Sky Convention Center — Denmark’s largest and most advanced event venue.

Under the theme “One event. World of maritime.”, the 2026 edition is expected to be the most ambitious gathering in the forum’s history, uniting the full spectrum of the global shipping ecosystem.

More than 800 senior decision-makers — including shipowners, operators, ports, technology innovators, classification societies, regulators, and government representatives — will come together to tackle the most urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the future of global shipping.

A Powerful Two-Day Program

At the heart of the forum stands a strong lineup of 12 expert-led panels, each focused on a defining pillar of the maritime transition:

Scaling Maritime Decarbonization: What works today — and what still doesn’t.
The Nuclear Option: Could this be Maritime’s biggest disruptor?
Alternative Fuels & Bunkering: From choosing fuels to building viable supply chains.
Cybersecurity at Sea: Exposing the invisible threats targeting global fleets.
The Crew Crisis: Skills, welfare, and a sustainable future for seafarers.
Innovation vs. Adoption: Why great technologies struggle — and how to unlock fleet-wide impact.
Financing the Transition: Carbon markets, regulation, and the economics of decarbonization.
ESG Beyond Compliance: Evolving expectations and the social license to operate.
The Digital Race: Leaders and laggards in the maritime transformation.
AI at Sea: Safety, efficiency, and operational integrity in a machine-led era.
Wind Propulsion: Scalable solution or a niche technology?
Autonomous Shipping: When no one is onboard — who takes responsibility?

The agenda also features two strategic one-on-one conversations, offering long-horizon perspectives on industry shifts and geopolitical risks:

Visions 2040+: Maritime futures in an era of radical change.
Shadow Fleets & Geopolitics: Understanding maritime risk in a fractured world.

Networking, Technology & Collaboration

Beyond the conference program, attendees will access a large-scale exhibition featuring 50+ technology providers showcasing the latest solutions in:

✅ Artificial intelligence
✅ Alternative fuels
✅ Advanced fleet and port systems
✅ Sustainability and ESG technologies

The opening day will close with a gala cocktail reception, creating a relaxed environment for high-value networking and direct engagement with industry peers.

Setting a New Standard for Global Maritime Collaboration

With its forward-looking agenda, influential speakers, dynamic exhibition, and unmatched networking platform, the World Maritime Forum 2026 is positioned to set a new benchmark for global maritime events — reinforcing Copenhagen’s role as a leading hub for maritime transformation.

Event Details

Dates: 17–18 February 2026
Venue: AC Bella Sky Convention Center
Address: Martha Christensens Vej 10 – Entrance 3, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Website:

https://worldmaritime-forum.com/

Organizer: IGGS Group
Event Video: Previous World Maritime Forum
References: https://iggs-group.com/references/

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