About the forum
8th European Maritime & Shipping Forum
March 2-3, 2027 | Hamburg, Germany
ALJ Group is delighted to welcome maritime leaders, shipping executives, industry innovators, and key stakeholders to the European Maritime & Shipping Forum. This leading industry event will explore the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of the European maritime and shipping sector.
Over the course of two days, attendees will experience insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions, specialized technical sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the forum will examine the key trends influencing shipping markets, vessel operations, fleet development, maritime technology, ports and infrastructure, alternative fuels, digitalization, and sustainability.
The European Maritime & Shipping Forum provides a platform for shipowners, operators, maritime executives, port authorities, technology providers, policymakers, investors, charterers, and industry experts to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss practical solutions to the challenges facing the sector.
From the latest maritime technologies and operational strategies to changing regulations and emerging market opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights to help their organizations adapt, innovate, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing shipping landscape.
The forum also offers an exceptional environment for building new relationships and strengthening existing ones. Connect with influential maritime professionals, potential partners, customers, technology providers, and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond.
By attending, you will gain access to industry expertise, market intelligence, innovative solutions, and high-value networking opportunities, helping you stay ahead of the developments shaping the future of maritime and shipping.
Join us at the European Maritime & Shipping Forum to exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, build valuable connections, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of European shipping.
Save the date and join leading maritime and shipping professionals for two days of insights, innovation, and networking.
Reasons to attend
1. Insightful Keynotes and Presentations
Gain firsthand insights from leading maritime executives, industry experts, regulators, and innovators on the latest trends, developments, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of European shipping.
2. Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Connect with key decision-makers, shipowners, operators, technology providers, investors, and industry leaders. Build valuable relationships, exchange ideas, and explore new business opportunities across the maritime sector.
3. Innovative Maritime Technology Showcases
Discover cutting-edge maritime technologies, products, and services through interactive exhibits and demonstrations, showcasing the latest solutions in vessel operations, fleet efficiency, digitalization, alternative fuels, decarbonization, and maritime infrastructure.
4. In-Depth Panel Discussions
Participate in thought-provoking panels covering critical topics such as shipping market trends, vessel operations, regulatory developments, fleet modernization, alternative fuels, digital transformation, sustainability, and the future of the maritime industry.
5. Strategic Business Meetings
Benefit from valuable face-to-face meetings with selected participants, helping you connect with the right people, identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and advance your maritime projects and business objectives.
6. A Premier Meeting Place for the Maritime Industry
Join a leading gathering of maritime and shipping professionals, bringing together influential decision-makers, innovators, and industry stakeholders for two days of knowledge sharing, business development, collaboration, and networking.
Forum Agenda & Topics
The European Maritime & Shipping Forum features a dynamic agenda designed to explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping the maritime and shipping industry. Attendees can expect insightful keynote presentations, in-depth panel discussions, specialized technical sessions, and interactive showcases.
Would you like to be a speaker and be featured on it?
Agenda will be released soon.
Would you like to be a speaker and share your expertise with leading maritime and shipping professionals? Get in touch with our team to explore speaking opportunities.
Topics
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The Future Of Maritime Energy: What will power the ships of tomorrow?
• Alternative fuels and emerging energy sources
• Fuel availability, cost and scalability
• Multi-fuel and fuel-flexible vessels
• Onboard power generation and energy storage
• Fuel lifecycle emissions and certification
• Bunkering and fuel supply
• New energy solutions for shipping
2
Energy Efficiency &Vessel Performance: Technologies to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions
• Hull and hydrodynamic optimisation
• Propulsion and engine efficiency
• Air lubrication and advanced coatings
• Wind-assisted propulsion
• Waste-heat recovery
• Onboard energy management
• Measuring real-world performance and savings
3
Smart & Connected Shipping for Better Vessel Operations
• AI for vessel and fleet optimisation
• Voyage and weather routing
• Real-time performance monitoring
• Digital twins
• Predictive maintenance
• Fleet data and decision-making
• Connectivity, interoperability and cybersecurity
4
The Next-Generation Vessel: What will the efficient, low-carbon ship of the future look like?
• Next-generation propulsion systems
• Batteries and hybrid solutions
• Fuel cells and electric systems
• Wind propulsion
• Advanced hull design and lightweight materials
• Onboard carbon capture
• Future-ready vessel design
5
Fleet Transformation for a Changing Maritime Industry: Retrofit, Newbuild & Investment Strategies
• Retrofit, conversion or newbuild?
• Fleet renewal and replacement strategies
• Selecting and deploying new technologies
• Future-proofing vessels and fleets
• Total cost of ownership
• Asset value and stranded-asset risk
• Investment and technology risk
6
Maritime Energy Infrastructure for the Changing Fleet
• Alternative-fuel bunkering
• Shore power and port electrification
• Grid capacity and energy availability
• Hydrogen, ammonia and methanol infrastructure
• Energy storage
• Green shipping corridors
• Ship–port energy integration
7
Making Decarbonization Pay: Business Models, Finance & Commercial Opportunities
• ROI of energy-efficiency technologies
• Fuel costs and carbon pricing
• Green finance, leasing and insurance
• Cargo owners and Scope 3 emissions
• Green premiums and commercial incentives
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