2026 Conferences
Programme as of 09/12/2025 subject to change until the event opens
3 February
Heading towards international waters: Europe – Mediterranean – Africa
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Industrial cooperation across the Mediterranean: a key competitiveness issue for tomorrow’s naval sector
Caught between the two blocs of the United States and China, both determined to pursue unilateral trade policies, Europe must strengthen its industrial and commercial ties with its immediate intra-Mediterranean environment. How can trade in the shipbuilding industry be strengthened? -
Intra-Mediterranean shipping
A true “Mediterranean tiger”, Türkiye is becoming a key supplier to both Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Maghreb countries, starting with Morocco, are also seeking to capture greater market share. What are the implications for logistics, port calls and shipowners across both container and ro-ro freight? -
New marine fuels: from resources to financing
Despite the difficulties in reaching a consensus at the International Maritime Organization, many maritime stakeholders have committed to a net-zero pathway by 2050. At the same time, EU regulations already impose major new deadlines in the short term. Will there be enough new-fuel supply, and how can such an extremely costly decarbonisation be financed? - Presentation of the CEREMA study
- Climate change: what impacts on port territories?
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The Mediterranean SECA zone: how are stakeholders adapting?
Since May 2025, the Mediterranean has joined the Channel and the North Sea as a Sulphur Emission Control Area. How have shipowners adapted? At what cost? And how are maritime and port stakeholders engaging proactively to anticipate upcoming regulatory milestones? - Artificial Intelligence in maritime and port industries: a productivity boost or a real revolution?
4 February
Cooperation for protection: maritime security & sovereignty
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International cooperation and maritime security
How can information sharing between States and coastguard stakeholders be improved to better coordinate action at sea? - Maritime surveillance in a context of sovereignty
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New capabilities for action at sea
New technologies serving coastguard functions – simple adaptation or a real revolution? - Passenger and freight transport in the Mediterranean
- The energy transition in shipping: new risks to manage?
- EUROMARITIME Awards 2026 ceremony
- Gender Diversity Awards ceremony – WISTA France
5 February
Tangible solutions for a maritime transition underway
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How are European shipowners positioning themselves?
Global leaders, European shipowners now face intense competition from the growing influence of Chinese operators and emerging actors from the Global South — including India and Gulf countries. What policies are needed to respond? What support can the EU provide, and how can legislation be harmonised in light of decarbonisation requirements? -
With the major 2030 deadline approaching, are European ports ready for decarbonisation?
EU regulations require fully electric berthing for many vessels by 2030. How can ports meet this huge investment challenge while at the same time maintaining traffic in an increasingly competitive global environment?
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Navigational safety at the heart of buoyage challenges
What technological and regulatory developments are needed to ensure navigational safety in a context of increasing fragmentation within global maritime transport (such as shadow fleets and divergent regulations)?
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Electric or hydrogen: which is the right energy choice for small vessels?
Renewing the fleet of small vessels is a major challenge for European shipowners and shipyards. What is the market outlook, and which technologies should be prioritised?
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Cruise charter: what progress has been made, and what next steps for decarbonising a heavily scrutinised segment?
What is the assessment of the sustainable cruise charter signed in 2022? Have commitments been met, and should ambitions be raised? How can European ports be more closely involved? What prospects are there for expanding participation to other countries, following Monaco’s decision to join in June 2025?