WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2026
- Date
- 26-28 August 2026
- Venue
- World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden
- Important Dates
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Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
Full Presentation File Submission Deadline: 3 August 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Hosted by
- World Maritime University (WMU)
- Co-Hosts
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Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO)
Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)
- Sponsors
- Korean Register (KR)
The maritime industry is entering a decisive phase of transformation, where decarbonization, digitalization, and emerging operational frontiers such as Arctic navigation are reshaping global shipping in practice. The World Maritime University Maritime Affairs Conference 2026 provides a focused platform for maritime stakeholders to examine how technological innovation, evolving regulations, and policy frameworks can be effectively implemented to address real-world challenges facing the industry.
- Decarbonization
- Accelerating efforts toward net-zero GHG emissions are driving the development and deployment of alternative fuels, energy-efficiency technologies, and market-based measures, requiring coordinated action across industry, regulators, and policymakers.
- Digitalization
- Advancing maritime digital technologies, including smart ships, MASS, digital twins, and real-time performance monitoring, are transforming ship operations, safety management, and environmental performance, while raising new regulatory and policy considerations.
- Arctic Navigation
- Growing interest in Arctic shipping routes presents new opportunities and risks related to safety, environmental protection, economic feasibility, and governance, highlighting the need for practical knowledge-sharing and international cooperation.
