The WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2026 focuses on translating maritime transformation into practice amid accelerating regulatory, technological, and environmental change.

Under the theme Transforming Shipping in Practice: Decarbonization, Digitalization, and Arctic Navigation, the Conference focuses on the practical interaction of technology, regulation, and policy to address key challenges shaping the future of shipping.

By bringing together experts from industry, academia, and government, the Conference seeks to develop actionable insights, strengthen capacity, and support practical solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.