Next year’s IAPH World Ports Conference will be held in London, on 3-5 November. After memorable editions in 1965 and 1997, IAPH is delighted to return to the UK capital in 2026, the ‘gap year’ of London International Shipping Week. Next year’s event promises to be a true milestone in the history of the conference – as the 1965 edition symbolised the global coming of age of IAPH, the 2026 edition will aim to set a new benchmark in showcasing how ports worldwide are transforming to meet the challenges of sustainability, digitalisation, and resilience. The venue will be the iconic Olympia in Kensington, which will be ready to host the event in style, having undergone an extensive renovation. The Port of London Authority has already been confirmed as a Diamond level headline sponsor for the conference. Further announcements about #IAPH2026 will be made at the upcoming 70th anniversary conference in Kobe, Japan next month.
