The full agenda for the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference has been published. This year’s programme is the most varied and dynamic yet, incorporating deep-dive port roundtables and business briefings that showcase the latest innovations, alongside familiar features like keynote addresses and plenary panels. With more than 40 high-level speakers already confirmed, there are must-attend sessions across the schedule – including the plenary session ‘the Role of Global Maritime Industry Alliances in a Brave New World’, taking place on the afternoon of 5 November. A panel of leaders – comprising Jens Meier, president, IAPH and CEO, Hamburg Port Authority, Johannah Christensen, CEO, Global Maritime Forum, Thomas Kazakos, secretary general, International Chamber of Shipping and David Loosley, CEO and secretary general, BIMCO – will consider how, in an era of fragmentation and uncertainty, industry alliances and professional associations are becoming increasingly critical to achieving progress. The panel will assess how collaboration can accelerate progress on decarbonisation, digitalisation, workforce development and security while safeguarding the long-term interests of the maritime sector. Register here to join them in the newly refurbished Arcadia Auditorium at Olympia, London in November.
