Maritime professionals from across the globe will gather on February 23 - 24, 2027, for the fifth World Maritime Forum, which is expected to be the biggest and most prominent edition in the Forum’s history.
After four successful editions, the 2027 event is expected to attract approximately 800 attendees, 70 speakers and 50 exhibitors. Over two intensive days, maritime leaders, industry experts, decision-makers and innovators will meet to exchange ideas, build partnerships and discuss developments shaping the sector’s future.
The programme for this milestone event is designed to encourage in-depth discussion and bring a range of perspectives to the industry’s opportunities and challenges. It will feature 12 panel discussions with leading voices exploring key maritime issues.
The programme will also include a Conversations on Stage segment, creating an engaging format for discussions with prominent industry figures. Individual presentations will give experts and organisations a platform to share insights, experience, innovative solutions and forward-looking ideas with the international maritime community.
With 50 exhibitors, the exhibition area will showcase companies, technologies and services involved in the maritime industry’s development and transformation. The conference sessions and exhibition will together provide opportunities for discussion and business development.
Networking will remain an important part of the World Maritime Forum. At the end of the first day, participants are invited to the Gala Cocktail Party, an informal opportunity to continue conversations, build professional relationships and meet colleagues from across the global maritime sector.
The Forum’s fifth edition marks a significant new chapter. Its strongest programme to date, growing international audience and extensive line-up of speakers and exhibitors are set to deliver two days of valuable insights, connections and high-level industry discussion on February 23 - 24, 2027, expected to be the World Maritime Forum’s most significant edition yet.