25 - 27 March 2026
Halls A, B, C, D, E & F, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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APM 2026 Conference

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Future of Vessels. Solutions for Tomorrow

The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Conference makes its highly anticipated return in 2026 — bigger, bolder, and free to attend for all industry professionals. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving maritime landscape, this premier platform will once again take centre stage as the hub for high-level dialogue, visionary thinking and actionable insights.

Bringing together over 150 industry experts from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond, APM 2026 will shine a spotlight on the theme ‘Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow’.

From geopolitical tensions to regulatory shifts to next-gen vessel design and breakthrough innovations, expect hard-hitting discussions, bold ideas and real-world solutions to the sector’s most urgent challenges. Join the conversation that’s driving the future of shipping and maritime innovation.

ALL CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE FREE FOR ALL TRADE PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND

As the region’s premier trade event, APM supports the industry through the curation of exclusive keynotes and expert dialogues, to propel businesses towards a future ready world. As such, all conferences (Main Stage & Innovate Stage) are complimentary to all trade professionals.

2024 THEMES
STAGES
2024 PROGRAMMES
2024 SPEAKERS

Meet the Visionaries Who Shaped 2024

SIMON GRAINGE

CEO
International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)

PANOS THEODOSSOPOULOS

CEO
METIS Cyberspace Technology S.A.

KENLIP ONG

CEO
Pelagus 3D

KENNETH LIM

Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation) 
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

BUDI CAHYONO

Vice President Director
PT. Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT)

JAN-ERIK RASANEN

CTO
Foreship

DAEJIN LEE

Global Head of Research
FertiStream

RAHUL KAPOOR

Vice-President, Global Head of Shipping Analytics & Research
S&P Global

2 Stages to Get Inspired,
Learn and Meet the Community

Main Stage

Addressing Strategic Business Insights

The Main Stage at APM 2026 brings together senior executives, regulators, and industry experts to discuss the key issues shaping the future of the maritime sector. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and expert briefings, the focus will be on crucial topics such as regulatory developments, trade disruptions, investment priorities, and strategic risks. Attendees can expect forward-thinking conversations supported by data-driven insights, designed to support long-term planning and decision-making across the maritime value chain.

Innovate Stage

Presented by Businesses, for Businesses

The Innovate Stage features a series of hands-on sessions led by industry practitioners and technology providers. Aligned with the main conference's strategic themes, these sessions will showcase practical approaches and emerging tools that tackle today’s operational and commercial challenges. Topics will include technology adoption, process innovation, and scalable solutions for improving efficiency and resilience. Maritime professionals will walk away with actionable insights to implement new ideas within their organisations.

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