APM 2026 Conference

Powering the Future of Vessel Operations

Within the rapidly evolving Asia Pacific maritime landscape, vessel operations extend beyond the fundamental task of navigation to encompass the optimisation of performance, reduction of emissions, cost management, and informed decision-making in the face of regulatory developments, energy transition, and digital advancement.

APM 2026 Conference theme, "Powering the Future of Vessel Operations", focuses on convening senior executives and technical specialists to address the region’s pressing challenges, including strategic fleet renewal, regulatory compliance, fuel efficiency, equipment modernisation, and innovative ship design responsive to Asia Pacific’s unique operational demand. C-suite leaders will acquire critical insights into digitalisation strategies and risk mitigation, while marine engineers and naval architects will engage with practical solutions such as vessel retrofits, propulsion advancements, and analytics-driven maintenance.



APM 2026 Conference Key Themes

Clean propulsion, next-gen fuels, electrification, and low carbon technologies accelerating the journey to zero emissions

Digital systems, intelligent navigation, data-driven operations, and automated technologies shaping the future of shipping

Smarter design, innovative construction, sustainable materials, and advanced retrofit and repair innovations to futureproof ships

Strengthening shipping resilience through safety, cybersecurity and compliance to protect vessels and crews for the future

Financing next-gen ships and managing risk across digital, autonomous, and low-carbon operations

ALL CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE FREE FOR ALL TRADE PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND

Amid regulatory shifts, energy transition, and digital advancement, APM curates exclusive keynotes and expert dialogues to support the industry's progress toward a future-ready landscape. All conference sessions on the Strategy & Technical Theatre are complimentary for trade professionals.

2 Stages to Get Inspired,
Learn and Meet the Community


Strategy Theatre

Powering Strategy Decisions


Designed for senior executives and industry leaders, focused on actionable insights to empower strategic decision-making.

Technical Theatre

Real-World Expertise, Real-Time Solutions


Developed for marine engineers and ship operators, delivering practical, hands-on solutions to improve operational efficiency and technical performance at sea.

Meet the Visionaries Who Shaped 2024


ANDREEA MIU

Head of Decarbonisation Sustainable Shipping Initiative

CAPT. HARI SUBRAMANIAM

 Chairperson, The Nautical Institute (Singapore) & Regional Head of Business Relations & The Shipowners Mutual P&I Association

JAN-VIGGO JOHANSEN

 Managing Director marinEV

Yinson Green Technologies

JASON CHIA

Assistant Vice President, Global Design Centre
Seatrium

KENNETH LIM

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

DR. SANJAY KUTTAN

Chief Technology Officer

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation

TORBEN NØRGAARD

 Chief Technology Officer – Energy & Fuels
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

TOSHIKAZU SHIOMI

Senior Vice President
Ocean Network Express

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