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.


First Speakers Announced

Uma Dutt
Vice President, LNG
Anglo-Eastern

Patric Fettkenheuer-Desanti
Head, Group IT & Digitalisation (VP)
BW Group

Anita Puji Utami
Chairman
IPERINDO - Indonesia Shipbuilding & Offshore Association

Torben Norgaard
Chief Technology & Analytics Officer
Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Jotaro Tamura
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Mitsui OSK Lines

Lars Gruenitz
Managing Director

Norstar Ship Management

Capt Cheah Sin Bi
CEO
Orkim

Sanjay Relan
General Manager, Decarbonisation & Environmental Compliance
Pacific Basin Shipping
(Hong Kong)


APM 2026 Conference Key Themes

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

Venue: Blue Wave Stage

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

Venue: Power Stage

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

Venue: Blue Wave Stage

Strengthening shipping resilience through maritime cybersecurity to protect vessels and crews for the future.

Venue: Power Stage

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

Venue: Power Stage

Cutting-edge innovations in electric and hybrid technologies and supplies, designed to drive cleaner operations, greater efficiency and a more sustainable maritime future.

Venue: Power Stage

Conference Overview

2 Stages to Get Inspired,
Learn and Meet the Community


Blue Wave Stage

Dives into the industry’s most urgent priorities – future fuels, zero emission ships, and cutting-edge shipbuilding.

Power Stage

Unpacks the strategies driving smarter, cleaner and more secure operations – from hybrid-electric and autonomous technologies to risk frameworks and cyber resilience.

ALL TRADE ATTENDEES ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS

Charting the course for Asia’s maritime future, the APM 2026 Conference delivers actionable insights and transformative strategies to help the industry navigate challenges and accelerate its journey toward sustainability and innovation.

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