The Propulsion & Future Fuels 2026 Conference Programme
Powering shipping’s next phase of decarbonisation
Join global maritime leaders in Hamburg for two days of insight, innovation, and discussion focused on the technologies and strategies shaping the future of sustainable shipping.
This year’s conference will explore the latest developments across alternative fuels and propulsion systems, covering methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, fuel cells, LNG, and drop-in fuels. Sessions will address bunkering and infrastructure challenges, propulsion integration, wind-assisted technologies, and the evolving role of safety, efficiency, and regulation, including emerging perspectives on nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping.
Day 1 - Tuesday 8th of December 2026
| 08:30 | Coffee & Registration |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
Chairman’s welcome |
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09:15 - 09:25 |
Gold sponsor welcome |
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09:25 - 09:40 |
Keynote Address: IMO development update |
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09:40 - 09:55 |
Keynote Address: IMO Net-Zero Framework Speaker to be confirmed |
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09:55 - 10:45 |
KEYNOTE PANEL: Regulatory Update Panel Moderator: Markus Munz, Managing Director, VDMA Large Engines Panellists include: Wolfram Gunterman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Hapag-Lloyd AG Speaker to be confirmed Speaker to be confirmed Speaker to be confirmed |
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10:45 - 11:15 |
Coffee & Networking |
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