Istanbul Maritime Forum will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Istanbul Tuzla – a 5 star hotel, one of the largest spa in the city, close by shopping center and airport on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Address: Camlibelde Sitesi Hasan Tokatli Sokak 13, Aydınlı, Yolu Cd No: 34, 34953 İstanbul, Türkiye
Among Speakers And Delegates
CANATAY YILMAZ
Co-Founder & Managing Director,
Capramar
ÖMER GÜRKAN ERTUĞRUL
Co-Founder and Fleet Technical Manager,
Capramar
ØISTEIN JENSEN
Chief Sustainability Officer,
Odfjell SE
MADS BENTZEN BILLESØ
Head of Innovation and Partnerships,
DFDS
HARSHIT TRIPATHI
Head of Fleet Efficiency and Decarbonisation,
Ultrabulk
THEODORE CHOULIARAS
Board of Directors President & CEO,
Upoiltankers
GAVIN ALLWRIGHT
Secretary General,
International Windship Association (IWSA)
Chief Executive,
International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN)
References
In-depth, engaging, and essential – 10 EXPERT PANELS with more voices, more perspectives, more impact, designed to spark ideas and foster collaboration.
Panel discussion:
Turning Ambition into Action: Real Steps Toward Maritime Decarbonization
Panel discussion:
Fueling the Shift: What’s Next for Energy in Global and Regional Shipping?
Panel discussion:
Smarter Seas: Unlocking AI’s Potential Across Maritime Operations
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Seafarers Now: Addressing Today’s Realities in Safety, Welfare, and Workforce Stability
Panel discussion:
Made in Turkey: The Growth and Global Reach of Turkish Shipbuilding
Panel discussion:
Repair, Retrofit, and Ready: Future-Proofing the Global Fleet
Panel discussion:
Fleet Focus: Turkish Shipowners on Expansion Plans, Retrofits, and Future Readiness
Panel discussion:
Digital by Design: How Smart Tech is Steering the New Maritime Era
Panel discussion:
The Power of Partnership: Global Collaboration in Shipbuilding
Panel discussion:
Maritime Under Threat: Securing Digital Infrastructure in a Connected World
Panel discussion:
Turning Ambition into Action: Real Steps Toward Maritime Decarbonization
Panel discussion:
Fueling the Shift: What’s Next for Energy in Global and Regional Shipping?
Panel discussion:
Smarter Seas: Unlocking AI’s Potential Across Maritime Operations
Panel discussion:
Seafarers Now: Addressing Today’s Realities in Safety, Welfare, and Workforce Stability
Panel discussion:
Made in Turkey: The Growth and Global Reach of Turkish Shipbuilding
Panel discussion:
Repair, Retrofit, and Ready: Future-Proofing the Global Fleet
Panel discussion:
Fleet Focus: Turkish Shipowners on Expansion Plans, Retrofits, and Future Readiness
Panel discussion:
Digital by Design: How Smart Tech is Steering the New Maritime Era
Panel discussion:
The Power of Partnership: Global Collaboration in Shipbuilding
Panel discussion:
Maritime Under Threat: Securing Digital Infrastructure in a Connected World
Topics
Global Maritime Sector:
Today, 2030 & 2050
Global Trends in the Shipping Market Navigating current market dynamics, fleet evolution, and trade route shifts
Maritime Regulations: Navigating Complexity Across Borders Overview of the latest global and regional shipping regulations, with a focus on compliance strategies.
Sustainable Maritime Projects: Regional to Global Best Practices Showcasing successful environmental initiatives from Turkey and beyond.
Strength in Collaboration: The Role of Strategic Partnerships How cross-industry alliances and international partnerships are shaping maritime innovation.
Maritime Workforce of the Future Addressing seafarer shortages, automation, training needs, and seafarers’ mental health.
Carbon Regulation & the Decarbonization Roadmap Preparing for CII, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and global decarbonization efforts.
Ports of Tomorrow: Greening Global Gateways Green port technologies, policy implementation, and port digitalization trends.
Seafarer Wellbeing: Safety, Health & Human Sustainability Improving life at sea: initiatives for physical safety, mental health, and career longevity.
Maritime 2035: Are We in a Decade of Transformation? A look ahead—tech disruption, ESG impact, geopolitical risks, and the evolving maritime business model.
Shipyards of the Future: Innovation, Sustainability & Global Collaboration
Turkey as a Shipbuilding Powerhouse Showcasing Turkish expertise in newbuilds, conversions, and offshore vessels.
Megatrends in Global Shipyard Development Responding to larger ship sizes, stricter regulations, and greener mandates.
Next-Generation Technologies in Shipbuilding Digital twins, robotics, automation, and modular construction techniques.
Building for Zero: Decarbonized Ship Construction Integrating alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and eco-design principles.
Smart Shipyards: The Digital Transformation ERP systems, real-time analytics, AI, and connected workflows in yard operations.
Ship Lifecycle Sustainability Designing for longevity, upgrading for compliance, and scrapping responsibly.
Workforce of the Future Upskilling shipyard personnel for digital tools, safety, and green technologies.
Getting to Zero Emissions: Pathways for a Decarbonized Maritime Sector
Decarbonization in Action: Global Best Practices and Key Challenges Lessons learned and barriers faced by shipping leaders on the road to net zero.
Cleaner Fuels, Greener Future What’s needed to fast-track the adoption of sustainable fuels in global shipping—from policy to infrastructure.
LNG’s Role in the Transition A critical debate: Is LNG a necessary stepping stone or a technological cul-de-sac in the journey to zero?
Fuel Mix of the Future: Hybrid Strategies for Maritime Decarbonization Exploring fuel diversity—methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, biofuels, and beyond—and how combined strategies can bridge the transition.
Smart, Efficient & Compliant Ship
Tailored Pathways to EEXI Compliance Strategic approaches for achieving IMO compliance while maximizing operational efficiency.
Cruise Sector Innovations The latest technologies and solutions transforming sustainability and guest experience in cruise shipping.
Propulsion Technologies for the Future Efficient propulsion systems and alternative engine innovations driving cleaner maritime transport.
MRV & DCS in the Decarbonization Journey How monitoring, reporting, and verification systems are aligning shipping with climate goals.
Fleet Performance Management: From Data to Action Smart tools, KPIs, and analytics platforms to enhance fleet efficiency and decision-making.
Sustainable Hull Maintenance & Biofouling Solutions Environmentally sound methods for cleaning, coating, and maintaining ship hulls.
Safety at Sea: Innovations and Best Practices Enhancing crew safety and vessel security through proactive technologies and training.
Digitalisation, Cyber Security & Emerging Tech
Digitalisation in Maritime: From Bridge to Port Smart ships, integrated systems, and real-time data in fleet and operations management.
Digitally Connected Ports Advancing port infrastructure with smart logistics, automation, and IoT solutions.
Towards Maritime Autonomy The road to autonomous ships: regulatory gaps, tech challenges, and operational integration.
Maritime Simulators: Next-Gen Training & Scenario Planning Leveraging simulation for crew training, risk mitigation, and mission rehearsal.
AI, IT & Cybersecurity in Maritime Advanced electronics, AI applications, and cybersecurity strategies for a resilient digital ecosystem.
Blockchain Technology in Maritime Secure, transparent, and efficient logistics and documentation through blockchain innovation.
AI for Smarter Shipping Use cases in route optimization, predictive maintenance, cargo efficiency, and autonomous navigation.
One of the greatest maritime cities in the world – Istanbul – will be home to one of the most impactful maritime gatherings globally – the Istanbul Maritime Forum. A physical event taking place on October 7 – 8, 2025, this two-day, high-level forum will bring together key decision makers and experts from across the maritime industry.
From shipowners, ship managers, and operators to shipbuilders, shipyards, ports, service providers, manufacturers, and technology companies, the forum will also welcome regulators, government bodies, associations, classification societies, and many more.
Structured for maximum effectiveness, the event will feature both a conference and exhibition area – providing valuable insights into the latest industry trends while creating a platform to connect with relevant decision makers.
Organized by renowned maritime networking experts – IGGS Group – the Istanbul Maritime Forum is an unmissable opportunity for anyone involved in maritime business in Turkey and beyond.
Istanbul Maritime Forum is organized by IGGS Group. Our overall priority is to provide our clients with the most effective networking platform in the world. Based on references we are moving faster than expected. We base our work on honesty, integrity and true dedication to the maritime industry. We believe that maritime industry needs to work together to ensure sustainable future. We take great pride that our services facilitate this mutual goal.
We base our work on honesty, integrity and true dedication to maritime industry.
We believe that maritime industry needs to work together to ensure sustainable future.
We take great pride in the fact that our services facilitate the goals of the maritime industry.
