Singapore Maritime Week 2026 will be back from 20 – 24 April!

Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is an annual flagship event organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW brings together global maritime leaders and industry captains to discuss key issues and developments in the sector. It is also a platform to demonstrate latest technologies and innovations, as well as to facilitate networking and collaboration among all stakeholders.

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SMW 2025 Highlights

SMW 2025 was an inspiring event! Participants engaged in insightful discussions with high-level thought leaders and experts, explored the latest technologies and innovations at the EXPO@SMW exhibition, and joined various networking receptions to expand their connections.

Conferences

Gain insights from international, and high-level experts on how the industry is evolving to meet mid and long-term goals as it tackles current opportunities and challenges.

EXPO@SMW

Explore next-generation digitalisation and decarbonisation technologies driving the future of the industry.

Talent@SMW

Learn more about recruitment and talent development trends evolving to meet growing manpower needs.

Pier71@SMW

Discover upcoming start-ups and technologies revolutionising the next phase of maritime transformation.

Site Tours

Rare opportunity to visit and draw insights from Singapore-based maritime companies.

RO Reception

Mingle with members from leading classification societies to collaborate and drive industry excellence and innovation. Event is by-invite only.

Partner Events and Reception

Forge connections and exchange ideas with leaders and experts from the maritime industry.

Youth@SMW

Find out what’s making the industry tick for youths who are keen to explore a career in the maritime sector.

Featured Speakers

Lee Hsien Loong

Senior Minister

Prime Minister's Office Singapore

Chan Heng Chee

Ambassador-at-Large & Professor

Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities

Singapore University of Technology and Design

Dr. Sung Hwan Cho

President

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Francis Zachariae

Secretary-General

International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA)

Stephen Cotton

General Secretary

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

Christopher J. Wiernicki

Chairman and CEO

American Bureau of Shipping

Magda Kopczynska

Director-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission

EC DG MOVE (European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport)

Ann Carpenter

CEO & Founder

Braid Theory

Sveinung Oftedal

Chief Negotiator

Green Shipping at Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment

Margi Van Gogh

Head, Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industries

World Economic Forum

Martijn Hoogerwerf

Managing Director & Head of Sustainable Finance

ING Bank

Silver Andre

CEO

CR14

Lim Ying Ying

Managing Director

Cargill Ocean Transportation (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Country President

Cargill Group of Companies in Singapore

Takaya Soga

President and CEO

NYK Group

Sue-Ern Tan

Head, Regional Cooperation Centre

International Energy Agency (IEA)

All Speakers

SMW 2025 Overview

SMW Events

SMW Events Calendar

Co-Located / Partner Events

Partner Events Calendar

Social / Reception Events

SMW Events Calendar Partner Events Calendar

Revisit SMW 2025

Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore Maritime Week gathers the international maritime community for a week of flagship conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events. In celebration of all things maritime.

SMW 2025Highlights SMW 2024 in Numbers

SMW 2025 was a resounding success, with government representatives, international port authorities, key business leaders and maritime professionals from all over the world gathered here in Singapore for a week of networking, exchanging of ideas, and exploring new opportunities.

17,000+ Attendees

from across the maritime value chain including: Shipping and Logistics, Port Authorities and Terminal Operators, Maritime Technology and Innovation, Shipbuilding and Repair, Marine Engineers, Finance and Insurance, Legal and Regulatory Classification Societies, Energy and Offshore, Environment and Sustainability, Education and Training.

~80

Countries & Regions
Represented

100+

Speakers

>90

Panels &
Presentations

~50

Co-located Events &
Receptions

Top Countries Represented

*Outside of Singapore

United Kingdom

13%

China

11%

Malaysia

Japan

Indonesia

United States

Norway

Australia

India

70%

Attendees Profile

70% of SMW2024 Attendees are
Management and Above

Top Industries

Represented at SMW

Ship Operations & Services

Maritime Regulatory & Governance Bodies

Research, innovation & Education

Fuel & Energy Suppliers

Passenger & Commercial Services

Port & Harbour Operations

Financial & Legal Services

Shipbuilding & Engineering

Official Airline Partner

As you gear up for an incredible experience at SMW 2025, we invite you to fly with Singapore Airlines, recognised worldwide for its outstanding customer service and acknowledged as “World’s Best Airline” at the Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards.

An exclusive Singapore Airlines promo code will be included in the confirmation email upon successful registration for all SMW 2025 delegates and exhibitors.

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