SMW Conference

Over two days, global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers will tackle the industry’s most pressing priorities, and discuss issues that have strategic relevance to business priorities and drive the industry forward.

Continuing with the overarching theme “Actions Meet Ambition”, SMW 2026 will spotlight key areas including geopolitical trends, digitalisation, decarbonisation, logistics services, and talent development - bringing together leaders to transform bold commitments into tangible outcomes.

Delegates can look forward to insightful presentations and dynamic discussions featuring prominent voices and experts from across the global and local maritime communities.

SMW Conference

21 April 22 April

Time	Programme
1:30Pm - 2:00Pm	Session 1: Keynote on Digital Transformation & AI Adoption
2:00Pm - 2:45Pm	Session 2: Digital Transformation & AI: Navigating the Future of Maritime Operations Explore how digital transformation and emerging technologies are driving agility, resilience and future-readiness in global maritime supply chains. This session will examine deployment strategies and the critical success factors for maritime digitalisation initiatives that promise to reshape shipping efficiency through streamlined operations, increased visibility, and enhanced digital connectivity.
2:45Pm - 3:10Pm	Announcements
3:10Pm - 3:30Pm	Networking Tea Break
3:30Pm - 4:15Pm	Session 3: Building Integrated and Resilient Supply Chains: Singapore's Strategic Advantage Examine how Singapore's unique position as a global maritime and aviation hub enables innovative approaches to supply chain resilience and integration. This panel will explore adaptive logistics strategies, cross-modal connectivity solutions, and collaborative frameworks that leverage Singapore's infrastructure to strengthen its role in global trade networks and ensure supply chains remain efficient, adaptive, and future-ready.
4:15Pm - 5:00Pm	Session 4: A Cybersecure Digital Future for Maritime in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing Navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape facing maritime ecosystem as digital security is transforming under the influence of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. This panel will explore how maritime cybersecurity strategies, risk models, and governance frameworks across solution providers, port authorities and shipping companies are being reshaped, and the transformative potential and risks of these technologies in ship and shore contexts.

21 April 2026

1.30pm to 5:00pm

Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 406

Time	Programme
8:30am - 9:00am	Registration
9:00am - 9:15am	Opening Remarks
9:15am - 9:35am	Announcements
9:35am - 9:55am	Session 1: Keynote
9:55am - 10:40am	Session 2: Decarbonising Maritime: Pathways to Net Zero Explore the practical implementation of the IMO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy and its broad implications for the global maritime ecosystem. The panel will examine key enablers of maritime decarbonisation, including the adoption of sustainable fuels, advancements in technology, and the role of green financing in accelerating transition efforts.
10:40am - 11:10Am	Networking Tea Break
11:10am - 11:40Am	Session 3: Powering Maritime's Electric Future Electrification is a promising pathway for decarbonising coastal and short-sea shipping. This session explores the development of electric vessels from the perspectives of Classification Societies and insurers. Solution providers at the forefront of charging infrastructure development will also share their experience in deploying the world’s first megawatt level charging system. Presentation 1: Battery Technologies in Maritime Electrification: How Batteries are Shaping the Future Maritime Landscape Presentation 2: Lessons Learned from Deploying the World’s First Marine Megawatt Charging System
11:40Am - 11:50Am	Announcements
11:50AM - 12:35PM	Session 4: Defining Tomorrow's Maritime Workforce for an Automated Era As AI, digitalisation, and automation reshape the maritime landscape, the industry's greatest asset - its people - must evolve in tandem. This panel brings together talent development experts and industry leaders to examine the skills, mindsets, and workforce profiles needed to thrive in an era of rapid technological transformation. Hear insights on how these technologies will reshape job roles whilst creating new opportunities, and how technology can be a tool for workforce augmentation. Panellists will also share strategies for identifying skills gaps and upskilling employees, ensuring a resilient workforce that can steer the sector confidently into the next wave of innovation.
12:35PM - 2:00PM	Networking Lunch
2:00PM - 2:30PM	Session 5: Keynote
2:30PM - 3:15PM	Session 6: Navigating Capital and Risk: Financing the Global Fleet Examine the evolving dynamics of ship finance as regulatory changes, geopolitical shifts, and sustainability requirements reshape investment decisions. This panel brings together shipowners and financiers who will share insights on navigating current market challenges, accessing capital for fleet modernisation, and developing innovative financing structures.
3:15PM - 3:35PM	Networking Tea Break
3:35PM - 4:20PM	Session 7: Scaling Deep Tech Innovation: From Pilots to Commercial Adoption in Asia Explore the journey from innovation to commercial adoption and how maritime technologies can scale from pilot to real-world impact. This panel unites corporate leaders, start-ups, classification societies, and innovation experts to share practical playbooks for scaling deep tech successfully in Asia- and taking it global.
4:20PM - 5:05PM	Session 8: Closing Dialogue