MIS Technology & Innovation Forum

Tech Forum: Maritime Information Services (MIS) will hold its Technology & Innovation Forum on 27–29 October 2026 at the Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille, bringing together nearly 150 senior decision-makers, innovators, and industry pioneers to examine the forces reshaping global shipping.

Spanning two days of sessions, the agenda is structured around two core themes.

Day 1 addresses digital transformation, covering innovation barriers, cybersecurity and resilience, the shift from assisted to autonomous operations, and building organisational cultures capable of sustaining change.

Day 2 turns to sustainability and next-generation shipbuilding, with sessions on clean energy alternatives, advanced ship design, wind propulsion retrofits, hull management, and practical pathways to net zero.

Confirmed speakers include chief-level executives from CSL Group, Ammonia Europe, V. Group, Meratus Group, and Grimaldi Group, among others, reflecting a broad cross-section of shipowners, operators, and technology leaders.

Networking runs throughout both days, opening with a welcome drinks reception on the evening of 27 October, followed by hosted lunches, coffee breaks, and a day-one evening mixer. Delegates also gain access to the MIS Event App to connect before, during, and after the forum.

Shipping representatives can register on a complimentary basis, subject to approval. Industry affiliate passes are available from €720 under the current super early bird rate.