With IMO mid-term measures about to reshape the regulatory landscape, shipowners are facing a high-stakes question: which fuel pathway makes commercial sense and which could leave you exposed?

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At the Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference, Hamburg, 8–10 December 2026, the focus is on how real decisions are being made under pressure across fuel choice, compliance strategy, and long-term fleet investment.

Taking place just two weeks after key IMO discussions, the programme goes beyond headlines to examine what the new measures actually mean in practice and how they will influence strategy.

Who you’ll hear from and meet:

Shipowners, operators, classification societies, regulators and fuel suppliers, including BIMCO and Hapag-Lloyd, all directly involved in shaping the transition.

  • Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO

  • Wolfram Guntermann, Director Regulatory Affairs, Hapag-Lloyd AG

  • Torsten Mundt, Senior Government Official, Federal Ministry of Transport, Germany

Hear directly what shipowners are doing from the outcome of the IMO MEPC 85. You will gain first-hand insights into what’s currently working, what isn’t, and how IMO developments will actively shape fuel choices across fleets.

Learn how IMO measures, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime are being factored into investment decisions, and what that means for long-term asset value.

View the programme

Why attend:

This is about making better decisions, faster:

  • Get clarity on how IMO measures will affect your fleet decisions

  • Benchmark your fuel strategy against what leading operators are actually doing

  • Understand the real commercial and operational risks behind each pathway

  • Leave with practical direction you can apply immediately

With regulation tightening and investment stakes rising, waiting for certainty is no longer an option. The advantage now lies with those who understand the trade-offs early.

Secure your place with 20% early bird savings using code PFFEARLY.

For more information on attending or how you can get involved in the Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference, please contact:

Mia Lukeman-Knight - Conference Manager Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference +44 1329 825335 info@propulsionconference.com

Sales & Sponsorship team Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference +44 1329 825335  info@propulsionconference.com