The Propulsion & Future Fuels 2026 Conference Programme 

Powering shipping’s next phase of decarbonisation

Join global maritime leaders in Hamburg for two days of insight, innovation, and discussion focused on the technologies and strategies shaping the future of sustainable shipping.

This year’s conference will explore the latest developments across alternative fuels and propulsion systems, covering methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, fuel cells, LNG, and drop-in fuels. Sessions will address bunkering and infrastructure challenges, propulsion integration, wind-assisted technologies, and the evolving role of safety, efficiency, and regulation, including emerging perspectives on nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping.

 

Day One - Tuesday 8th of December 2026

08:30

Coffee & Registration

09:00

Chairman’s welcome

Lars Robert Pederson, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO

09:10

Gold sponsor welcome

Lloyds Register

09:25

Keynote Address: IMO Development Updates & Mid Term Measures

Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO

09:40

KEYNOTE PANEL: Regulatory Update

Moderator: Markus Munz, Managing Director, VDMA Large Engines

Lars Robert Pederson, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO

Wolfram Gunterman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Hapag-Lloyd AG

Additional speakers to be confirmed,

10:35

Coffee & Networking

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