Seize the opportunity to meet the Nordic-Baltic maritime sector in Helsinki
The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum offers a unique platform for international maritime stakeholders to meet industry and government leaders and experts from across the region and learn first-hand about the many exciting technology and energy initiatives underway in this area which are driving the decarbonisation of shipping and ports.
During NBMF, delegates can visit P2X Solutions’ renewable hydrogen production plant at Harjavalta on 24 March.
Opened in 2025, this is Finland’s first industrial scale renewable hydrogen production facility, and more details about the visit can be seen here
Also on 24 March is the Nordic-Baltic Maritime Resilience Summit
This afternoon event brings together leading experts involved in safeguarding the resilience and security of supply, business continuity and security of maritime transport across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
The aim of the seminar is to foster open dialogue and knowledge exchange among authorities, sectoral experts and key maritime stakeholders. The focus is on concrete cooperation models, risk-management practices and operational approaches that help ensure the uninterrupted functioning of critical maritime transport chains and security of supply, even in an evolving security environment.
Take a look at the programme and confirmed speakers, and register your interest in attending.
Innovation Day on 25 March will give delegates the opportunity to attend an exciting mix of technology and energy-focused events delivered by NBMF Innovation Partners across a range of formats, including roundtable discussions and working groups, specialised seminars and technology presentations/case studies.
A new event added to Innovation Day is a panel discussion hosted and moderated by Risto-Juhani Kariranta, Chief Executive Officer, Ahti Climate Ab, which will address Regulation as Catalyst: How Shipping Emissions Rules Are Accelerating Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions
Take a look at the Innovation Day timetable
The Headline Conference on 26 March will bring together senior stakeholders from across the Nordic-Baltic maritime ecosystem to debate the most pressing issues facing the global maritime sector and highlight how the Nordic-Baltic Eight are individually and collaboratively shaping the maritime future through: the energy transition, shipbuilding and maritime supply chain resilience, digitalisation and AI, and innovation in ports and terminals.
We are delighted to announce new speakers who will share their insights at this high-level conference:
- Laura Langh-Lagerlöf, Managing Director and co-owner of Langh Group Oy Ab and daughter companies, Langh Ship Oy Ab and Langh Tech Oy Ab.
- David Osborn, Director, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organization
- Vesa Marttinen, Vice President, Cargo Services, Port of Helsinki Ltd
- Reko-Antti Suojanen, Senior Ministerial Adviser, ICE Pact coordinator, Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
See the conference programme and confirmed speakers to date here
The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum offers a major opportunity for international maritime stakeholders to see how regional cooperation is accelerating the global maritime transition toward sustainability and it provides an excellent meeting place for Nordic-Baltic and global companies, organisations and delegates to begin all-important conversations on future collaboration.
We look forward to welcoming you to Helsinki!
Participation opportunities
If you feel you could make a significant contribution to the flagship conference programme, or if your company would like to join Innovation Day and host an event, roundtable discussion, site visit or technology presentation, please contact: Lesley Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, ship.energy
lesley@ship.energy | +44 1295 814455
NBMF Supporting Organisations include the Finnish Shipowners Association (Suomen Varustamot Ry), Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry), and the Finnish Ports Association (Suomen Satamat ry), The International Ship Engineering Service Association, IBIA – International Bunker Industry Association, and Cleaner Seas.
NBMF Partnership Opportunities
Full details on partnership opportunities across the NBMF can be accessed here . To discuss how partnership options can benefit your company, contact info@ship.energy or +44 1295 814455.
Accommodation
NBMF26 delegates are eligible for a 15% discount on accommodation at Clarion Hotel Helsinki using the code EVENTSHELSINKI.
Room reservations can be made directly via www.strawberryhotels.com. Simply enter the discount code EVENTSHELSINKI below the selected dates to receive the discounted daily rate.
