Sponsored: Engineering the next decade of maritime innovation

Advanced Maritime Technology expo & conference, June 16–18, 2026, RAI Amsterdam

 

As the maritime sector enters a decisive decade of technological transition, naval architects and marine engineers are confronting a convergence of complex challenges: electrification, hybrid power integration, autonomous vessel systems, digital control architectures, regulatory evolution, and new expectations for commercially viable sustainability. This June, Advanced Maritime Technology expo & conference provides a dedicated platform to explore these engineering frontiers.

 

Hosted at the RAI Amsterdam from June 16–18, 2026, the expanded event unites the former Electric & Hybrid Marine and Autonomous Ship events into one single, integrated technical environment. The consolidation reflects the reality that modern vessel development no longer occurs within discrete silos. Instead, naval architecture increasingly demands cross disciplinary engineering, program-level systems thinking, and a holistic view of vessel performance and lifecycle efficiency.

 

 

A technical platform built for today’s naval architect

The 2026 edition has been shaped directly by industry feedback, with a program designed to support engineers seeking rigorous insight and practical solutions. All conference and expo content is organised around four focused technology streams:

 

Electrification & Hybridization: Advances in energy storage, power conversion, thermal management, and propulsion integration.

 

Automation & Autonomy: Control systems, perception technologies, fault management, and operational safety. MASS and Remote Operation.

 

Ports and Infrastructure:  Shoreside systems, energy infrastructure, and port electrification and integration.

 

Regulation & Finance: Regulatory overviews and strategies, commercial modelling, investment pathways, risk frameworks, and cost-of-ownership considerations.

 

This structure allows naval architects, systems engineers, and program managers to navigate the event according to their specialist priorities while maintaining visibility across adjacent technical domains.

 

 

Why attend: relevant insight for working designers and engineers

Attendees can expect a uniquely application-driven event, emphasising real-world challenges faced by designers, yards, and operators. The 2026 program prioritises:

Cross disciplinary technical knowledge

Content for propulsion architects, structural and systems engineers, control specialists, integration engineers, and vessel programme leads.

Direct connections to live project data

Including prototypes, demonstrators, and commercial deployments across multiple vessel classes.

Current interpretation of class rules and regulation

Particularly for battery systems, hybrid architectures, autonomous functions, digitalised vessels, and energy management technologies.

Engagement with OEMs, integrators, and research institutions

Featuring organisations developing the systems naval architects will specify in the next wave of vessel designs.

 

 

A more conversational, engineer-focused conference format

This year’s conference introduces longer Q&A sessions, expanded panel discussions, and more opportunity for technical exchange. Instead of short, isolated presentations, the new format encourages open discussion between speakers, delegates, and OEMs, supporting deeper exploration of engineering challenges and solution pathways. A limited number of Early Bird delegate rates are available until May 4, 2026, across singled ay, multiday, and full conference passes. With a more flexible pricing structure, attendees can tailor their participation to the specific technical streams and sessions most relevant to their work.

 

First confirmed speakers and preliminary program announced

The first wave of speakers includes engineering authorities from classification societies, system integrators, R&D institutes, and advanced technology developers. Sessions will address methodologies for next-generation vessel modelling, performance data from operational projects, safety and reliability analysis, and future design considerations for increasingly autonomous and electrified fleets. Visit advancedmaritimetechnologyexpo.com for all conference program details.

 

Join the maritime engineering community in Amsterdam

Advanced Maritime Technology expo & conference invites RINA members to three days of high-level engineering dialogue, industry insight, and technical discovery. Whether you are designing future hybrid propulsion systems, evaluating autonomy requirements, navigating the regulatory landscape, or exploring new integration strategies, this year’s event provides the knowledge and network to support your work.

 

Registration for free expo passes is now open.

 

Delegate passes, including Early Bird options, are available for those seeking full access to the conference program.

 

Visit advancedmaritimetechnologyexpo.com for all the latest event information.