19 to 21 NOV 2025ST JULIAN’S, MALTACONFERENCE & EXPO
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About this edition

Where the Maritime World comes together.

The International Maritime Conference & Expo is Maritime World’s flagship annual gathering, bringing together everything built throughout the year across our international Road Shows.

Shipowners, ports, government authorities, technology companies, energy leaders, startups and maritime professionals come together in Malta to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and shape the future of the industry.

The Malta Show combines an international conference, exhibition, B2B & B2G meetings, technical and cultural tours, and premium networking into one complete maritime experience at the heart of the Mediterranean.

Why Malta

A strategic maritime hub connecting Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The ideal meeting point for international business, innovation and collaboration.

The Complete Experience

Conference, exhibition, networking, B2B & B2G meetings, technical and cultural tours, and the Top 10 Startup Pitch, all designed to create meaningful business opportunities.

Official Media Partner · Malta Show 2025

Partners & exhibitors

Industry leaders in one place.

Bringing together companies, ports, government authorities, technology providers, energy leaders, startups and maritime organisations from across the industry.

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Speakers

The conversations start here.

Meet C-level executives, government representatives, founders, innovators and industry experts from across the maritime sector, sharing knowledge, experience and the ideas shaping what’s next.

Hon. Dr. Robert Abela
Guest of Honour

Hon. Dr. Robert Abela

Prime Minister of Malta

The Honourable Dr. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta, joins Maritime World as Guest of Honour, officially opening the Maritime World Malta Show 2025, Conference & Expo.

His participation reflects Malta's commitment to maritime excellence, innovation and international collaboration, reinforcing the country's position as a leading maritime nation in the Mediterranean.

Agenda

Explore the programme.

Discover each day’s agenda, including conference sessions, workshops, networking, exhibitions, B2B & B2G meetings, technical tours and cultural experiences.

From 12:45

Cultural Tour · Mdina

A guided visit to Mdina, Malta's silent former capital and one of Europe's finest walled cities, hosted as part of the arrival day. Meeting point: Malta Marriott lobby; 12:45 gather, 13:00 departure by coach, return to the hotel around 16:00.

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Zone A

Expo & Networking

09:00 – 18:00 Open Exhibition Exhibitors, technology demos and business meetings across the full expo floor.
09:00 – 12:00 Networking Breakfast Morning coffee, pastries and connections to open the day.
12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch Buffet lunch, hosted across the expo area.
13:00 – 18:00 Coffee Lounge All-afternoon lounge for informal meetings and catch-ups.
Zone B

Main Conference Stage · Ballroom

Official media partner: Times of Malta
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome Speech Ali Vakili, Group Founder, Maritime World
10:05 – 10:10 Opening Keynote Hon. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta
10:10 – 10:15 Keynote Hon. Ian Borg, Deputy PM · Minister for Foreign Affairs & Tourism
10:15 – 10:20 Keynote Hon. Chris Bonett, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure & Public Works
10:20 – 10:25 Keynote Mr. Alex Montebello, CEO, Malta Freeport
10:25 – 10:30 Keynote Dr. Eugenio Grimaldi, Executive Manager, Grimaldi Group
10:30 – 11:05 Panel · The Next Industrial Wave: Shipowners Shaping the Future of Global Maritime Power Cesar Vera (Fueltrax); Elena Schembri (Flag & Port State Coordinator); Eugenio Grimaldi (Grimaldi Group); Claudia Vella Casagrande (MISA); Paolo Guidi (CMA CGM Italy)
11:05 – 11:10 Keynote Mr. Kurt Farrugia, CEO, Transport Malta
11:10 – 11:40 Panel · Charting the Course: Maritime Policy & Regulation in a Changing World Matthew Attard (Ganado Advocates); Dylan Cocklan (Maritime Administrator, Gibraltar); Filip Marcinkowski (regulatory & policy expert); Ann Fenech (President CMI · Fenech & Fenech Advocates)
11:40 – 12:00 Panel · Malta, Maritime & Meaning: from Screen to Sea Clare Agius (Host); Neil Agius (World Record Holder); Kurt Arrigo (Photographer)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:10 Keynote Miriam Camilleri, Founder, MCConsult & Associates
13:10 – 14:10 Pitch Session · Top 10 Start-Ups / SMEs
14:20 – 14:50 Panel · Smart Maritime Corridors: The Future of Ro-Ro & Short Sea Transport Andreas Chrysostomou (Pivotal Step); Eugenio Grimaldi (Grimaldi Group); Nicholas Tan (Valletta Gateway Terminals); Joe Bugeja (ATTO); Michael Callus (Transport Malta)
14:50 – 15:20 Panel · Smart Ports & Infrastructure: The Next Generation Dr. Beatriz Canamary (Next Wave Systems); Joe Bugeja (Civil Engineer & Port Consultant); Sławomir Bałdyga (Global Maritime); David Magro (Malta Freeport Corporation); Sjoerd de Jager (PortXchange)
15:20 – 15:50 Panel · Cruising the Central Med: Infrastructure, Experience & Sustainable Growth Figen Ayan (Ayan Consulting); Mai Elmar (Cruise Port Rotterdam); Niels Wammen-Jensen (CLIA); Stephen Xuereb (Valletta Cruise Port); Neity Maddock (Commentator & Moderator)
15:50 – 15:55 Presentation · Shipping Beyond Luck: People and Precision at the Helm Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis, President, PYLI NET
15:55 – 16:25 Panel · Crew Matters: Driving Change in a People-Powered Industry Vasiliki Chrysoula Patrikiou (PYLI NET); Capt. Ali Heidar; Simon Cachia, FICS; Capt. Edwin Vella (MaritimeMT); Marcello Pica (Marine Partners Monaco)
16:25 – 16:55 Panel · Women in Maritime Dr. Beatriz Canamary (Next Wave Systems); Mai Elmar (Cruise Port Rotterdam); Figen Ayan (Ayan Consulting); Laurence Martine (Federazione del Mare); Martina Farrugia (WISTA Malta)
17:00 – 17:10 Closing Statement Hon. Ivan Castillo, Shadow Minister for Maritime & Social Dialogue
Zone C

Conference & Workshops Stage · Amphitheatre

11:00 – 11:05 Welcome Speech Żaneta Kłostowska, TÜV SÜD · Director, Hydrogen Poland
11:05 – 11:10 Opening Keynote Hon. Miriam Dalli, Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness
11:10 – 11:20 Keynote Mr. Ryan Fava, Executive Chairman at EneMalta
11:20 – 11:30 Keynote Mr. Paweł Piotrowicz, TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o
12:05 – 13:00 Break Time
13:00 – 13:30 Panel · Yachting & Superyacht's Role in the Modern Maritime Economy Nico Sciberras (Indirect Taxation); Camille Lopez (HY-Plug); Thomas Kieffer (EDGE); Dr Stephan Piazza (Malta Maritime Law Association); Mark Savona (Safety Coordinator)
13:30 – 14:00 Panel · From Blueprint to Dockside: Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding in the High-Tech Era Keon Vella (Merchant Shipping Directorate); Davide Maestroni (RINA Malta); Mariusz Czajkowski (Seatech Engineering); Michał Jaguszewski (Remontowa Shipbuilding); Ken FitzGerald (Glosten)
14:10 – 14:40 Panel · Decarbonisation & Accountability: Staying Ahead of EU Climate Rules Dr. Daniel-Luc Farrugia (Fenech & Fenech Advocates); Abigail Cutajar (Climate Action Authority); Żaneta Kłostowska (Hydrogen Poland); Evangelina Pouli (Merchant Shipping Directorate); Camille Lopez (HY-Plug)
14:40 – 14:50 Presentation Dariusz Sawicki, CEO at Maritecs
14:50 – 15:00 Presentation Dr. Beatriz Canamary, Founder, Next Wave Systems
15:00 – 16:00 Workshop · First Session Żaneta Kłostowska, TÜV SÜD · Director, Hydrogen Poland
16:00 – 17:00 Workshop · Second Session Żaneta Kłostowska, TÜV SÜD · Director, Hydrogen Poland
12:00 to 13:00

Lunch & Networking

Open to all attendees, a dedicated break to connect across the expo floor.

Networking
20:00 to 23:00

Networking Dinner · Marriott Rooftop

Open bar 20:00-21:00, flowing food and VIP networking with speakers, exhibitors and Admiral Pass holders, on the Marriott rooftop. A limited VIP Guest List is open to non-Admiral guests where space allows, confirmed by email.

Admiral Pass · VIP Guest List
Dinner
09:00-11:00

Networking Breakfast

Captain & Admiral Business networking area Tables for independent meetings over breakfast.
09:00-11:00

B2B & B2G Meetings

Admiral · pre-registration Closed-room meetings Organised meetings between companies, government and strategic stakeholders.
13:00 to 15:00

Technical Tour · Malta Freeport

A visit to Malta Freeport, one of the Mediterranean's leading transhipment hubs, to see large-scale port operations up close.

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20:00 to 23:30

Networking Dinner · Marriott Rooftop

Open bar 20:00-21:00, flowing food and VIP networking with speakers, exhibitors and Admiral Pass holders. A limited VIP Guest List is open to non-Admiral guests where space allows, confirmed by email.

Admiral Pass · VIP Guest List
Dinner
22 November

Departure Day

Thank you for joining the International Maritime Conference & Expo 2025 - Malta Show. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back at the next Maritime World gathering.

Departure

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Top 10 Startup Pitch

Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists.

Ten startups. One stage. Countless opportunities.

Top 10 Startup Pitch · 2025

Top 10 Startups

Supported by
Transport Malta
Malta Enterprise
MDIA

Join us on Day 1 as they pitch to industry leaders, investors, government representatives and decision-makers from across the global maritime sector.

Date20 November 2025
Time13:10
PlaceZone B · Main Conference Stage

Congratulations to every finalist. The stage is yours.

Startup Pitch Jury

Meet the judges.

A distinguished panel of maritime leaders, investors, innovation experts and public sector representatives selecting the Top 10 Startup Pitch winner.

Kurt Farrugia

Kurt Farrugia

Chief Executive Officer, Transport Malta

Audrey Caruana

Audrey Caruana

Head of Start-up Support, Malta Enterprise

Żaneta Kłostowska

Żaneta Kłostowska

Director, Hydrogen Poland & TÜV SÜD

Paweł Piotrowicz

Paweł Piotrowicz

Energy & Hydrogen Expert, TÜV SÜD Polska

Bernard Montebello

Bernard Montebello

Head of Malta’s European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH Malta)

The venue Malta Marriott Resort & Spa · Balluta Bay, St Julian’s
The venue

Malta Marriott, St Julian’s

On Balluta Bay between Sliema and St Julian’s, a resort venue with the conference floor, expo and evening programme in one place.

Address39 Main Street, Balluta Bay, St Julian’s STJ 1017, Malta
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The official event hotel.

The Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is the official hotel partner of the Maritime World Malta Show 2025.

Located on the waterfront of Balluta Bay, in the heart of St Julian’s, the hotel hosts the entire event under one roof, including the conference, exhibition, networking events and evening programme.

Exclusive accommodation rates are available to Maritime World delegates through our official booking link.
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Aftermovie & films

Watch the edition back.

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