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Join Us in Malta This November for an Unmissable Industry Experience!

Set in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is a global hub for trade, logistics, and maritime activity. Its strategic location makes it the perfect destination for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with government officials, industry pioneers, and key decision-makers while experiencing the dynamic business landscape of Malta, the gateway to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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The hotel reflects the brand’s signature design
aesthetic of clean, contemporary and inspirational
spaces, blending modern interiors with local touches
inspired by Maltese crafts and the heritage of Balluta.
Bay, positioning it as one of the leading 5-star
hotels on the Island. One of the first redesigned
Marriott Resorts in Europe, providing innovative and
sophisticated spaces, thoughtfully designed around
business and leisure travelers alike.

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Meet the Industry’s Leading Voices

Join 150+ expert speakers as they share insights, innovations, and strategies shaping the future. Hear from top government officials, industry pioneers, and thought leaders driving change.

Guest of Honor

Hon. Robert Abela

Prime Minister of Malta

Maritime World is deeply honoured to announce that the Honourable Dr. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta, will attend the official opening of the Maritime World Conference & Expo, taking place in Malta from 19–21 November 2025.
Dr. Abela will deliver the opening address and formally declare the start of this prestigious international gathering.
This marks a significant milestone for the conference, highlighting Malta’s strong commitment to maritime innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of the Mediterranean.
We look forward to welcoming distinguished leaders, professionals, and partners from around the globe to Malta for three days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and shaping the future of the maritime industry.

Hon. Dr. Ian Borg

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

Hon. Silvio Schembri

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects

Hon. Miriam Dalli

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness

Hon. Dr. Chris Bonett

Ministery of Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works

H.E. Jonathan Borg

Ambassador of Malta to Panama

Kurt Farrugia

CEO at Transport Malta

Mr. George Gregory

CEO at Malta Enterprise

Hon. Ivan Castillo

Shadow Minister for Maritime, Social Dialogue and the fight against the Cost of living

H.E. Aaron Farrugia

Malta’s Ambassador to IMO

Ing. Ryan Fava

Executive Chairman

Carlo Micallef

CEO, Malta Tourism Authority. Former Chair Board of Governors - Institute of Tourism Studies

Vassilios Demetriades

Chief Strategy Officer UW Group

Dylan Cocklan

Maritime Administrator – Gibraltar Maritime Administration

Alex Montebello

CEO at Malta Free Port Terminal

Matthew Attard

President of the MMLA - Partner at Ganado Advocates

Niels Wammen-Jensen

Executive Vice President, International Regions for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

Nico Sciberras

Director (Indirect Taxation) – Legal, Technical and International Affairs Department

Joe Bugeja

Chairman of ATTO (Association of Tractor and Trailer Operators)

Sławomir Bałdyga

CEO - Offshore Pro Solutions; Renewable Lead Baltic Region - Global Maritime.

Andreas Chrysostomou

CEO Pivotal Step and Executive Director Clean Shipping Alliance

Stephen Xuereb

CEO at Valletta Cruise Port

Micheal Callus

Chariman of the board of Directors Transport Malta

Dr. Eng. Hanan Kaffoura

Expert in the Maritime Sector

Andrea Minerdo

CCO at Natpower

Dr. Beatriz Canamary

Founder at Next Wave Systems - COO, Seatrain Technology

Mai Elmar

Executive Director At Cruise Port Rotterdam & Chair VNO-NCW Rotterdam region | Board VNO- NCW West

Nicholas Tan

CEO at Valletta Gateway Terminals

Capt. David Bugeja

Chief Officer - Maritime Affairs Authority for Transport Malta

Laurence Martine

General Secretary at Federazione Del Mare

Żaneta Kłostowska

TÜV SÜD/Director Hydrogen Poland

Paweł Piotrowicz

M.Sc., Eng. , Doctor of Business Administration in the field of Energy, expert on energy market and hydrogen technologies at TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o

Miriam Camilleri

Founder, MCConsult & Associates Ltd.

Capt. Terence Farrugia

Chief Pilot, Malta Maritime Pilots

Cap. Klaudia Skotnica

Master Mariner- CSO/QHSE manager

Radosław Ciszewski

Hydrogen

Darren Lee Axisa

Operation Manager

Dariusz Sawicki

Chief Designer & CEO at Maritecs

Arpad Torok

Founder and CEO at Fullsulate Ltd

Dario Barbaro

Co-Founder at Navirego

Claudia Vella Casagrande

Secretary General at Malta International Shipowners' Association ( MISA)

Adam Ślipy

CEO at Seatech Engineering

Capt. Alexia Fenech

Master Mariner- CSO/QHSE manager

Johann Grech

CEO at Screen Malta

Joe Bugeja

Civil Engineer & Port Consultant

Jeannette Axisa

Extensive Professional Experience Across Multiple Transport Sectors

Przemysław Karczewski

Sales Manager

Neity Maddock

Commentator & Moderator

Filip Marcinkowski

Regulatory and policy expert, attorney at law

Capt. Ali Heidar

International Maritime Safety and Security Expert / IMSAS Lead Auditor

Ken Fitzgerald

Principal, Ocean engineering at Glosten

Nicholas Borg Calleja

Founder Marine Hound

Andrew Eckhardt

Co-founder at NextTuna

Sjoerd de Jager

CEO, Co-founder at PortXchange

Anna Kotlewska

Commercial Director

Michał Jaguszewski

Commercial Director of Remontowa Shipbuilding

Dr. Nikolaos Liapis i

ACTANONVERBA/ Managing partner - HIMT/ Presiden

Figen Ayan

Founder at AyanConsulting

Tony Philp

President at Smart Island Riviera

Thomas Kieffer

CEO at EDGE

Steve Vassallo

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Simon Cachia

FICS Ship Agency and Business Development Director.

Walter Vassallo

Founder and Coordinator, Blue Marina Awards

Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis

President at PYLI NET

Andrea Tagliaferro

Founder of Yacht Femme & Marketing Director at Navier

Vasiliki Chrysoula Patrikiou

CBO at PYLI NET

Cesar Vera

Director, Global Reach and Strategy, Fueltrax

Ilse Rodewijk

CEO and Founder of AlbatrosDigital

Dr Stephan Piazza

Malta Maritime Law Association and Chairman of the Education Committee

Audrey Caruana

Head, Start-up Support Malta Enterprise

Lino C Vassallo

Fellow Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Former Permanent Representative of Malta to the International Maritime Organisation

Camille Lopez

founder of HY-Plug, an innovative company specializing in hydrogen, electricity, bio-fuels and bio-methanol solutions for the sustainable maritime sector.

Craig Wooldridge

Maritime Cyber Baseline Certification Manager at Iasme

Neil Agius

World Record Holder and Ocean Mindset Founder

Kurt Arigo

Photographer

Ivana Kulkarni

Master Mariner - Staff Captain

Clare AgiusHo

Host

Capt. Edwin Vella

Principal and Chief Operating Officer at MaritimeMT

Marcello Pica

Founder and President of Marine Partners Monaco

Kurt Gutteridge

Director at NAS

Interested in speaking? Apply here to share your expertise on our global stage!

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Explore the Agenda

Stay ahead with a dynamic program featuring expert keynotes, panel discussions, networking sessions, and exclusive tours. Gain valuable insights, connect with industry leaders, and experience Malta’s strategic importance firsthand.

Full agenda coming soon! Stay tuned for updates.

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Meet and Greet

Valletta Tour → 11:00-13:00
A guided exploration of Valletta’s historic maritime landmarks and architectural heritage.

Meeting Point: Triton Fountain

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Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

Expo → 08:00-18:00 (Gallery at Marriott Hotel)
Explore the high level companies and their unique and advanced product/services while enjoying your break time and refreshments.

Breakfast & Registration → 08:00-09:45 (Gallery at Marriott Hotel)
Badge collection is a must, attendees without registration and badge cannot enter the Expo and Conference area. Please collect your badge at the registration desk at the Expo area.

Conference & Workshop → 09:00-17:00
Exploring advancements and strategies shaping the future of maritime industries including the most advanced and practical workshop.

Main Conference Stage - Ballroom

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10:00 – 10:05 → Welcome Speech by Mr. Jonathan Borg

10:05 – 10:10 → Opening Keynote by Hon. Robert Abela

10:10 – 10:15 → Keynote by Hon. Ian Borg

10:15 – 10:20 → Keynote by Hon. Chris Bonett

10:25 – 10:55 → Panel Discussion - Charting the Course: Maritime Policy & Regulation in a Changing World

10:55 – 11:25 → Panel Discussion - The Next Industrial Wave: Shipowners Shaping the Future of Global Maritime Power

11:25 – 12:00 → Panel Discussion - Malta, Maritime & Meaning; from Screen to Sea

12:00 – 13:00 → Lunch Break

13:00 – 13:10 → Presentation, Malta Free Port

13:10 – 14:10 → Pitch Session, Top 10 Start-Ups / SMEs

14:10 – 14:40 → Panel Discussion - Smart Maritime Corridors: The Future of Ro-Ro & Short Sea Transport

14:40 – 15:10 → Panel Discussion - Smart Ports & Infrastructure; The Next Generation

15:10 – 15:40 → Panel Discussion, Cruising the Central Med: Infrastructure, Experience & Sustainable Growth

15:40 – 15:45 → Presentation by Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis, Shipping Beyond Luck: People and Precision at the Helm

15:45 – 16:15 → Panel Discussion, Crew Matters: Driving Change in a People-Powered Industry

16:15 – 16:45 → Panel Discussion, Woman in Maritime

16:45 – 16:55 → Closing Statement by Hon. Ivan Castillo

Conference & Workshop Stage - Amphitheatre

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11:00 – 11:05 → Welcome Speech by Żaneta Kłostowska

11:05 – 11:10 → Opening Keynote by Hon. Miriam Dalli

11:10 – 11:20 → Keynote by Mr. Ryan Fava

11:20 – 11:30 → Keynote by Mr. Paweł Piotrowicz

11:30– 12:05 → Panel Discussion , Future Fuels & Traditional Energy: Hydrogen, Methanol, Oil, Gas and LNG

12:05 – 13:00 → Break Time

13:00 – 13:30 → Panel Discussion, Yachting & Superyacht's Role in the Modern Maritime Economy

13:30 – 14:00 → Panel Discussion, From Blueprint to Dockside: Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding in the High-Tech Era

14:00 – 14:10 → Presentation - Natpower

14:10– 14:40 → Panel Discussion - Decarbonisation & Accountability: Staying Ahead of EU Climate Rules

14:40– 14:50 → Presentation - Maritecs

14:50– 15:00 → Presentation by Dr. Beatriz Canamary

15:00– 16:00 → Workshop - First Session

16:00– 17:00 → Workshop - Second session

Workshop Program - Amphitheatre

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Maritime transport accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise. Existing and upcoming regulations - both international (IMO) and EU (RED III, Fit for 55, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, AFIR) - are changing the way ports, ships and the entire logistics chain operate.
However, decarbonisation of the maritime sector cannot be considered in isolation. It requires an integrated approach - building an energy ecosystem that includes:
* RES-powered ports
* bunkering infrastructure for hydrogen, LNG and biogas
* vessels capable of using the alternative fuels
* electricity and transmission networks * energy storage, power-to-X installations and hydrogen from offshore wind farms.
It is this transformation - linking the maritime, energy and industrial sectors - that will be key to achieving Europe's climate neutrality.
In line with the European Green Deal and the Blue Economy strategy, ports, the merchant fleet, offshore and logistics infrastructure are to be transformed into elements of a climate-neutral and integrated energy and transport system. This requires know-how, partnerships and access to finance - and the workshop responds to these needs.

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13:00 – 14:00 → Workshop Session - this session includes a Certificate of attendance signed by Maltese Authorities and Hydrogen VIP experts instructors Workshop require prior sign up from attendance in order to receive the Certificate of Attendance, if you are interested please send us an email at info@maritime.world

1. Introduction: Purpose of the workshop and system logic We will start by presenting a holistic approach to decarbonizing maritime transport - not just as a climate target, but as a process integrating ports, ships, offshore, electricity and logistics.

2. EU regulations and policies Discussion of the regulatory framework affecting the sector:

RED III - RES share obligations for marine fuels. FuelEU Maritime - CO₂ emission intensity limits. EU ETS - obligation for ships to purchase emission allowances (from 2024) AFIR - requirements for OPS and alternative fuel infrastructure Fit for 55 and Green Deal - EU systemic approach to decarbonisation of all transport Blue Economy Strategy - the role of the maritime sector in the green economy

3. Emissions and the state of the sector - data and challenges.
We will present current data on emissions from ports, merchant fleet, offshore vessels and LNG terminals. We will discuss technological and regulatory challenges, as well as the investment gap.

4. technologies and ecosystem elements

We will present the technologies needed for decarbonisation: alternative fuels (hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol, LNG, bio-LNG, biogas), shore-to-ship power (OPS) and its supply from RES, dual-fuel and hydrogen (H₂-ready) vessels, Power-to-X in integration with offshore wind, bunkering infrastructure, energy storage, regasification stations, digital twins and emissions monitoring

5. Funding and support mechanisms We will present the available sources:

CEF Transport - AFIF Innovation Fund (ETS) Horizon Europe (technology projects) Interreg Med / Blue Economy EIB and blending instruments We will discuss call criteria, climate requirements, blended mechanisms (grants + loans).

6. Group work - 4 implementation scenarios

7. summary and recommendations Discussion of group results, identification of common challenges and proposals for concrete actions and partnerships at national and EU level.

Lunch & Networking at the Expo area→ 12:00-13:00
A dedicated time to engage with maritime professionals and explore collaborative opportunities.

Networking Dinner → 20:00-23:00
An evening of networking and collaboration, set against a backdrop of fine dining and maritime conversation.

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09:00 - 11:00 Maritime Leaders Round Table - Sponsored -(Business to Business and Business to Government)
Open to Admiral Pass holders only. Strictly by invitation, register your interest here. Top Companies presentation followed by 1 hour Networking breakfast.

Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

20:00 - 23:30 VIP B2B Dinner
Strictly by invitation only.

Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

Technical Tour, Visit to Malta Free Port
Open to Admiral Pass holders only. RSVP your spot here.

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Boost Your Brand with Sponsorship

Experience unparalleled exposure, connect with industry leaders, and elevate your brand to the forefront of the market. Our customized sponsorship opportunities guarantee maximum visibility and impact.

Conference Badge

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VIP Lounge Sponsorship

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Vip Dinner

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Port Tour Activity

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Networking Drinks

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Media Wall

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Main Conference Entrance

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Conference Screen

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Conference Notebook

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Conference Bag

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Closed Door B2B

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City Tour

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Gala Cruise Sponsorship

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Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch with us here to explore the best options for your brand!

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🚀 Startup Pitch Call – Malta Show 2025
Your Innovation. Our Stage. The World Watching.

Maritime World invites startups and SMEs in maritime, clean tech, ocean solutions, and energy to apply for the Top 10 Startup Pitch Session on 20 November 2025 in Malta.

Selected participants will have the chance to win a prestigious Maritime World Trophy, receive mentorship to develop their business concept, and explore potential equity investment opportunities.

We are proud to have Malta Enterprise as a valued partner, supporting this initiative and fostering innovation in the maritime sector.

Showcase your solution before an international audience of industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers in the heart of the Mediterranean’s maritime hub.

🌊 If Selected for the Top 10, You’ll Receive:
🧭 Free Captain Passes for the full two-day event
🎤 Live pitch on the main stage
🛟 Access to discounted booth space (optional)
🏨 Hotel stay for the CEO or founder

💡 Why Apply?
🌍 International exposure and media visibility
🤝 Connections with investors, port authorities, and CEOs
⚓ Invitations to private B2B meetings
🚀 Opportunities for pilot projects or strategic partnerships

No equity taken. No pitch fees. No strings attached.

📩 How to Apply
The process is quick and focused on your vision, impact, and solution. Share the problem you address, what makes you unique, your current stage, and confirm your readiness to pitch in Malta.
Application deadline: 15 August 2025

⚙️ Pitch Format & Judging
Each startup delivers a 5-minute pitch followed by a 3-minute Q&A with expert judges. You’ll be evaluated on:
✅ Clarity of idea
✅ Innovation and uniqueness
✅ Market potential and impact
✅ Feasibility and solution strength
✅ Stage presence and delivery

At the end of the session, the winning team will receive the Maritime World Trophy, a symbol of excellence, vision, and impact in maritime innovation.