China-Europe Maritime Summit at SMM 2026

An official event of SMM Hamburg 2026, jointly organized by the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and DNV, bringing together maritime leaders from China and Europe to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities for cooperation. | 作为SMM Hamburg 2026官方活动，本论坛由德国船东协会（VDR）、中国船舶工业行业协会（CANSI）和挪威船级社（DNV）联合主办，汇聚中欧海事行业领袖，共同交流洞察、深化伙伴关系，并探索合作新机遇。

The maritime industry is entering a new era. As the decarbonization journey continues, digitalization grows, and artificial intelligence is emerging as a force that points to a new future of smarter shipping and shipbuilding. At the same time, the industry’s focus on efficiency in now moving to encompass cost competitiveness and market resilience more broadly, making closer collaboration between Chinese shipbuilding and European shipping more important than ever. 

随着全球航运业迈入转型新时期，脱碳进程持续推进但面临更多不确定性，数字化、人工智能等新技术正加速重塑智能造船与智能航运的发展格局。与此同时，行业发展正由效率驱动为主，逐步向成本、韧性与安全并重转变。在此背景下，进一步深化中国船舶工业与欧洲航运业之间的交流合作，比以往任何时候都更加重要。  

 Bringing together maritime Leaders from China and Europe |
汇聚中欧海事产业领袖  

Jointly organized by VDR, CANSI and DNV, the Summit will bring together senior executives and decision-makers from across the China-Europe maritime value chain, providing a platform for dialogue, partnership and collaboration to foster innovation and strengthen industry connections.   

本次论坛由中国船舶工业行业协会（CANSI）、德国船东协会（VDR）和挪威船级社（DNV）联合主办，汇聚来自中欧海事产业链各环节的企业领袖和行业决策者，为双方搭建高层对话与交流合作平台，共同推动产业创新发展与伙伴关系深化。 

Why attend | 为何参加 

This exclusive event offers an opportunity to:
作为受邀嘉宾，您将有机会： 

• Gain insights into the latest developments and future trends shaping the development of China’s shipbuilding industry 
  洞察中国船舶工业高质量发展的最新进展与未来趋势 

• Get a clearer picture of the market trends and future fleet priorities for the European shipping industry 
  洞察欧洲航运业市场趋势及未来船队发展需求 

• Explore new opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European maritime stakeholders 
  探索中欧海事产业未来合作与发展的新机遇 

• Engage in high-level dialogue with maritime industry leaders from China and Europe 
  与中欧海事产业领袖开展高层对话 

 Agenda | 论坛议程 

10:00-10:30: Registration & Networking Breakfast | 嘉宾签到及早餐交流会 

10:30-10:40: Opening & Welcome Remarks | 开幕及欢迎致辞 

• Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Chief Executive Officer, DNV
  DNV 首席执行官 Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen 先生 

10:40-11:00: Keynote Speeches from Chinese and European Representatives 
中欧海事行业领导人主旨演讲 

• Mr. Xu Peng Chairman, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
  中国船舶集团（CSSC）董事长 徐鹏 先生
• Ms. Gaby Bornheim, Chief Executive Officer, Peter Döhle Schiffahrt; President, German Shipowners’ Association (VDR)  
  Peter Döhle Schiffahrt 首席执行官、德国船东协会（VDR）主席 Gaby Bornheim 女士

11:00-11:30: Panel Discussion I: Industry Development & Cooperation 
圆桌对话一：行业发展与合作 

• Moderator | 主持人: Mr. Martin Kröger, Chief Executive Officer, German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) 
  德国船东协会（VDR）首席执行官 Martin Kröger 先生

• Panelists | 对话嘉宾: Senior Representatives from European Shipowners, Chinese Shipbuilding and Ship Design Institute
  来自欧洲船东、中国主要船厂及船舶设计院的高层代表 

11:30-12:00: Panel Discussion II: Technology Innovation & Transition Pathways | 圆桌对话二：技术创新与转型路径 

• Moderator | 主持人: Mr. Li Yanqing, Vice Chairman and Secretary General, China Association of the National Shipbuilding (CANSI)
  中国船舶工业行业协会（CANSI）副会长兼秘书长 李彦庆 先生 

• Panelists | 对话嘉宾: Senior Representatives from European Shipowners, Chinese Shipbuilding and DNV
  来自欧洲船东、中国主要船厂及挪威船级社（DNV）的高层代表 

12:00-12:10: Closing Remarks | 总结致辞 

• Mr. Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President SMM Exhibitions Maritime & Energy
  SMM 副总裁/海事与能源展览业务，Claus Ulrich Selbach先生

12:10-13:0: Networking Lunch | 交流午餐 

Attendance is limited and subject to confirmation. Please complete the registration form to express your interest in attending. The organizing team will review registrations and provide further event details in due course.   

本次论坛席位有限，采取定向邀请与开放报名审核相结合的参会机制。 请填写报名信息，组委会审核通过后将发送参会确认及活动详情    

REGISTER NOW and mark your calendar for the 2nd of September. We would be honored to welcome you to the China-Europe Maritime Summit at SMM 2026 and look forward to your participation in this important industry dialogue. 

立即报名 并请预留9月2日的时间。我们诚挚期待在SMM 2026中欧海事论坛与您相聚，并欢迎您参与这一重要的行业对话。