Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026

Join us at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026, taking place from 15 November to 21 November in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) 2026 will take place from 15 to 21 November under the theme “Propel Hong Kong”, bringing together maritime leaders, industry experts and professionals from around the world. The week showcases Hong Kong’s strengths as a leading international maritime centre through a diverse programme of conferences, seminars, ceremonies, visits and other industry activities.

During HKMW 2026, DNV will participate in and support several key events, engaging customers and industry stakeholders on topics including maritime resilience, digitalization, decarbonization and trusted AI. Join us in Hong Kong to exchange insights and explore the trends shaping the future of shipping.

Agenda

Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026

13:00 - 18:00

World Maritime Merchants Forum 2026

 

The World Maritime Merchants Forum 2026 will focus on key industry topics including geopolitical transformation, maritime corridor security, supply chain resilience, green and low-carbon transition, and AI-driven digital empowerment.

As one of the sponsors, DNV will contribute perspectives on how the maritime industry can navigate uncertainty with confidence. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Group CEO, will moderate a fireside chat at the main forum.

Location

Hall 5FG, Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)

7th Annual Capital Link Hong Kong Maritime Forum

 

The 7th Annual Capital Link Hong Kong Maritime Forum is held in partnership with DNV, in cooperation with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association & the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board and takes place during the Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026.

This event covers topics of critical significance for the shipping sector and for Hong Kong, featuring industry leaders from the global and the Hong Kong maritime communities.

DNV representatives will share industry insights and moderate the panel: Shipowners’ Perspectives: Hong Kong as a Global Maritime Centre.

Location

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel - Oasis & Concord Room (8th floor)

14:30 - 17:30

DNV Seminar: Building Trust and Readiness for AI Scaling in Maritime

 

As maritime organisations increasingly explore the use of artificial intelligence, trusted data, cybersecurity, governance and assurance are becoming essential for successful implementation.

This seminar will bring together industry experts to discuss data standardisation and contextualisation, data quality management, cybersecurity and the assurance of AI applications, helping maritime organisations build trust and readiness for scaling AI across their operations.

Location

Basement 2, Novotel Century Hong Kong Hotel, Wanchai