Global launch event: Maritime Forecast to 2050
Register below to join us in-person, at SMM in Hamburg, or virtually via livestream for the report launch event on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
The 10th edition of DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 explores how shipping will navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain energy transition. While decarbonization is progressing, uncertainty around regulation and fuel markets is reshaping how the transition unfolds and at what pace.
Global alignment on regulation remains unresolved, with regional measures already driving near‑term decisions on fuel use, operations, and investment. At the same time, the report shows that energy efficiency remains the most immediate and commercially attractive lever, while the development of low‑GHG fuel markets will depend on stronger regulatory demand signals and cost reductions.
Agenda:
Welcome and keynote
- Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, CEO Maritime, DNV
Key findings of the new report
- Øyvind Sekkesæter, lead author of Maritime Forecast to 2050, DNV
Fireside conversation
- Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO
- Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Group President and CEO, DNV
Industry panel discussion
- Harald Fotland, CEO, Odfjell SE
- Constantin Baack, CEO, MPC Oceanic Group AG
- Stratos Desypris, COO, Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
- Sarah Rollings, Strategic Client Director, Shell Marine
- moderated by Anne Moschner, VP Communications & Marketing, Maritime, DNV
In-person event details:
- Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
- As part of the SMM trade fair in Hamburg *
- Registration required; limited seats available
- Venue: Hamburg Messe und Congress, Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg
- Time: 12:30-14:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Virtual event details:
- Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
- Time: 12:30-14:00 CEST (UTC+2)
- Livestream link: will be emailed upon registration
We look forward to welcoming you!
*Kindly be aware that a valid SMM ticket is required for in-person attendance.