The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum

23 March - 26 March

Helsinki, Finland

The inaugural Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum in Helsinki will be a landmark gathering of maritime leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Nordic-Baltic Eight: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

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Overview

Spanning a week of engaging, informative, and dynamic activities, the Forum’s aim is to bring international industry stakeholders to Helsinki to learn firsthand about the region’s strong maritime capabilities, technological excellence, and proactive approach to innovation and sustainability.

The Forum will highlight innovation in marine energy (conventional and alternative fuels), shipbuilding and technology, and ports and terminals, with a key focus on Finland’s contributions to these sectors.

A Week of Maritime Innovation and Collaboration

The programme is designed to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange through an exciting mix of events, including:

Site Visits to shipyards, ports, and technology facilities across the Helsinki region.
Roundtable Discussions bringing together industry executives, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore practical pathways for sustainable maritime growth.
Specialised Seminars focusing on next-generation marine fuels, ship design and vessel optimisation, and the digital transformation of ports and terminals.
Technology Demonstrations showcasing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as fuel systems, propulsion, vessel optimisation, and smart port management.

High-Level Conference

The week will conclude with a high-level conference featuring contributions from senior stakeholders from across the Nordic-Baltic maritime ecosystem. This flagship event will debate the most pressing issues facing the global maritime sector and highlight how the Nordic-Baltic Eight are shaping the maritime future through:

The Energy Transition – advancing clean and alternative marine fuels and sustainable propulsion systems.
Shipbuilding – building on a strong shipbuilding heritage to deliver innovation in ship design
Digitalisation and AI – driving smarter, safer, and more efficient maritime operations.
Innovation in Ports and Terminals – planning infrastructure and logistics to deliver a connected, low-carbon future.

The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum: Helsinki will be a unique platform for showcasing innovation and leadership, demonstrating how regional cooperation can accelerate the global maritime transition toward sustainability and enabling international participants to engage with maritime stakeholders across the region and to begin all-important conversations on future collaboration.

Speaking Opportunities

If you feel you could make a significant contribution to the programme and wish to present please contact:

Lesley Bankes-Hughes

[email protected] | +44 1295 814455

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