Port leadership for a brave new world
How can port leaders find a competitive advantage in a rapidly realigning world – one increasingly defined by superpower rivalry, in which historic international accords are crumbling, trade is threatened by multi-domain security risks, and critical infrastructure investments are being outpaced both by disruptive new technologies and the escalating cost of climate change?
How can ambitious ports survive and thrive, adapt and innovate – bucking the trend in the face of protectionism, trade war, armed conflict and economic uncertainty?
The IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 will convene senior port professionals from across the world in London – the intelligence hub of global shipping – for four days of high-level dialogue among shipowners, investment banks, cargo owners, insurers, regulators, thought leaders and providers of state-of-the-art technology.
This year’s #IAPH2026 in London will reunite global port leaders with their counterparts in shipping, policymaking, financing and technology. Delegates can attend plenary sessions, breakouts, site visits and workshops as well as a gala dinner celebrating the winners of the IAPH Sustainability Awards.
3 Reasons to Attend
International Collaboration
Join our industry partners from the World Bank, IMO, and UNCTAD at #IAPH2026.
Share knowledge
Learn from industry experts sharing the latest updates and information on best practice solutions.
Network
Join over 650 expected delegates at #IAPH2026. As a major maritime hub, London brings together international ports and shipping professionals to build and forge new relationships.