Research and innovation conference: Tomorrow's shipping - smart, safe and carbon-free

Part of Maritim Uke 2026 in Haugesund. This event will be held in Norwegian and requires registration.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) invites industry, academia and public sector stakeholders to a conference showcasing research and innovation shaping the future of maritime transport.

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Venue: Quality Hotel Maritim, Haugesund

The conference explores three key themes for the maritime sector:

• Smart – How can AI and digital technologies enable smarter maritime operations?
• Safe – What does maritime preparedness mean in an increasingly uncertain and complex world?
• Carbon-free – How can innovation, energy efficiency and new technologies help the industry meet future emissions targets?

Several Maritime CleanTech partners will contribute to the programme, including representatives from Kongsberg Maritime, NAVTOR, NORCE, Odfjell and North Sea Container Line, alongside researchers and experts from leading universities and research institutions.

Programme committee:
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, NORCE, the University of Stavanger, the University of Bergen, the University of South-Eastern Norway and Maritime CleanTech.