The Marintec Innovation (MINO) is a benchmark platform for ideological guidance and technological innovation in the maritime industry. As the flagship spin-off forum of the world-leading Marintec China international maritime exhibition brand, this thematic event is an important platform for the convergence of ideas among decision-makers, industry leaders, technical experts, innovators and regulatory agencies in the global maritime industry. The conference is committed to promoting the development direction of the global maritime and Marine engineering industry to be highly consistent with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decarbonization goals of 2030, 2040 and 2050, and playing a key leading role in the transformation of the global maritime industry.
MINO 2024: An Important Milestone for Maritime Sustainability
The 2024 Maritime Innovation Conference (MINO 2024) was successfully held in Shanghai. This landmark event fully demonstrated the maritime industry's commitment to sustainable development.
More than 500 heavyweight speakers and participants: Industry leaders and experts jointly discuss transformation strategies for promoting sustainable development.
More than 20,000 online viewers participated: The Marintec wechat mini-program attracted a great deal of attention, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on decarbonization issues.
MINO 2025: launching a special exhibition area on future energy
In 2025, the China International Maritime Exhibition will innovatively launch the MINO25 - Energytec special exhibition area and theme activities, focusing on the coordinated development of alternative energy and the maritime industry chain. It invites global enterprises to join hands and cooperate to accelerate the decarbonization process of maritime operations.
It mainly includes five special forums:
• Keynote Discussion: Strategic Insights for Alternative Energy Solutions.
• Alternative fuels: Explore cleaner and more sustainable fuel options.
• Electrification: Focus on power batteries and electric propulsion technologies.
• Natural energy: Utilizing natural resources such as wind energy, solar energy and wave energy.
• Nuclear energy: Explore the application potential of small modular reactors (SMRS) in the shipping sector.
MINO 2026: Unlocking the path of clean Energy for the global shipping industry
The theme of the 2026 Maritime Innovation Conference is Driving Energy Transition. The maritime industry is at a historic and crucial turning point. On the one hand, it needs to achieve ambitious decarbonization goals; on the other hand, it also faces multiple complex challenges such as supply chain constraints, regulatory barriers and insufficient infrastructure. The 2030, 2040 and 2050 goals proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) represent a grand vision for a sustainable future. This conference will serve as an important platform to deeply explore the innovative solutions and collaborative cooperation paths required to achieve these goals.
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Keynote Speech: Leading the Path to Maritime Decarbonization
The maritime industry is at a critical turning point and urgently needs to achieve the IMO's decarbonization goals of 2030, 2040 and 2050. This conference will explore innovative solutions and collaborative mechanisms to provide a sustainable development roadmap for the industry.
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Short-term: Strengthening the Foundation: The immediate application of dual-fuel systems and artificial intelligence
To achieve the IMO2030 goals, the industry urgently needs to act quickly. The innovation of dual-fuel systems and the advancement of artificial intelligence are bridging the gap between current challenges and future goals.
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Mid-term: Empowering the Future: Innovations in Energy and Ship Design
To achieve the IMO2040 goal, the maritime industry is actively exploring alternative energy sources. Innovations in ship design, lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing technologies ensure that ships remain sustainable and adapt to future energy solutions.
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Long-term: Achieving Net Zero: Transformative Solutions for Comprehensive Decarbonization
The IMO's 2050 net-zero target places higher demands on the industry. It is urgently necessary to improve the supply chain system, strengthen international standards and safety norms, and simultaneously promote the upgrading of port infrastructure and the enhancement of social awareness. By addressing these challenges, the shipping industry is expected to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals.
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Conclusion: Leading the sustainable development of shipping
The decarbonization process of the maritime industry is driven by ambition, innovation and collaboration at its core. By integrating alternative energy sources, the industry is constantly breaking through challenges and playing a key role in global climate action, laying the foundation for achieving the ambitious goals of the IMO.
Looking forward to the future
The 2026 Marintec Innovation will become an important platform for global exchange and cooperation in maritime alternative energy and decarbonization technologies, further strengthening the industry's commitment to clean energy and sustainable operations.
This conference will be held in Shanghai, an international metropolis with world-class infrastructure, providing practical insights for participants, building strategic partnerships, and outlining a clear vision for the maritime energy transition.
We sincerely invite industry leaders and experts to join this journey of transformation and jointly promote the green development and decarbonization process of the maritime industry. Let's join hands to shape a sustainable future and redefine the global maritime landscape.
The 2026 Marintec Innovation will be held at the St. Regis Shanghai Jing 'an from December 3rd to 4th. Seize the opportunity and don't miss this important event that will influence the future of the industry. Let's join hands to create a greener and more prosperous maritime industry.