Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026 to take place from 15 to 21 November

The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) is organising the upcoming Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026 and the following are highlights of the event: 

HONG KONG MARITIME WEEK 2026: 10TH ANNIVERSARY, 15-21 NOVEMBER 2026

With less than one month to opening day, we warmly invite industry partners and the wider community to celebrate the landmark 10th anniversary of Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW). This milestone edition features an unprecedented lineup of over 60 distinguished conferences, seminars, and networking sessions. We look forward to welcoming guests from across the world to connect, exchange strategic insights, and shape the future of international maritime trade together.

SILK ROAD MARITIME FORUM: PORT NETWORKS & SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE

17/11/2026 (10am – 11am) | Hall 3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Jointly organised by the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Fujian Silk Road Shipping Operation Co. Ltd., and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, this thematic forum turns the collaborative power of the Silk Road Maritime initiative into concrete solutions for a fast-evolving shipping landscape. As decarbonisation mandates, digital transformation, and geopolitical volatility pile pressure on global maritime logistics, the session brings together leading financial institutions, port operators, and supply chain strategists to dissect the core challenges facing modern trade corridors. Discussions will focus on expanding multilateral port alliances, harmonising digital and green shipping standards, and building actionable commercial strategies to mitigate systemic supply chain risks and strengthen global connectivity. Industry stakeholders are warmly welcomed to join this timely dialogue.

HKMPDB FLAGSHIP SUMMIT

17/11/2026  (2.25pm ‒ 5pm) | Conrad Hong Kong (Hybrid)

We are pleased to invite industry partners to the return of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB)’s Flagship Summit, Capital Meets Cargo: Financing the Future of Global Trade. Aligned with this year’s HKMW overarching theme, “Trusted Resilience Powering Global Maritime Trade”, the summit delivers an incisive look at structural changes across ship finance, marine insurance, and commodity trading markets.

Whether joining us in person or online, delegates will engage directly with prominent institutional financiers, commodity trading leaders, and policymakers. Together, we will examine actionable strategies to unlock capital, navigate emerging maritime risks, and capitalise on Hong Kong’s world-class institutional infrastructure — backed by“One Country, Two Systems”and the only Chinese-English bilingual common law system in the world.

FINANCIAL TIMES LIVE × HKMPDB EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE & RECEPTION

17/11/2026 (5pm ‒ 7.30pm) | Conrad Hong Kong (By Invitation Only)

One of the week’s exclusive highlights, this prestigious gathering brings together an elite cohort of c-suite maritime executives, prominent financiers, and senior government leaders from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and international markets.

Organised in strategic partnership with the Financial Times, this high-level evening provides an influential platform for bilateral dialogue and institutional exchange. The programme opens with an authoritative 45-minute panel featuring renowned maritime and financial leaders alongside senior government representative, and culminates in an executive reception designed to foster top-tier strategic relationships at the highest echelons of global trade.

INAUGURAL BIMCO SEMINAR

18/11/2026 (2pm ‒ 6pm) | International Organization for Mediation, 123 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

We are delighted to welcome BIMCO to HKMW for its inaugural seminar, titled Contractual Developments in the Era of Risks and Opportunities.

As global maritime decarbonisation frameworks evolve, clear and adaptive commercial contracts have become indispensable. Shipowners, charterers, legal and maritime practitioners are encouraged to attend this timely session and draw directly on BIMCO’s expertise in drafting standard contracts and commercial dispute mitigation.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PROJECT ART CONTAINER THEMATIC EXHIBITION

15-25/11/2026 | Jockey Club Anchor Plaza, Hong Kong Maritime Museum , Central Harbourfront

Community collaboration remains central to HKMW’s mission. In partnership with the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (OOCL), and Modern Terminals Limited, HKMPDB launched Project Art Container under the theme “Hong Kong Sailing to the World” to engage the public and introduce younger generations to maritime career paths.

The painting competition drew an enthusiastic 753  entries across Primary School, Secondary School, and Open Categories, with winning designs announced on 10 October 2026. The 40-foot official themed container set sail on 14 October 2026, with further art containers scheduled to ply international shipping lanes through December 2026.

We invite the public and visiting delegations to visit this dedicated exhibition running across the entire Maritime Week. Discover this innovative cross-sector initiative and see how small artwork be transformed into a 20-foot art container, celebrating Hong Kong’s vibrant maritime legacy.

SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY

With HKMW approaching, seats for our flagship conferences and partner events are filling rapidly. We encourage you to register early to secure your place.

Explore the full event programme and register directly: HKMW Official Website

We look forward to welcoming you to Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026!

Photo credit: Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board
Published: 11 November, 2026