Events

METSTRADE is the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems. Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with 18,000+ like-minded peers and 1,500+ exhibiting companies.

Traditionally regarded as the ultimate symbols of prestige and indulgence, superyachts are now evolving into powerful test-beds for innovation. Far beyond luxury, they are driving the adoption of technologies and practices that can influence the entire maritime industry. In this joint session, organized by KNVTS in collaboration with KIVI and NMT, we will explore how […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) will be hosting a free event highlighting the role of space technologies in advancing maritime decarbonisation at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands - the technical heart of ESA - on 19 November. This one-day programme will present the latest developments emerging from ESA’s maritime […]

The premier networking event and conference on the future of offshore wind. Explore grid solutions, Europe’s global market positiona, and scaling up offshore wind and its supply chain—shaping a resilient, innovative offshore industry for 2030 and beyond. Scaling and speeding up are more important than ever in the current European economy. Scaling up offshore wind, […]

Please note, this event will be in Dutch. Slecht nieuws over het Rotterdamse havencluster is er genoeg. Hoe komen we uit economische downturn? De haven moet weer groeien, produceren en handelen! Maar hoe doen we dat deze keer duurzaam en toekomstbestendig? Wat kunnen we nu al doen om te zorgen dat onze industrie morgen nog […]

Automation has fundamentally changed the maritime sector—but every system remains dependent on human intelligence to interpret, adapt, and make decisions. This lecture explores the evolving role of humans within increasingly autonomous maritime systems, from bridge operation to strategic decision-making. Using examples from recent and ongoing risk analyses in the North Sea, stationkeeping research in inland […]

Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) is a leading international event in the offshore energy industry held each year in Amsterdam. OEEC serves as an essential gathering point for professionals, experts and companies active in the offshore energy sector and beyond. Covering a diverse spectrum, which includes offshore wind, hydrogen, oil & gas and marine […]

The Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) has been accompanying the maritime industry as part of SMM for 15 years and will also take place in the interim year for the first time. The premiere is 25 November 2025 – an exclusive in-person event designed to bring together experts and decision-makers for a day of […]

The future of maritime begins at The International WorkBoat Show, an industry tradition for over four decades. Each year, thousands of exhibitors and attendees come together to explore the latest in cutting-edge technology, breakthrough solutions, and essential connections that drive the commercial marine industry forward. Produced by the team behind WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com, The International WorkBoat Show is […]

Please note, this lecture will be in Dutch. Detectie en actie is vereist wanneer het echt fout gaat bij een Lithium brand. Tijdens de lezing wordt aandacht besteed aan de effecten en gevolgen bij een Lithium batterijbrand en de bestrijding ervan. Voorkomen is uiteraard altijd beter dan bestrijden. Maar wat is de impact als het […]

A new-style international forum will be held on 10 and 11 December 2025 in London, England, and will cover the most pressing technical, regulatory and commercial issues in wreck‑removal and salvage operations. The International Salvage Union, International Underwriting Association, and International Group of P&I Clubs are working together to produce the Global Salvage & Wreck Forum. […]

Please note, this lecture will be in Dutch. EST-Floattech is een Nederlands energietechnologiebedrijf dat gespecialiseerd is in het ontwikkelen, leveren en installeren van betrouwbare, duurzame en veilige batterijsystemen voor maritieme toepassingen. Neem deel aan de presentatie waarin we de belangrijkste elementen ontrafelen waarmee rekening moet worden gehouden bij het kiezen van een batterijsysteem en kritische […]