The World Maritime University (WMU)–Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) will host the event “Ocean Technologies and the Future of the Ocean: Integrating Policy, Science, and Industry Perspectives”, on Tuesday 2 June 2026 as part of the Posidonia 2026 International Shipping Exhibition.
ocean technologies and the future of the ocean
integrating policy, science & industry perspectives
programme overview
The WMU-GOI session will bring together experts from across sectors to explore the intersection of innovation, governance, and ocean sustainability. The programme includes:
- Opening Remarks: The Future of the Ocean
- Setting the Scene: Unmanned Ocean Technologies
- Panel Discussion 1: Unmanned Ocean Technologies – Legal, Security and Financial Challenges
- Panel Discussion 2: Skills, Safety, and Innovation – The Human Element in the Artificial Intelligence Era
- Ceremonial signature of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between WMU and Eugenides Foundation
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If you are interested in attending the WMU-GOI event, please register here:
Participants must also register for the exhibition:
For more information please contact the WMU-GOI at goisecretariat@wmu.se
more information on the event
More information on WMU-GOI event programme is available here:
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FULL EXHIBITION PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE HERE:
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About wmu-goi
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.