Automation and AI for ships are shaping procurement priorities across shipowners and ports. Advanced Maritime Technology 2026 takes place from 16 to 18 June in Barcelona and gathers companies working on autonomous vessels, electric propulsion and remote operations.
Practical information for Advanced Maritime Technology 2026
The event runs 16 to 18 June at Montjuïc, Fira de Barcelona. The conference and exhibition are organised by UKi Media & Events. Complete logistics, registration and exhibitor information are published on the official site https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyexpo.com/conference.
Conference structure and thematic streams
The programme is structured around four dedicated streams named Electrification and Hybridization, Automation and Autonomy, Infrastructure, and Regulation and Finance. These streams link vessel technologies with port infrastructure planning and regulatory frameworks through panel discussion, technical sessions and case presentations.
Who attends and what they buy
Official materials identify shipowners, operators, port authorities, technology suppliers and policy makers as core attendees. For commercial outreach, that mix demands documentation that combines technical performance, operational impact and regulatory compliance.
B2B prospecting tactics for exhibitors and suppliers
Concrete steps to prepare your outreach:
- Focus meetings on operations and investment leads at ports and fleets. Arrange 20 minute demo slots in advance.
- Provide technical sheets with measured performance data such as energy use per nautical mile, emissions equivalents and remote operation requirements.
- Use sea trial footage and integration evidence rather than high level slides. Measured results convert interest into follow ups.
- If you sell software, prepare live demos showing APIs and integration workflows with likely shipboard or port systems. State implementation timelines and dependencies.
- Include financing or partnership models with quantified operational savings when addressing Regulation and Finance stakeholders.
Avoid vague roadmaps. Technical buyers prioritise interoperability and evidence of compliance with emerging rules.
How to align presence with conference content
Map your target interlocutors to the event streams. Schedule demonstrations adjacent to Automation and Autonomy sessions to capture interested integrators. Use Infrastructure sessions to arrange meetings with port planners and operators.
Closing note and next step
If your portfolio includes electric propulsion, autonomy stacks or remote operation systems, prepare a concise technical dossier that highlights energy savings, control compatibility and trial evidence. The organiser provides registration and participation details at https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyexpo.com/conference. Showing measurable metrics and a clear meeting plan will convert attendance in Barcelona into concrete commercial opportunities.
