M A R I T I M E F U T U R E S 2026
Clean Shipping Regatta
Where maritime innovation sets sail
Curated technologies, strategic dialogues, and competitive sailing with the leaders shaping clean maritime.
LOCATION
DATE
23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Our Vision
Maritime Futures: Clean Shipping Regatta is designed to help CMDC winners, funded innovators and clean-maritime technology providers progress from successful demonstration towards commercial deployment.
By bringing them together with shipowners, ports, investors, classification bodies, insurers, government stakeholders and industry partners, the Regatta creates a practical environment for pilots, partnerships, investment and real-world adoption.
Connecting proven maritime technologies with the partners, capital and markets needed for deployment.
Programme
Sail • Connect • Showcase • Celebrate
On the Water
Build Connections
Innovation on Stage
Awards, Dinner & Networking
Part 1
Sailing & Clean Shipping Regatta
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel → Prometheus Sailing, Port Solent Marina
- 08:30 Registration & breakfast at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel After breakfast, a shuttle service takes delegates from the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel to Prometheus Sailing, Port Solent Marina.
- 09:15 Arrival at Prometheus Sailing, Port Solent. Introduction to your skippers and mates, then to your yachts for a comprehensive safety briefing
- 09:45 Depart Port Solent Marina for a morning of practice sailing
- 12:45 Lunch break: packed lunches served on board
- 13:00 Crews compete in a series of short, friendly races
- 17:00 Return to Port Solent Marina A shuttle service takes delegates from Port Solent Marina back to the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel for the Awards & Innovation Gala.
Part 2
Awards & Innovation Gala
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
- 18:00 Awards & Innovation Gala opens
- 18:20–18:45 Opening Remarks & Industry Perspectives5 mins each
- 18:45–19:00 Maritime Futures Awards CeremonyRace highlights, announcement of winners and awards presentation
- 19:00–20:00 Technology Spotlight5 mins each
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20:00
onwards Dinner, Drinks & Networking + Innovation HubInformal networking with participants, partners, innovators and industry guests
Awards & Innovation Gala
Meet the Speakers
Hear from the leaders turning clean maritime technology into real-world deployment.
Opening the Awards & Innovation Gala
Opening speaker
Robert Vermeer
Innovate UK
Technology Spotlight
Technology Spotlight
George Thompson
GT Wings
Technology Spotlight
Chris Trodden
FT Technologies
Technology Spotlight
Giovanni Bordogna
Blue Wasp Marine
Technology Spotlight
Mike Robinson
426 Maritime
Technology Spotlight
Josefin Klindt
eCap Marine
Technology Spotlight
Mathew Pearce
PuriFire Labs
Technology Spotlight
Olivier Thévoz
MobyFly SA
Your Tickets
Choose Your Experience
Join Maritime Futures for the full experience, or attend the evening Awards & Innovation Gala.
Part 1 + Part 2
Full-Day Delegate Pass
£875 + VAT
Sail. Connect. Showcase. Celebrate.
Full access to the complete Maritime Futures programme, from the morning sailing and Clean Shipping Regatta through to the Awards & Innovation Gala.
- Registration & breakfast
- Race briefing & morning sailing
- Lunch onboard
- Clean Shipping Regatta
- Awards & Innovation Gala (evening)
- Technology Spotlight pitches
- Dinner, drinks & networking
- Innovation Hub access
Part 2
Awards & Innovation Gala Pass
£150 + VAT
Join the industry after the race.
Access from 18:00 for the evening programme bringing together maritime leaders, innovators, investors and industry partners.
- Awards & Innovation Gala (from 18:00)
- Opening remarks & industry perspectives
- Maritime Futures Awards Ceremony
- Technology Spotlight pitches
- Dinner, drinks & networking
- Innovation Hub access
Five Pillars of Engagement
Regatta Experience
Race in open waters.
- Yacht participation opportunities
- Drone video capture with race highlights reel
- On-water brand visibility
- Forestay, midhull and bow branding by tier
Technology Showcase
Connect technologies with capital.
- Display area placements
- Technology showcase slots
- Investor matchmaking
Strategic Networking
High-value connections across industry.
- Breakfast with keynote speakers
- Pre-gala drinks reception
- Networking hub on-shore throughout the day
Awards Gala
Celebrate leadership in clean shipping.
- Welcome speech opportunities
- Award ceremony to race winners
- Commemorating the industry's collective commitment to decarbonisation
Media & Press
Journalists and media on-site.
- Press coverage opportunities
- Media interviews on-site
- Post-event digital distribution
A Flagship Platform for Maritime Transformation
Maritime Futures: Clean Shipping Regatta is a curated event designed to gather Maritime leaders globally in a premium high-trust environment, with the aim of accelerating the deployment of clean maritime technologies.