
IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 will take place in London from 3 to 6 November 2026, bringing together decision-makers from ports, shipping, policymaking, finance, and the wider maritime supply chain.
The conference is positioned around international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking, with plenary sessions, breakout discussions, briefings, round tables, and site visits designed to support dialogue on innovation and sector development.
More than 650 delegates are expected to attend, with participation linked to partners including the World Bank, IMO, and UNCTAD. The gala dinner and IAPH Sustainability Awards ceremony are planned for the Natural History Museum in London.



The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is a non-governmental organization headquartered in Tokyo, serving as a global association for ports and port-related businesses.
IAPH advances collaboration on decarbonization, energy transition, risk and resilience, and digitalization across the maritime transport chain while representing port interests in international policy dialogue.









The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is a non-governmental organization headquartered in Tokyo, serving as a global association for ports and port-related businesses.
IAPH advances collaboration on decarbonization, energy transition, risk and resilience, and digitalization across the maritime transport chain while representing port interests in international policy dialogue.