Program 2026 - LSSTF - Leading Sustainable Shipping Technologies Forum

Preliminary Program

25 June, 2026 - Morning session

9:00 Opening & Welcome

Opening & Welcome

Jens Meier

HPA Hamburg Port Authority

Thomas Jauk

LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Niels Wiecker

Ministry of Economy, Labour and Innovation

Willibald Ehrenhöfer

Styrian Regional Minister for Economy, Labour, Finance, Science and Research

Kolja Harders

Hamburg Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Innovation

09:30 Session I: Autonomous Solutions for Sustainable Ports and Last-Mile Logistics

Ports and logistics are getting smarter, greener, and more efficient. This session highlights projects using autonomous and robotic solutions to transform port operations, hinterlands, and last-mile logistics. From intelligent robotic systems cleaning our oceans, to zero-emission urban deliveries and optimized port-rail connectivity, discover how innovation is driving sustainability across the maritime supply chain.

Christiane Kuhrt

Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

Claudia Hertel-ten Eikelder

HPA Hamburg Port Authority

Johannes Oeffner

Fraunhofer CML

11:00 Coffee Break - Time to Connect

11:30 Keynote and moderated Panel Discussion

Impulse Speech: "The Challenge of Long-Term Climate Change"

Prof. Mojib Latif

Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg

Panel discussion on "The Hard Truth About Green Shipping: Can Innovation Deliver in Time?", moderated by Kolja Harders

Prof. Mojib Latif

Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg

Prof. Nicole Wermuth

Graz University of Technology & LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Prof. Friedrich Wirz

Hamburg University of Technology

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

DS NORDEN

Kolja Harders

Hamburg Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Innovation

Rasmus Stute

DNV

13:00 Lunch Break - Time to Connect

25 June, 2026 - Afternoon session

14:00 Pitching Session: Navigating the Future – Pioneering Innovations for Sustainable Shipping

The maritime industry is evolving – smarter, cleaner, and more connected than ever. Explore innovations that deliver real-time insights, optimized operations, and reduced environmental impact, shaping the future of sustainable shipping. Join us to see how forward-thinking solutions are steering the industry toward a greener, more efficient horizon.

Hyunchun Park

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Johannes Harding

Zeppelin Power Systems

Carsten Hansen

Instrumatic Marine A/S

Tamara Sarac

The European Gas Research Group - GERG

15:00 Coffee Break - Time to Connect

15:15 Session II: Advanced Fuels and Scalable Retrofit Solutions

Decarbonizing shipping is possible today. This session showcases practical strategies to reduce emissions in existing fleets, from low- and zero-carbon fuels to scalable retrofit solutions for engines and exhaust systems. Learn how operational adjustments and innovative technologies can deliver immediate, cost-effective impact across deep-sea and inland vessels.

Angela Kruth

CAMPFIRE AG

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

DS NORDEN

Dimitrios Vlachos

HYDRUS ENGINEERING SA

16:30 Coffee Break - Time to Connect

17:00 Session III: Next-Generation Emission Monitoring and Control

Real-time insights lead to smarter shipping. Discover how advanced onboard sensors enable continuous monitoring, performance optimization, and predictive maintenance of marine engines. Learn how secure data sharing supports compliance and transparency, connecting onboard operations with stakeholders to pave the way for cleaner, more efficient maritime transport.