Program #LSSTF26

 

This year’s Leading Sustainable Shipping Technologies Forum explores the key drivers of shipping decarbonization and the pathway toward the IMO 2050 emissions targets. The event will take place as an exclusive live gathering at the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg’s historic Speicherstadt district.

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Expect inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and technical sessions with leading experts in green shipping. Topics include advanced maritime fuels, autonomous port solutions, and next-generation emission monitoring. The unique venue also offers participants an inspiring setting surrounded by maritime history.

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25 June, 2026 - Morning session
9:00 Opening & Welcome
Jens Meier

Jens Meier

HPA Hamburg Port Authority

Thomas Jauk

Thomas Jauk

LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Niels Wiecker

Niels Wiecker

Ministry of Economy, Labour and Innovation

Willibald Ehrenhöfer

Willibald Ehrenhöfer

Styrian Regional Minister for Economy, Labour, Finance, Science and Research (via video message)

Kolja Harders

Kolja Harders

Hamburg Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Innovation

Video
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

Hurdles on the Last Green Mile: When Theory Meets Practice

Christiane Kuhrt

Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

Claudia Hertel-ten Eikelder

Scaleable Full Cycle Marine Litter Remediation in the Mediterranean: Robotic and Participatory Solutions

Claudia Hertel-ten Eikelder

HPA Hamburg Port Authority

Johannes Oeffner

Integrating USVs in busy ports: Operations, Permitting, and Technical Insights from the iPORTUS Project

Johannes Oeffner

Fraunhofer CML

Video

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Christiane Kuhrt - Hurdles on the Last Green Mile: When Theory Meets Practice Download

Claudia Hertel-ten Eikelder - Scaleable Full Cycle Marine Litter Remediation in the Mediterranean: Robotic and Participatory Solutions Download

Johannes Oeffner - Integrating USVs in busy ports: Operations, Permitting, and Technical Insights from the iPORTUS Project Download

11:00 Coffee Break - Time to Connect
11:30 Keynote and moderated Panel Discussion
Prof. Mojib Latif

Prof. Mojib Latif

Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg

Prof. Mojib Latif

Prof. Mojib Latif

Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg

Prof. Nicole Wermuth

Prof. Nicole Wermuth

Graz University of Technology & LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Prof. Friedrich Wirz

Prof. Friedrich Wirz

Hamburg University of Technology

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

DS NORDEN

Rasmus Stute

Rasmus Stute

DNV

Kolja Harders

Kolja Harders

Hamburg Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Innovation

Keynote Panel Discussion

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Prof. Mojib Latif - The Challenge of Long-Term Climate Change Download

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

Techno-Economic Assessment of H2-Propulsion: Ro-Pax and LH2 Carrier Case Studies toward 2035

Hyunchun Park

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Johannes Harding

Decarbonisation across sectors — what can we learn from each other?

Johannes Harding

Zeppelin Power Systems

Carsten Hansen

High-Accuracy GHG Monitoring Using Calibration-Free Laser Spectroscopy Combined with Dilution Sampling

Carsten Hansen

Instrumatic Marine A/S

Tamara Sarac

The role of metrology for the transition toward net-zero shipping

Tamara Sarac

The European Gas Research Group - GERG

Video

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Hyunchun Park - Techno-Economic Assessment of H2-Propulsion: Ro-Pax and LH2 Carrier Case Studies toward 2035 Download

Carsten Hansen - High-Accuracy GHG Monitoring Using Calibration-Free Laser Spectroscopy Combined with Dilution Sampling Download

Tamara Sarac - The role of metrology for the transition toward net-zero shipping Download

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

New Ammonia Technologies for Decarbonization of Shipping and Sustainable Economic Value Chains

Angela Kruth

CAMPFIRE AG

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

Drop-in biofuels beyond FAME - pathways and challenges

Jan Seidl-Zelenka

DS NORDEN

Dimitrios Vlachos

Accelerating Maritime Decarbonization through Integrated Energy Efficiency Technologies

Dimitrios Vlachos

HYDRUS ENGINEERING SA

Video

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Angela Kruth - New Ammonia Technologies for Decarbonization of Shipping and Sustainable Economic Value Chains Download

Jan Seidl-Zelenka - Drop-in biofuels beyond FAME - pathways and challenges Download

Dimitrios Vlachos - Accelerating Maritime Decarbonization through Integrated Energy Efficiency Technologies Download

16:45 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.
Hinrich Brumm

Digitalization and Verification of Marine Live Emission Data - R&D Project "DIVMALDA"

Hinrich Brumm

Endress + Hauser

Thilo Jürgens-Tatje

From Design to Operation: Data-Driven Decision Support for Efficient Maritime Energy Systems

Thilo Jürgens-Tatje

ISM GmbH

Christian Laubichler

Advanced methods for condition monitoring and control of large engines in maritime applications

Christian Laubichler

LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Video

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Hinrich Brumm - Digitalization and Verification of Marine Live Emission Data - R&D Project "DIVMALDA" Download

Thilo Jürgens-Tatje - From Design to Operation: Data-Driven Decision Support for Efficient Maritime Energy Systems Download

Christian Laubichler - Advanced methods for condition monitoring and control of large engines in maritime applications Download

18:30 Closing
Karsten Schönewald

Karsten Schönewald

Flotte Hamburg

Igor Sauperl

Igor Sauperl

LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Nina Simon

Nina Simon

LEC Large Engines Competence Center

Video

Evening Social Event at the Museum starting at 19:00

To conclude the forum, an evening get‑together at the IMM invites participants to engage over refined after‑work snacks and selected drinks. The rooftop terrace offers impressive views of the Hamburg skyline, and an exclusive, registration‑based tour provides additional insights into the museum’s collection. The evening also serves as a warm‑up for the FIFA match Ecuador–Germany at 22:00, offering an appropriate setting to close the day and strengthen professional connections.