17th ASEF Forum in Conjunction with ASMI M&OE Symposium 2026

Background

The global maritime and offshore energy industries are undergoing one of the most significant transformations in recent decades. Beyond traditional shipping and offshore engineering activities, the sector is increasingly being reshaped by rapid technological advancements, decarbonisation requirements, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, automation, and evolving global supply chain dynamics.

Against this backdrop, the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) will host the 17th ASEF Forum 2026 in Singapore in conjunction with the ASMI Marine & Offshore Energy Symposium 2026.

The symposium builds upon the progression of ASMI’s previous symposium editions:

• 2022: Offshore Wind and Energy Transition
• 2024: Digitalisation and AI Adoption in Marine & Offshore Energy

For 2026, the symposium will focus on the broader theme of future maritime industrial systems and the role of technology in shaping the next phase of maritime and offshore energy transformation.

The event will bring together maritime leaders, shipbuilding associations, offshore energy players, technology providers, policymakers, research institutions, and industry stakeholders from across Asia and beyond to exchange perspectives, showcase innovations, strengthen partnerships, and discuss practical pathways for the future maritime economy.

The 17th ASEF Forum / 3rd ASMI M&OE Symposium will provide a platform to exchange perspectives, strengthen regional and international partnerships, and identify practical pathways and business opportunities for the future maritime economy.

Event Details

• Date: 12 November 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Networking Session 5:00pm - 6:30pm)
• Venue: Shangri-La Singapore
• ASMI Members Rate: S$150*
• Public / Non-Members Rate: S$200*

ASMI members may refer to the relevant members' circular for information on the applicable promotional code and registration arrangements.

For overseas delegates, please email [email protected] for more information on registration arrangements.

*Prices excludes other prevailing charges (e.g. Eventbrite processing fee & GST)

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Info: “Trusted Partnerships and Innovation in the Future Maritime Economy”
Synopsis: The keynote address will set the strategic context for the Forum and examine how governments and industry can work together to strengthen maritime competitiveness, connectivity and resilience amid technological change, evolving trade patterns and increasing global uncertainty.
he address will also highlight the importance of innovation, future-ready talent, trusted regional partnerships and resilient supply chains in supporting the continued growth and transformation of Asia’s maritime, shipbuilding and offshore energy industries.

Info: The global maritime, shipbuilding and offshore energy industries are operating in an increasingly complex environment shaped by changing trade patterns, supply-chain pressures, energy-transition requirements and geopolitical uncertainty. This dialogue will bring together government and senior industry leaders to discuss how maritime economies, industry associations and companies can strengthen cooperation while remaining competitive and creating new opportunities for sustainable industry growth. The discussion will consider how trusted partnerships, resilient supply chains, stronger industry capabilities and closer cross-border collaboration can help expand the maritime economy and support long-term growth across ASEF member economies and international maritime partners.

Info: Digitalisation, automation, AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing are transforming how vessels and offshore assets are designed, built, repaired and maintained. However, adoption varies across the industry. While leading shipyards deploy smart-yard technologies at scale, others focus on modernising production, building local capabilities and identifying technologies that deliver commercial value.
This session will examine how smart-shipbuilding technologies can improve productivity, quality, safety and competitiveness, while creating opportunities for industry players across the supply chain.
It will bring together perspectives from advanced and developing shipbuilding ecosystems, as well as the classification community, to explore how technology can be translated into trusted and scalable commercial solutions.

Info: The transition to lower- and zero-emission shipping is creating new requirements across vessel design, propulsion, shipbuilding, retrofit, equipment and operations.
Pathways include electrification, hybrid systems, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, LNG and others. Adoption, however, depends on technology maturity, infrastructure, safety, regulations, commercial viability and shipowner investment.
This session explores how decarbonisation solutions can move from development to safe, repeatable and commercial deployment. Drawing on perspectives from Singapore, Türkiye, Malaysia, ASEF and shipowners, it will consider what has been demonstrated, gaps that remain, emerging demand and collaboration opportunities across the value chain.
It will also examine how shipowners, yards, manufacturers, class, fuel providers, ports and regulators can work together to support safe, scalable deployment.

Info: Across Asia, maritime economies are expanding shipbuilding, repair, offshore, port and industrial capabilities in response to domestic demand, fleet renewal, energy developments and shifting supply chains.
Opportunities differ by market. Some economies seek technology, investment and expertise to modernise existing industries, while others are building new capacity in shipbuilding, repair, offshore-energy and maritime services.
This session will provide practical perspectives on selected markets, covering their capabilities, priorities and areas for international participation.
It will also explore how industry associations, shipyards, equipment manufacturers, engineering companies, technology providers and investors can build partnerships, enter new markets and strengthen regional supply chains.

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