About this Event
The University of Liverpool will host the Maritime Industry Day in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University and Mersey Maritime. This event brings together academia and industry to explore how decarbonisation and digitalisation can be advanced in tandem. Through focused discussions, research showcases, and collaborative workshops, we aim to develop collaborative research projects and accelerate innovation and real-world impact.
About the Event
The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation. With the UK Government’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy setting ambitious targets—30% emissions reduction by 2030, 80% by 2040, and net zero by 2050—there is an urgent need to align innovation, policy, and industry action.
At the same time, digitalisation is reshaping the sector. From AI and digital twins to smart port infrastructure, digital tools are essential for reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and maintaining global competitiveness.
Key Themes
- Sustainable fuels and low/zero emission technologies
- AI, optimisation, and digital twins and smart port operations
- Air quality monitoring and simulation modelling
- Maritime security, resilience, and systems engineering
- Policy, regulation, and investment strategies
Institutional Expertise
University of Liverpool
Home to interdisciplinary research across renewable energy, digital innovation, maritime logistics, and environmental science. Facilities include the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, the Digital Innovation Facility, and the Virtual Engineering Centre.
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Host of the UK’s largest maritime research centre—LOOM—with cutting-edge simulation suites and a strong focus on engineering systems, automation, and sustainability. LJMU is also home to the world’s first zero-emission service operation vessel.
Who Should Attend?
- Maritime industry leaders: shipowners, port authorities, logistics firms, tech providers
- Researchers in engineering, energy, digital systems, and environmental science
- Policymakers, regulators, and government representatives
- NGOs, funders, and investors in clean transport and innovation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, 3 Grove Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
