Key topics:
- Sustainable propulsion technologies,
- Decarbonization solutions for cruise ships,
- Fuel options for cruising industry,
- European cruising market outlook,
- Regional regulatory frameworks & policies,
- Regional outlook for policies & regulatory frameworks,
- Long & Short Sea Operator’s perspective,
- Port’s & Terminal’s perspective on cruising,
- Cruise ships’ Energy Efficiency,
- Maritime Safety & Sustainability,
- Repair & recycling solutions.
TICKET INFORMATION
By signing up, each delegate will have an opportunity to:
- In-Person access to all event platforms,
- Event documentation,
- Access to delegate list during & after the event,
- Lunch, Food & Beverages,
- Access to speakers’ presentations.
DISCOUNTED RATES
Secure your spot at the conference for €1199 (excl. VAT). By signing up, each delegate will have an opportunity to:
- In-Person access to all event platforms,
- Event documentation,
- Access to delegate list during & after the event,
- Lunch, Food & Beverages,
- Access to speakers’ presentations.
If you are part of a university, research institution, government, or non-governmental organization, contact us for additional discounts.
Zero Emissions Cruising Conference, taking place in Bergen, Norway, on 17-18 November 2025, is a two-day event dedicated to the future of sustainable cruising. This conference will bring together key stakeholders from the cruise industry, including cruise operators, shipyards, technology providers, fuel suppliers, equipment suppliers, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, port authorities, and sustainability experts.
As the cruise sector faces increasing pressure to align with ambitious climate targets, the conference will take a close look at the implications of upcoming regulatory frameworks — including FuelEU Maritime and the broader Fit for 55 package. These regulations are reshaping the way cruise lines operate and are accelerating the shift toward innovative and sustainable solutions.
The agenda has been structured to feature a variety of individual sessions and panel discussions, offering attendees the opportunity to delve into the sophisticated aspects of maritime decarbonization and the challenges associated with decarbonisation within the supply chain. Each panel discussion will conclude with the Q&A session.
Who will attend:
- Cruise ship owners,
- Shipyards,
- Financial institutions,
- Ship design companies,
- Port authorities,
- Alternative fuel producers & suppliers,
- Regulatory bodies & associations,
- Technology providers,
- Machinery & Equipment Providers,
- Research Institutes,
- Digital solutions companies.
Hotel & Location:
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport
Address: Kokstadvegen 3, 5257 Kokstad
Contact number: +47 55 92 00 00
Venue website
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ABB
Lasse A. Vangstein
Havila Voyages
Gerry Larsson-Fedde
Hurtigruten
Kristian Liknes
Wärtsilä
Joakim Sjöblom
PBI
Jørgen Kopperstad
Norwegian Hydrogen
Gunnar Larsen
HAV Group
Mathieu Petiteau
PONANT
Willy Finstad
Marlink
Leif Gunnar Sandvik
RINA
Maria Garbarini
RINA
Jani Arala
Gasum
Mattias Ivarsson
St1
Lucienne Damm
TUI Cruises
Peder Bjellekjær
PPG
Finn Arne Rognstad
Corvus Energy
Morgan McCall
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Monica Berstad
Cruise Norway
Sokrates Tolgos
Everllence
Luke de Freitas
Silverstream Technologies
Petter Andersen
StormGeo
Gunnar Helmen
Molgas Energy
Harriet Hunnisett-Johnson
Signol
Christoph Schladör
Carnival Maritime
Andreas Ullrich
RINA
Oleksandr Siromakha
MB Energy
Knut Tore Aurdal
GCE BLUE MARITIME CLUSTER
Nils Møllerup
Port o Bergen
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