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The inaugural Istanbul Maritime Forum, organized exclusively by IGGS Group, is set to take place on 7–8 Oct 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Istanbul Tuzla.
Positioned in one of Turkey’s most vital maritime centers, this debut event promises to become a key meeting point for global and regional maritime stakeholders.
As aclosed-door gathering, the forum is designed to facilitate high-level discussions, strategic networking, and business development in an exclusive, focused environment.
It will bring together shipowners, fleet managers, port and shipyard executives, regulatory authorities, class societies, and solution providers under one roof.
What sets this event apart is its structure: rather than a traditional trade show, the Istanbul Maritime Forum blends expert-led panels, an exhibition, and pre-arranged business meetings.
Over 60 speakers and 450 participants are expected, along with 40 exhibitors showcasing their products and services.
Among the highlights are10 expert panel discussionstackling current challenges and opportunities in the sector. These include:
The program also includes agala cocktail party, offering participants a relaxed setting to continue networking after the first day’s sessions.
With its strong presence in bothshipbuilding and shipowning, and its strategic location bridging continents,Istanbul offers a fitting backdrop for this new maritime platform—connecting key players, fostering cross-border collaboration, and supporting the exchange of ideas that will shape the future of the industry.
