The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Gdynia Maritime Economy Forum will take place on 9 October 2026. Speakers participating in six thematic panels will present the current state of key sectors of the maritime economy and discuss the challenges facing the industry, including those arising from the evolving geopolitical landscape.

⚓ Seaports Panel:
Can the current investments in Polish seaports meet the demands of rapidly changing international markets?
Panel Leader: Michał Śmigielski

⚓ Maritime Logistics Panel:
The logistics sector as a driver of stability in an era of turbulent global economic development and disruptions to global supply chains.
Panel Leader: Marek Tarczyński

⚓ Renewable Energy Panel:
Nuclear Energy in Poland – From Political Decision to Effective Programme Delivery. How Can the Foundations for Success Be Built?
Panel Leader: Tomasz Pelc

⚓ Business in Sailing Panel:
The Maritime Economy, Sailing and Sports Development – Strategic Interconnections
Panel Leader: Tomasz Chamera

⚓ Cybersecurity and Autonomous Shipping Panel:
From Signal to Decision: Detecting Manipulation, Operational Response and New Compliance Standards
Panel Leader: Rafał Cichocki

⚓ Shipbuilding Industry Panel:
Riding the Nuclear Wave: Nuclear Propulsion in Commercial Shipping – From Icebreakers to Container Ships
Panel Leader: Ireneusz Karaśkiewicz