WISTA 2026 maritime conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur

The 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 28-30. Co-hosted by WISTA Malaysia, WISTA Singapore, and WISTA Hong Kong SAR China, the event focuses on the theme ‘Bridging Borders, Driving Change: Asia Shaping the Future of Maritime and Trade.’

The conference aims to address critical maritime industry challenges, including sustainability, technology, and inclusive leadership. WISTA International President Elpi Petraki noted that the event serves as a platform to advance gender diversity and inclusion within the shipping, logistics, and trading sectors.

As a major hub for maritime innovation, the conference will feature industry experts, including a scheduled discussion with Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).