# International maritime history conference in Ragusa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-maritime-history-conference-in-ragusa > Updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. In October 2026, Ragusa is scheduled to host the IX International Conference of Studies, titled ‘Sea Routes from the Ancient to the Pre-modern World’. Promoted by the Laboratorio degli Annali di Storia in collaboration with various universities and scientific institutions, the conference focuses on the sea as a medium for connection and transformation between cultures. Under the scientific direction of historian Carlo Ruta, the event will examine maritime technologies, ships as material devices, and the symbolic systems that enabled navigation from the Mediterranean to the Pacific. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Ragusa to host international maritime history conference The IX International Conference of Studies on maritime routes from the ancient to the pre-modern world will be held in Ragusa on October 3-4, 2026, focusing on nautical technology and cultural exchange. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ragusa-to-host-international-maritime-history-conference ### 2026-09-26: Ragusa hosts concluding day of Mediterranean Agrifood Fair The 51st Mediterranean Agrifood Fair in Ragusa concludes its run, showcasing over 250 exhibitors and highlighting Sicilian livestock and agricultural innovation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ragusa-hosts-concluding-day-of-mediterranean-agrifood-fair ### 2026-09-26: Ragusa Foto Festival brings contemporary photography to Sicilian Baroque The XIV Ragusa Foto Festival will run from August 27 to September 27, 2026, in Sicily, featuring twelve exhibitions themed ‘Mediterranean Archetypes’ across the historic Baroque sites of Ragusa Ibla. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ragusa-foto-festival-brings-contemporary-photography-to-sicilian-baroque --- Cite as: International maritime history conference in Ragusa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-maritime-history-conference-in-ragusa