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Why participate IMCA GLOBAL SUMMIT?
IMCA Global Summit is the international B2B congress of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), a leading trade association for the maritime and offshore contracting sector. The event brings together business leaders, technical specialists, energy companies and technology partners from different countries to discuss the future of offshore operations. The meeting combines a substantive conference program with a specialized professional exhibition and extensive networking opportunities. The edition in Antwerp will take place in A Room with a ZOO, part of the Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp.
The program covers major developments within offshore wind energy, marine construction, commercial diving activities, dynamic positioning, underwater inspection, and remotely piloted underwater vehicles (ROVs). In addition, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, safety, environmental performance and international regulations are discussed. Industry experts share hands-on experiences during presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Training, staff development and attracting new technical talents are also important points of attention.
The IMCA Global Summit has an international character and is organized at different locations. After a break from the major international IMCA meetings since 2018, an edition took place in Utrecht in 2024 and in Kuala Lumpur in 2025. The latter edition brought together participants from 37 countries. The event will also include a gala dinner with the presentation of the IMCA Awards, which will recognise outstanding achievements in the areas of safety, sustainability, innovation and workforce development.
With its combination of technical expertise, strategic discussions and international contacts, IMCA Global Summit is an important meeting platform for organisations active in offshore energy and maritime infrastructure.
Themes
- Offshore energy and marine construction: Offshore wind farms, oil and gas operations, subsea infrastructure and energy transition.
- Safety and risk management: Occupational safety, maritime security, international safety standards and operational risks.
- Underwater technology and ship operations: Professional diving, dynamic positioning, offshore inspections and lifting operations.
- Digitalization and automation: Artificial intelligence, underwater robotics (ROV), autonomous systems and remote control.
- Sustainability and climate: Emission reduction, energy efficiency, circular economy and environmentally friendly offshore operations.
- Labour market and competence development: Technical training, talent development, international standardisation and the future of offshore work.
Target audience
IMCA Global Summit is aimed at business leaders, project managers, engineers, technical specialists and safety managers from the international maritime and offshore industry. The event is also relevant for offshore contractors, energy producers, shipping companies, offshore wind farm developers, underwater technology suppliers, training institutions, research organisations and representatives of regulatory authorities. Participants come together to share technical knowledge, make professional contacts and discuss developments within the sector.
Getting there
IMCA Global Summit will take place in A Room with a ZOO, part of the Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp, at Koningin Astridplein 20-26 in Antwerp. The conference location is located right next to Antwerp Central Station and is therefore easily accessible by national and international trains, trams and buses. There is a direct train connection from Brussels Airport to Antwerp Central. Visitors arriving by car can use nearby parking garages such as Parking Station ZOO, Parking Roosevelt and Parking Centraal. Take into account the low emission zone in the Antwerp city centre. A specific shuttle service is not listed.
Exhibitors and visitors
IMCA Global Summit welcomed nearly 470 attendees from 37 countries in 2025 according to the closing organizer report and counted 14 exhibitors and 16 sponsors according to event statistics; The mainly business audience consists of offshore contractors, energy companies, technology providers, researchers and policymakers who exchange knowledge, develop business relationships and discover technological innovations.
