Last year’s Maritime Forum panels addressed the full spectrum of contemporary maritime challenges and innovations. Discussions covered technological transformation through AI, IoT, smart systems, autonomous vessels, green shipping technologies, and cybersecurity. Strategic and regulatory perspectives focused on geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, sanctions, market cycles, maritime security, and legal and insurance challenges. Port- and terminal-related sessions examined quality assurance standards, oil spill prevention, evolving cargo demands, multimodal transport chains, and the transition toward smart and decarbonised ports. The program also placed strong emphasis on the human element, highlighting crew welfare, health and safety, legal protections, education and future skills, piracy risks, and emerging cyber threats affecting seafarers and ship operations.