DTF 2026 · 13–14 October · Valletta, Malta
From shore power
to integrated
energy systems.
Two days where ports, grids and capital meet to make maritime electrification work at scale. Valletta Gateway Terminal, Malta.
Event starts in
14d : 15h : 58m
Where ports, grids and capital meet in one harbour.
30+
Countries
60+
Speakers
Relive DTF 2025Technical experts not to miss.
Laurent DupuisCavotec
Chris PoynerABB
Tiemo ArkesteijnRotterdam Shore Power
PartnersDTF 2026
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our partners.
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Main partners
Bronze partners
Partners
Speakers54 confirmed
They're speaking
at DTF 2026.
Maritime Battery Forum
Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker
Managing Director
PLUG
Maria Bos
CEO
MSC
Michele Francioni
Chief Energy Transition Officer
EMSA
Maja Markovcic Kostelac
Executive Director
Agenda12–14 October
Reality check.
Systems response.
12 Oct · Welcome DayOfficial badge collection and welcome networking reception from 18:30.
Tue · Day 113OctReality Check
09:00
Keynote
Leonid McKay
Malta at the Helm: Driving Europe's Next Chapter in Maritime Decarbonisation
09:10
Keynote
Hon. Dr Chris Bonett
Keynote Speech: Malta’s Maritime Future: From Leadership at Sea to Delivery in Port
09:25
Panel
Moderator: Amin Touat · Ivana Melillo, Jacopo Zanetti, David Magro, Tiemo Arkesteijn
Ship Readiness vs Port Readiness: Who Is Moving Faster?
Wed · Day 214OctSystems Response
09:00
KeynoteSyb ten Cate Hoedemaker
Powering the Maritime Energy Transition: Batteries at the Heart of Integrated Port Energy Systems
09:05
Keynote
The Future of Sustainable Cruising: Building the Connections Between Ships, Ports and Power
09:20
Panel
Moderator: Volker Oboda · Kristian Torvold, Juan Esteban Vesga, Dharmendra Umarnani, Rune Lyngaas
Ports as Energy Systems: From Consumption to Active Energy Management
Caribbean Pavilion12 markets12 port markets
The Caribbean
comes to Valletta.
A senior Caribbean delegation covering 12 port markets meets European ports, policymakers, infrastructure providers and investors at the Caribbean Pavilion and the MedPorts × DTF Ports Hub.
Meet the delegationSupported by
PMAC and member port authoritiesPort Management Association of the Caribbean and member port authorities
Antigua and BarbudaArubaBarbadosCuraçaoDominicaGrenadaJamaicaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSint MaartenSuriname
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Valletta.
13–14 October 2026 · Valletta Gateway Terminal, Malta
