Call for speakers
The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, November 14, 2025.
In preparation for its 19th annual conference, Green Marine is seeking speakers to share practical insights and innovations advancing the maritime industry’s green transition. GreenTech 2026 will be held in beautiful Quebec City from Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Green Marine invites members of the maritime community to submit presentation proposals on the issues addressed by its 15 performance indicators and on timely topics relevant to its participants, including ship owners, ports, the Seaway, terminals, and shipyards. In particular, we welcome case studies highlighting lessons learned from real-world projects undertaken or tested by Green Marine certified participants.
Main topics of interest for GreenTech 2026
GHG Reduction & Decarbonization
Exploring cutting-edge strategies to lower emissions across maritime operations—at sea and on shore— from shore power and terminal electrification to hybrid/electric vessels, future fuels, wind propulsion, and green corridors. The focus is on practical pathways toward a zero-emissions future.
Supply Chain Resilience
How can maritime players withstand and adapt to global disruptions? This theme examines innovative business models, contingency planning, and perspectives from insurers, ports, researchers, and NGOs to strengthen supply chains against geopolitical, labor, and climate risks.
Shipyards & Retrofit Solutions
The shipbuilding industry plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable maritime transportation. This theme spotlights newbuild innovations, eco-friendly shipyard practices, and retrofit technologies that enable existing fleets to meet current and future environmental challenges.
AI & Digitalization
From predictive maintenance and robotics at ports to harnessing real-time data for decision-making, this theme focuses on digital innovation as a driver of both operational agility and environmental performance in maritime logistics.
Presentation format
GreenTech 2026 will showcase a dynamic mix of session formats to maximize knowledge sharing. Alongside standard presentations supported by PowerPoint, GreenTech 2026 will place greater emphasis on panel-style sessions. Traditional presentations remain an excellent opportunity to present structured insights and project results, while panel-style sessions will create space for lively discussions, diverse perspectives, and interactive exchanges.
Note: a separate call for posters will soon invite stand‑alone presentations on highly technical or specialized topics, ensuring every innovative idea finds its place in the program.
Exhibitors also have the opportunity to feature their expertise on the Innovation Stage, presenting on a topic of their choice when securing a booth.
Conditions to submit a proposal
Eligibility criteria
Green Marine will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
- Interest, relevance and topicality (deals with current and/or local matters)
- Innovation and originality
- Informative content (avoid sales pitches)
- Well-advanced or completed projects and initiatives that can demonstrate concrete results (early-stage or preliminary concepts will not be prioritized)
Agreement
Speakers agree to:
- Confirm their participation to Green Marine staff within two weeks of receiving the speaker confirmation email
- Take part in a short virtual prep meeting on the conference logistics with the moderator of their session (speakers' responsibilities and registration, session format, deadlines, etc.)
- Be available for the conference on both Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Share with Green Marine their PPT or PDF presentation in English or French ( will be offered) by the set deadline
- Respect the time allotted per presentation of approximately 15 to 20 minutes (to be confirmed, depending on the session's format)
- Inform Green Marine rapidly if they must cancel their participation or must be replaced (note that Green Marine reserves the right not to accept a speaker replacement)
- Allow Green Marine to use their name, title, organization, as well as any information provided about their presentation, for conference advertising purposes
Participation
Each accepted presentation comes with one free speaker registration for all conference activities. Up to two speakers per presentation may be allowed, when relevant. The co-presenter is offered a reduced registration fee. Speakers must pay their travel and accommodation expenses and any other costs related to their participation in the event.
Deadline
The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, November 14, 2025. Green Marine will announce its decision early 2026. You will receive an email informing you if you have been selected or not at that point. Selected speakers are required to confirm their participation within two weeks of receving the decision email for their presentation to be included in the program. If you have any questions regarding this call for proposals, don't hesitate to contact our team by email at greentech@green-marine.org.
Priority will be given to applications that respect the deadline and meet the eligibility criteria.
Submit a proposal
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