The 1st International Maritime and Logistics Conference (IMLC2026) is a pioneering academic and industry-driven event designed to foster the exchange of knowledge innovation, and strategic collaboration in the maritime and logistics sectors. Bringing together global experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, IMLC2026 will serve as a premier platform to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in an era of rapid transformation. Hosted by the National University of Science and Technology (NU), Oman, and led by the International Maritime College Oman (IMCO), IMLC2026 reflects NU’s commitment to excellence in education, applied research, and impactful industry partnerships. With maritime trade accounting for 90% of global commerce, the industry faces unprecedented pressures from sustainability demands, climate change, and digital disruption. IMLC2026 will explore how these forces are reshaping the movement of goods, people, and ideas, and how stakeholders can navigate this shifting landscape.

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions spanning engineering, computer science, economics, environmental studies, social sciences, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on actionable insights for industry and education. Join us to shape the future of maritime and logistics through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions.

3. Safety, Security & Risk Management

• Cybersecurity for maritime systems and smart ports
• Cyber-physical security in autonomous operations
• Integrated maritime safety and port protection
• Managing global supply chain disruptions and risk
• Emergency preparedness and crisis response
• Human factors in maritime safety culture
• Business continuity and supply chain resilience

4. Policy, Economics & Global Trade

• Maritime law and regulatory innovations
• Maritime economics and financial risk management
• Global trade dynamics and strategic developments
• Geopolitical impacts on maritime logistics
• Inland waterways and intermodal transport systems

5. Workforce Development & Education

• Future maritime training and education transformation
• Leadership development and soft skills for seafarers
• Gender equality and diversity in maritime professions
• Human-centred design in maritime operations
• Technological upskilling for the maritime workforce

6. Geospatial & Navigation Technologies

• Satellite and remote sensing applications
• Geodesy and satellite navigation systems
• Maritime spatial planning and GIS solutions
• Hydrography and geospatial intelligence
• Digital twins for maritime operations

• Professor Angappa Gunasekaran, Pennsylvania State University, USA
• Prof. Dr. Matiwos Ensermu Jaleta, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• Prof. Dr. Abdul Hai Al-Alami, University of Sharjah, Sharjah–UAE
• Prof. Dr. Özcan Arslan, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
• Prof. Dr. Angelica Baylon, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
• Prof. Dr. Oğuz Salim Söğüt, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
• Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Göksel, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
• Prof. Ts. Dr. Aminuddin Md Arof, UniKL MIMET, Malaysia
• Dr. Tahsin Tezdogan, University of Southampton, UK
• Dr. Pelin Bolat, Istanbul Technical University, Turkiye
• Dr. Firat Bolat, Istanbul Technical University, Turkiye
• Dr. Muhammad Yasir, China University of Petroleum, China
• Dr. Capt. Suresh Bhardwaj, Indian Maritime University, India
• Dr. T. Sasilatha, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, India
• Dr. Capt. Cagri Deliceirmak, University of Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
• Prof. Dr. Cem Gazioglu, Istanbul University, Turkiye

• Dr. Abdul Hameed Kalifullah
• Dr. Anteneh Mesfin Yeneh
• Dr. Faiza Kiran
• Dr. Faustino Taderera  
• Dr. Habeebullah Bosun Oladipo
• Dr. Norhan Ibrahim Abo Eiyazeed
• Dr. Prabhu Mannadhan
• Dr. Rommel P. Manzon
• Dr. Arife Tugsan Isiacik
• Dr. Tahereh Ahmad Jafari
• Dr. Zouhaier Slimi
• Eng. Hamid Reza Soltani