IMCA’s Global Summit – held on 26– 27 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – is the marine contracting industry’s flagship event, bringing together more than 300 business leaders, decision makers, and technical experts from the marine contracting industry, as well as energy companies, national regulators, and academics, to debate key industry trends.
The two day event will explore how technology-driven innovation is helping to safeguard our workforce, revolutionise skills and training, and improve efficiency and performance.
Delegates will hear the latest global and regional analysis of the offshore energy sector, and delve into the impact of global megatrends, including AI and new technology, geopolitical upheaval, and new maritime regulations to promote energy efficiency.
The summit also offers in-depth technical content on topics including: key trends in offshore safety and security, the challenges of offshore decommissioning and dismantling, diver safety, how ROV and USV simulators are enhancing training and competency, best practice in environmental sustainability, and how skills and training can keep pace with new technology.
The two-day flagship event features extensive networking opportunities, including the Global Summit Gala Dinner on 26 November, and will celebrate best practice and outstanding achievement at the 2025 IMCA Awards – enter the Awards by 19 September for a chance to see your achievements recognised by a global audience.
Speakers include:
- Dr Kenneth Pereira – Managing Director, Hibiscus Petroleum
- Jill Chieng – General Manager Projects Malaysia, Shell
- Mahesh Swaminathan – Senior Vice President, McDermott
- Datin Habshah – Head of the AI Center of Excellence, Petronas
- Ellie Shafik – Head of Intelligence, Vanguard Tech
- Luca Gentili – IMCA President and Head of Assets, Fabrication, and Project Services, Saipem
- Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson – adventurer, motivational speaker, and founder of Powerful Humans
When:
🗓️ Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 November, 2025
📍 InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Malaysia
Why attend?
- Receive business-critical insights on International Maritime Organization regulation, geopolitical trends, and industry-leading solutions for safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Explore how technology-driven innovation is transforming marine operations.
- Influence IMCA's work by participating in breakout sessions and feeding into expert technical committees.
- Network with over 300 senior leaders, decision-makers, and technical experts from across the globe.
- Network at the Global Summit Gala Dinner and celebrate industry achievements at the IMCA Awards 2025.
