7.3 hours
Portsmouth International Port
Starting at GBP 0
Wed, 15 Apr • 09:30 AM (GMT+01:00)
Portsmouth International Port
George Byng Way, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The Summit returns in 2026 with its most ambitious and influential programme yet - bringing together the leaders, innovators, and decision‑makers shaping the future of the UK’s premier regional coastal economy. Hosted at , this flagship gathering will spotlight the Solent’s role as the nation’s most powerful maritime engine and a global gateway for trade, defence, innovation, and clean growth.
This full‑day summit offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with senior figures from ports, shipping, defence, government, local leadership, academia and high‑value maritime industries. With a programme built around the major forces reshaping the sector - from global trade winds to decarbonisation, maritime defence capability, and the Solent’s emerging mayoral landscape - the event promises insight, influence, and inspiration in equal measure.
The Summit will bring together industry leaders, academics and policymakers.
The event will feature a Keynote Address from Kier Mather MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation as well as a panel discussions on:
· Global Trade Winds and Ports as Economic Engines
· Shaping the Future of Hampshire and the Solent: Devolution & Mayoral Vision
· Portsmouth at 100: Maritime Identity & Culture
· Maritime Defence & National Security in a Changing World
· Superyachts & High-Value Maritime Tourism
· Maritime Decarbonisation
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Tickets for Maritime Solent Summit can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 104 GBP |
| Partner Organisation General Admission | 82 GBP |
| Exhibition Space price and details on application | Free |
| Sponsorship details and price on application | Free |