🌊 ICOMTA 2026

Topics of Interest

ICOMTA welcomes original research, applied innovation, industrial studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration in maritime technology, intelligent engineering systems, sustainable energy, shipbuilding, environmental protection, and maritime business transformation.

A
Track A

Digital Transformation in Maritime and Industrial Systems

Digital Transformation in Maritime Engineering and Operations
Smart Ships, Smart Yards, and Connected Maritime Systems
Industry 4.0/5.0 in Manufacturing, Welding, and Ship Construction
Data Analytics, AI, and Automation in Maritime Assets
Integrated Systems and Smart Safety Technologies

B
Track B

Intelligent, Networked, and Cyber-Physical Systems

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Systems
Cyber-Physical Systems, IoT, and Sensor Networks
Communication Networks and Distributed Systems
Digital Twin, Modeling, and Simulation
Predictive Maintenance
Autonomous Systems
Control Systems and Optimization

C
Track C

Decarbonisation, Clean Energy, and Sustainable Maritime Technology

Low-Carbon Ship Technology
Electrification, Hybrid Propulsion, and Alternative Fuels
Blue Energy and Offshore Renewables
Energy Efficiency Technologies
Emission Reduction Strategies
Waste-to-Energy and Circular Economy

D
Track D

Collaborative Innovation in Shipbuilding, Manufacturing & Maritime Safety

Collaborative Design
Integrated Product Development
Welding, Fabrication, and Modular Construction
Risk Engineering and Safety Management Systems
Human Factors in Maritime
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

E
Track E

Advanced Ship Design, Construction, and Marine Engineering

Advanced Marine Structures
Computational Design and Simulation
Ship Hull Design and Piping Networks
Sustainable Materials and Welding Technology
Mechanical Systems and Powertrains
Precision Engineering in Ship Fabrication

F
Track F

Environmental Protection, Waste Treatment & Sustainable Operations

Maritime Waste Treatment
Recycling and Waste-to-Energy Systems
Pollution Prevention Technologies
Green Port and Green Shipyard
Environmental Risk Assessment
Sustainable Water, Fuel, and Material Management

G
Track G

Maritime Business, Policy, and Sustainable Development

Maritime Digitalisation and Business Models
Value Chains and Economic Impact
Sustainable Maritime Policy
Regulatory Compliance and Green Financing
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Supply Chain, Logistics, and Port Management
Note:
The topics listed above are not exhaustive. Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality papers related to maritime technology, sustainable engineering, digital transformation, clean energy, intelligent systems, and interdisciplinary innovation aligned with the conference theme.