Green Shiptech China Congress 2026
ZESTAs Supporting Organisation
The 15th Annual Green Shiptech China Congress 2026 (GSCC 2026)
will take place in Shanghai on 15–16 October 2026, bringing together
more than 350 maritime industry experts, corporate decision-makers, regulators and
government representatives.
Hosted by Ridge China, the annual congress provides an international
platform for discussion on maritime regulation, ship design, energy efficiency and
the technologies supporting the transition towards cleaner and zero-emission shipping.
Date: 15–16 October 2026
Location: Shanghai, China
Venue: Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel, 50 Tongchuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai
2026 programme
The latest programme brings together international regulators, maritime organisations
and technology leaders to examine both the regulatory environment and practical
technologies being deployed across the shipping sector.
Topics include:
- International and Chinese maritime regulation and policy
- Ship energy efficiency and optimisation
- Alternative propulsion and green ship technologies
- Wind-assisted propulsion
- Marine fuel cells and energy storage
- Maritime electrification and power systems
- Ship design, equipment and onboard technology
Confirmed speakers and organisations
The updated programme includes representatives from the
International Maritime Organization, European Commission, BIMCO,
World Shipping Council, WinGD, ABB, International Windship Association,
The Switch, BAR Technologies, GTT Marine, Jotun and Auramarine,
alongside Chinese maritime authorities and technology providers.
15 October
- Wayne Zhuang – BIMCO
- Huang Tianbing – International Maritime Organization
- Barbara Sellier – European Commission, DG MOVE
- John Bradshaw – World Shipping Council
- Eirik Berg – GTT Marine
- Liu Hongwei – Jotun
16 October
- Dominik Schneiter – WinGD
- Alf Kare A. – ABB
- Carl-Mikael Wiklund – Auramarine
- Gavin Allwright – International Windship Association
- Risto Ahvo – The Switch
- John Cooper & Lauren Eatwell – BAR Technologies
ZESTAs member offer
As a Supporting Organisation of GSCC 2026, ZESTAs members receive a
15% discount on delegate registration.
The standard participant fee is USD 1,995 per delegate.
ZESTAs members should contact the ZESTAs Secretariat to obtain the member
discount code before registering.
Event enquiries
Quin Xu, Ridge China
quin.xu@ridgechina.com
Tel: +86 21 6607 8610-8003
Mobile: +86 135 6422 2811