DTF 2026 · 13–14 October · Valletta, Malta
From shore power
to integrated
energy systems.
Two days where ports, grids and capital meet to make maritime electrification work at scale. Valletta Gateway Terminal, Malta.
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DTF 2026, as it happens.
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Countries
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Speakers
Shore to Ship signingTechnical experts not to miss.
Syb ten Cate HoedemakerMaritime Battery Forum
Chris PoynerABB
Emanuele MassarelliEEI
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Speakers81 confirmed
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at DTF 2026.
Maritime Battery Forum
Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker
Managing Director
PLUG
Maria Bos
CEO
MSC
Michele Francioni
Chief Energy Transition Officer
Lloyd's Register
Kamran Ul Haq
Senior Vice President, Ports Advisory
Agenda12–14 October
Reality check.
Systems response.
12 Oct · Welcome DayOfficial badge collection and welcome networking reception from 18:30.
Tue · Day 113OctReality Check
09:00
Keynote
Leonid McKay
Malta at the Helm: Driving Europe's Next Chapter in Maritime Decarbonisation
09:10
Keynote
Keynote Speech: Signing the Shore Power Purchase Agreement: A Milestone for Port Electrification
CC
Cristian Cutugno09:15
Keynote
Hon. Dr Chris Bonett
Keynote Speech: Malta’s Maritime Future: From Leadership at Sea to Delivery in Port
Wed · Day 214OctSystems Response
09:00
KeynoteSyb ten Cate Hoedemaker
Powering the Maritime Energy Transition: Batteries at the Heart of Integrated Port Energy Systems
09:05
Keynote
Erik Simon Vuoritie
Beyond the Quay: Offshore Power Supply for Vessels at Anchor
09:20
Keynote
Eng. Emanuele Massarelli
COLD IRONING Advanced solution for low voltage 50Hz/60Hz Static Frequency Converter MW class
Caribbean Pavilion11 port authorities11 Caribbean port authorities
The Caribbean
comes to Valletta.
A high-level delegation of 11 Caribbean port authorities, united through their regional association, connects with European ports, policymakers, infrastructure providers, and investors at the Caribbean Pavilion and the MedPorts × DTF Ports Hub.
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11 Caribbean port authorities, united through PMAC
Antigua and BarbudaArubaBarbadosCuraçaoDominicaGrenadaJamaicaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSint MaartenSuriname
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13–14 October 2026 · Valletta Gateway Terminal, Malta