Events Calendar

Welcome to the ICHCA Events Calendar, here you will find ICHCA meetings along with members and partners’ events.

Each of the meetings and activities below are opportunities to share learning, discover more about cargo safety and ICHCA itself, network with other professionals and engage with stakeholders on matters that affect our industry.  They provide opportunities for:

  • your personal continuing professional development
  • your input on ICHCA’s direction of travel
  • your voice to be heard internationally on safety in our industry

We have also listed IMO meetings; remember that ICHCA members can attend IMO meetings as observers.

For more information on any of the events and activities below or if you would like to see the IMO in action, please contact secretariat@ichca.com

Smart Digital Ports of the Future – 12 – 13 November 2025

Smart Digital Ports of the Future 12 - 13 November 2025 Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe 2025 returns for its 9th edition on 12–13 November 2025 at the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West.   Join industry leaders for two days of thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote speeches, and technology showcases from some of Europe’s most advanced and innovative ports.   This year’s agenda will tackle key issues and technologies that are transforming port operations—including digitalisation, smart technology, connectivity, autonomy and drones, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and more. SDP is a vital [...]

Container Terminal Automation Conference Asia 2025 – 8 – 9 September 2025

Container Terminal Automation Conference Asia 2025 8 – 9 September 2025 Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia Port Technology International’s flagship Container Terminal Automation Conference (CTAC) is coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 8 – 9 September 2025 - marking its debut in Asia.   Bringing the same high-quality content and strategic insights as CTAC Europe, this edition is tailored specifically to the Asian market. Over two days, industry leaders will explore how ports and terminals are advancing automation, digitalisation, sustainability, and security to become faster and more efficient. Expect keynote speeches from regional innovators, real-world case studies, and [...]

Event: IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 11) 8 – 12 September 2025

  Start Date: 08/09/2025 End Date: 12/09/2025 Owner : IMO The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers. The Sub-Committee keeps updated the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. It also keeps under review other Codes including the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). The Sub-Committee closely [...]

Event: IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES.2) – 13 – 17 October 2025

  Start Date: 13/10/2025 End Date: 17/10/2025 Owner : IMO The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas. Location: Virtual or In Person - International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR If members are interested in [...]