London International Shipping Week (LISW) is back this September. Will we see you there? From Monday, the 15th, to Friday, the 19th of September 2025, the global maritime and shipping community will gather once again for one of the most influential events on the international calendar.
Since its launch in 2013, LISW has grown to become a flagship event for maritime professionals, businesses and decision-makers. This year’s event promises to be the most comprehensive yet, bringing together a record number of delegates and speakers from across the world.
LISW25 will offer an incredible line-up of events hosted in iconic venues across London, highlighting the UK’s strength, innovation, and continued relevance in global shipping.
Why Attend?
Senior leaders and professionals from every corner of the maritime industry will be in attendance. You can expect to connect with:
Shipowners and operators
Charterers and brokers
Maritime lawyers and insurers
Financial institutions and investors
Port authorities and infrastructure leaders
Shipbuilders, engineers and classification societies
Technology and data providers
Regulatory bodies and trade associations
Whether you are a business leader, policymaker or rising star in the sector, LISW25 offers opportunities to engage with key players and be part of the future of shipping.
What Can You Expect?
LISW shines a spotlight on London as a competitive maritime hub. It also reflects the diversity and depth of the UK’s maritime sector, from policy and finance to technology, energy and crewing.
Seminars and Conferences
Expect a week of forward-looking seminars, panels, and forums, including:
Global Maritime Leaders Breakfast Conference by Faststream Recruitment
Marine Energy Transition Forum – focused on the business case for decarbonisation
Fast Data, Smart Decisions: What Formula 1 Can Teach Maritime – a unique technology session led by ShipMoney
17th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services Forum – with investors, financiers, and industry leaders
DNV Maritime Forecast to 2050 – live in London and streamed globally
LISW25 Headline Conference - High-level government and industry speakers from across the globe
Africa Maritime and Shipping Assembly at IMO HQ – fostering international collaboration across African markets
And many more events covering skills development, digital transformation, sustainability, and commercial strategy.
LISW25 Champagne Reception, Gala Dinner & After Party
On Thursday, the 18th of September, the highly anticipated black-tie Gala Dinner will return to Evolution London in Battersea Park.
With over 2,000 guests expected, it will be a highlight of the week, bringing together the maritime industry’s most influential leaders for an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. Guests will arrive in style, with vintage Routemaster buses and a special River Thames charter service.
Networking
With over 350 official events across five days, LISW25 will offer unmatched networking opportunities. Meet new contacts, catch up with industry peers, and create lasting partnerships in both formal and informal settings.
From private forums to receptions, roundtables and river cruises, LISW25 is where relationships are built and ideas are exchanged.
Global Maritime Leaders Breakfast Conference
As a key sponsor of London International Shipping Week 2025, Faststream Recruitment is proud to be holding our coveted Global Maritime Leaders Breakfast Conference.
This is an exclusive event dedicated to insights and strategies addressing the most important people issues in the maritime sector.
The conference will bring together a group of senior-level maritime executives to engage in a transformative discussion about the current and future workforce of our industry. Our goal is to address the most important people issues in the maritime sector.
Mark Charman, CEO & Founder of Faststream Recruitment, will share valuable insights from our extensive employment surveys and present the key findings that will influence the future of maritime talent, retention, and attraction. Rachel Farndell, Director of Talent, will moderate the panel discussions after the presentation.
Reimagining Seafaring: Elevating Maritime Careers
On Tuesday, the 16th of September, from 10:00 to 12:00, the Indian Register of Shipping will host a high-impact seminar exploring how the maritime industry can reimagine the seafaring profession to attract future talent, redefine career paths, and build a resilient, purpose-driven workforce amid rapid transformation.
Mark Charman, our CEO & Founder, will be speaking at the event alongside:
Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou – Group Commercial Officer | MD, Columbia Shipmanagement
Capt Pradeep Chawla – CEO & Founder, MarinePALS
Mr. Arun Sharma – Executive Chairman, Indian Register of Shipping
Will we see you there?
Meet Us
Will we see you in London this September? If you’d like to explore how recruitment, talent insights or market intelligence can help your business, speak to the team at Faststream Recruitment, who will be at the event throughout the week. We look forward to seeing you there.
