FUZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2025 — The World Maritime Equipment Conference 2025 commenced on October 16 in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, under the patronage of the People’s Government of Fujian Province.
Under the annual theme “Setting Sail for Greener Development,” this year’s conference agenda encompasses significant events such as the Opening Ceremony, the Fujian Marine Economy Industry Cooperation and Innovative Development Conference, a Review and Outlook on Fujian’s Efforts to Accelerate the Building of National Marine Economy Demonstration Zones, the Maritime Equipment Conference Forum (Main Forum), and the Maritime Innovation “Five-Chain Integration” Promotion Event. These are complemented by 13 sub-forums. The program delves into areas including natural sciences, the marine economy, industrial innovation, and the application of scientific and technological breakthroughs. The conference is scheduled to conclude on October 19.
Running concurrently, the 3rd China Maritime Equipment Expo 2025 presents 12 specialized exhibition zones. Businesses from 25 countries and regions are participating, with the Netherlands recognized as the Guest of Honor.
For the first time, the conference introduces the Maritime Innovation “Five-Chain Integration” Promotion Event, attracting increased involvement from upstream and downstream enterprises, research institutions, and professional service organizations throughout the global industrial supply chain. Concurrently, an “Industry-Research Integration” event has been arranged to advance the implementation of scientific and technological innovations, thereby nurturing a collaborative and mutually beneficial framework within the marine equipment sector.
Other significant concurrent events scheduled include the 3rd China Maritime Equipment Expo 2025, the 2025 International Maritime Organization Seminar on Sustainable Maritime Innovation, the 2025 Fuzhou International Sailing Regatta, and the Marine Industry Integrated Innovation Competition.
Since its inception in 2023, the World Maritime Equipment Conference has facilitated investment and trade agreements totaling more than 300 billion yuan, substantially empowering both industrial and ecological value chains.
Source: Organizing Committee of the World Maritime Equipment Conference
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