200+ participants over 2 days of industry-led innovation.
About MTF 2026
The Maritime Trade Fair (MTF) 2026 is a forum for discussion, knowledge exchange, and innovation, bringing together leaders and stakeholders across the maritime ecosystem. The event combines keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions and an exhibition to highlight practical solutions, emerging technologies, and innovative financing approaches that are shaping the industry.
Event Experience
Explore the future of maritime through exhibitions, discussions, and industry showcases.
Emerging Trends
Learn about the latest developments shaping maritime operations, technology, and finance.
Panels & Fireside Chats
Join conversations with industry experts and gain practical insights.
Hear from leading voices across maritime, logistics, technology, and finance.
Featured Speakers
Engage with inspiring talks on various topics from our distinguished speakers.
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for supporting our mission to advance the maritime industry..
WISTA Ghana
WIMOWCA
Dock Cover 
ICON Energy 
Sealand Insurance Brokers
Serene Insurance
Maritime Digest
PKK Logistics
Data Protection Commission
Soko Aerial Robotics
African Maritime Council
Innovate Maritime Africa 
Clone Inventive
Cabin Tea
Ghana Oil and Gas Directory Event Programme
View the conference agenda and join us for insightful sessions. Registered participants will receive the final agenda before the event.
Day One - Governance, Infrastructure and Capital
- June 3, 2026 09:00 – 10:00Registration & Exhibition Opens
• Delegate registration
• Exhibition walkthrough (Maritime, Technology, Finance, Insurance, Startups) - June 3, 2026 10:00 – 10:10Welcome Address
Event Director - Maritime Trade Fair
- June 3, 2026 10:10 – 10:20Special Address
WISTA Ghana
- June 3, 2026 10:20 – 10:30Keynote Address
Mr. Moses Klu Mensah (Deputy CEO – Ghana EXIM Bank)
- June 3, 2026 10:30 – 11:00Fireside Chat: A Captain’s Perspective: Maritime Evolution in the Age of Technology
• Captain Francis Micah – Speaker (Botse Marine Services)
• Gertrude Ohene-Asienim (FICS) – Moderator (Whitestone Shipbrokers) - June 3, 2026 11:00 – 11:45Panel: Maritime Law and Digital Governance
• Dr Kofi Mbiah – Maritime Consultant and CEO, Ghana Chamber of Shipping
• Lydia Tettey – Ghana Maritime Authority
• Lieutenant Commander Kofi Tabi Ankobiah – Cypress Energy Ghana Limited
• Quintin Akrobotu – Data Protection Commission, Ghana
• Ama Sam – Moderator (Lawyer and President, ICS - West Africa) - June 3, 2026 11:45 – 12:00Exhibition Walkthrough
- June 3, 2026 12:00 – 12:45Panel: Managing Risk, Finance and Insurance in Maritime Trade
• Eben Ghanney – WeWire
• Eugenia Agyire-Tettey – Serene Insurance
• Gertrude Ohene-Asienim – Moderator (Whitestone Shipbrokers) - June 3, 2026 12:45– 13:15Networking & Exhibition Engagement
- June 3, 2026 13:15– 14:00Fireside Chat: The Vessel Lifecycle: From Building to Recycling – Finance, Technology and Value Creation
• Lieutenant Commander Kofi Tabi Ankobiah – Cypress Energy Ghana Limited
• Priscilla Ama Koufie – Moderator (Goenergy Limited) - June 3, 2026 14:00Closing Remarks
Day Two - Innovation, People and the Future
- June 4, 2026Day 2 Welcome and Recap
- June 4, 2026 10:00 – 10:10Presentation: Ocean Centres Ghana
• Nana Kwabena Boakye Boampong (Country Lead, Ocean Centres Ghana)
- June 4, 2026 10:10 – 10:20Presentation: Maritime Net Zero: Africa’s Investment Opportunity
• Maria Ogugbo – Maritime Decarbonisation Expert
- June 4, 2026 10:20 – 10:55Fireside Chat: From Idea to Impact: Building and Scaling Innovation in African Markets
• Stanley R.K Ahorlu – Prime Meridian Docks
• Lawrence Dogli – Moderator (Cabin Tea Network) - June 4, 2026 11:55 – 11:20Innovators Arena: Startup Pitch
• Live startup pitches
- June 4, 2026 11:20 – 11:30Presentation: African Startups and SMEs in Export & Trade Secretariat (ASSETS)
• Peter Adetor (Team Lead, ASSETS)
- June 4, 2026 11:30 – 12:00Networking & Exhibition Engagement
- June 4, 2026 12:00 – 12:45Panel: Building Africa’s Trade Backbone: Ports, Corridors and Inland Logistics
• Ziad Hamoui - National President - Ghana
Borderless Alliance
• Paulina Abrokwah -Trade Policy Advocate and Technical Trainer
• Nlaliban Wujangi - 24-Hour Economy Authority
• Peter Adetor – Moderator (Team Lead, ASSETS) - June 4, 2026 12:45 – 13:25Panel: People as Infrastructure: Building Africa’s Maritime Workforce
• Sylvia Asana Owu (WIMOWCA)
• Capt. Etoenyo Bankas (GMNOA)
• Capt. Joshua Addo (BSM)
• Rebecca Kyerewa Essamuah – Moderator (CEMLAWS Africa) - June 4, 2026 13:25 – 14:00Fireside Chat: The Future we want: Maritime, Technology and Finance in 2030
• Lawrence Dogli - Cabin Tea Network
• Godfred Khartey - CESSMA Global
• Ama Sam - ICS
• Bismark Acheampong – Moderator - June 4, 2026 14:00Closing Address
Travel & Accommodation
Everything you need for your visit
Venue
Africa Trade House Auditorium
Accra, Ghana
Recommended Hotels
| Kempinski Hotel | (28 min) |
| Movenpick Ambassador | (30 min) |
| Airport View Hotel | (12 min) |
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Visa Support
| Delegates are advised to review entry requirements and apply for a Ghana visa well in advance. You will need: |
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Event Updates
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