Member Registration is Open for Interferry2026!

Member registration is open for Interferry2026, the 50th annual Interferry Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

Make sure to register soon to take advantage of our Early Bird rates for members which are available through August 15th. General registration, when non-members can register, opens on August 1st.

Interferry2026 will be held at the Shangri-La Bangkok hotel, a fantastic riverside venue known as the “urban oasis retreat by the majestic River of Kings”. The Speakers Program will be held in the Shangri-La Grand Ballroom and the exhibition area is directly adjacent, creating a great conference synergy. The exhibition area is an environment conducive to networking and will be an excellent space for sponsor displays and conference activities including coffee breaks and happy hours. The full Interferry2026 program will feature topical speakers and sessions; the popular Ferry Leaders panels; a Regulatory Update from Johan Roos; many outstanding networking opportunities; and a Technical Tour.

Networking opportunities, events and tours at Interferry2026 will be amazing. PreTours include two Saturday tours. The day tour features the “Highlights of Bangkok and ‘Venice of The East’”, while the Saturday night tour features a “Tuk Tuk Tour with Street Food Exploration in China Town”. Both activities will give you an opportunity to experience and learn about Bangkok and Thai culture.

Networking events include the Sunday Welcome Reception; the Monday Networking Reception; and the Gala Dinner on Tuesday evening at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall. You can also take part in the IMS Bangkok Run Crew and the OSK Design Golf Tournament. Partner Tours include a visit to the Jim Thompson House and Museum followed by a Traditional Thai Massage at Divana Spa. Tuesday’s tour is a cooking class at the Blue Elephant Cooking School which includes a structured class and hands-on culinary practice, followed by a meal featuring the class creations.

Our Technical Tour is always a great way to cap off another Interferry conference. This year is no different as the Interferry2026 Technical Tour on Wednesday, November 4th will feature an “Electric Mobility & River Sustainability Experience” with visits to the operations of Thai Smile Bus and The Ocean Cleanup.

The Interferry2026 conference theme is “Stronger Than Ever…Together” which reflects the power of shared knowledge, partnerships, and collective action in shaping the future of ferry transportation. The Speakers Program sessions and presentations will include developments and “lessons learned” in decarbonization and energy transition; safety leadership and operational best practices; digitalization and smart ferry operations (including AI and automation); port and infrastructure innovation; passenger experience and accessibility; workforce development and training; new vessel design and technology; resilience and emergency response.

The conference website has all the information you will need about registration; the conference hotel; speakers and sessions; networking and social events; activities; and sponsorship.

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