On December 12-13, 2024, the Marintec Innovation Conference took place in Shanghai, organized by Informa Markets and SSNAME, with support from NBA China. The two-day event, spread across three focused sessions, brought together over 500 industry professionals to explore alternative energy and fuels, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative technologies driving decarbonization in the maritime sector. Networking opportunities, including lunches, coffee breaks, and a closing dinner, allowed attendees to connect and exchange insights. Norway played a key role at the conference, with opening