Shaping the Future of Maritime Through People, Innovation & Professional Excellence
Join us for The Naval Architect 2026, RINA’s flagship membership event, bringing together naval architects, maritime professionals, industry leaders, academics and students for a day of discussion, knowledge sharing and networking. Building on the success of last year’s event, the programme has been shaped by member feedback to deliver even more opportunities to engage in the issues that matter most to our profession.
In 2025, the event welcomed 147 attendees from 72 organisations, including representatives from around 20 international organisations and four shipowner/operator companies. Delegates came from leading maritime organisations such as BAE Systems, Babcock International, Lloyd’s Register, MARIN and CMA CGM, alongside academics, regulators and naval architects from across the sector.
Taking place in Southampton, the event will explore the key challenges and opportunities facing the maritime sector, from career development and diversity to decarbonisation, autonomous vessels, artificial intelligence, safety and regulation. We are pleased to say that through our partnership with RINA members of the Maritime Solent network who are not RINA members can access this event at the membership price. Marine and Maritime students can attend for free.
Whether you are an experienced professional, an emerging leader or a student entering the industry, this event offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights, expand your network and help shape the future of maritime.