Conferences

Conference aims and topics

The School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment at Liverpool John Moores University, in association with the ASI Solutions and Colas Ltd UK, will host its 22nd  annual international conference in March 2026.

The conference will focus on highways and airport pavement engineering, asphalt technology, and infrastructure, and is a continuation of the successful annual events hosted by LJMU since 2001. These annual conferences have attracted large numbers of speakers from industry and academia in the past and delegates and exhibitors from the UK, Europe, Middle East, USA, South America, Australia and the Far East have all taken part.

A 5 day educational event involving internal and external speakers educating executive level shipbuilding project managers regarding topics related to shipbuilding project management.

Each day consists of three 1 hour modules in the morning, followed by 1 hour for lunch, followed by another three 1 hour long modules, with time for breaks and light refreshments.

Monday and Thursday evening social events will be organized also.

This 5 day event brings together leading academics, seasoned consultants, and maritime industry professionals to provide participants with a dynamic platform for exploring the legal, financial, and operational challenges facing today’s global shipping sector. 

Attendees will engage in critical discussions on topics such as regulatory compliance, corporate governance, environmental sustainability, and the impact of emerging technologies on business risk, liability, and maritime operations.

5 Day event uniting academics, consultants, and industry experts to provide attendees with a platform to gain practical insights and strategic perspectives to address current developments, emerging trends, technological innovations, regulatory changes, and sustainability challenges impacting ports and global supply chains.

This comprehensive event on Port Management and Global Logistics (MaPLog) offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals, policymakers, and future leaders to deepen their expertise across critical areas such as Port Digital Twins, Supply Chain Management, International Trade Regulations, Green Corridors, Alternative Fuels, Port Security, and Business Leadership in a maritime context. 

This 3 day event brings together Bringing together leading scholars, seasoned advisors, and industry practitioners, this course offers a valuable opportunity to explore solutions and forward-looking strategies to overcome vulnerabilities of the rapid digital transformation impacting the global maritime industry.  

Attendees will engage in critical discussions on topics It focuses on addressing emerging cybersecurity threats, technological advancements in maritime systems, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the critical need for resilient digital infrastructure in ensuring the security and sustainability of global shipping operations.