Thu 11 Jun 2026, 03:55 GMT | Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 03:58 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

IBIA opens registration for 2026 annual convention in New York


Bunker industry body opens delegate registration and sponsorship for its November convention.


IBIA Annual Convention 2026 graphic.
IBIA’s Annual Convention 2026 will bring together bunker and shipping sector stakeholders in New York this November. Image credit: International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has announced that delegate registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to take place from 10-12 November, 2026, in New York.

The three-day event is designed to bring together industry figures and stakeholders from across the global bunker and shipping sectors for networking, discussion and analysis of trends and challenges facing the industry.

IBIA said delegates can secure tickets or sponsorship packages ahead of the event, with registration available via the association’s dedicated booking link.

The convention is held annually and serves as a forum for the bunker industry to convene and exchange views on regulatory, commercial and operational developments shaping the sector.

Further details and registration are available here.



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