Mersey Maritime at the Labour Party Conference 2026

About this event

Maritime in the Liverpool City Region: Delivering Growth, Opportunity and Clean Energy | Sponsored by Bibby Marine & Stena Line

Taking place during the Labour Party Conference, Mersey Maritime will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders and key voices from across the Liverpool City Region to explore the future of maritime and its importance to the region’s economy, communities and long-term growth.

Held in Rathbone Hall at the Port of Liverpool Building on Monday 28 September, the event sponsored by Bibby Marine & Stena Line will combine networking with a programme of presentations, speeches and a panel discussion, providing an opportunity to hear from leading voices across the maritime sector.

The event will explore the key priorities shaping the future of maritime, aligned with Mersey Maritime’s three strategic pillars: decarbonisation, innovation and people.

From the imperative of industry decarbonisation and the adoption of new technologies, to developing the skills, talent and workforce needed for the future, these priorities are central to ensuring the sector continues to grow and thrive.

The Liverpool City Region is home to a significant maritime ecosystem, with the wider North West maritime sector generating £9.03 billion in business turnover and supporting more than 47,000 jobs. The event will highlight the sector’s contribution to the region and consider the opportunities ahead, as well as the collaboration and investment needed to secure its future.

Bringing together representatives from industry, government and the wider maritime community, the event will provide a platform to share insight, highlight key priorities and consider how the Liverpool City Region can continue to position itself at the forefront of maritime transformation.

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Event Details

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September 28, 2026
09:30
2hr 30mins
Rathbone Hall, Port of Liverpool Building, Brunswick St, Liverpool L3 1NW

Venue Details

Rathbone Hall, Port of Liverpool Building, Brunswick St, Liverpool L3 1NW
EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events

Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks

Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders

Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference

Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities

Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums

Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions