Sagarmanthan 2026 Brings Maritime Leaders from 75 Countries

Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is scheduled to hold its third edition in New Delhi, India, from 7 October to 9 October 2026. The event is expected to bring together more than 1,200 speakers, delegates, and participants from nearly 75 countries for discussions on the global maritime sector.

Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue

Sagarmanthan is an annual maritime dialogue launched in New Delhi in 2024. It is co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India. The platform brings together policymakers, industry leaders, scholars, and multilateral organisations.

Theme and Core Discussion Areas

The 2026 theme is “Blue Geographies, New Aspirations: Trade, Technology, and Trust at Sea.” The agenda includes trade, technology, sustainability, cooperation at sea, maritime resilience, sustainable shipping, digital transformation, the blue economy, and ocean governance.

Institutional and International Participation

Ministers and representatives from Belgium, the European Commission, Mauritius, and Bhutan are expected to attend the 2026 edition. Annick De Ridder, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Arvin Boolell, and Chandra Bahadur Gurung are among the named participants.

Important Facts for Exams

• Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is a maritime conference series launched in 2024 in New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is the nodal Indian ministry linked with ports, shipping, and inland waterways.
• The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic activity.
• Ocean governance covers rules, institutions, and cooperation related to seas and marine resources.

Maritime Policy Context

Maritime dialogues often cover shipping, port connectivity, marine sustainability, and international cooperation at sea. The third edition of Sagarmanthan is scheduled during 7–9 October 2026 in India.