Batumi to host Georgia International Maritime Forum on September 7-8

Batumi city will host the Georgia International Maritime Forum – GIMF 2026 on September 7-8.

The event will be held under the aegis of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and organised by the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia.

GIMF 2026 is an event of international significance that aims to reinforce Georgia’s status as a maritime nation, showcase the potential of the Middle Corridor, and strengthen regional transport connections on a global scale.

Approximately 400 delegates from 40 countries will participate in the forum, including ministers, maritime administration heads, and representatives of international financial institutions and the private sector.

Georgia International Maritime Forum has been held since 2016. This year’s forum will focus on priority trends such as Middle Corridor development, transport-logistic connectivity, innovations, sustainable maritime transport and partnership between the state and private sectors.