AI • Digitalisation • Innovation • People • Planet • Geopolitics
The International Maritime Conference on the Future of Global Shipping.
Aarohan 3.0 brings together the global maritime community in the foothills of the Himalayas to shape the future of commercial shipping. This premier gathering will host shipowners, charterers, operators, brokers, port authorities, traders, logistics leaders, technology innovators, maritime lawyers, academicians, and policymakers, creating a powerful platform for knowledge, networking, and collaboration.
With participation from leading shipping companies, maritime universities, training institutes, global tech firms, startups, seafarer associations, and industry bodies, Aarohan 3.0 is where industry leadership meets digital transformation.
Join decision-makers, innovators, seafarers, and students as we explore emerging trends, celebrate excellence, and accelerate India’s role in the global maritime economy.
Be part of the movement transforming the future of shipping.
Panel 1 — The New Maritime World Order: who controls the oceans, trade routes and commodities?
Panel 2 — The Business of Shipping: ships, cargo, commodities, capital and the data economy.
Panel 3 — The Intelligent Ship: when AI becomes the newest member of the bridge and the boardroom.
Panel 4 — The Human Ocean: the people behind the world’s most important industry.
Panel 5 — Shipping 2035: who will win the next decade of maritime?
World → Business → Technology → People → Future: five panels, one intelligent future.
Why attend
Six reasons to be in the room. Secure your place at Aarohan 3.0 today.
Seats are limited, and we recommend registering early to avoid disappointment.
Aarohan 1.0 was the first international maritime conference in Uttarakhand, bringing together 150 delegates from 7 countries. Aarohan 2.0 grew to 250 delegates from 15+ countries, and Aarohan 3.0 is set to be our biggest and most influential edition yet.
Shipowners, charterers, commodity traders, brokers, port leaders, banks, investors, technology companies, startups, academia and seafarers, all under one roof.
Bold, thought-provoking sessions on geopolitics, AI and the future of maritime, led by voices who are shaping the industry.
Build relationships across the shipping value chain, from boardroom decision-makers to the people who run the ships.
Understand how AI, digitalisation and global trade shifts will impact your business over the next decade.
Be part of the conversation on innovation, sustainability, seafarer wellbeing and inclusion.
The room
Every link of the maritime chain, under one roof.
Themes / tracks
Six tracks, drawn from the sessions that filled the last edition.
01AI and data analytics in shipping operations, and the digital tools behind them.
02The road to cleaner shipping, and what geopolitical crises mean for energy.
03Collaboration that drives port competitiveness.
04Banking, blockchain and new routes into ship owning.
05Seafarer wellbeing and the ship-to-shore transition.
06Market volatility and the global trade outlook.
Programme
Flow of the day: World → Business → Technology → People → Future. Each panel includes an audience Q&A, and Panel 5 is a debate with bold propositions.
One day, five panels and a gala evening at Fairfield by Marriott, Mussorie Road, Dehradun on 26 March 2027. Register now to secure your seat.
Timings are indicative and may be adjusted once speakers and sponsors are confirmed.
Passes
Pick the pass that fits you. Prices shown are total payable including 18% GST.
₹9,440₹8,000 + 18% GST · total payable
Early bird (20–25%) till Dec 2026: ₹6,000 + GST = ₹7,080
₹7,080₹6,000 + 18% GST · total payable
Early bird (10%) till Dec 2026: ₹5,400 + GST = ₹6,372
₹4,720₹4,000 + 18% GST · total payable
₹7,080₹6,000 + 18% GST · total payable
All prices are in INR, and the total payable includes 18% GST. Early-bird discounts apply to registrations made within the stated period.
Sponsorship
Aarohan 3.0 offers sponsorship and partnership opportunities for organisations that want to be part of the conversation on the future of global shipping, in front of shipowners, port authorities, academia and policymakers.
Sponsorship enquiries
Tell us about your organisation and we will share the options with you.
Glimpses
Photos from our previous editions and what participants said.
Attending Aarohan was truly enriching. The sessions brought together leading voices from ship finance, venture capital, ship owning, and the wider maritime ecosystem. They offered a fresh lens on emerging trends — especially the exciting opportunity for aspiring shipowners to invest through shared ownership models, and the real-world financial challenges facing maritime ventures today. The presence of venture capitalists added colour and candour, with their stories resonating deeply. Engaging with thought leaders and networking with key industry stakeholders gave me perspectives that will undoubtedly shape future strategic decisions.PK
Aarohan 2025 exemplified what it means to blend insight with impact. The sessions delved into critical areas like maritime education reform, evolving competency models, and the skill demands of the future. It was especially energizing to witness robust dialogues between regulators, training institutions, and employers — a step towards real synergy. I was thrilled to see a forum that not only discusses transformation but actively seeks to be a part of it. Kudos to the team for curating such an inclusive, solution-orientated gathering.JM
In the headlines
Amar Ujala
Dainik Jagran
Jan Lahar
Newspaper coverage
Khaleej Times, UAE • 27 March 2026
Shipping executives at Aarohan 2.0 warned the fertiliser impact of the Middle East conflict was being underestimated.
Read on Khaleej Times
The Times of India, Dehradun
“Seafarers are frontline workers and should not be taken for granted.”
Capt. Nachiket Warty
Read on The Times of India
The Uttarakhand NewsAarohan 2.0 International Maritime Conference, Awards & Felicitation 2026 inauguratedRead article
Mission NyayAarohan 2.0 kicks off in Dehradun: global maritime industry leaders on one platformRead article
Dainik JagranAarohan 2026: Uttarakhand hosts a global maritime conferenceRead article
The Times of IndiaSeafarers appeal for recognition amid rising geopolitical tensionsRead article
Rajdhani Ki HunkarNorth India’s largest maritime conference: global experts gatherRead article
Shaurya MailNorth India’s largest maritime conference, attended by global expertsRead article
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Venue
Aarohan 3.0 takes place on 26 March 2027 at Fairfield by Marriott, Mussorie Road, Dehradun. Choose a pass in the Passes section to secure your place.
Shipowners, operators and managers, charterers, brokers and commodity traders, port authorities and regulators, maritime technology companies and startups, universities and training institutes, and seafarers exploring shore transitions.
Choose a pass in the Passes section, or use the Register Now button. Pass details and pricing are listed there.
Use the “Request partnership details” button in the Partners section, or message us on WhatsApp using the contact section below.
Aarohan 3.0
Join shipowners, innovators and decision-makers. Secure your seat at the table where the next decade of shipping is written.
Contact
Questions about registration, speaking, partnerships or media? Tell us what you need and who you are.
+91 81714 14746
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Organised by IME · Last updated: 01 October 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your registration for, purchase of passes to, and attendance at Aarohan 3.0 (the “Event”), organised by Integrated Maritime Exchange (“IME”, “we”, “us”). By purchasing a pass on aarohanimc.com, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms.
1.1 You must be 18 years or older to purchase a pass. Persons below 18 may attend only with written consent of a parent or guardian and at the organiser’s discretion.
1.2 You must provide accurate, complete and current details (name, organisation, email, phone and, where applicable, GST details) at registration. IME is not responsible for errors in the details you submit, including name spellings on certificates and badges.
1.3 A registration is confirmed only after successful payment and receipt of a confirmation email or message from IME. Registration is subject to availability of seats, which are limited.
2.1 The Event offers the following passes: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Sailor. Inclusions for each pass are as published on the website at the time of purchase.
2.2 All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and include 18% GST, as displayed in the total payable amount. A GST invoice will be issued on request, provided GST details are shared at the time of registration. Invoice corrections after the Event are not guaranteed.
2.3 Early-bird prices are valid only for registrations completed within the stated period (till December 2026) and cannot be claimed after it ends, regardless of when enquiry was made.
2.4 IME reserves the right to change pass prices, inclusions or availability at any time. Changes do not affect passes already purchased.
3.1 The pass is for Event attendance only. It covers only the inclusions listed for the specific pass purchased.
3.2 The pass does not include any accommodation, stay, travel, airport/railway/local transfers, visa assistance, insurance or any other logistics. All such arrangements, costs and risks are solely the attendee’s responsibility.
3.3 Access to sessions, workshops, meals, cocktails, Gala Dinner, Award Night and other facilities depends strictly on the pass category. Entry to areas or sessions not included in your pass may be denied. Upgrades, if permitted, are subject to availability and payment of the price difference.
3.4 Passes are valid for the Event date and venue only, and for one person only.
4.1 All payments are final and non-refundable under any circumstances. See the Refund & Cancellation Policy below.
4.2 A pass, once issued, is non-transferable. It cannot be sold, resold, gifted, exchanged, assigned or substituted to any other person or organisation, and cannot be converted to any other pass or event. IME may cancel any pass found to be transferred or resold, without refund.
5.1 Payments are processed through a third-party payment gateway. IME does not store your card, UPI or bank credentials. The gateway’s own terms apply to your transaction.
5.2 If an amount is debited but no confirmation is received, please contact us within 7 days with the transaction reference. Such cases will be reconciled with the gateway.
5.3 IME is not responsible for payment failures, bank delays or technical issues on the part of your bank or the gateway.
6.1 Dates, venue, timings, programme, speakers, panelists, sponsors and format are indicative and subject to change without prior notice. Substitution or withdrawal of speakers is not a ground for cancellation or refund.
6.2 IME may reschedule, relocate, shorten or modify the Event, or convert any part to another format, for reasons including but not limited to venue unavailability, government directions, security concerns, weather or natural calamity, public health emergencies, strikes, civil disturbance, travel disruption, power or network failure or any event beyond IME’s reasonable control (“Force Majeure”).
6.3 In such cases, the pass will remain valid for the rescheduled date or modified Event. IME shall not be liable for any travel, accommodation or other costs incurred by attendees.
7.1 Attendees must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully towards all speakers, sponsors, delegates and staff. Harassment, discrimination, disruption, intoxication, misuse of the venue or any unlawful behaviour is prohibited.
7.2 IME and the venue reserve the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any person without refund for violating these Terms, the venue’s rules or applicable law.
7.3 Attendees must comply with security checks, venue rules and applicable laws. Weapons, hazardous items and prohibited substances are not permitted.
By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded, and to IME and its partners using such material (including your name, image, voice and organisation) for promotion, documentation, publicity and future editions across print, digital and social media, without compensation.
All content, branding, logos, programme material and recordings of Aarohan are the property of IME or the respective owners. Attendees may not record, broadcast, reproduce or commercially use session content without written permission. Delegates may not solicit, sell or promote products or services at the Event without IME’s approval.
Views expressed by speakers, panelists, sponsors and delegates are their own and do not represent IME. IME does not endorse or guarantee any business dealings, information or opportunities arising from the Event, and is not responsible for any agreement, transaction or dispute between attendees.
By registering, you consent to IME collecting and using your personal data to process registration, communicate about the Event, issue certificates and invoices, and share relevant details with sponsors, partners and the venue for Event purposes. Data will be handled in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing us.
12.1 Attendance is at your own risk. IME is not liable for loss, theft, damage to personal belongings, injury, illness, accident or death occurring at the Event or during travel to or from it, except where caused by IME’s proven gross negligence.
12.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, IME’s total liability for any claim relating to the Event is limited to the amount paid by you for the pass, and IME shall not be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential losses, including loss of business, profit or opportunity.
12.3 The Event is a conference and does not constitute professional, legal, financial or investment advice.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IME, its partners, directors, employees and volunteers against claims, losses or damages arising from your breach of these Terms, your misconduct, or your misuse of the pass.
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute amicably by written notice.
IME may update these Terms at any time. The version published on the website at the time of purchase applies to that purchase.
For any issues or queries, please call +91 8171414746 or email aarohan@theimehub.com.
Organised by IME · Last updated: 01 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Integrated Maritime Exchange (“IME”, “we”, “us”) collects and uses your personal data when you register for Aarohan 3.0 (the “Event”) on aarohanimc.com.
Buyer details: full name, email, phone, organisation, designation, country / city, and optional GSTIN and billing name. Delegate details: the name and email of each delegate. Payment reference details such as the order ID, payment ID and amount paid.
To process your registration, send e-tickets and passes, communicate about the Event, issue certificates and GST invoices, provide support, and run the Event.
Payments are processed by Razorpay, a third-party payment gateway. We never see or store your card, UPI or bank login details. Razorpay’s own privacy notice applies to the payment you make through it.
We share data only as needed for the Event: with service providers (payment gateway, email delivery and hosting), and with sponsors, partners and the venue for Event purposes. We do not sell your personal data.
Your data is stored securely and kept only for as long as needed for the Event, invoicing, accounting and legal compliance.
You may ask to access, correct or delete your personal data, or withdraw your consent, by writing to aarohan@theimehub.com. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing us. Your data is handled in line with applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
For privacy queries, email aarohan@theimehub.com or call +91 8171414746.
Organised by IME · Last updated: 1 October 2026
This Refund & Cancellation Policy applies to all passes purchased for Aarohan 3.0 (the “Event”) through aarohanimc.com. By completing a purchase, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to the terms below.
All payments made for Aarohan 3.0 passes are final and non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to change of plans, inability to attend, illness, travel disruption, visa denial, scheduling conflicts, dissatisfaction with the programme or speakers, or subsequent changes in pricing or early-bird offers.
Passes cannot be cancelled by the attendee. A pass, once issued, is non-transferable. It cannot be sold, resold, gifted, substituted, or converted into another pass, person or event.
The pass is valid for Event attendance only. It does not include accommodation, stay, travel, local transfers or any other logistics. Costs incurred for these are the attendee’s sole responsibility and are not covered or refundable by IME.
No refund, credit or adjustment will be provided if the attendee does not attend, arrives late, leaves early, or does not avail of any session, meal or other inclusion.
Changes in the date, venue, timings, programme or speakers, or rescheduling due to Force Majeure, do not entitle the attendee to a refund. The pass shall remain valid for the revised arrangement.
If you are charged more than once for the same registration, or your account is debited without receiving a confirmation, please contact us within 7 days of the transaction with proof of payment. Verified excess or unconfirmed amounts will be refunded to the original mode of payment within 7–10 working days, subject to processing timelines of the payment gateway and your bank. This provision does not constitute a refund of a valid pass.
If IME cancels the Event in its entirety and does not reschedule it, IME may, at its sole discretion, offer either a credit towards a future edition of Aarohan or a refund of the pass fee paid. IME’s liability shall in no case exceed the amount paid for the pass and shall not extend to travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by the attendee.
For any issues or queries regarding your registration or payment, please reach out to us:
Phone: +91 8171414746
Email: aarohan@theimehub.com
Organised by IME · Last updated: 01 October 2026
Aarohan 3.0 passes are digital products. After your payment is confirmed, each delegate receives their own e-ticket by email, with a ticket code, a QR code and the pass PDF, at the email address entered for that delegate at checkout. No physical item is shipped.
Passes are sent automatically once payment is confirmed, usually within a few minutes. The payment receipt goes to the buyer’s email address.
Please carry the e-ticket (on your phone or printed) with a valid photo ID.
Check your spam or promotions folder first. If it has not arrived, contact aarohan@theimehub.com or WhatsApp +91 81714 14746 with your payment ID, and we will resend it.
Tickets are sent to the addresses entered at checkout. If an address was entered incorrectly, write to us with your payment ID and the correct address.
Email: aarohan@theimehub.com
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